Is the FR-S the right car for me? (I'm 16) - Page 10 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

spgrizz22 · 06-06-2013, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 4Running Daily

That's a pretty damn good price. How old are you?

18 haha

be6sti · 06-06-2013, 08:09 PM

I'm sure it's been said but age isn't the factor entirely. When buying a light weight rwd sports car for a daily you need to consider this. Are you responsible enough to shrug off some yahoo that wants to race you at a red light. Also if you do get one LEAVE THE TRACTION CONTOL ALONE. V.v turn it off on the track or at an auto cross.... These cars are so much fun to just tool around in. I get a kick at all the people speeding up to look at the car or try to race me.

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UNDEAD1153 · 06-06-2013, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by spgrizz22

1200 a entire year for me. Haven't gotten a ticket or accident

Dude that's awesome! My taco is 1800 a year! You mind me asking what state you live and if you've got any benefits for insurance?

4Running Daily · 06-06-2013, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by lionbacker54

i really liked the focus st. very nimble, very planted and great brakes. super practical also. i just didn't like the way it looked.

I hate the way they look and it's still a focus. Not a fan of american made cars.

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Originally Posted by spgrizz22

18 haha

That's pretty impressive actually.

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Originally Posted by be6sti

I'm sure it's been said but age isn't the factor entirely. When buying a light weight rwd sports car for a daily you need to consider this. Are you responsible enough to shrug off some yahoo that wants to race you at a red light. Also if you do get one LEAVE THE TRACTION CONTOL ALONE. V.v turn it off on the track or at an auto cross.... These cars are so much fun to just tool around in. I get a kick at all the people speeding up to look at the car or try to race me.

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Finally someone that is actually reasonable. I will be tracking the car probably 4 times a year.

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Originally Posted by UNDEAD1153

Dude that's awesome! My taco is 1800 a year! You mind me asking what state you live and if you've got any benefits for insurance?

My 4Runner is only $1000.

spgrizz22 · 06-06-2013, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by UNDEAD1153

Dude that's awesome! My taco is 1800 a year! You mind me asking what state you live and if you've got any benefits for insurance?

I live in MS and I don't know exactly but I can ask my parents I know we just switched to State Farm! I believe it's 1200 including the four cars we have I'm on all of them

DeeezNuuuts83 · 06-06-2013, 09:03 PM

You can't just ask "how much do you pay." You can, but you have no idea what their deductibles are, what their liability coverage limits are, what discounts they get, etc. Not exactly a good yardstick to use.

UNDEAD1153 · 06-06-2013, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DeeezNuuuts83

You can't just ask "how much do you pay." You can, but you have no idea what their deductibles are, what their liability coverage limits are, what discounts they get, etc. Not exactly a good yardstick to use.

Yeah, that's what I was trying to ask but I didn't figure he knew most of that, I don't either haha.

bcj · 06-06-2013, 09:42 PM

Not only do insurance rates vary St to St, they vary from zip code to zip code.
No way we can give reliable info about that.

Check multiple providers, not only one or two.

4Running Daily · 06-06-2013, 09:43 PM

So I was just offered an FR-S at dealer invoice and that plan that gives you free windshield repairs, wheel and tire road hazard, and paintless dent repair for free.

I'd rather pay more then give any money to that dealership.

Stay away from Toyota/Scion Escondido.

Ocean-Grown 86 · 06-06-2013, 10:39 PM

Just be responsible and do everything in your power to amass as many insurance discounts as possible...coming from an 18 year old

Stephens · 06-06-2013, 10:46 PM

A lot will go into the calculation of premium. I work in auto insurance claims.

They'll look at driving record, crime in your zip code, weather history in your zip code, your credit score, how new the car is, theft data on the car if available, it's a whole lot.

Just go to multiple carriers. Ask about every discount. All of them. You'll find a good rate, just make sure you have good coverage that is unrestricted as possible.

p4png · 06-06-2013, 10:57 PM

Age does not define maturity

DeeezNuuuts83 · 06-06-2013, 11:15 PM

Does it define it? No. Is there correlation? Yes.

shirker · 06-07-2013, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by lionbacker54

i really liked the focus st. very nimble, very planted and great brakes. super practical also. i just didn't like the way it looked.

This 100 times. I don't know what it is, but I can't stand the thought of walking out to my driveway every morning and thinking "damn, I drive an ugly car." Then again, I abhor hatchbacks in general

06-06-2013, 08:09 PM	#128
be6sti Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 scion frs Location: West Des Moines Iowa Posts: 344 Thanks: 6 Thanked 67 Times in 53 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm sure it's been said but age isn't the factor entirely. When buying a light weight rwd sports car for a daily you need to consider this. Are you responsible enough to shrug off some yahoo that wants to race you at a red light. Also if you do get one LEAVE THE TRACTION CONTOL ALONE. V.v turn it off on the track or at an auto cross.... These cars are so much fun to just tool around in. I get a kick at all the people speeding up to look at the car or try to race me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Fuck it lets go!"

06-06-2013, 10:46 PM	#137
Stephens Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S - MT - Asphalt Location: Hoover, AL Posts: 51 Thanks: 4 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	A lot will go into the calculation of premium. I work in auto insurance claims. They'll look at driving record, crime in your zip code, weather history in your zip code, your credit score, how new the car is, theft data on the car if available, it's a whole lot. Just go to multiple carriers. Ask about every discount. All of them. You'll find a good rate, just make sure you have good coverage that is unrestricted as possible. __________________ To succeed in life, one must go through it with a tenacious fiery spirit of twerk.

06-06-2013, 09:03 PM	#132
DeeezNuuuts83 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 2006 Evo IX SE Location: Southern California Posts: 997 Thanks: 115 Thanked 254 Times in 170 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You can't just ask "how much do you pay." You can, but you have no idea what their deductibles are, what their liability coverage limits are, what discounts they get, etc. Not exactly a good yardstick to use.

06-06-2013, 09:43 PM	#135
4Running Daily Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 1996 Toyota 4Runner Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 91 Thanks: 207 Thanked 94 Times in 32 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So I was just offered an FR-S at dealer invoice and that plan that gives you free windshield repairs, wheel and tire road hazard, and paintless dent repair for free. I'd rather pay more then give any money to that dealership. Stay away from Toyota/Scion Escondido.

06-06-2013, 10:57 PM	#138
p4png Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: frs Location: toronto Posts: 56 Thanks: 6 Thanked 14 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Age does not define maturity

06-06-2013, 11:15 PM	#139
DeeezNuuuts83 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 2006 Evo IX SE Location: Southern California Posts: 997 Thanks: 115 Thanked 254 Times in 170 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Does it define it? No. Is there correlation? Yes.

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