FRS AT/MT for first car post college - Page 4 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Re~Mix · 05-31-2012, 08:19 PM

Funny story, saw a truckload of FRSs on 680 today near Fremont. Turned into the Fremont Auto Mall and got to check a few out, unfortunately no test drive yet (cars were purchased with buyers waiting in the lobby). I have to say i'm impressed. More spacious than I assumed, given the miata and similar car sizes. Great stock stereo, decent size trunk.

Amped. Engine has a nice quality sound to it, not a mustang but nobody expected that from 200HP.

Still on the list awaiting a car in my color from the boat though. Who knows how long that will be

Re~Mix · 06-01-2012, 04:07 PM

Fast forward 12 hours. Deal fell through at a dealer, proud owner of a FRS Asphalt MT pending insurance and some minor paperwork.

Pics to follow when I go back and pick up the car.

ichitaka05 · 06-01-2012, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Re~Mix

Fast forward 12 hours. Deal fell through at a dealer, proud owner of a FRS Asphalt MT pending insurance and some minor paperwork.

Pics to follow when I go back and pick up the car.

Congrats, will wait patiently for your pics!

MiguelAE86 · 06-01-2012, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eriktherod

Nothing wrong with that, though I'm sure many of your peers will be jealous! Just remember to drive it properly (especially if you get the MT) and take care of it the same.

Also, know your limits so you don't end up wadding the car up around a tree. I don't mean that condescendingly, I've had my fair share of 'oh, I probably shouldn't have done that' moments when it comes to spirited driving and whatnot. Just a word of warning for your own safety and not to destroy that poor car.

Of course! I take care of my things religiously, and i think street racing is absurd.

Re~Mix · 06-02-2012, 08:09 PM

Quick picture for you guys. Been too busy learning stick shift in the parking lot and city streets.

Much much easier than i expected. Thank you for helping me make that choice! Car is going to be a blast, I can already tell.

MVJ1975 · 06-02-2012, 08:20 PM

Awesome! Glad you got your car.

Tbxgz · 06-02-2012, 09:20 PM

Awesome to hear you went with the MT.

eifer · 06-03-2012, 12:52 AM

Told you that it's not that bad lol

Y2A · 06-03-2012, 02:15 AM

I'm going with MT when I graduate next spring, but my first car was also a manual, so yeah

Re~Mix · 06-03-2012, 01:51 PM

Day 2 and the learning gets easier. Took it out for a spin on the freeway, man this thing gets up to speed quick. Going to be hard to stay within the speed limit.

Managed to stall once or twice in traffic, getting better though. For anyone else in the same situation, I would not let an inability to drive stick hinder you from purchasing any car.

dietz · 06-03-2012, 01:57 PM

Glad to hear that you are happy with your MT. The cool thing is that the car will be even more fun as you improve your technique.

Impureclient · 06-09-2019, 03:57 PM

7 year necro...we'll see where this leads.

Edit: Hey the mods deleted his post and made me look like the weirdo!

06-02-2012, 08:09 PM	#47
Re~Mix Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 13' Scion FRS MT Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 737 Thanks: 290 Thanked 333 Times in 191 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Quick picture for you guys. Been too busy learning stick shift in the parking lot and city streets. Much much easier than i expected. Thank you for helping me make that choice! Car is going to be a blast, I can already tell. Attached Images

06-09-2019, 03:57 PM	#54
Impureclient Banned Join Date: May 2015 Drives: 2015 FR-S Location: NPR, Florida Posts: 2,404 Thanks: 1,802 Thanked 2,903 Times in 1,282 Posts Mentioned: 25 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	7 year necro...we'll see where this leads. Edit: Hey the mods deleted his post and made me look like the weirdo! Last edited by Impureclient; 06-10-2019 at 02:09 PM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Don't forget your $1,000 College Grad. Rebate (if you are eligible)	Davyator	Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum	32	06-07-2019 11:42 PM
College and Military Rebates	Brett	Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum	27	06-11-2012 06:56 PM
Ideas on paying for FR-S while in college.	KidWonder	Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]	38	01-30-2012 09:58 AM

05-31-2012, 08:19 PM	#43
Re~Mix Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 13' Scion FRS MT Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 737 Thanks: 290 Thanked 333 Times in 191 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Funny story, saw a truckload of FRSs on 680 today near Fremont. Turned into the Fremont Auto Mall and got to check a few out, unfortunately no test drive yet (cars were purchased with buyers waiting in the lobby). I have to say i'm impressed. More spacious than I assumed, given the miata and similar car sizes. Great stock stereo, decent size trunk. Amped. Engine has a nice quality sound to it, not a mustang but nobody expected that from 200HP. Still on the list awaiting a car in my color from the boat though. Who knows how long that will be

06-01-2012, 04:07 PM	#44
Re~Mix Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 13' Scion FRS MT Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 737 Thanks: 290 Thanked 333 Times in 191 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Fast forward 12 hours. Deal fell through at a dealer, proud owner of a FRS Asphalt MT pending insurance and some minor paperwork. Pics to follow when I go back and pick up the car.

06-02-2012, 09:20 PM	#49
Tbxgz Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited 6MT Location: We got crabs Posts: 702 Thanks: 121 Thanked 113 Times in 43 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Awesome to hear you went with the MT.

06-03-2012, 12:52 AM	#50
eifer Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S (Hot Lava) Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 84 Thanks: 1 Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Told you that it's not that bad lol

06-03-2012, 02:15 AM	#51
Y2A Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Acura RSX Location: Flushing, NY Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm going with MT when I graduate next spring, but my first car was also a manual, so yeah

06-03-2012, 01:51 PM	#52
Re~Mix Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 13' Scion FRS MT Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 737 Thanks: 290 Thanked 333 Times in 191 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Day 2 and the learning gets easier. Took it out for a spin on the freeway, man this thing gets up to speed quick. Going to be hard to stay within the speed limit. Managed to stall once or twice in traffic, getting better though. For anyone else in the same situation, I would not let an inability to drive stick hinder you from purchasing any car.

06-03-2012, 01:57 PM	#53
dietz Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Raven / 6MT FR-S Location: Bay area / California Posts: 106 Thanks: 12 Thanked 27 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Glad to hear that you are happy with your MT. The cool thing is that the car will be even more fun as you improve your technique.

User Name		Remember Me?
Password