What was your deciding factor? - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

86geek · 06-05-2015, 04:47 AM

Car is damn sexy and I loved how it hugged the road. Test drove it once in May of 2014 but at the time they didn't have the color I wanted. So I waited patiently for 2015's to come in and bought it in Oct. 2014. Oh, and cuz I was having a mid life crisis too!

roddy · 06-05-2015, 06:51 AM

I've always liked the lightweight rear drive cars from Japan (240Z, 510, 240SX, early Celicas, Corollas, etc). For a long time there was nothing, so when this car came available, I had to have one. In April 2012, I put a deposit on one, sight unseen. I took delivery 2 1/2 months later and have no regrets.

burnt toast · 06-05-2015, 07:10 AM

S2000 (summer) and bugeye wrx (winter) both had 140k+ miles.. Needed a dependable car for the long run. I was just finishing up college and GI Bill was spent - FRS fit the bill. Sold both cars and broke even with a new FRS.

Been following its development for years and figured the backseats would help me keep the car after marriage/kids.

Not as raw as my S2K or as usable as my WRX, but it still works for my lifestyle and occasional auto-x. Picking the exact color I've always wanted on a lightweight RWD car was also a plus.

Liked the white gauges and front bumper on FRS but hated the Scion name... But I was just starting full time work again so I didn't mind too much.

No regrets.

FRSNewb · 06-05-2015, 08:26 AM

YouTube videos and joining this forum I think was the deciding factor for me after I did a lot of research. When I bought the car I never test drove an FR-S or BRZ, the car had to shipped from Toronto and technically I had to 'buy' the car before my dealership would ship it up, but once I sat in it and took it out for a spin, I knew everything leading up to that moment was worth it

Demandred7 · 06-05-2015, 02:01 PM

This video:

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYrvhkIivgA"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYrvhkIivgA[/ame]

And after my first test drive (which may have contained a 4 wheel drift).

hmong337 · 06-05-2015, 02:08 PM

#1... the handling!

#2... great cargo for a sports car and 2+2

#3... price

#4... performance potential

WhiteFRS69 · 06-05-2015, 02:13 PM

the current car i had was on its way out and i didnt feel like investing the money needed to keep going

actually went to the dealer on a Friday because i got into a fight with the GF, put a deposit down on it

picked it up that monday

plus a buddy got one, and i really liked the way it looked

fitcious · 06-05-2015, 03:11 PM

the curves man, the curves!! both how it handles them and the curves on the car...soo beautiful!

or you can skip the FRS and be like that other guy who goes down the SI route and start posting on that thread

Chefbroyardee · 06-05-2015, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8R6

You need "more" test drives?!

I used to have an 05 AP2 and I started to miss it more and more after I sold it. I wanted another one but couldn't justify paying the same price for one as what I sold it for years before and with more miles. I test drove an frs and bought it on the spot. The end.

Only drove an auto. Want to drive a manual since I plan on buying a manual

Canadian Greg · 06-05-2015, 03:19 PM

Styling got me right away. I was looking for a rear wheel manual car that was affordable and fun.

Nothing out there like it in the price range that peaked my interest.

Re~Mix · 06-05-2015, 03:26 PM

Chris Harris saying "this car is going to be MEGA"

Tectoniic · 06-05-2015, 03:32 PM

How much time to i have?

1. Love how the car looks
2. Feels great to drive everyday
3. Wanted a smaller rear wheel drive car
4. Was my PERSONAL choice over the camaro, mustang, miata, and gen coupe(the 2.0T is sweet though and my buddy's modified 3.8 is a blast to drive too)
5. Pretty strong aftermarket, obviously not as strong as say mustang but given its age that's understandable

slim blanco · 06-05-2015, 03:34 PM

i liked the looks initially, like most i'm sure. then i saw that padded rear storage area on the test drive and i knew i had to have it.

tennisfreak · 06-05-2015, 04:19 PM

Affordable rear wheel drive sports car

and 2+2

06-05-2015, 06:51 AM	#30
roddy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: '13 Ultramarine Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 2,243 Thanks: 1,476 Thanked 1,165 Times in 685 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've always liked the lightweight rear drive cars from Japan (240Z, 510, 240SX, early Celicas, Corollas, etc). For a long time there was nothing, so when this car came available, I had to have one. In April 2012, I put a deposit on one, sight unseen. I took delivery 2 1/2 months later and have no regrets. __________________ no man with a good car needs to be justified...

06-05-2015, 02:08 PM	#34
hmong337 Emperor JDM Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: '91 MR2 Gen3 3SGTE, '13 FRS Location: Onterrible, Canada Posts: 1,750 Thanks: 3,498 Thanked 909 Times in 495 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	#1... the handling! #2... great cargo for a sports car and 2+2 #3... price #4... performance potential __________________

06-05-2015, 03:26 PM	#39
Re~Mix Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 13' Scion FRS MT Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 737 Thanks: 290 Thanked 333 Times in 191 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Chris Harris saying "this car is going to be MEGA" __________________ 07' Z4M Coupe \| KW Clubsports \| AFE Intake \| Stromung Mufflers \| UUC Shortshifter \| Advan RS 15' 228i MSport 13' FR-S \| TRD CAI \| TRD Catback \| UEL Header \| OFT Stg 1 \| Rota Grid-V \| RCE Suspension \| Hankook \|

06-05-2015, 03:32 PM	#40
Tectoniic #FiftyShadesOfBlue Join Date: Apr 2015 Drives: 2015 FR-S Location: Chicago Posts: 1,195 Thanks: 2,086 Thanked 1,425 Times in 730 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	How much time to i have? 1. Love how the car looks 2. Feels great to drive everyday 3. Wanted a smaller rear wheel drive car 4. Was my *PERSONAL* choice over the camaro, mustang, miata, and gen coupe(the 2.0T is sweet though and my buddy's modified 3.8 is a blast to drive too) 5. Pretty strong aftermarket, obviously not as strong as say mustang but given its age that's understandable __________________ Engine/Exhaust: OFT w/ E85 Tune \| FT86SF Catted UEL \| Invidia Q300 Catback Wheels/Tires/Suspension: Avid.1 AV-20 18x8.5 +33 w/ 245/35/18 PSS \| RCE Yellow Springs \| Velox LCAs Cosmetic: Valenti FT86SF Special Edition Tails \| Diode Dynamics Full HID/LEDs \| BRZ Fender Garnishes

06-05-2015, 03:34 PM	#41
slim blanco Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: 2017 86 Location: /\/_/ Posts: 87 Thanks: 49 Thanked 55 Times in 23 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i liked the looks initially, like most i'm sure. then i saw that padded rear storage area on the test drive and i knew i had to have it. __________________ Flickr

06-05-2015, 07:10 AM	#31
burnt toast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: whiteout Location: WA Posts: 48 Thanks: 81 Thanked 15 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	S2000 (summer) and bugeye wrx (winter) both had 140k+ miles.. Needed a dependable car for the long run. I was just finishing up college and GI Bill was spent - FRS fit the bill. Sold both cars and broke even with a new FRS. Been following its development for years and figured the backseats would help me keep the car after marriage/kids. Not as raw as my S2K or as usable as my WRX, but it still works for my lifestyle and occasional auto-x. Picking the exact color I've always wanted on a lightweight RWD car was also a plus. Liked the white gauges and front bumper on FRS but hated the Scion name... But I was just starting full time work again so I didn't mind too much. No regrets.

06-05-2015, 02:01 PM	#33
Demandred7 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2018 Camry XSE V6 Location: Breslau, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,094 Thanks: 1,041 Thanked 367 Times in 228 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This video: [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYrvhkIivgA"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYrvhkIivgA[/ame] And after my first test drive (which may have contained a 4 wheel drift).

06-05-2015, 02:13 PM	#35
WhiteFRS69 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2014 Scion FRS Location: NNJ Posts: 2,289 Thanks: 1,808 Thanked 1,432 Times in 756 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	the current car i had was on its way out and i didnt feel like investing the money needed to keep going actually went to the dealer on a Friday because i got into a fight with the GF, put a deposit down on it picked it up that monday plus a buddy got one, and i really liked the way it looked

06-05-2015, 03:11 PM	#36
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)	the curves man, the curves!! both how it handles them and the curves on the car...soo beautiful! or you can skip the FRS and be like that other guy who goes down the SI route and start posting on that thread

06-05-2015, 03:19 PM	#38
Canadian Greg Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: Black 2013 fr-s Location: Markham Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Styling got me right away. I was looking for a rear wheel manual car that was affordable and fun. Nothing out there like it in the price range that peaked my interest.

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