People's Reaction to Your New FR-S

[whaap]

Originally Posted by Demiurge

you should know stick well to get the most out of FR-S.

LOL. If your watch is water proof and you don't dunk it in water at least once a day you're not getting the most out of your watch. If you take a drink and don't get falling down drunk you're not getting the most out of alcohol. Not every one wants to get the most out of every thing.

[RT87]

Originally Posted by Osiris

I get a lot of "Batmobile" and "Bruce Wayne" comments. I don't mind it.

O rly.

[HotLeopardMama]

Originally Posted by Demiurge

I did say 'should', despite what I wrote in my post. But yes, I could have recommended AT, and maybe she was bummed out because I am a **** for not saying that, but I do have an opinion that she wouldn't utilize the cars fun factor (drifting into corner) and so instead I would recommend Genesis Coup which is more fun in straight line. With more time I could explain my reasoning, but in a split second, I will always say, because I think so, you should know stick well to get the most out of FR-S.

I have an AT. Nothing wrong with how I wanna spend my money. Or how you wanna, either. ^_~

Was the girl cute? You could've offered her a ride in your car to check out the feel and looks of the car close up--and if she was nice, too, maybe even offer her some MT lessons. Maybe in a back-up car and not your FRS if you're not comfortable letting a n00b drive it.

Instead, you probably made her feel bad about not being able to drive MT or later just think you're a DB for poo-pooing her desire to join our community--even if it is in a transmission you deem inferior.

*edit: Also, the Gen Coupe is big. And not nearly as pretty as the FRS. Nor is it anywhere near as special.

[zipfizz]

Originally Posted by Demiurge

Are the insurance companies elitist for charging more for this car compared to a civic?

The quotes I got were quite a bit less for a fr-s/brz compared to a civic. Plus most people won't be drifting into corners. For one it's not advisable to do that on the street (most people can't drive well). Don't start telling people they need to do that to enjoy the car (I don't want my insurance to go up because dumb fucks are drifting on the street).

[RT87]

Originally Posted by Demiurge

I think you can drive stick after a few weekends of parking lot practice. But I mean, a year to be able to start on a steep hill with complete confidence. Another year to be able to appreciate the balance of the car to while seamlessly matching gears and drifting into a corner. I don't know if I can believe you are fully exploiting the car on a few months

A year?! This is actually my first manual and it took me about a month to be 100% confident with hills.

[HotLeopardMama]

Originally Posted by zipfizz

The quotes I got were quite a bit less for a fr-s/brz compared to a civic. Plus most people won't be drifting into corners. For one it's not advisable to do that on the street (most people can't drive well). Don't start telling people they need to do that to enjoy the car (I don't want my insurance to go up because dumb fucks are drifting on the street).

My insurance on my FRS is only $20 more a month than my 2002 Ford Taurus. Hoping it always stay less than $100/month.

[zaptorque]

Originally Posted by Demiurge

I was buying groceries at the usual store and the cashier girl asked me if I liked the FR-S. I said it's just as good as the most positive reviews, and I'm totally happy with it. She said she wants to buy it within a year. I asked her if she could drive stick, and she said no. So I told her she needs to drive stick for two years before getting FR-S, and she seemed a bit down. Then I asked her if shes tested one and she said no. I thought about offering her a ride, but couldn't muster up the nerve, and the woman behind me was probably getting upset, so I grabbed the bags and ran.................

2 years? it took me a single afternoon....

[Nothing]

People constantly ask what car this is. The Toyota logos really throw them off too. I've been called out at red lights, gas stations and the interstate. My favorite is the couple who slowed down on the interstate to seriously look at the car. His wife was looking at it harder than him.

[frslee]

A lot of car enthusiasts ask about how this car drives. All I can say is... GREAT!

Some ricer douchbag (110% sure) at the light was asking if it has turbo in it.... dude, read some articles..

Anyways, most people like looking at my car. Even kids in my neighborhood give thumbs up to my car, haha.

So far, I love how people still have interest in FRS/BRZ.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by RT87

O rly.

Hah! Much better than the pink one posted on 4/1. Love me some Batman.

All that aside, I kinda like the way the stripe running from the fender vent to the back looks. It looks much better than the wider ones that match the size of the insert at the front end.

Maybe some phase shifted/broken line thing that would indicate speed as if the logo was leaving a trail behind it.

[flameSniper]

I work at a major movie studio in L.A. and people always ask me what it is even though I see at least one other FR-S/BRZ in the area a week!

[BClark]

I work at a body shop and every tech keeps asking me if I've opened it up yet. A lot of them are surprised to learn that it's rear wheel drive since they see the Scion badge. Then when I tell them the car has a boxer they get even more confused. The fact that I went from a $15,000 compact to the FR-S has people thinking I also started making a lot more money suddenly too. It's pretty cool to suddenly get a lot of attention for my car.

[Ryeong86]

The gen coupe isn't that bad but the front fascia is meh... they need to do something about that front grill and bumper....

Originally Posted by HotLeopardMama

I have an AT. Nothing wrong with how I wanna spend my money. Or how you wanna, either. ^_~

Was the girl cute? You could've offered her a ride in your car to check out the feel and looks of the car close up--and if she was nice, too, maybe even offer her some MT lessons. Maybe in a back-up car and not your FRS if you're not comfortable letting a n00b drive it.

Instead, you probably made her feel bad about not being able to drive MT or later just think you're a DB for poo-pooing her desire to join our community--even if it is in a transmission you deem inferior.

*edit: Also, the Gen Coupe is big. And not nearly as pretty as the FRS. Nor is it anywhere near as special.

[Ryeong86]

Originally Posted by sf86

I got a couple thumps up from other drivers in the last couple days. One from a very young guy in a 2012 BMW 335 couple last evening and this morning from an older man driving a van. Can't keep their eyes off my car. Can't remember all but i have been received many good complements about this car. Love it. BTW the cricket noise has been gone for a week so which makes me more confident to roll down my windows and turn off my music to enjoy my exhaust sound. LOL

You should have seen the looks I got when i was testing out my Stig helmet on the highway... people slowing down to take pics.. classic.