FR-S vs DD - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Brianjoy77 · 05-02-2013, 12:21 PM

Been thinking about how much I love this car and honestly I'm not sure if I can pick a better DD. So go ahead what car do you think could possibly be a better DD?

All things DD considered, cost, milage, gas, maintenance, tires, ect.

dtrop · 05-02-2013, 12:55 PM

there are tons more better DDs than the FRS. You could buy new for under $15k.

You won't hit that fun factor or exterior style.

Kind of a bland question.

Rayme · 05-02-2013, 01:09 PM

A civic EK hatchback. Tons of cargo, reliable as hell, cheap on gas, insurance, parts, easy to repair, etc.

It's slow as shit but still quite fun to drive.

gzpermadi · 05-02-2013, 01:10 PM

for normal driving Golf GTI would be ok

leon78 · 05-02-2013, 01:13 PM

My motorcycle.

Sonolin · 05-02-2013, 01:14 PM

Mazdaspeed 3 & the WRX were both considerations for me. Didn't like the MPG on the WRX (or looks, or heaviness...), and the Mazda is fwd so it wasn't much of a consideration. I also like the Golf GTI, if you'd rather more "creature comforts".

There's also your muscle cars. You can find a used(ish) Mustang GT 5.0 (go for the coyote!) for the same price as a new fr-s. Impressions: big, surprisingly hard to see out of (even compared to the camaro), GREAT engine note, good power (but didn't blow me away for some reason), and roomy. Probably a better dd if you don't care about gas...

Or, you have your standard boring cars which are all great DDs. Camry v6 would work (faster than the fr-s lol), and I like the Chevy Cruze

MVJ1975 · 05-02-2013, 01:22 PM

IMHO, it really depends on your own personal requirements in a DD. For someone that has a couple of kids and a large dog, and needs to haul them around regularly, there are lots of things that are a better choice.

If all you need is a two-door with a reasonable amount of cargo space, then the FR-S starts to look a lot better. If you want something that's fun to drive too, then you might just be right.

_hollywood · 05-02-2013, 04:58 PM

Frs is a great dd, 31 mpg average, on ramps after a long day at work put a big smile on my face, and being nimble in traffic to weave around slow SUVs helps as well.

The only downside is door dings and rock chips.....

DarkSunrise · 05-02-2013, 05:21 PM

For a cost-conscious but fun daily driver, I think the Honda Fit and Mazda 2 would be great. Mazda 3 as well. This is not to discourage you from getting an FR-S, but saying it's the best daily driver is a stretch. Might be the best RWD daily driver though.

Sonolin · 05-02-2013, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MVJ1975

IMHO, it really depends on your own personal requirements in a DD. For someone that has a couple of kids and a large dog, and needs to haul them around regularly, there are lots of things that are a better choice.

If all you need is a two-door with a reasonable amount of cargo space, then the FR-S starts to look a lot better. If you want something that's fun to drive too, then you might just be right.

^^ This ^^

It all comes down to what is practical for you. Keep in mind -trips with friends, if you like camping stuff like that.

As a daily driver though, not much other sporty cars quite compare to the fr-s. Sure you give up some practicality, but its really not bad unless you do huge loads of groceries and large camping trips every weekend kind of thing. Then I'd say look for a hatch.

For myself, I like camping (if you didn't notice lol) but can fit all my gear for me + soon to be wife in my fr-s. That's good enough for me! I was heavily considering a hatch when purchasing, but I just loved the fr-s so much and for a daily driver it has plenty of practicality for me.

Dazza · 05-06-2013, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Brianjoy77

.....what car do you think could possibly be a better DD?

All things DD considered, cost, milage, gas, maintenance, tires, ect.

Nothing for me...thats why I bought one

asmallchild · 05-06-2013, 11:40 AM

Good daily driver even in south Florida traffic?

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Optimus Prime · 05-06-2013, 08:28 PM

Previous mention of a Honda Fit is spot on. Clearly nowhere near FR-S level, but quite fun in its own right. Good on gas (could hit 43mpg in my 2008 Fit auto) and it's amazing what would fit with the seats down. Ultimately traded it in on the wife's 2010 Forester (and I took the 2006 Impreza) after we had our first kid, but for a DD it was a great car.

But there is no perfect answer. It all depends on your needs in a DD.

radroach · 05-06-2013, 09:42 PM

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05-02-2013, 12:21 PM	#1
Brianjoy77 Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S Silver 6AT Location: MA Posts: 28 Thanks: 33 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	FR-S vs DD Been thinking about how much I love this car and honestly I'm not sure if I can pick a better DD. So go ahead what car do you think could possibly be a better DD? All things DD considered, cost, milage, gas, maintenance, tires, ect.

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Rayme The Answer Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Mazda 2 Location: Moncton, NB Posts: 1,233 Thanks: 488 Thanked 661 Times in 315 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s)	A civic EK hatchback. Tons of cargo, reliable as hell, cheap on gas, insurance, parts, easy to repair, etc. It's slow as shit but still quite fun to drive. __________________ \| Roof wrap thread

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leon78 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 13 Whiteout Location: Niceville FL Posts: 666 Thanks: 307 Thanked 241 Times in 142 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s)	My motorcycle. __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S (Whiteout) GunMetal 16x8+25 Enkei CompE_Cusco OCC_ Kartboy Crank Pulley_Kartboy TMM insert_Koni Yellows_RCE Springs_K&N Drop-In_Eibach FSB_J2 Catless FP_WhiteLine Camber Bolts_NameLess Track Pipe_RBF600_Ferodo DS2500_PTUNING Tuned. Less parking more racing

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_hollywood Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 97 itr sold Location: WI Posts: 565 Thanks: 183 Thanked 165 Times in 98 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	Frs is a great dd, 31 mpg average, on ramps after a long day at work put a big smile on my face, and being nimble in traffic to weave around slow SUVs helps as well. The only downside is door dings and rock chips..... __________________ FR-S #56 of 86 Raven MT *FOR SALE*

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DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,798 Thanks: 2,187 Thanked 4,243 Times in 2,221 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s)	For a cost-conscious but fun daily driver, I think the Honda Fit and Mazda 2 would be great. Mazda 3 as well. This is not to discourage you from getting an FR-S, but saying it's the best daily driver is a stretch. Might be the best RWD daily driver though. __________________ "Never run out of real estate, traction, and ideas at the same time." 2022 BRZ Build 2013 FR-S Build

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dtrop Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Wrb 2014 limited brZ Location: United States Posts: 436 Thanks: 5 Thanked 185 Times in 103 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	there are tons more better DDs than the FRS. You could buy new for under $15k. You won't hit that fun factor or exterior style. Kind of a bland question.

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Sonolin Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: SoCal Posts: 885 Thanks: 1,489 Thanked 289 Times in 176 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s)	Mazdaspeed 3 & the WRX were both considerations for me. Didn't like the MPG on the WRX (or looks, or heaviness...), and the Mazda is fwd so it wasn't much of a consideration. I also like the Golf GTI, if you'd rather more "creature comforts". There's also your muscle cars. You can find a used(ish) Mustang GT 5.0 (go for the coyote!) for the same price as a new fr-s. Impressions: big, surprisingly hard to see out of (even compared to the camaro), GREAT engine note, good power (but didn't blow me away for some reason), and roomy. Probably a better dd if you don't care about gas... Or, you have your standard boring cars which are all great DDs. Camry v6 would work (faster than the fr-s lol), and I like the Chevy Cruze

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asmallchild Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: Altima 3.5SL, Limited BRZ Location: Orange County Posts: 43 Thanks: 30 Thanked 25 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Good daily driver even in south Florida traffic? Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2

05-06-2013, 08:28 PM	#13
Optimus Prime Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Whiteout 2013 FR-S Location: NEPA Posts: 172 Thanks: 69 Thanked 41 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	Previous mention of a Honda Fit is spot on. Clearly nowhere near FR-S level, but quite fun in its own right. Good on gas (could hit 43mpg in my 2008 Fit auto) and it's amazing what would fit with the seats down. Ultimately traded it in on the wife's 2010 Forester (and I took the 2006 Impreza) after we had our first kid, but for a DD it was a great car. But there is no perfect answer. It all depends on your needs in a DD.

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radroach Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: car Location: usa Posts: 2,162 Thanks: 1,028 Thanked 867 Times in 530 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s)	hyundai veloster is a smooth operator

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