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[Uatu13]

I picked up my 2013 6MT Whiteout on 4/13/13 in Scottsdale, AZ. I've been reading thread after thread since so I thought I'd drop a post here.

So far this is an awesome forum. Thanks to all for Info, Pics, Feedback, etc. I too have learned a lot about this car in the last month!

I'm a bit ashamed to say that with the price I ended up paying to get the FR-S early, before my tC RS 6 was paid for, I don't really have the extra funds to do any major mods. (upside down trade-in, doh!) It is what it is I guess.

I did manage, however, to get a TRD Exhaust System, Rockledge Factory Alarm Upgrade, Wheel Locks, Carpeted Trunk Mat, Rear Spoiler, Rear Bumper Applique which was missing, and Window Tint all included in the purchase.

I also got them to throw in a TRD Air Filter and cleaning kit, in trade for the Rear Bumper Applique that wasn't installed yet, at the last min before signing my fourth contract. Sound weird? It was a month long nightmare of a purchase and a very long story....But in the end worth it. Very worth it!

[Tromatic]

Came to the FR-S from the tC Release 8. I was at the dealer for service, and was sitting out front looking at the Five Axis FR-S (ugly, BTW) when one of the sales dudes came out to say hello. Talked a bit, and told him I was just looking while waiting for my car. After I told him how nasty looking the 5A was, we wandered over to the Scion side of the lot and looked at a white one. Turned out to be a real good salesman, but he didn't have to work very hard since I've wanted one since day one.

I've been fortunate to have a few cars in my life, and none of them have been this much fun. In fact, I'd rather go for a spin in this than on the bike. I think the FR-S lives up to the hype, and I consider it to be almost a real-deal "supercar" as-is, compared to much of what else is on the road. It's drop-dead beautiful stock, and I think it will become a classic one day.

It's an awesome car, and I consider myself to be extremely fortunate to have one.

[E46toFT86]

Hello everyone! Just thought I would formally introduce myself. Today I pulled the trigger on a brand new 2013 Scion/Toyota FRS. Looking forward to this build/modding this thing. After hours upon hours of researching I came to the decision the FRS was the vehicle for me. I've been entertaining the idea of a E90 M3, E46 M3, IS250, S2000, STI, and finally the FRS/BRZ. The FRS was ultimately the best BANG for the BUCK so to speak.

I am coming from the Euro/BMW community & although I'll surely miss the luxury BMW's provide I for sure will not miss the cost of Maintenance/parts While the FRS is not as FAST as my prev. E46 M3 or as luxurious I love how it handles just as good if not better and has the potential to look nicer. We all know it's only a matter of time before there is an overflow of aftermarket parts for this car.

Without further ado some pics of my prev. ride & my new FRS build

My first E46/CBR



My recently sold E46 ///M3




My newest love

[Tromatic]

Originally Posted by E46toFT86

While the FRS is not as FAST as my prev. E46 M3 or as luxurious I love how it handles just as good if not better and has the potential to look nicer.

Just curious. This site if full of people who spend a whole lot of money turning a car that is what it is into something else. There are a number of people who have taken a beautiful car and turned into an ugly Porche clone, or worse yet, a "ricer". The FR-S is an awesome car, but it was a bit of a downgrade in some areas compared to your BMW. Why spend the money all over again?

[E46toFT86]

Originally Posted by Tromatic

Just curious. This site if full of people who spend a whole lot of money turning a car that is what it is into something else. There are a number of people who have taken a beautiful car and turned into an ugly Porche clone, or worse yet, a "ricer". The FR-S is an awesome car, but it was a bit of a downgrade in some areas compared to your BMW. Why spend the money all over again?

Same reason everyone else does? Some people just have a passion for cars/modding them. Can't leave them alone. Me being one of them. It's a expensive hobby but it makes people happy. Just like why would someone spend thousands of dollars on photography equipment, b/c in the end it makes them happy & helps pass time.

I'm not looking on dumping $20K or $15K on the car lol just a couple to make it look aesthetically pleasing as well as handle a little better. While overall my prev. M3 might of been the better car of the two, it was getting up there in age and living up to the "Break My Wallet" (BMW) saying. I'd much rather dump money into a more reliable/lower maintenance vehicle than a ticking time bomb

[Tromatic]

Originally Posted by E46toFT86

Same reason everyone else does? Some people just have a passion for cars/modding them. Can't leave them alone. Me being one of them. It's a expensive hobby but it makes people happy. Just like why would someone spend thousands of dollars on photography equipment, b/c in the end it makes them happy & helps pass time.

I'm not looking on dumping $20K or $15K on the car lol just a couple to make it look aesthetically pleasing as well as handle a little better. While overall my prev. M3 might of been the better car of the two, it was getting up there in age and living up to the "Break My Wallet" (BMW) saying. I'd much rather dump money into a more reliable/lower maintenance vehicle than a ticking time bomb

Spending money on glass is worth the money, as you tend to get what you pay for. The FR-S is already "aesthetically pleasing", and mods aimed at making it better are typically not visible. Does "aesthetically pleasing" mean making it look like anything but an FR-S? If so, why buy an FR-S?

[DriftEm]

Originally Posted by E46toFT86

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M3 might of been the better car of the two, it was getting up there in age and living up to the "Break My Wallet" (BMW) saying. I'd much rather dump money into a more reliable/lower maintenance vehicle than a ticking time bomb

Did you have the SMG? I have a 2007 M5 with SMG that a few months ago cost me $5k (and this was a great deal) to change clutch and flywheel so I know what you mean
Since I've got my FR-S, I've only driven the M5 a few times, just having more fun with FR-S. BTW, M5 is for sale

[E46toFT86]

Originally Posted by DriftEm

Did you have the SMG? I have a 2007 M5 with SMG that a few months ago cost me $5k (and this was a great deal) to change clutch and flywheel so I know what you mean
Since I've got my FR-S, I've only driven the M5 a few times, just having more fun with FR-S. BTW, M5 is for sale

haha no I had the 6MT. Hey my clutch recently went out too! cost ~$2500 to fix and that was a deal as well. Def dont miss those days

[E46toFT86]

Originally Posted by Tromatic

Spending money on glass is worth the money, as you tend to get what you pay for. The FR-S is already "aesthetically pleasing", and mods aimed at making it better are typically not visible. Does "aesthetically pleasing" mean making it look like anything but an FR-S? If so, why buy an FR-S?

You must really think these cars are stupid then huh?

[Tromatic]

Originally Posted by E46toFT86

You must really think these cars are stupid then huh?

Nice assumption, but fairly close to the truth. If I had wanted a 50k car, I would have started with a 50 k car. Those are no longer an FR-S or BRZ. Your former BMW is a better car than either of those.

[ilpad]

@Tromatic why are u arguing with him about HIS car?

Nice way to welcome someone to the community by bashing their decision to get rid of the car that he was bored with and decide to buy something he wants to make his own.

I did the same, I must not know anything about cars either...

[DriftEm]

@Tromatic, the whole concept with Scion brand is to start with a base car and customize it. @ilpad, man, red rims looks awesome on whiteout, I think I'm going to go with red rims too

[ilpad]

Originally Posted by DriftEm

@Tromatic, the whole concept with Scion brand is to start with a base car and customize it. @ilpad, man, red rims looks awesome on whiteout, I think I'm going to go with red rims too

Do it! Me and @636 are both running these rims on opposite sides of the country. Check out his build thread, hes got some great quality pics up of what they look like in person.

[tahoward]

Hello! I've been a lurker here for about a year or so and have finally traded in my 2010 Fit for a Firestorm FR-S.

Been a while since I've had something to drive just for the hell of it...