Just came back from the Toyota Dealership LOL

[PNW FRS]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

I a, actually pretty surprised there are still sales guys that don't have the proper info on these cars since they have been around for a while.

WHAT??!!! A car salesperson who doesn't have proper info or know what they're trying to sell.... no way!!! Maybe that's the way it is up north in Canada, but thank goodness that's not the case here in the good 'ol USA!!

[sallgoodman123]

Originally Posted by PNW FRS

WHAT??!!! A car salesperson who doesn't have proper info or know what they're trying to sell.... no way!!! Maybe that's the way it is up north in Canada, but thank goodness that's not the case here in the good 'ol USA!!

Got some wacko sales guys here in USA who don't know what they are selling either. Lol.

"This is an frs...its very popular and that's all I know about it." <-- Not verbatim but definitely the gist.

[torqdork]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

I a, actually pretty surprised there are still sales guys that don't have the proper info on these cars since they have been around for a while.

Missed this earlier but you're right, the cars have been around but based on the average US sales rep 18-month tenure, we're seeing a new group of reps since North American debut.

[m.box.design]

Originally Posted by sallgoodman123

Got some wacko sales guys here in USA who don't know what they are selling either. Lol.

"This is an frs...its very popular and that's all I know about it." <-- Not verbatim but definitely the gist.

Bought a 2012 Hyundai Accent with my parents a few years back. I knew more about the car with my minimal internet research than the rep trying to sell it to me.

[86geek]

So OP have you bought your 2015 FRS yet? Or are you gonna wait now for the 2016 to come out in July? Decisions, Decisions.....

[Atticus808]

Originally Posted by 86geek

So OP have you bought your 2015 FRS yet? Or are you gonna wait now for the 2016 to come out in July? Decisions, Decisions.....

I thibk I'm gonna go with a 2015 BRZ once the 2015's are out. hopefully get a good deal on it.

- brz sport tech
- dark gray
- MT

[Who8myrice]

If you do research on any car, you should know more then salesman. Come to me and talk about d, b, k engines in Honda I will school you

[soulreapersteve]

So instead of creating another thread and filling up the forum, I thought I'd post here. I also just got back from the dealership. However, totally different experience from OP's OP :P

As I said I would, I drove with my brother to the local dealership to take the FRS out for a spin. Instead of sending me a new-ish guy, the head of local Scion section came out and greeted me. Said he has been with Toyota/Scion for 12 years. Right off the bat, he asked if I already knew what the car was about. I said, "more or less, don't know everything but I've been obsessed for the past 3 months." He replied, "awesome, lets just take the car out and go!"

Since I don't know how to drive an MT yet, I asked for the auto. He first hopped in the driver's seat while I sat in passenger's and my poor brother had to sit cramped up in the back. At the first turn, he took that thing hard (about 25-30) and I thought, "what?!?!" Then at the next turn, he did the same thing and slid the back wheels out. At this point, I had to sit back in the seat so I wouldn't slide around. He kept doing it for a few more corners until we came to a shoulder and pulled over. Mind you, these were 90 degree-ish corners.

He smiled, got out, and we switched. First impressions after getting comfy was that it seemed like a cockpit of a fighter jet. Sorta cramped but everything was perfect. Then again, I daily my slushbox Corolla so it was an instant upgrade. Videos and pictures doesn't do the interior justice, or the full car for that matter. The dash was smaller than I thought, but was still within vision. I do agree with everyone that says the analog speedometer is not needed as I stared at the digital speedo the most.

Moving on, I pulled back onto the road and attempted to get acclimated to the pedals. Hit the brake pedal and instant stoppage. He then directed me to a street/area that was straight out of Initial D. Long straight with lots and lots of curves. Since it wasn't my car, I didn't attempt to push it much with the curves but I had some fun. There was one hairpin that I went in about 35-40 when speed warning said 10. I can see why people say the car can/does give you a lot of confidence.

After that side street action, he directed me to the on-ramp of the highway. It has a big U-turn before getting onto the main so I took it again at higher speeds than I would've in the slushbox. Right after merging, he says "floor it." Before I realized it, I'm going 75mph. It was about 5 minutes of fun until we decided to head back to the dealership.

Every person we passed on the street suddenly came down with rubber neck syndrome. The entire time from when I started driving to when we got back, I was probably grinning ear to ear.

All in all, it was an awesome experience. The sales guy wasn't pushy at all, just talked to me like a person. The car its self, videos and comments really does not do it justice at all. Turn the steering wheel, instant reaction. WOT, I'm happy. Looks, I'm drooling. I just don't know what else to say except I wish I had another hour with it.

To end this, I think I may break my original plan and get the car earlier (probably end of summer). I'd have to see if I want to do a 3-year finance deal or 2; depends on how much I put down. Got a few months to decide. Talked with my parents about financial plans and such since I'm doing this all with my own money.

/endcirclejerkpost

[Atticus808]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

So instead of creating another thread and filling up the forum, I thought I'd post here. I also just got back from the dealership. However, totally different experience from OP's OP :P

As I said I would, I drove with my brother to the local dealership to take the FRS out for a spin. Instead of sending me a new-ish guy, the head of local Scion section came out and greeted me. Said he has been with Toyota/Scion for 12 years. Right off the bat, he asked if I already knew what the car was about. I said, "more or less, don't know everything but I've been obsessed for the past 3 months." He replied, "awesome, lets just take the car out and go!"

Since I don't know how to drive an MT yet, I asked for the auto. He first hopped in the driver's seat while I sat in passenger's and my poor brother had to sit cramped up in the back. At the first turn, he took that thing hard (about 25-30) and I thought, "what?!?!" Then at the next turn, he did the same thing and slid the back wheels out. At this point, I had to sit back in the seat so I wouldn't slide around. He kept doing it for a few more corners until we came to a shoulder and pulled over. Mind you, these were 90 degree-ish corners.

He smiled, got out, and we switched. First impressions after getting comfy was that it seemed like a cockpit of a fighter jet. Sorta cramped but everything was perfect. Then again, I daily my slushbox Corolla so it was an instant upgrade. Videos and pictures doesn't do the interior justice, or the full car for that matter. The dash was smaller than I thought, but was still within vision. I do agree with everyone that says the analog speedometer is not needed as I stared at the digital speedo the most.

Moving on, I pulled back onto the road and attempted to get acclimated to the pedals. Hit the brake pedal and instant stoppage. He then directed me to a street/area that was straight out of Initial D. Long straight with lots and lots of curves. Since it wasn't my car, I didn't attempt to push it much with the curves but I had some fun. There was one hairpin that I went in about 35-40 when speed warning said 10. I can see why people say the car can/does give you a lot of confidence.

After that side street action, he directed me to the on-ramp of the highway. It has a big U-turn before getting onto the main so I took it again at higher speeds than I would've in the slushbox. Right after merging, he says "floor it." Before I realized it, I'm going 75mph. It was about 5 minutes of fun until we decided to head back to the dealership.

Every person we passed on the street suddenly came down with rubber neck syndrome. The entire time from when I started driving to when we got back, I was probably grinning ear to ear.

All in all, it was an awesome experience. The sales guy wasn't pushy at all, just talked to me like a person. The car its self, videos and comments really does not do it justice at all. Turn the steering wheel, instant reaction. WOT, I'm happy. Looks, I'm drooling. I just don't know what else to say except I wish I had another hour with it.

To end this, I think I may break my original plan and get the car earlier (probably end of summer). I'd have to see if I want to do a 3-year finance deal or 2; depends on how much I put down. Got a few months to decide. Talked with my parents about financial plans and such since I'm doing this all with my own money.

/endcirclejerkpost

YO WHAT THE FUCK LOLOL!
glad your experience was way better than mine. that's how a salesman should be. he just made you want to buy it earlier!

I have a different impression about the interior. the console looks so cheap in the frs (but then again, raw sports car)

did you check out the brz limited?

and how fast did you take the on ramp to the highway?

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by Atticus808

YO WHAT THE FUCK LOLOL!
glad your experience was way better than mine. that's how a salesman should be. he just made you want to buy it earlier!

I have a different impression about the interior. the console looks so cheap in the frs (but then again, raw sports car)

did you check out the brz limited?

and how fast did you take the on ramp to the highway?

Sadly, I started feeling sick (probably because I was so damn happy... or no food for the whole day) that I didn't make my way to the Subie dealership. But, I will next week or soon. Honestly though, I don't care for the BRZ's extra interior "goodies". I don't mind those HID's, nav looks fine, overall interior with the alcantara stuff is great. I have a few more months to decide on which Twin to get. Probably which ever dealership treats me better (I sound like an entitled fucktard...)

The ramp onto the highway was probably around 30 when its supposed to be 10. It may not seem fast but this is the first sports car that I've driven, not just sat in XD Plus, I didn't want to do anything crazy.

[Atticus808]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Sadly, I started feeling sick (probably because I was so damn happy... or no food for the whole day) that I didn't make my way to the Subie dealership. But, I will next week or soon. Honestly though, I don't care for the BRZ's extra interior "goodies". I don't mind those HID's, nav looks fine, overall interior with the alcantara stuff is great. I have a few more months to decide on which Twin to get. Probably which ever dealership treats me better (I sound like an entitled fucktard...)

The ramp onto the highway was probably around 30 when its supposed to be 10. It may not seem fast but this is the first sports car that I've driven, not just sat in XD Plus, I didn't want to do anything crazy.

reason I'm asking is cause I want to know the capabilities. my friend took me on an on ramp at 120 kmph so like 75 mph. the on ramp is a smaller one too and the car was so stable. he had an Evo.

I also didn't care about the interior upgrades but after sitting in the brz I was like damnit! now I care!

have you decided on a colour?

[soulreapersteve]

I might go with black or even hot lava xD

Its so hard to choose, kinda like a kid in a candy store.

[Ultramaroon]

Whatever you do, make sure you take a good look at an ultramarine. Consider how the red interior accents complement it perfectly.

...imho

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Whatever you do, make sure you take a good look at an ultramarine. Consider how the red interior accents complement it perfectly.

...imho

I can't believe I forgot about ultramarine! Most FRS's I see are either black or white so ultramarine or hot lava would be a fun route to take.