Regrets

[Ingen]

I drove a c300 back when I was looking at WRXs and it was an absolute turd. Their transmission was a joke, and in general I really wasn't impressed in the slightest.

The cars you compared the FR-S to aren't even in the same ballpark, at all.

[NOHOME]

I like the car once I get nto 3rd gear, But I had not set out to buy a Peterbuilt that requires double clutching to get in and out of second gear.

As I tell people who ask...The FRS is a very good car, but it is not a great car. The many and varied build issues with the early cars do not help. The fact that the dealership denies knowledge of any build issues has annoyed me; there is no shift issue known to Scion Canada, There is no Taillight condensation issue known to Scion Canada. There is not crickets in the engine compartment known to Scion Canada.

It is hard to remain cheerful in the face of such attitudes toward customers.

I still like the car, and agree that it is good value for the money, but am not in love with it and doubt very much that I ever will be. I needed a new car, there was nothing else available at the time that ticked the RWD lightweight boxes, so I bought the FRS. Made my bed and will live with it.

[Kwise1]

Originally Posted by RedRocket

I can HONESTLY say NO.. Theres NO other way I would have spent 26k. NOW if I was going to spend 35K I would have gotten a different car.. but For what I paid.. This is the best use of that money.

This

[jmaryt]

Originally Posted by tnt

not me - I had a camaro before and I love the FRS

me too! loved the "camaro"(2010) and wished i had not sold it!
knew it was 'thirsty" when i bought it.tried to "get over that" couldn't, as gas
started to skyrocket upwards,and was rockin' 5 gas cards to drive it! finally had to sell it.with the twins,the fun is back,and it's affordable fun! yahoo!

[jmaryt]

Originally Posted by tnt

not me - I had a camaro before and I love the FRS

Originally Posted by cf6mech

Buy cheap and then modify is what I'm doing,... had a very expensive iconic car,....it was a constant worry and a pain for me,... telling my girlfriend no drinks in car but water,...worried about road grime,...scratches.....door dings in parking lots....winter driving....screw that,.....to me this thing is a exceptional handling beater and I'm going to drive the hell out of it,.... and modify it to the extreme and still have money left over from what my previous car cost,....how extreme?..... all the usual stuff plus an engine rebuild with forged rods and pistons with lower compression to handle the boost ,....in a way that insures the life of the engine.....

i truly WANT to think like you,BUT 25 k is NOT beater money to me,however,
i don't care,as i will drive the f**k outta mine too! as ya get older,ya realize ya just can't worry about the s**t in life anymore!. erase it from your mind,and just live,because honestly,you really are runnin' out of time!

[Reflex]

I regret not buying this car in MT

[SUB-FT86]

Originally Posted by Reflex

I regret not buying this car in MT

I notice this is a big regret for a lot of members. Why?

[Acid18]

Originally Posted by SUB-FT86

I notice this is a big regret for a lot of members. Why?

Driving the MT gives you more control of the Car. the traction of shifting it up from bends gives you a nice roll..

[SUB-FT86]

Originally Posted by Acid18

Driving the MT gives you more control of the Car. the traction of shifting it up from bends gives you a nice roll..

I know this. But I thought he was going to say because of the shitty gearing in comparison to the manual which makes for a slightly slower car. If the gearing was way better on the automatic I would easily choose it simply because I hate clutches on most manual transmissions. And then on top of that plenty guys are complaining about gear grind with this manual transmission and lack of clutch engagement feel. That's 2 major strikes that would piss me off.

[pete66]

You regret getting an Fr-s for a C class?? You never should have test drove an Fr-s in the first place. You definitely bought the wrong car if that's what you regret buying it over.

[Turbowned]

Originally Posted by NOHOME

I like the car once I get nto 3rd gear, But I had not set out to buy a Peterbuilt that requires double clutching to get in and out of second gear.

As I tell people who ask...The FRS is a very good car, but it is not a great car. The many and varied build issues with the early cars do not help. The fact that the dealership denies knowledge of any build issues has annoyed me; there is no shift issue known to Scion Canada, There is no Taillight condensation issue known to Scion Canada. There is not crickets in the engine compartment known to Scion Canada.

It is hard to remain cheerful in the face of such attitudes toward customers.

I still like the car, and agree that it is good value for the money, but am not in love with it and doubt very much that I ever will be. I needed a new car, there was nothing else available at the time that ticked the RWD lightweight boxes, so I bought the FRS. Made my bed and will live with it.

This is very sad to hear. Your local dealer isn't helping out at all? If you were in the U.S. they should have replaced the taillights and high pressure fuel pump already. The 2nd gear notchiness has reportedly been corrected with better quality gear oil...

[Hix]

I traded in a modified E92 M3 for the BRZ and I have no regrets.

[pr086]

Originally Posted by frosty86

I don't even remember because it was so insignificant . Didn't think much of it because it was a generic "i love fr-s" post #4802. Besides, "playa" in the name should give you a rough idea.

hah. "pinoyplaya" nuff said...

[Tt3Sheppard]

I think the only thing I miss from my last car was the engine noise. 8k red line with the SI. This car is just too quiet. Needs a nice exhaust and intake.