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Kutanks · 03-03-2017, 12:13 PM

Hmm well I should be good then because I am buying a manual.

I used to drive automatics but I forget how/ I don't know if I can learn how to. Lmao that's what I tell my girlfriend when she wants me to drive her car, that if she refuses to learn stick I refuse to learn automatic

Kutanks · 03-04-2017, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by finch1750

They made non turbo Saabaru's?

Yes, there were a little over 10,000 Saabarus in total and most of them were the linear N/A model. The unicorns are the 5 speed manual Aero (turbo models) mine is pretty much a cooler looking Impreza wagon. Obviously the Aero models command a premium but most have high miles, rust, one their 3rd or 4th owners etc.

As for the PPI on the Scion, it checked out well, only things car needs is new tires and battery so I am going to have them include a new set of either Continental DWS 06 or Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3s and a new battery for the price we agreed on.

Still has factory tires and battery the story goes it was traded in for an Acura MDX to be a better family car. His loss, my gain

I got the service history of the vehicle and they said that the fuel pump was replaced because of the crickets already. No outstanding recalls

fitcious · 03-06-2017, 07:10 PM

are autos really dropping that much faster than MT? or is it simply the demand for MTs?

forevergone · 03-06-2017, 10:02 PM

The deals can be found! You just have to be patient

Kutanks · 03-07-2017, 12:51 AM

I'm not sure of the price of automatics because I usually filter to manual only anytime I go car shopping.

DCBeltwaymoveright · 03-07-2017, 06:24 PM

I've been shopping FRS around DC for a few months, following all the used car websites and the AT are definitely cheaper here. I finally settled on a 14 MT with 11k miles for $19.2k. It even had TRD CAI and exhaust from the original sale and is CPO so I'm pretty happy.

The deals are out there and the AT's are definitely going for less.

Oh, and I can't tell you how many crappy un-mod jobs I looked at or paint over sprayed fender liners, etc. Check the Carfax!

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allowe · 03-08-2017, 01:14 AM

I bought my frs for 15700 cad without taxes and everything. (With that and finance it was 21 grand CAD)
At first I was looking at 2 frses and a brz. Brz had a lot of mileage but I liked the brz more.the 2 frses were stock and no accidents which is what I wanted. At first, didn't like the one I ended up buying. It had injen intake a wrapped carbon fibre hood and smoked out tails.
I went it go test drive it for fun. I wasn't being serious but in person, it made me stare at it for a while. It was for 17999 CAD. Being picky, I called out every single thing that wasn't perfect. I really pissed off the sales guy from Toyota. Was able to lower it to 15700. At first he didn't want to change my tail lights but because of ontarios safety test, it failed. So they had to put new tail lights on it.
If I was you. I'd look around see if there is anything else but the deal you have is pretty good. Check tires, ask about the service history, ask for car proof, check the interior (if the red part of the seat is worn out. Look under the front bumper and see if there are any scratches on the bottom of the bumper (they will usually fix that for free if you ask for it). Feel the clutch and see if it makes any weird noises. Those are just some things you should discuss them with the sales guy, it can save you lots of bucks.

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FR-Sky · 03-08-2017, 02:31 AM

Dont buy. Wait for new civic type R

Shinigami301 · 03-08-2017, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by FR-Sky

Dont buy. Wait for new civic type R

Because front wheel drive is somehow more satisfying? No.

Kutanks · 03-08-2017, 09:52 PM

The civic type R is in a whole different price bracket. It's at least twice as much as what a used FR-S goes for.

I am waiting on the dealer to receive the title from the bank and then I'll have my new to me FR-S shortly assuming that process doesn't get held up...the anticipation is killing me

allowe · 03-08-2017, 10:35 PM

Civic is more practical but that's it. One of my friends has a civic si 2015 and yea I know it isn't the type r but it isn't that great. It's bland. Older civics are better. But nothing tops the smiles per gallon you get from the frs at that price range.

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Tcoat · 03-08-2017, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by FR-Sky

Dont buy. Wait for new civic type R

What, and gouge your eyes out after you have to look at it two days in a row?

humfrz · 03-09-2017, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

What, and gouge your eyes out after you have to look at it two days in a row?

Oh, now, Tcoat ...... it will grow on you.

Besides it has 3 tail pipes ......

I think I'll order mine in RED!

humfrz

Kutanks · 03-09-2017, 02:40 PM

Isn't there a forum for FRS/BRZ vs. X?

Everyone i have mentioned to that I am about to get an FR-S is saying "get an STI/ WRX" or "get a GTI or Focus ST" Umm no...I desire an impractical RWD vehicle.

Hondas just don't do it for me anyways and the radio looks impossible to swap for an aftermarket which is a deal-breaker

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03-03-2017, 12:13 PM	#15
Kutanks Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Drives: 2013 Firestorm 6MT,2005 Saabaru 5MT Location: Boston, MA Posts: 60 Thanks: 4 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hmm well I should be good then because I am buying a manual. I used to drive automatics but I forget how/ I don't know if I can learn how to. Lmao that's what I tell my girlfriend when she wants me to drive her car, that if she refuses to learn stick I refuse to learn automatic

03-06-2017, 07:10 PM	#17
fitcious Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: USA Posts: 922 Thanks: 283 Thanked 393 Times in 205 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	are autos really dropping that much faster than MT? or is it simply the demand for MTs?

03-06-2017, 10:02 PM	#18
forevergone Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Drives: FRS Location: TOronto Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The deals can be found! You just have to be patient

03-07-2017, 12:51 AM	#19
Kutanks Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Drives: 2013 Firestorm 6MT,2005 Saabaru 5MT Location: Boston, MA Posts: 60 Thanks: 4 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm not sure of the price of automatics because I usually filter to manual only anytime I go car shopping.

03-07-2017, 06:24 PM	#20
DCBeltwaymoveright Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Drives: 2017 BRZ (14 FRS RIP) Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 26 Thanks: 5 Thanked 13 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've been shopping FRS around DC for a few months, following all the used car websites and the AT are definitely cheaper here. I finally settled on a 14 MT with 11k miles for $19.2k. It even had TRD CAI and exhaust from the original sale and is CPO so I'm pretty happy. The deals are out there and the AT's are definitely going for less. Oh, and I can't tell you how many crappy un-mod jobs I looked at or paint over sprayed fender liners, etc. Check the Carfax! Sent from my SM-G900T using Tapatalk

03-08-2017, 01:14 AM	#21
allowe Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Drives: FR-S Location: mississauga Posts: 576 Thanks: 227 Thanked 122 Times in 89 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I bought my frs for 15700 cad without taxes and everything. (With that and finance it was 21 grand CAD) At first I was looking at 2 frses and a brz. Brz had a lot of mileage but I liked the brz more.the 2 frses were stock and no accidents which is what I wanted. At first, didn't like the one I ended up buying. It had injen intake a wrapped carbon fibre hood and smoked out tails. I went it go test drive it for fun. I wasn't being serious but in person, it made me stare at it for a while. It was for 17999 CAD. Being picky, I called out every single thing that wasn't perfect. I really pissed off the sales guy from Toyota. Was able to lower it to 15700. At first he didn't want to change my tail lights but because of ontarios safety test, it failed. So they had to put new tail lights on it. If I was you. I'd look around see if there is anything else but the deal you have is pretty good. Check tires, ask about the service history, ask for car proof, check the interior (if the red part of the seat is worn out. Look under the front bumper and see if there are any scratches on the bottom of the bumper (they will usually fix that for free if you ask for it). Feel the clutch and see if it makes any weird noises. Those are just some things you should discuss them with the sales guy, it can save you lots of bucks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-08-2017, 02:31 AM	#22
FR-Sky Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Drives: 2013 FR-S 10 series [755] Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,189 Thanks: 385 Thanked 390 Times in 264 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Dont buy. Wait for new civic type R

03-08-2017, 09:52 PM	#24
Kutanks Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Drives: 2013 Firestorm 6MT,2005 Saabaru 5MT Location: Boston, MA Posts: 60 Thanks: 4 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The civic type R is in a whole different price bracket. It's at least twice as much as what a used FR-S goes for. I am waiting on the dealer to receive the title from the bank and then I'll have my new to me FR-S shortly assuming that process doesn't get held up...the anticipation is killing me

03-08-2017, 10:35 PM	#25
allowe Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Drives: FR-S Location: mississauga Posts: 576 Thanks: 227 Thanked 122 Times in 89 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Civic is more practical but that's it. One of my friends has a civic si 2015 and yea I know it isn't the type r but it isn't that great. It's bland. Older civics are better. But nothing tops the smiles per gallon you get from the frs at that price range. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-09-2017, 02:40 PM	#28
Kutanks Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Drives: 2013 Firestorm 6MT,2005 Saabaru 5MT Location: Boston, MA Posts: 60 Thanks: 4 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Isn't there a forum for FRS/BRZ vs. X? Everyone i have mentioned to that I am about to get an FR-S is saying "get an STI/ WRX" or "get a GTI or Focus ST" Umm no...I desire an impractical RWD vehicle. Hondas just don't do it for me anyways and the radio looks impossible to swap for an aftermarket which is a deal-breaker

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