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Regalo · 12-14-2013, 11:42 AM

Having driven fwd cars my whole life I got sick of them so I decided to go with something rwd. After some researching and test driving, the RX8 was a close second, it was just as fun to drive as the FRS and it was slightly more practical. In the end I chose the FRS because of the styling, reliability, and lower cost of ownership. The RX8 eats up gas and oil.

Danny86 · 12-14-2013, 11:47 AM

Got an FRS second option would have been a BRZ lol

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DocWalt · 12-16-2013, 06:09 PM

I was looking at a Fiesta ST. Still not sure I made the right choice, but it's a lot of fun finding out

protpibe · 12-16-2013, 06:20 PM

Before pulling the trigger on the BRZ, I also considered a used S2000, used Evo, and a used Audi.

DylanFRS · 12-16-2013, 06:24 PM

This post is interesting because it brings up a question I hadn't really thought about much. "Who was looking for a new car and decided this was the car for them?" vs "Who bought a new car because this car came out?"

loogs · 12-16-2013, 06:42 PM

Gen Coupe

dontpanic · 12-16-2013, 06:46 PM

used Cayman... still not sure i chose wisely.

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nyfries · 12-17-2013, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by dontpanic

used Cayman... still not sure i chose wisely.

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a used cayman is at least 7000-10000 more than a brand new frs here where I live so It was no even a consideration.

However if the cayman is in the same price, sorry frs i love you but the cayman wins

Kelbyat07 · 12-17-2013, 07:35 PM

The Tc, wouldn't mind getting it.

chadwick86 · 12-17-2013, 09:05 PM

I was heavily considering a Focus ST, test drove one with my friend while he was shopping and loved it, he ended up getting a new GTI though, and is now wishing he got a Golf R lol..

^After I bought my FRS a buddy went to the same dealership and got one of the new TC's. Test drove that too, and I wouldn't mind owning one either to be honest

FReSh · 12-17-2013, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by protpibe

Before pulling the trigger on the BRZ, I also considered a used S2000, used Evo, and a used Audi.

This, minus the Audi, plus a used STi. Most seriously I considered an S2000.

00NissanNinja · 12-17-2013, 11:41 PM

I looked into the Ford Fiesta ST, and a WRX(pre 2015 and 2015). But I really wanted a RWD coupe as my next car and this was the most interesting vehicle I had seen in many years. The Fiesta ST is a pretty sweet little hatch but I didn't get to drive it since the local ford dealer wanted to keep the mileage low. I held out just long enough to see what the new WRX would be like and it still doesn't do it for me. I like the current gen WRX better than the new. When I drove an FR-S I was really amazed at the steering and handling, it was way better than anything I've ever touched thus far.

cjsporl1996 · 12-17-2013, 11:55 PM

For me it came down to the challenger, camaro, and another classic car to use as a DD. But in the end I chose the brz.

1slowfrs · 12-20-2013, 02:21 AM

This or g37 or Mbz cla. Picked frs cuz I fell in love after test driving plus had too many friends with g37 n cla's

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12-14-2013, 11:42 AM	#57
Regalo Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: Toyobaru 86 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 42 Thanks: 9 Thanked 20 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Having driven fwd cars my whole life I got sick of them so I decided to go with something rwd. After some researching and test driving, the RX8 was a close second, it was just as fun to drive as the FRS and it was slightly more practical. In the end I chose the FRS because of the styling, reliability, and lower cost of ownership. The RX8 eats up gas and oil.

12-16-2013, 06:09 PM	#59
DocWalt Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: '22 BRZ Location: PA Posts: 1,945 Thanks: 2,426 Thanked 1,665 Times in 842 Posts Mentioned: 25 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I was looking at a Fiesta ST. Still not sure I made the right choice, but it's a lot of fun finding out

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protpibe Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 4-Runner Sport - 13' BRZ SportTech Location: Winnipeg Posts: 1,395 Thanks: 253 Thanked 839 Times in 459 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Before pulling the trigger on the BRZ, I also considered a used S2000, used Evo, and a used Audi.

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DylanFRS Lost in Kansas Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS (Raven) Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 662 Thanks: 359 Thanked 317 Times in 185 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	This post is interesting because it brings up a question I hadn't really thought about much. "Who was looking for a new car and decided this was the car for them?" vs "Who bought a new car because this car came out?"

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loogs Banned Join Date: May 2013 Drives: on cruise control Location: Long Island Posts: 618 Thanks: 234 Thanked 145 Times in 109 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Gen Coupe

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dontpanic Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: shiny side up. Location: 3rd rock from the sun Posts: 38 Thanks: 5 Thanked 44 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	used Cayman... still not sure i chose wisely. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

12-17-2013, 09:05 PM	#66
chadwick86 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: Hot Lava FRS Location: NEPA Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I was heavily considering a Focus ST, test drove one with my friend while he was shopping and loved it, he ended up getting a new GTI though, and is now wishing he got a Golf R lol.. ^After I bought my FRS a buddy went to the same dealership and got one of the new TC's. Test drove that too, and I wouldn't mind owning one either to be honest

12-17-2013, 11:41 PM	#68
00NissanNinja The Thread Lurker Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: '14 BRZ, '17 GTI, MT09 Location: SW OH Posts: 552 Thanks: 282 Thanked 213 Times in 135 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I looked into the Ford Fiesta ST, and a WRX(pre 2015 and 2015). But I really wanted a RWD coupe as my next car and this was the most interesting vehicle I had seen in many years. The Fiesta ST is a pretty sweet little hatch but I didn't get to drive it since the local ford dealer wanted to keep the mileage low. I held out just long enough to see what the new WRX would be like and it still doesn't do it for me. I like the current gen WRX better than the new. When I drove an FR-S I was really amazed at the steering and handling, it was way better than anything I've ever touched thus far.

12-17-2013, 11:55 PM	#69
cjsporl1996 Banned Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: WRB BRZ, Monte Carlo SS Location: Cape May, NJ Posts: 438 Thanks: 85 Thanked 75 Times in 57 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	For me it came down to the challenger, camaro, and another classic car to use as a DD. But in the end I chose the brz.

12-20-2013, 02:21 AM	#70
1slowfrs Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: SEX Location: SOCAL Posts: 110 Thanks: 20 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This or g37 or Mbz cla. Picked frs cuz I fell in love after test driving plus had too many friends with g37 n cla's

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