Getting rid of my mustang - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Superchan · 04-06-2015, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

That's why I haven't taken MomHawk to test drive one. She is very happy with her low mileage '05 Mustang (she only drives about 6,000 a year in her DD) so no reason to create a need...

Yeah don't do it. Trust me.

Dadhawk · 04-06-2015, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Superchan

If I wanted over 400bhp I'd swap for an ls motor, but I think that might be overkill haha. And I know a supercharger would be the way to go, I just wouldn't know where to start. For now I'll just enjoy it as is

Yea, that's exactly what I would do as well, if I blew the engine for some reason tomorrow, or pulled the engine to an auto-conversion for my kitplane I need to finish some day.

Tcoat · 04-06-2015, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Superchan

If I wanted over 400bhp I'd swap for an ls motor, but I think that might be overkill haha. And I know a supercharger would be the way to go, I just wouldn't know where to start. For now I'll just enjoy it as is

That is the best way, just wait it out and then decide what you want to do (if anything).
I bought the car with every intention of supercharging but after about 3 months and 10,000 miles decided it was fine just as it was (For a DD) and have no FI plans now.

Superchan · 04-06-2015, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

That is the best way, just wait it out and then decide what you want to do (if anything).
I bought the car with every intention of supercharging but after about 3 months and 10,000 miles decided it was fine just as it was (For a DD) and have no FI plans now.

This will be a DD for me as well. I average 7000 miles a year or so. Maybe a bit more now that my mileage won't burn a hole in my bank account haha

HotLavaFRS · 04-06-2015, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

That is the best way, just wait it out and then decide what you want to do (if anything).
I bought the car with every intention of supercharging but after about 3 months and 10,000 miles decided it was fine just as it was (For a DD) and have no FI plans now.

Same, I'm pretty much happy with the power in the FR-S, especially in just a fun lightweight DD. If I wanted pure speed I just go hop in the Mustang.

Cartman · 04-06-2015, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DAEMANO

Odds on OP being F.I. in the first 12 months?

Depends... not everyone who owned a POS mustang went FI... I sold mine with 16K miles on 2011... mainly cause it spent most of its life at the dealership getting fixed.

I still haven't after 1 year and half, and probably never will.

Superchan · 04-06-2015, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Cartman

Depends... not everyone who owned a POS mustang went FI... I sold mine with 16K miles on 2011... mainly cause it spent most of its life at the dealership getting fixed.

I still haven't after 1 year and half, and probably never will.

I never had any problems with my mustang, it treated me right and I did the same. Never had to take it in.

HotLavaFRS · 04-06-2015, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Superchan

I never had any problems with my mustang, it treated me right and I did the same. Never had to take it in.

Mine has never given me issues and it's a 2007, but the 2011 did have an issue from time to time with the MT-82 trans whine leading to failure. They also had issues with burning up cylinder 8 under certain conditions. Those issues were pretty much resolved for 2012 except for the MT-82 gear whine.

tennisfreak · 04-06-2015, 06:13 PM

Subd for the inevitable "this car needs more power" post

Superchan · 04-06-2015, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tennisfreak

Subd for the inevitable "this car needs more power" post

It's only 100 less than the mustang, and I've driven the frs already. Considering how much better it handles, it actually feels faster. I'm perfectly happy.

gramicci101 · 04-06-2015, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Superchan

Just got a call from the dealer, frs will be in in about 2 hours!

That was three hours ago. Pics?

Superchan · 04-06-2015, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by gramicci101

That was three hours ago. Pics?

My dealership is lazy. Last I checked (20 minutes ago) they were finishing paper work at the other dealership they were picking it up from. Definitely have it by tonight. Hopefully in the next hour or two.

Trust me, I'm anxious as well.

HotLavaFRS · 04-06-2015, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Superchan

My dealership is lazy. Last I checked (20 minutes ago) they were finishing paper work at the other dealership they were picking it up from. Definitely have it by tonight. Hopefully in the next hour or two.

Trust me, I'm anxious as well.

Congrats man. I remember that feeling before driving it off the showroom floor.

gtslow · 04-06-2015, 06:25 PM

I just traded in my 2011 Mustang GT on a 2015 CPO Halo FR-S. I would consider it a lateral trade as both cars excel at different things. The S197 Mustangs don't handle nearly as poorly as they should given their heft and solid rear axle. The twins are almost in a class of their own as the only similar car in the market is a 2 seat miata. I wanted my next car to del more connected to the road like my old ae86's and 240's so I ended up with an fr-s. More fun than the mustang, cheaper insurance (for me) and should save me some money on gas.

Personally not attracted to the looks of the 2015 stangs although I love that they are doing with the gt350.

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gtslow Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2015 Halo FR-S Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 328 Thanks: 87 Thanked 233 Times in 132 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I just traded in my 2011 Mustang GT on a 2015 CPO Halo FR-S. I would consider it a lateral trade as both cars excel at different things. The S197 Mustangs don't handle nearly as poorly as they should given their heft and solid rear axle. The twins are almost in a class of their own as the only similar car in the market is a 2 seat miata. I wanted my next car to del more connected to the road like my old ae86's and 240's so I ended up with an fr-s. More fun than the mustang, cheaper insurance (for me) and should save me some money on gas. Personally not attracted to the looks of the 2015 stangs although I love that they are doing with the gt350.

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