Well I went and did it, I bought an FRS!

[ktulu7]

I finally got mine last night! It's a blast! I'm about a total novice with a manual transmission, but this thing is pretty easy, I'd say, so I'm happy about that too. Can't wait to drive some more!

[CSI:86]

You only live once! Thats the motto! YOLO!

This car will make you feel like that every day!

[jflogerzi]

Originally Posted by Sambo FRS

Finally the time has come, and after much deliberation, I made my choice and I could not be happier that its a Scion FRS. It had me at hello. I'll be finding out tomorrow how long the wait will be on my firestorm red little beauty. Funny enough, I had no idea this car existed up until about January of this year...

Admittedly, Im not a very big car guy, or performance oriented driver. None of my friends really are either, and tuning cars and that whole scene was just never interested me much in my teenage days/early twenties. But I love driving now, and I can appreciate a finely engineered work of art such as this. I was pretty encouraged by some of the reviewers referring to this as somewhat of a "blank canvas" because Im pretty excited to sink a few hard earned dollars into this car to make it completely my own.

Well now here I am at 27 years old, finished school and working in a career, and still driving the 06 corolla (hahahahah). I could have afforded financing for a few years now, but chose to pay off student loans first. Still, I feel slightly bad that I went all out on the car, ie TRD exhaust and Intake, stereo upgrades, rear spoiler, but I have my reasons!

The large majority of my friends are in a serious relationship with someone and/or have kids, and quite simply could not buy/would not be allowed to buy something this cool and, well, selfish for lack of a better word. Why should I burn away the last 3 years of my twenties driving something conservative, only to get married in a few years and drive something even more conservative? I can afford this car while still living comfortably and banking money for a down payment on a house, so despite what some naysayers in my life are saying, I cant see any reason not to have purchased this car.

You only live once right, and I personally cant see a more prime time in my life than now to start driving a nice little sports car. Cheers everyone, glad to be part of the FRS club (soon!!!!).

Nice job. You worked hard and earned it. I am 27. I kinda did it backwards. Got my FR-S a year ago. Now I hope in 30 days I will have my very first house! Living the dream in SoCal, with an FR-S and my own place!

[valdayin]

Congratz bro! I bought mine in March, it's a asphalt A/T. This July I'm coming to visit friends up in Ottawa should meet up if your around! haha

[Sambo FRS]

Picking my car up tomorrow
I feel like a kid at Christmas, what a rush!

[Sambo FRS]

Originally Posted by valdayin

Congratz bro! I bought mine in March, it's a asphalt A/T. This July I'm coming to visit friends up in Ottawa should meet up if your around! haha

Well if my beloved Senators go deep into the playoffs this year, I just might be around Ottawa this July

[Sambo FRS]

Originally Posted by Marchy

congrats, now make sure whatever lady you choose doesn't make you sell the fr-s just because. you can always get her a 4 door car.

ps. sudbury is my hometown and i'm a sens fan

Much love brother, we trashed those dirty habs. How did a Sudbury boy end up all the way out in Seattle? And no way will a lady friend sway me away from the 2nd most cherished thing in my life (Alfie the dog taking up my number one slot ).

[OrangeCelica]

Originally Posted by Sambo FRS

Picking my car up tomorrow
I feel like a kid at Christmas, what a rush!

Awesome thread! I'm super excited for you! I'm in a similar age bracket / life situation so I'm living vicariously through you at the moment

Let us know how the pick up goes!!! Pictures please

[jflogerzi]

Originally Posted by Sambo FRS

Picking my car up tomorrow
I feel like a kid at Christmas, what a rush!

where are the pictures!

[Sambo FRS]

Sorry guys not many good pics yet, had to go pick the car up in Barrie (which is three hours away from me) and just getting home now. I have a swarm of buddies heading this way, and really just want to relax a few minutes lol.

Will take take some very nice pics tomorrow :happy0180:
I will say this, because I just had a three hour cruise and can now speak from experience, THIS CAR FUCKING ROCKS, and its already turned a pile of heads in town.

[bestwheelbase]

Originally Posted by Sambo FRS

Sorry guys not many good pics yet, had to go pick the car up in Barrie (which is three hours away from me) and just getting home now. I have a swarm of buddies heading this way, and really just want to relax a few minutes lol.

It is your duty to show friends what FUN cars are like.

Congrats on the purchase! :happy0180:

[jflogerzi]

Originally Posted by Sambo FRS

Sorry guys not many good pics yet, had to go pick the car up in Barrie (which is three hours away from me) and just getting home now. I have a swarm of buddies heading this way, and really just want to relax a few minutes lol.

Will take take some very nice pics tomorrow :happy0180:
I will say this, because I just had a three hour cruise and can now speak from experience, THIS CAR FUCKING ROCKS, and its already turned a pile of heads in town.

Congrats!! 3 hour drive home must have been amazing for the first time. I hope there were some back roads to have fun on.

[OrangeCelica]

Originally Posted by Sambo FRS

Sorry guys not many good pics yet, had to go pick the car up in Barrie (which is three hours away from me) and just getting home now. I have a swarm of buddies heading this way, and really just want to relax a few minutes lol.

Congrats!!! The three hour cruise home sounds like a blast - can't wait to see pics and hear a few stories. Enjoy

[n2oinferno]

Congrats on the car but..

Originally Posted by Sambo FRS

The large majority of my friends are in a serious relationship with someone and/or have kids, and quite simply could not buy/would not be allowed to buy something this cool and, well, selfish for lack of a better word. Why should I burn away the last 3 years of my twenties driving something conservative, only to get married in a few years and drive something even more conservative? I can afford this car while still living comfortably and banking money for a down payment on a house, so despite what some naysayers in my life are saying, I cant see any reason not to have purchased this car.

It sure is a shame that none of them retained their balls. Make sure if/when you get married that you don't get castrated as well.