Ottawa FR-S

[Simon99]

Originally Posted by roddy

Hey guys. I've been struggling with a decision for the last week or so, and it's really troubling me. I've been considering dealing the FR-S on a 4X4 Tacoma. The first winter was pretty bad, and last winter was effing brutal. We made it through unscathed, but I can't help thinking my luck won't hold up forever. I live in the country, 40 minutes from town, and my wife worries herself sick every time I'm coming home from work in a snowstorm (which last year seemed like once a week or so). The FR-S has been an absolute blast...no car that is this much fun should be this good on fuel. I've had it since June 2012, and already have 62,000 Kms on the clock. A dealer in 'sauga has offered me $18,000 trade-in, which considering the time of year and Kms on the car, I find reasonably acceptable...IF they'll move a bit on the asking price of the Tacoma.

Anyhoo, if I decide to do this, I will have some FR-s goodies to sell, and will offer them to the Ottawa group first. I will return the car to stock for the trade-in and sell the TRD cai, Nameless over/down pipe combo (catted and resonated), modified TRD cat-back exhaust (will provide pics and details when the time comes), 10-series/GT86 frameless rearview mirror, Weathertech floor liners, and winter wheels/tires (16" steelies with Bridgestone Blizzaks).


Oh, and for anyone who still thinks the FR-S is slow...try test driving a 4cyl, 4wheel drive, extended cab Toyota Tacoma. You'll come off that test drive with a whole new appreciation for the way the FR-S moves. Part of me really hopes the truck is already sold by the time I make up my mind.

@Slick lol at the spinners.

Interested in the Nameless O/P DP

[FRS_Ken]

Ok it's still dry out there tonight so I'll be out as usual for about 8:30
I might swing by m&m before that to see what it looks like over there first
In the frs too

[roddy]

Originally Posted by Chumacher

I work at Hunt Club Nissan. I'll keep an eye out for you. How soon will you be making a decision? And I'll buy your WeatherTech Mats for the FRS lol

Thanks for that. I called the dealership this aft...they sold the truck yesterday (kind of a relief, actually). The dealer I was working with was away (in Ottawa for a new car release), so he didn't get a chance to call me. I'm not really in a big rush or anything...this Taco came up and I was going to jump on it if it didn't sell. I was the first person to check it out...the guy who was waiting at the dealership to drive it when I got back from my drive was the one who bought it.

Originally Posted by 86gt?

A winter beater may be cheaper in the long run my tracker lasted a few years but it was on the road for less than 2k, cheap on gas and still fun to drive. sounds like you have the property to store it for the rest of the year. Option 2 buy a lift kit for the frs at least It would be unique!? sorry there is no 3rd option

Funny you say Tracker...my neighbor had one here a month or so ago. It was a little rough around the edges, but overall, not too bad. I waited too long, and it was gone by the time I went over for a better look. Hmm...a lift and some taller rubber...rally style.

Originally Posted by Crispy517

I'd be interested in the frameless mirror and winter wheels.

Looks like I'm keeping the FR-S for now (really didn't want to give it up anyway). If that changes, you guys will be the first to know.

[Slick]

Heading back to shop for a few hours, feel free to drop by and chat.

[FRS_Ken]

Originally Posted by Slick

Heading back to shop for a few hours, feel free to drop by and chat.

Meet up at Slick's ??
If we show up, do you want a coffee or something buddy?

[HeadBanger]

@roddy if you decide to sell I'm also interested in the overpipe/downpipe
@Chumacher I have brand new weather tech mats still in the box unopened if you're interested.

[Slick]

Originally Posted by FRS_Ken

Meet up at Slick's ??
If we show up, do you want a coffee or something buddy?

Thanks for the offer, but I'm okay!

[pushrod]

Originally Posted by Slick

Heading back to shop for a few hours, feel free to drop by and chat.

Aw jeez I just came all the way home to the east end.

[Mr.HacKeR]

Are you guys going to the same place tonight? I really want to drive the car one more time before snow hits

[FRS_Ken]

Originally Posted by Mr.HacKeR

Are you guys going to the same place tonight? I really want to drive the car one more time before snow hits

@pushrod - Slicks place is on thurston near conroy
I'm at merivale and hunt club now
If nobody shows here I might head out to bug Andre at his shop
But more of a drive but it will be last one this year for mine anyway

[pushrod]

Originally Posted by FRS_Ken

@pushrod - Slicks place is on thurston near conroy
I'm at merivale and hunt club now

Might pop by in about 45 mins (Slick's).

[Slick]

2161 Thurston Drive, just south of Walkley off Conroy

Originally Posted by FRS_Ken

@pushrod - Slicks place is on thurston near conroy
I'm at merivale and hunt club now
If nobody shows here I might head out to bug Andre at his shop
But more of a drive but it will be last one this year for mine anyway

[Mike86CelicaGTS]

Bullitt 2014.

[OrangeGuitar]

Almost at H&M. Will head to Slick's if the lot is empty. Maybe Starbucks on the way