If the BRZ/FR-S didn't exist, what would you have bought? - Page 9 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

stanm · 12-12-2012, 05:23 AM

Always wanted an STI 04-07 but gas was a problem as a DD. Now with my new job, I commute by transit so I might actually trade my FRS for a used STI next year!

Turbowned · 12-12-2012, 11:45 AM

I would have bought a 2009-10 Audi A4 Premium Plus 6MT with navigation, if I could find one. That would be a perfect daily driver so I could focus on turning my MR2 into a dedicated track monster. I'd spruce the A4 up with STaSIS parts, including an exhaust, ECU reflash, suspension upgrade and 19" wheels.

Like this:

DarkSunrise · 12-12-2012, 12:06 PM

Porsche Cayman S. It's like taking the best parts of an FR-S (steering, handling, responsiveness) and adding a mid-mounted flat-6.

Tim_Asphalt_FRS · 12-12-2012, 12:10 PM

Subaru WRX

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rapidcars · 12-12-2012, 12:16 PM

Would've kept by WRX. Only bought this car because I had to have it. Wasn't in the market for a new one.

jstans84 · 12-12-2012, 12:18 PM

370z or G37S (used of course)

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GotM · 12-12-2012, 05:37 PM

If it didnt exist, I would have kept my 135 longer. But, buying something differet...
I know it would not have been a BMW.

Most likely a new Cayman S. If a lightly used 1M would be a possiblity (but, I did say no BMWs).

Ahernandez0909 · 03-03-2013, 06:08 PM

a 2011 Mustang GT or a 2009 BMW 335i

akuhei · 03-03-2013, 06:24 PM

Would have stuck with my Tundra. Though if I had to buy another car, I would have been looking at a Mustang GT or 370z probably.

ZetaVI · 03-03-2013, 06:35 PM

I would of bought a Gundam. No seriously, BRZ/FR-S or nothing at all tbh.

bestwheelbase · 03-03-2013, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LSxJunkie

2013 Camaro. Which I'm going to do anyways because I am very uncomfortable in FR-S seats.

Honest question: Why not just get different seats?

We have not bought an FRS but currently there is little else out there that interests us -- short of very expensive stuff well beyond a working man's budget.

tuckdaddy · 03-03-2013, 07:12 PM

would have gone with either a Golf R 4 door or a b8 Audi a4 premium or a slightly used b7 s4

im2fr-s · 03-03-2013, 07:55 PM

BMW 135 or M3, Lotus Elise, Porsche Cayman, or potentially a Vette. I was leaning toward the 135 before I bought my FR-S.

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kchkwan · 03-03-2013, 07:57 PM

Would have gotten a either a Golf GTI, STI, 328i, or c300, which were all part of my initial decision. But hell nothing beats the love for my BRZ atm... I highly doubt i would be happier with any of the above options over the BRZ.

12-12-2012, 12:10 PM	#116
Tim_Asphalt_FRS Is it fast? No. Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Manual-Asphalt Location: Vista, CA Posts: 604 Thanks: 824 Thanked 164 Times in 122 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Subaru WRX Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2013 (Rebadged) Toyota GT-86 {Perrin intake tube, aFe dry air filter, custom 2.5" exhaust, PLM overpipe, Kartboy crank pulley, Hotchkis springs, custom Flossy grip tape shorty, TRD shifter, Berk HFC, Whiteline Sway-bars} [Wanted: Delicious Stg 2 tune, Bilstein struts]

12-12-2012, 12:16 PM	#117
rapidcars Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 DGM BRZ Limited Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 212 Thanks: 150 Thanked 111 Times in 59 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Would've kept by WRX. Only bought this car because I had to have it. Wasn't in the market for a new one. __________________

12-12-2012, 05:37 PM	#119
GotM Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 14 Porsche Cayman S Location: Arizona Posts: 137 Thanks: 34 Thanked 53 Times in 30 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If it didnt exist, I would have kept my 135 longer. But, buying something differet... I know it would not have been a BMW. Most likely a new Cayman S. If a lightly used 1M would be a possiblity (but, I did say no BMWs). __________________ Previous cars: 2013 Subaru BRZ (2012-2017) 2009 BMW135 6MT (2009-2012) 1999 BMW M Roadster (2000-2010) 2004 Audi A6 2.7T (2004-2007)

03-03-2013, 06:24 PM	#121
akuhei Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Raven M/T FR-S Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 662 Thanks: 711 Thanked 257 Times in 154 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Would have stuck with my Tundra. Though if I had to buy another car, I would have been looking at a Mustang GT or 370z probably. __________________ Akuhei's Blog "Inconceivable"

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12-12-2012, 05:23 AM	#113
stanm Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Asphalt FR-S 6MT Location: Vancouver, BC / Point Roberts, WA Posts: 221 Thanks: 121 Thanked 65 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Always wanted an STI 04-07 but gas was a problem as a DD. Now with my new job, I commute by transit so I might actually trade my FRS for a used STI next year!

12-12-2012, 12:06 PM	#115
DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,797 Thanks: 2,186 Thanked 4,243 Times in 2,221 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Porsche Cayman S. It's like taking the best parts of an FR-S (steering, handling, responsiveness) and adding a mid-mounted flat-6.

12-12-2012, 12:18 PM	#118
jstans84 Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 788 Thanks: 353 Thanked 345 Times in 180 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	370z or G37S (used of course) Sent from thousands of years ago into the future.

03-03-2013, 06:35 PM	#122
ZetaVI Gundam Meister Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: A Gundam Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 2,685 Thanks: 320 Thanked 1,010 Times in 510 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would of bought a Gundam. No seriously, BRZ/FR-S or nothing at all tbh.

03-03-2013, 07:55 PM	#125
im2fr-s Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: FL East Coast Posts: 117 Thanks: 3 Thanked 21 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	BMW 135 or M3, Lotus Elise, Porsche Cayman, or potentially a Vette. I was leaning toward the 135 before I bought my FR-S. Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2

03-03-2013, 07:57 PM	#126
kchkwan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: Toronto Posts: 118 Thanks: 4 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Would have gotten a either a Golf GTI, STI, 328i, or c300, which were all part of my initial decision. But hell nothing beats the love for my BRZ atm... I highly doubt i would be happier with any of the above options over the BRZ.

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