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Rustyspoon · 12-28-2015, 09:01 PM

I too would be on the list of not purchasing this car again. And its not becuase i think the car is junk.

I love it, do not get me wrong. But its not going to go through many refreshes like a mustang will. People will buy another mustang because in 5 years it will be a "new" upgraded mustang. The FRS will be much like it sat in 2013, no real reason to go get a 2018 version. The data is highly subjective.

RichardsFRS · 12-28-2015, 09:02 PM

Probably not. I love the car but i would get a Vette or a 2015 mustang V8 no six no 4 only a V8

Teseo · 12-28-2015, 09:02 PM

I will sell my frs then buy a brz

TheVoiceOfReason · 12-28-2015, 09:03 PM

Comparing to the mustang isn't really a good comparison IMHO. Many people who buy mustangs know that is what they want 100% before purchasing. Even if it has issues they may still overlook them because it's a mustang. This car is different being new and not truly having any heritage to fall back on. People don't buy it for exactly the same reasons, and many of its buyers get bored and switch platforms every few years anyway even if they liked it just for something different.

I think If all mustangs were 4 cylinder those repeat buyer numbers would drop too.

RichardsFRS · 12-28-2015, 09:28 PM

Bah Mustangs get boring too. I loved my stang too but correct the two cars are apples and rocks.

weederr33 · 12-28-2015, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TheVoiceOfReason

Comparing to the mustang isn't really a good comparison IMHO. Many people who buy mustangs know that is what they want 100% before purchasing. Even if it has issues they may still overlook them because it's a mustang. This car is different being new and not truly having any heritage to fall back on. People don't buy it for exactly the same reasons, and many of its buyers get bored and switch platforms every few years anyway even if they liked it just for something different.

I think If all mustangs were 4 cylinder those repeat buyer numbers would drop too.

This is true. Not to mention the mustang has several engine choices, 3 now that he ecoboost is here. Therefore, if they start at the V6 they can "get more power" after 1, 5, or 10 years. Our car is more or less cookie cutter (nothing wrong with that).

YamahaR86 · 12-28-2015, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVoiceOfReason

Comparing to the mustang isn't really a good comparison IMHO. Many people who buy mustangs know that is what they want 100% before purchasing. Even if it has issues they may still overlook them because it's a mustang. This car is different being new and not truly having any heritage to fall back on. People don't buy it for exactly the same reasons, and many of its buyers get bored and switch platforms every few years anyway even if they liked it just for something different.

I think If all mustangs were 4 cylinder those repeat buyer numbers would drop too.

So, would a Miata be a better comparison? It's similar specs to our car, less power more handling oriented but it's been around for years. The newer refresh model actually looks a bit appealing to me.

damnitBobby · 12-28-2015, 09:39 PM

People still read consumer reports lol

"Would I buy the FRS again?" No.
"If I could go back in time would I buy the FRS?" Probably not.

Don't get me wrong the car is nice and all. I won't beat the dead horse about the wimpy engine, but I will say the car sounds underwhelming most of the time. From the inside it sounds like a loud blender, from the outside it sounds alright (that's even after the TRD exhaust I installed).

But it didn't get my juices flowing like my previous 350Z, RX8, or even my 335i.

Again the FRS isn't a bad car at all. It makes for a great daily driver. Very reliable and relatively fuel efficient.

For my next car the new Alfa Romeo Giulia and BMW M2 are on my radar.

Higher Being · 12-28-2015, 09:57 PM

I probably would of got back into an fa5 again. Such a great car, literally kind of the same feeling i got driving the frs. Just more room and front wheel drive obviously. I'm glad i got the frs though. Its been and will continue to be an absolute joy to drive. As long as this car doesnt get stolen from me like the fa5 this will probably be a car I hang onto for years.

Also those new miata's are sick, would certainly consider one of those if the worst would happen to frs, or just pick up another fa5.. haha

Gaiakai · 12-28-2015, 10:23 PM

After a year of owning my FR-S, I sold it and bought a BRZ. Does that count?

Given the chance though, knowing what I know now, I'd probably get a Cayman S instead.

funwheeldrive · 12-28-2015, 10:38 PM

There is nothing under 30k that I would rather own, new or used.

kpamir · 12-28-2015, 10:38 PM

If the turbo frs or brz is a reality yes, if not im going to hold out until i can afford a cayman.

0351USMC · 12-28-2015, 10:48 PM

I did. Bought my Supercharged '14 after i wrecked my 10 Series

TRD-X · 12-28-2015, 10:51 PM

OP I'm on my 3rd FR-S so yeah I would buy another one.

12-28-2015, 09:57 PM	#37
Higher Being Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 2014 Asphalt Grey FRS Location: Houston Posts: 135 Thanks: 22 Thanked 44 Times in 32 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I probably would of got back into an fa5 again. Such a great car, literally kind of the same feeling i got driving the frs. Just more room and front wheel drive obviously. I'm glad i got the frs though. Its been and will continue to be an absolute joy to drive. As long as this car doesnt get stolen from me like the fa5 this will probably be a car I hang onto for years. Also those new miata's are sick, would certainly consider one of those if the worst would happen to frs, or just pick up another fa5.. haha __________________ http://sorcererlord.tumblr.com/

12-28-2015, 10:48 PM	#41
0351USMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Drives: 2014 FRS JRSC'd Location: Novato, CA Posts: 367 Thanks: 527 Thanked 189 Times in 125 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I did. Bought my Supercharged '14 after i wrecked my 10 Series __________________

12-28-2015, 10:51 PM	#42
TRD-X Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Da-Big Banana Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,199 Thanks: 1,311 Thanked 955 Times in 534 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	OP I'm on my 3rd FR-S so yeah I would buy another one. __________________ Supratwins/TRD-X aka Jim Gone to a higher plane of existence!

12-28-2015, 09:01 PM	#29
Rustyspoon Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: FR-S, XJS, C10 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 57 Thanks: 2 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I too would be on the list of not purchasing this car again. And its not becuase i think the car is junk. I love it, do not get me wrong. But its not going to go through many refreshes like a mustang will. People will buy another mustang because in 5 years it will be a "new" upgraded mustang. The FRS will be much like it sat in 2013, no real reason to go get a 2018 version. The data is highly subjective.

12-28-2015, 09:02 PM	#30
RichardsFRS Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Drives: 2013 Pearl White 6MT Location: Gainesville Ga Posts: 938 Thanks: 5 Thanked 356 Times in 246 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Probably not. I love the car but i would get a Vette or a 2015 mustang V8 no six no 4 only a V8

12-28-2015, 09:02 PM	#31
Teseo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: frs Location: Gunsai Posts: 4,877 Thanks: 7,153 Thanked 2,922 Times in 1,769 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I will sell my frs then buy a brz

12-28-2015, 09:03 PM	#32
TheVoiceOfReason Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Drives: BRZ Limited Location: Maryland Posts: 203 Thanks: 289 Thanked 234 Times in 97 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Comparing to the mustang isn't really a good comparison IMHO. Many people who buy mustangs know that is what they want 100% before purchasing. Even if it has issues they may still overlook them because it's a mustang. This car is different being new and not truly having any heritage to fall back on. People don't buy it for exactly the same reasons, and many of its buyers get bored and switch platforms every few years anyway even if they liked it just for something different. I think If all mustangs were 4 cylinder those repeat buyer numbers would drop too.

12-28-2015, 09:28 PM	#33
RichardsFRS Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Drives: 2013 Pearl White 6MT Location: Gainesville Ga Posts: 938 Thanks: 5 Thanked 356 Times in 246 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Bah Mustangs get boring too. I loved my stang too but correct the two cars are apples and rocks.

12-28-2015, 09:39 PM	#36
damnitBobby Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Drives: 2016 frs 6mt Location: Houston Posts: 37 Thanks: 4 Thanked 40 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	People still read consumer reports lol "Would I buy the FRS again?" No. "If I could go back in time would I buy the FRS?" Probably not. Don't get me wrong the car is nice and all. I won't beat the dead horse about the wimpy engine, but I will say the car sounds underwhelming most of the time. From the inside it sounds like a loud blender, from the outside it sounds alright (that's even after the TRD exhaust I installed). But it didn't get my juices flowing like my previous 350Z, RX8, or even my 335i. Again the FRS isn't a bad car at all. It makes for a great daily driver. Very reliable and relatively fuel efficient. For my next car the new Alfa Romeo Giulia and BMW M2 are on my radar.

12-28-2015, 10:38 PM	#39
funwheeldrive Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: BANNED FOR TELLING THE TRUTH Location: MODS ARE ON A POWER TRIP Posts: 3,447 Thanks: 7,830 Thanked 3,022 Times in 1,409 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	There is nothing under 30k that I would rather own, new or used.

12-28-2015, 10:38 PM	#40
kpamir Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Drives: 2015 halo white fr-s Location: Canada Posts: 55 Thanks: 26 Thanked 18 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If the turbo frs or brz is a reality yes, if not im going to hold out until i can afford a cayman.

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