Should I buy an FR-S?

[gily25]

We all bought this car b/c we like it...

Only you will know what vehicle is right for you...you have a spectrum there...can we assume you were shopping for a new truck...considering Ford or Toyota and while shopping you saw the Mustang and FR-S now you're looking at sports cars too?

If that's the case then you need to spend some time thinking about how a sports car would actually fit in your life vs. a truck. Places you go (do they have dirt parking lots?)...the type of cars you park next to (taller cars, like other people's trucks) who are going to leave door dings...speed and control (trucks can be fast but this car is so light even with only 200 hp it'll seem fast compared to most trucks). Look in the regional section Southeast and see if there's a meet near you, see what people in your area are saying about owning that car.

[SubaSteve]

If you need others to give you reasons to buy a car then no don't buy it. You should find a car you like an then see if there are reasons to not buy it.

[PNW FRS]

Only if you promise to not post complaints about lack of HP, Crickets, Tires, or how many tickets you've received from driving one of the most affordable fun-to-drive cars to come around since the Miata.

Decide well Young Grasshopper and the Road Gods will smile on you.

[russv]

Simple answer- buy the FRS And the Tundra and the Mustang GT. Problem solved.

[jadewbj]

No, get a Ford Raptor, they can levatate!

[DarkSunrise]

I was looking at the Mustang GT, but chose the FR-S. No regrets here, would do it again in a heartbeat.

Mustang GT
- Pros: fast, sounds great, handles well for a muscle car.
- Cons: huge, heavy, fuel economy, outward visibility, steering feel, gearshift.

FR-S
- Pros: lightweight, small, handles great, gearshift, steering, brake feel, seats.
- Cons: slow, small rear seats, small trunk.

[CaptainSlow]

I was so glad when I sat in a Mustang GT and realized how terrible the interior design was...made my choice so much easier!

[strat61caster]

I have an old Nissan truck, wouldn't sell it for the world, most dependable, useful, reliable vehicle I could buy for less than $5k.

When I drove the Mustang it reminded me of an F150, was. not. impressed. I would rather my Nissan with 1/3 the hp and half the stiffness.
If you want to win drag races and spreadsheet comparisons and track days it's the best car for the money.

FRS should only compare in terms of price, in every other category you're really comparing it to a Miata, RX8, S2000, or... shit can't think of any other handling focused sports cars that have come out in the last 10 years. (Hot Hatches not withstanding)

It all comes down to your needs, it sounds like this will be your only vehicle, get used to worrying about your seating capacity, particularly abusive roads and construction, reminding yourself to fill up with premium, people rolling up at stoplights begging you to do a "sweet drift bro" or drag race them, and all your car buddies wondering why you bought a Scion and were too cheap to at least get the Subaru.*

*Note: all anecdotal annoyances

tl;dr You need to figure out what you really want out of your primary vehicle, the only useful comparison is against a Miata/RX8/S2000 or similar low weight, low to medium power sports cars. Every car listed so far has a different purpose, figure out what you want first.

[jadewbj]

Iv'e said it before and I will say it again now. If you have the means to buy a nice fun car when you are younger it is not the financial death blow that most seem to make it out to be.

When I was younger I had very little financial and social obligations I spent lots of money on cars, buying them and building them. I met some fantastic people who have become like family to me.

Now in my elder years I am not in debt and playing with cars is much more difficult to justify. When you have a wife or even a family it is hard to say I need to spend 3,000 on rims.

If you are in a place where you have little debt, financial obligation or social obligations I say go ahead and have fun while you are young.

[EK_Golfer]

Life is short, have some fun. Plus this is a relatively cheap car, so as long as you are financially stable, I say go for it.

[dsmx17]

Originally Posted by Clide

In a few months I'm going to buy a new car. Heavily considering the FR-S and I believe it is an excellent looking/handling car, however I have many other options including a Toyota Tundra or a Mustang GT. Should I choose the FR-S? I have test driven it and like it, however it would take getting used to considering I currently drive a truck.

I have owned a 07' mustang gtcs, and currently own a 11' tundra dbl cab. The FRS is a great car, however you will always NEED a truck for something, so unless you are keeping your Chevy I would reccomend the Tundra, its a great truck decent on gas for a full size and with the 5.7 will actually suprise you power wise.

my .02

[Nevermore]

Originally Posted by Clide

However, regardless of these things, my dad advises me to get one anyways and getting anything else is a big mistake.

This line makes me suspicious. Does he often borrow it to move/tow things? Or does he often enlist your help to move things? Or is he planning on moving eventually and needs a truck to do it? He may just want you to have a truck because he was using it if that's the case. Or maybe he's just a fan of trucks. >_>

At any rate, choice is yours. I'm biased to the FR-S. If it's on your list, and something you're looking for, then it should be number 1. It's just like everyone else has said though, what do you need/want out of the new car? The FR-S will certainly be fun.

[wbradley]

Why not just go on a crack forum and ask people if you should try crystal meth? You will not get unbiased advice here. Because racecar.

[bdohazelnuts]

Yes. /endthread