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Cliu91 · 11-23-2014, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbo95eg6

It's debatable, but pictures of said sister may help.

Stay classy ft86 club... stay classy

Havsie · 11-23-2014, 12:07 PM

Once the new gen comes out you'll be waiting for new-new gen after that because it will be even better

Defuser · 11-23-2014, 12:12 PM

Things don't always move in a direction that will satisfy your personal tastes. Just look at all the versions of the Ford Mustang, holy cow! Some are absolutely horrendous.

From personal experience, I had a 2006 Infiniti G35 coupe, and I knew they would be updating the vehicle. The G37 came out and I honestly didn't like what they did with the styling.

Dake · 11-23-2014, 12:27 PM

If you're really not in a rush and your sister's TC is in good shape there's no harm in waiting.

There's nothing new happening in 2015, but we should at least know whether there will be any changes for 2016. Then you can make the call if you like the changes or not. You'll still be able to find the current gen if you want, or wait a little longer for the next gen.

In the meantime, put some money away. After a year you'd have a nice down payment ready and if you decide to wait for a possible next gen you'll have an even nicer down payment ready to go.

It is a gamble though. Toyota has the nasty habit of pricing their vehicles out of their class with subsequent versions, and if Toyota doesn't do it the dealers do by tacking on every available option. The FR-S as it currently stands is just not a 30k+ dollar car.

whtchocla7e · 11-23-2014, 12:38 PM

The first of everything is always the best!

There isn't a whole lot they can do to this car to make it substantially better at the same price point. On the other hand, Toyota being the conservative company they are, will probably dumb the car down over time.. Just my guess.

raven1231 · 11-23-2014, 12:45 PM

You will have multiple answers here:

1) get an FR-S now because they won't make a second gen. (potentially people upset that a better model will come out)

2) Even if they make a second gen it wont be as awesome as the first. (definitely people upset another model may come out)

3) wait and see (those optimistic about the possibility of the next gen)

4) No one cares do what you want (people like myself who think it's your money so you make the decision, rather than random ass people on the internet.)

Good luck with whatever path you take. I can't imagine you will be upset either way.

Chanpion · 11-23-2014, 01:06 PM

I'd personally wait to see what they release or get another car. I know everyone here loves our 86s but I was 50/50 split between the FiST/ FoST and still am even after getting my 86.

86geek · 11-23-2014, 01:07 PM

IMHO get it now. I see you're in Honolulu which the only dealership is Servco Scion that sells the FRS. Buy it now because they have the

low awesome interest rate of 0.9% for 5 yrs. I bought mine a month ago with that low interest rate which = $558.00 interest for 5 yrs. The low interest rate is good till the end of this month. Buy it, Buy it, Buy it....

http://www.scionhawaii.com/sale/

fitcious · 11-23-2014, 04:45 PM

how about the GTI?

SquadRogue · 12-08-2014, 08:41 PM

The 2015 FR-S Looks as the complete look of the first gen model, which I believe is the classiest, sexiest looking animal on the streets.
And you never know the 2016 FR-S will come out with a facelift looking completely opposite of its finesse with a bulkier hood... endless. Yuck.

Leonardo · 12-08-2014, 08:47 PM

You got $$$ now? Do it!!

NOHOME · 12-09-2014, 05:01 AM

If you are willing to wait, you do not really want one. If you don't REALLY want one, don't get a sports-car cause they are not a logical choice in the first place; they are an emotional reaction.

Since you are trying to be all sensible about this purchase, might I recommend something in a nice beige Camry that might make more sense? (yes, I am kidding you)

funwheeldrive · 12-09-2014, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NOHOME

If you are willing to wait, you do not really want one. If you don't REALLY want one, don't get a sports-car cause they are not a logical choice in the first place; they are an emotional reaction.

Since you are trying to be all sensible about this purchase, might I recommend something in a nice beige Camry that might make more sense? (yes, I am kidding you)

I don't agree with that, there is nothing wrong with being patient before making a big purchase. I had wanted a 86 since the concepts came out. I knew I would own one, it was just a matter of time. I'm glad I waited because I was able to get a Monogram, which was exactly what I wanted. If I had pulled the trigger early, I would have had a small level of regret.

airjonny · 12-09-2014, 03:26 PM

Waiting wouldn't hurt. Especially since you'll probably get a steal on the current Gen if you're not a fan of the new one.

11-23-2014, 12:38 PM	#19
whtchocla7e Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Hot Lava Location: CT Posts: 424 Thanks: 30 Thanked 222 Times in 81 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The first of everything is always the best! There isn't a whole lot they can do to this car to make it substantially better at the same price point. On the other hand, Toyota being the conservative company they are, will probably dumb the car down over time.. Just my guess. __________________ Live to drive another day

11-23-2014, 12:45 PM	#20
raven1231 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FR-S, 2016 DGM WRX Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 4,580 Thanks: 8,264 Thanked 3,118 Times in 1,667 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	You will have multiple answers here: 1) get an FR-S now because they won't make a second gen. (potentially people upset that a better model will come out) 2) Even if they make a second gen it wont be as awesome as the first. (definitely people upset another model may come out) 3) wait and see (those optimistic about the possibility of the next gen) 4) No one cares do what you want (people like myself who think it's your money so you make the decision, rather than random ass people on the internet.) Good luck with whatever path you take. I can't imagine you will be upset either way. __________________ http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59870

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Havsie Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 13 FR-S Whiteout 6MT Location: NJ Posts: 96 Thanks: 1 Thanked 88 Times in 30 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Once the new gen comes out you'll be waiting for new-new gen after that because it will be even better

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Defuser Remember Join Date: Nov 2014 Drives: 2015 Asphalt Location: Treasure Coast, FL Posts: 313 Thanks: 225 Thanked 365 Times in 154 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Things don't always move in a direction that will satisfy your personal tastes. Just look at all the versions of the Ford Mustang, holy cow! Some are absolutely horrendous. From personal experience, I had a 2006 Infiniti G35 coupe, and I knew they would be updating the vehicle. The G37 came out and I honestly didn't like what they did with the styling.

11-23-2014, 12:27 PM	#18
Dake Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: Houston Posts: 1,082 Thanks: 469 Thanked 841 Times in 424 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you're really not in a rush and your sister's TC is in good shape there's no harm in waiting. There's nothing new happening in 2015, but we should at least know whether there will be any changes for 2016. Then you can make the call if you like the changes or not. You'll still be able to find the current gen if you want, or wait a little longer for the next gen. In the meantime, put some money away. After a year you'd have a nice down payment ready and if you decide to wait for a possible next gen you'll have an even nicer down payment ready to go. It is a gamble though. Toyota has the nasty habit of pricing their vehicles out of their class with subsequent versions, and if Toyota doesn't do it the dealers do by tacking on every available option. The FR-S as it currently stands is just not a 30k+ dollar car.

11-23-2014, 01:06 PM	#21
Chanpion Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 13 FRS Satin Location: Alberta Posts: 162 Thanks: 25 Thanked 60 Times in 41 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'd personally wait to see what they release or get another car. I know everyone here loves our 86s but I was 50/50 split between the FiST/ FoST and still am even after getting my 86.

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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)	how about the GTI?

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SquadRogue Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Drives: Steel FR-S 2015 Location: San Francisco Posts: 155 Thanks: 61 Thanked 103 Times in 44 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The 2015 FR-S Looks as the complete look of the first gen model, which I believe is the classiest, sexiest looking animal on the streets. And you never know the 2016 FR-S will come out with a facelift looking completely opposite of its finesse with a bulkier hood... endless. Yuck.

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Leonardo Country Boy 4 Life Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 19' & 06' Ridgelines, 13' FR-S Location: EUGENE Posts: 5,228 Thanks: 6,719 Thanked 5,293 Times in 2,720 Posts Mentioned: 47 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	You got $$$ now? Do it!!

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NOHOME Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: RAVEN Location: LONDON ONTARIO Posts: 795 Thanks: 86 Thanked 800 Times in 346 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	If you are willing to wait, you do not really want one. If you don't REALLY want one, don't get a sports-car cause they are not a logical choice in the first place; they are an emotional reaction. Since you are trying to be all sensible about this purchase, might I recommend something in a nice beige Camry that might make more sense? (yes, I am kidding you)

12-09-2014, 03:26 PM	#28
airjonny Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: Nissan Murano Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 491 Thanks: 505 Thanked 340 Times in 185 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Waiting wouldn't hurt. Especially since you'll probably get a steal on the current Gen if you're not a fan of the new one.

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