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Old 10-29-2013, 01:09 AM   #15
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Frs and the 458 Italia are amazing drivers cars

A z06 is amazing too but it's a monster and can be moody

Gtrs should all disappear cause they suck
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Old 10-29-2013, 01:28 AM   #16
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@FloridaFRSdriver - if you would bring that machine of yours out to the mountains .... you would really be a happy driver ....[/QUOTE]
Humfrz, I agree. Great idea. Until I get arrested. And end up in Mountain Man Jail I love mountain country... Bout the only thing I miss from New England. FYI, I had already watched some of your driving videos... Looks like you have some some mountains (and driving) where you live. Would really like to run the tail of the dragon in TN.
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Old 10-29-2013, 10:30 AM   #17
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I feel the same...as long as I don't have any catastrophic engine failures. My car runs great and I love everything about it, but when I hop online and read the horror stories, I DO get a bit paranoid. :-l
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Old 10-29-2013, 10:36 AM   #18
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Old 10-29-2013, 11:02 AM   #19
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I've driven an X-wing, Star destroyer and a Millenium falcon.

The x-wing was kinda close for autocross times, but i constantly had a hard time making it through a gate smaller than a Womp rat.

The Falcon had awesome power, but i had more faith in my kitchen sink. To this day, i have no idea why it kept listing lazily to the left.


I prefer the BRZ.
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Old 10-29-2013, 11:14 AM   #20
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911 GT-3 and a more powerful 86..
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Old 10-29-2013, 11:22 AM   #21
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I feel the same...as long as I don't have any catastrophic engine failures. My car runs great and I love everything about it, but when I hop online and read the horror stories, I DO get a bit paranoid. :-l
What is the build date of your car? If it was built on or after Jan 2013, you should have the updated ECU that fixed the DI seal issue. The only issue I have had with my car is crickets.
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Old 10-29-2013, 11:23 AM   #22
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There are lots of other cars I want, but none of them are practical as a daily driver for me. I would say Lotus Elise would probably be my first pick with a Cayman S being a close second.

BRZ is just much more practical and those other cars would end up sitting in my garage....
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Old 10-29-2013, 11:24 AM   #23
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I feel the same...as long as I don't have any catastrophic engine failures. My car runs great and I love everything about it, but when I hop online and read the horror stories, I DO get a bit paranoid. :-l
Nothing to worry about man. That's what these forums do at times, make people paranoid. I have 14k miles on mine and it sees redline a couple times a day, since day one, and it runs soooo well and pulls strong. I drive it through 95 degree humid weather in the summer, and -10 below weather in the winter, and no issues yet. Most of what you read were the earlier ECU issues causing the direct injector seals to fail. As long as you have had the updated ECU flash from the dealer, or any type of tune, you should be fine. Enjoy the car man
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Old 10-29-2013, 11:43 AM   #24
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I love my FR-S and all but I gotta be real here.

If someone gave me a Cayman S I would drive it over my FR-S in a heartbeat.

OP: Have you ever actually driven a Cayman S? It is a even better driving experience than an FR-S. Think FR-S with luxury and more power.
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Old 10-29-2013, 12:13 PM   #25
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I'm the same way. I get really annoyed if anyone wants me to drive my dad's corolla. I've refused to take part in social things on the grounds that the preferred means of transport wasn't my car.
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Old 10-29-2013, 12:20 PM   #26
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WOW! ..... you folks have driven some fancy cars ....

I will agree that my FR-S is a hell-of-a-lot more fun to drive than my wife's Saturn ....

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@FloridaFRSdriver - if you would bring that machine of yours out to the mountains .... you would really be a happy driver ....
What's a Saturn?
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Old 10-29-2013, 12:24 PM   #27
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Lol. Wait until you try GTR and Sting Ray or a Cayman, 911...that being said FRS is nice for what they are
I had a GT-R as a rental for the day and at the end of the day told my wife I was selling the BRZ, and saving for a GT-R. Then I got back from my trip, slipped into the BRZ and felt a different kind of excitement when I rolled out of the airport parking garage.

Was it slow compared to the GT-R? Obviously. But as noted, there is something about this car that once you get attached to it makes you smile as soon as you get in. While I would still love a GT-R, I'm still really happy in the BRZ. Although my wife was OK with my plan, a day of driving the BRZ made me realize that this is a car that is worth owning, and continuing to own for a long time.
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I had a GT-R as a rental for the day and at the end of the day told my wife I was selling the BRZ, and saving for a GT-R. Then I got back from my trip, slipped into the BRZ and felt a different kind of excitement when I rolled out of the airport parking garage.

Was it slow compared to the GT-R? Obviously. But as noted, there is something about this car that once you get attached to it makes you smile as soon as you get in. While I would still love a GT-R, I'm still really happy in the BRZ. Although my wife was OK with my plan, a day of driving the BRZ made me realize that this is a car that is worth owning, and continuing to own for a long time.
Talking about Track day. GTR will Pump your Heart out VS BRZ

Talking about Daily commutes, and Weekend Twisty funs, the BRZ will Pump Excitement in your heart.

You got that right.

After all FT86 is a very good Daily Drive compare to the GTR.
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