Coming from a mk6 Golf TDI. what to expect? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

BlueDubbinTDI · 04-09-2013, 11:01 AM

So I've been in the Euro scene since leaving my RSX in 2009. Currently in a lightly modded fully loaded 2010 Golf TDI DSG 4-door, lowered an Inch on OEM springs and the rest of the suspension directly from the GTI. Needless to say I prefer good looks, corners, and mpg to all out power. This is where the FR-S couldn't fit the bill for me any better. So here's my questions: What problems have been circling the first model year? what have the automatics been averaging mpg with basic driving, lease vs buying this car, how is interior quality (if quality is what youde call it) holding up, and power gains (officially not butt dyno stuff) from different mods non-forced induction as I will likely never bother slapping a turbo on her. Thanks for the input glad I finally got around to posting here even though I don't own 1 yet

mmmmm diesel:

shawnperolis · 04-09-2013, 11:04 AM

Everyone complains about the interior, but it is a lot nicer than the reviews make it out to be. Ever been in a WRX? The FRS interior is WAY nicer than that and nobody complains about that car.

FRSupra · 04-09-2013, 11:04 AM

"cough" front runner "cough"

BlueDubbinTDI · 04-09-2013, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by FRSupra

"cough" front runner "cough"

Say what? Lol

Ingen · 04-09-2013, 11:08 AM

You're used to understeer when you push the golf, well expect oversteer when you push the FRS. A lot of oversteer. Be extremely wary of cruising around with the TC and stability control off for no good reason. On a track, or in a parking lot? Go for it. Your first day out of the dealership? Leave that shit alone, or it'll bite you.

BlueDubbinTDI · 04-09-2013, 11:09 AM

Btw I'm not trolling lol my fiance is getting my car within the next year and this car will be my replacement in 95% all likelihood.

FRSupra · 04-09-2013, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueDubbinTDI

Say what? Lol

nvm. welcome to the forums.

BlueDubbinTDI · 04-09-2013, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by FRSupra

nvm. welcome to the forums.

No. Seriously...what did that mean?

TheFunkyMonkey · 04-09-2013, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueDubbinTDI

Say what? Lol

He's making a comment on the Golf being front wheel drive vs. rear wheel drive... If you haven't driven a rear-wheel drive car before, there is no comparison.

I'm only going to comment on the interior as we have a couple of VAG cars in the family. No comparison unfortunately. VAG does some of if not the best interiors in the business. I have driven the FRS and sat in a BRZ -- I prefer the BRZ. That being said, I'm in the 40+ crowd so I felt the BRZ is more my style and preference at this point in my life. While not as "posh" as a VAG, I like how the interiors are simple and all business. If you want a more upscale interior in a rear drive sports car, you'll need to step up to a 370Z (I'm not a fan BTW).

A piece of advice from another noob -- a lot of the questions you ask have been touched upon ad nauseum. You'll find a plethora of information using the search or just browsing the different forums. No better way to make the natives restless than coming in and asking all of the standard questions again. Please take my advice the right way -- just trying to help.

Scenic Driver · 04-09-2013, 11:18 AM

I traded a 2010 Golf TDI for my BRZ, I have no regrets

BlueDubbinTDI · 04-09-2013, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TheFunkyMonkey

He's making a comment on the Golf being front wheel drive vs. rear wheel drive... If you haven't driven a rear-wheel drive car before, there is no comparison.

I'm only going to comment on the interior as we have a couple of VAG cars in the family. No comparison unfortunately. VAG does some of if not the best interiors in the business. I have driven the FRS and sat in a BRZ -- I prefer the BRZ. That being said, I'm in the 40+ crowd so I felt the BRZ is more my style and preference at this point in my life. While not as "posh" as a VAG, I like how the interiors are simple and all business. If you want a more upscale interior in a rear drive sports car, you'll need to step up to a 370Z (I'm not a fan BTW).

A piece of advice from another noob -- a lot of the questions you ask have been touched upon ad nauseum. You'll find a plethora of information using the search or just browsing the different forums. No better way to make the natives restless than coming in and asking all of the standard questions again. Please take my advice the right way -- just trying to help.

Didn't think much to could be "ad nauseam" since the car is still so new, sorry about that. Never drivin a RWD so that will be new to me. The only comparison/competition Ide give the FR-S in my decision making would be a lightly used BRZ or BMW 128 vs leased/new FR-S. Hopefully this is a nicer community that the VWVortex provides . this was a feeler post for the most part, thanks for the replies so far.

BlueDubbinTDI · 04-09-2013, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Scenic Driver

I traded a 2010 Golf TDI for my BRZ, I have no regrets

There's the reply I wanna see! DSG or 6mt? What made you switch?

FRSupra · 04-09-2013, 11:27 AM

you should keep your golf.

BlueDubbinTDI · 04-09-2013, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by FRSupra

you should keep your golf.

Don't reply to this thread anymore, you sir are fucking useless.

04-09-2013, 11:01 AM	#1
BlueDubbinTDI Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S, 2012 MCS Location: Jax, FL Posts: 1,975 Thanks: 943 Thanked 570 Times in 356 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Coming from a mk6 Golf TDI. what to expect? So I've been in the Euro scene since leaving my RSX in 2009. Currently in a lightly modded fully loaded 2010 Golf TDI DSG 4-door, lowered an Inch on OEM springs and the rest of the suspension directly from the GTI. Needless to say I prefer good looks, corners, and mpg to all out power. This is where the FR-S couldn't fit the bill for me any better. So here's my questions: What problems have been circling the first model year? what have the automatics been averaging mpg with basic driving, lease vs buying this car, how is interior quality (if quality is what youde call it) holding up, and power gains (officially not butt dyno stuff) from different mods non-forced induction as I will likely never bother slapping a turbo on her. Thanks for the input glad I finally got around to posting here even though I don't own 1 yet mmmmm diesel:

04-09-2013, 11:08 AM	#5
Ingen Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Ultramarine FR-S 6MT Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 525 Thanks: 349 Thanked 204 Times in 121 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You're used to understeer when you push the golf, well expect oversteer when you push the FRS. A lot of oversteer. Be extremely wary of cruising around with the TC and stability control off for no good reason. On a track, or in a parking lot? Go for it. Your first day out of the dealership? Leave that shit alone, or it'll bite you. __________________ Car Received: 10/18. Break in ended: 10/28 Goal: Openflash UEL headers, Stage II 93 oct, TRD intake, arm rest :P

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Scenic Driver Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 13 Subaru BRZ, 02 Audi TTQ Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 456 Thanks: 61 Thanked 320 Times in 168 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I traded a 2010 Golf TDI for my BRZ, I have no regrets __________________

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shawnperolis Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S MT "Panda" Location: Tallmadge, Ohio Posts: 386 Thanks: 148 Thanked 277 Times in 86 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Everyone complains about the interior, but it is a lot nicer than the reviews make it out to be. Ever been in a WRX? The FRS interior is WAY nicer than that and nobody complains about that car.

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FRSupra Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: PA Posts: 506 Thanks: 455 Thanked 464 Times in 164 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	"cough" front runner "cough"

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