Is the FR-S the right car for me? (I'm 16) - Page 8 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Luis_GT · 06-01-2013, 12:33 AM

Damn son... I'm jealous... when I was 16 I drove a 1997 toyota avalon with 120K miles... I had to wait till I was 17 and made Eagle scout for my parents to buy me a 2006 Mustang GT...

Hope you enjoy it!

civdaddy · 06-01-2013, 12:45 AM

Being 16 and trying to test drive cars sucks. Bring your parents with and theyl take you more seriously.

4Running Daily · 06-01-2013, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by civdaddy

Being 16 and trying to test drive cars sucks. Bring your parents with and theyl take you more seriously.

I did! My Dad's 52 and they're still pulling bull shit like this!

Luis_GT · 06-01-2013, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 4Running Daily

I did! My Dad's 52 and they're still pulling bull shit like this!

Unless you go in a nice car... that bullshit will always happen... had to borrow my dad's M3 for the salespeople to even notice me... went in my car a week earlier and was completely ignored

bcj · 06-01-2013, 01:03 AM

Hey, bought mine for cash and they still did a credit report.

Bureaucrats. They have a script they don't deviate from.

Noticed I had a damn high number though. Made them give me a copy.

civdaddy · 06-01-2013, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 4Running Daily

I did! My Dad's 52 and they're still pulling bull shit like this!

How many did they have on their lot?

4Running Daily · 06-01-2013, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Luis_GT

Unless you go in a nice car... that bullshit will always happen... had to borrow my dad's M3 for the salespeople to even notice me... went in my car a week earlier and was completely ignored

A Porsche! Convertible!

4Running Daily · 06-01-2013, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by civdaddy

How many did they have on their lot?

More then one for everyday of the week. They had 9!

4Running Daily · 06-01-2013, 02:45 PM

Scion of Poway is super nice. A+ in my book.

Stephens · 06-06-2013, 01:33 AM

Just don't get a big head. My parents bought me a 2004 Lexus IS300 when I was 15 that was just a little less than the cost of an FR-S now. 32 days after I got my license I wrapped it around a telephone poll.

Remember that if they do help you in any way to stay respectful to them and the car. That's the only thing I wish I had done differently. Plus, you could go from an FR-S to a
super haggard 300,000 miles Accord. Ask me how I know.

Good Luck!

Luis_GT · 06-06-2013, 02:03 AM

Yep... always respect the car, I had 300hp under my right foot at the age of 17 when my parents got me a mustang and dropped down to 225hp, but in my case it was my own decision to get rid of it.

4Running Daily · 06-06-2013, 06:08 PM

I'm still 50/50 FR-S vs ST. I'll keep you guys updated.

autobrz · 06-06-2013, 06:21 PM

I would get the Focus ST if that's what you're refering to. It's more practical and also very fun for a fwd. You can haul your friends in it and you won't lose stop light races in it as much as the fr-s, lol You can say you don't do that kind of stupid shit but we're being honest, stop light racing if run between friends who are only doing it for fun and it's even more fun if you win...

UNDEAD1153 · 06-06-2013, 06:31 PM

Don't mean to jack the thread but at the moment, I'm 18 and driving a Toyota Tacoma. Looking to make the switch to the Fr-s also. I'm paying for the car, if I do decide to purchase, but the first thing I need to know is how much insurance will be. Can anyone give input on insurance for an 18 year old with an Fr-s, without any wrecks or tickets (knock on wood)? Might help the OP out as well, as it is something he will also have to look into.

Good luck on the purchase OP!

06-01-2013, 12:33 AM	#99
Luis_GT Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2002 BMW 530i, 10 Series FR-S Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 3,404 Thanks: 3,416 Thanked 3,334 Times in 1,754 Posts Mentioned: 60 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Damn son... I'm jealous... when I was 16 I drove a 1997 toyota avalon with 120K miles... I had to wait till I was 17 and made Eagle scout for my parents to buy me a 2006 Mustang GT... Hope you enjoy it!

06-01-2013, 12:45 AM	#100
civdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Slow Location: U.S. Posts: 261 Thanks: 48 Thanked 134 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Being 16 and trying to test drive cars sucks. Bring your parents with and theyl take you more seriously.

06-01-2013, 02:45 PM	#107
4Running Daily Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 1996 Toyota 4Runner Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 91 Thanks: 207 Thanked 94 Times in 32 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Scion of Poway is super nice. A+ in my book.

06-06-2013, 01:33 AM	#108
Stephens Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S - MT - Asphalt Location: Hoover, AL Posts: 51 Thanks: 4 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just don't get a big head. My parents bought me a 2004 Lexus IS300 when I was 15 that was just a little less than the cost of an FR-S now. 32 days after I got my license I wrapped it around a telephone poll. Remember that if they do help you in any way to stay respectful to them and the car. That's the only thing I wish I had done differently. Plus, you could go from an FR-S to a super haggard 300,000 miles Accord. Ask me how I know. Good Luck!

06-06-2013, 02:03 AM	#109
Luis_GT Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2002 BMW 530i, 10 Series FR-S Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 3,404 Thanks: 3,416 Thanked 3,334 Times in 1,754 Posts Mentioned: 60 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Yep... always respect the car, I had 300hp under my right foot at the age of 17 when my parents got me a mustang and dropped down to 225hp, but in my case it was my own decision to get rid of it.

06-06-2013, 06:08 PM	#110
4Running Daily Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 1996 Toyota 4Runner Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 91 Thanks: 207 Thanked 94 Times in 32 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm still 50/50 FR-S vs ST. I'll keep you guys updated.

06-06-2013, 06:21 PM	#111
autobrz Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Mazda 3 Location: round rock, tx Posts: 413 Thanks: 487 Thanked 108 Times in 74 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would get the Focus ST if that's what you're refering to. It's more practical and also very fun for a fwd. You can haul your friends in it and you won't lose stop light races in it as much as the fr-s, lol You can say you don't do that kind of stupid shit but we're being honest, stop light racing if run between friends who are only doing it for fun and it's even more fun if you win...

06-06-2013, 06:31 PM	#112
UNDEAD1153 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: Looking Location: Tennessee Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Don't mean to jack the thread but at the moment, I'm 18 and driving a Toyota Tacoma. Looking to make the switch to the Fr-s also. I'm paying for the car, if I do decide to purchase, but the first thing I need to know is how much insurance will be. Can anyone give input on insurance for an 18 year old with an Fr-s, without any wrecks or tickets (knock on wood)? Might help the OP out as well, as it is something he will also have to look into. Good luck on the purchase OP!

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