Finally test drove the FR-S

[BlaineWasHere]

Originally Posted by Bristecom

Not true. Nearly every car has a mechanical steering rack connecting the steering wheel with the suspension in case of failure and for better feel/feedback. The electric assistance is only for the power steering to lower the force needed to turn the wheel.

Really????!?!? Good to know.

[fistpoint]

Originally Posted by Bristecom

What cars are you coming from? The Evo for example is much more responsive in this manner.

RSX-S/'00 Si/'93 Si...more of the same.

But I have driven numerous cars over the last 22 years. Nothing fancy(above $40k) from the last decade though. I suppose I should get out more and do some test drives like I used to.

[rikdrt1]

On a related note, similar story with me also ----I drove 100miles to a BRZ dealer that a lady held for me for 100 dollars so i can look at it (WR Blue-MT) but i took my time and after 30min she rushed me and said make up your mind cause i have people waiting to buy it if you dont..... then she added 750 over msrp... and yes, i couldnt drive it either

thats when i decided i didnt want that crap from a dealer i was about to blow 28k on ! i drove to the Scion dealer and 2days later, i was GRINNING from ear-to-ear...

Originally Posted by cleethree

My local Subaru dealership wouldn't even let me test drive the car because it's so limited. I basically begged them to OPEN the doors of the car in the showroom!