OK, the car has been out for a while- is the car practical?

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by regal

Ever been in the back seat of a 60's VW beetle? A lot of group adventures were made with those cars with more than 4 people. If you aren't comfortable with the person next to you in the backseat of an FR-S its something else not the car.

Originally Posted by russv

The 60's VW Beetle is a limo compared to the FRS/BRZ

Yep, I said this in another similar thread, but my family once took a trip with 2 adult females (Aunt and my Mother), my 2 sisters (10 and 1), my brother (8) and me (12) as well as a full grown German Shepherd in a VW Bug from Wilmington, NC to Lexington, KY. 3 kids in the back, dog in the rear floorboard, adults up front and my Mom held my baby sister, or passed her around between the kids.

I didn't say it was a pleasant trip, but we all survived. Of course, you couldn't do that today, at least legally.

[samoht]

Comparing the GT86 back to back with my S13, the GT86 is shorter on the outside, but also has even less legroom and a much smaller boot (trunk).

If you want an FR sports coupe with a tad more practicality, consider an S13 - yeah, they're old, floppy and you gotta either live with the KA24 or swap in an SR20, but they are somewhat practical.

M3 is another good call if you want more space I should think.

The GT86 isn't as compromised as a Miata, but it does need you to be accept that you won't be carrying a lot of people and/or bulky luggage at all easily, in the name of a shrink-fit sports car with a perfect driving position.

[aCab]

Originally Posted by ccoley

I just bought a set of these "SeaSuckers"

They work awesome and grab some attention on an FR-S. The concept of attaching a bike using suction cups can seem sketchy but they're a well known company with no sign of ever having any accidents.

Saw a review on Slowtwitch.com (triathlon forum) where a guy with a Viper absolutely loved these things.

couple minutes to install and seconds to take off. Store easily in your trunk when you don't need them.

http://www.seasucker.com/product-category/bike-racks/

pics?