Meet for DC 2012 Auto Show Jan27th to Feb 5 - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Zaku · 01-27-2012, 12:55 PM

If any club members want to meet up on monday just send me a Pm for my number, I'm still not sure if I'm going on a sunday as well.

Hanzo · 01-28-2012, 03:50 PM

I'll be there around 1:30 tomorrow. I'm a 6'3" Asian guy so it'll be hard to miss me.

Zaku · 01-28-2012, 07:16 PM

Oh sweet Hanzo, ask the Scion guys if they have the schedule for where the FRS will show up for the Autoshows, one of the event managers should know.

kanundrum · 01-29-2012, 11:35 PM

Apparently the BRZ is there.

Mango22 · 01-30-2012, 12:08 AM

Scion FR-S will be there per this web site
http://krystalkoons.wordpress.com/20...ming-your-way/

kanundrum · 01-30-2012, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mango22

Scion FR-S will be there per this web site
http://krystalkoons.wordpress.com/20...ming-your-way/

Interesting no mention of it on washington auto shows website but well see tom!

Zaku · 01-30-2012, 01:21 AM

People who went on thurs fri and sat already confirmed that there was no FRS there it might be at Baltimore. Only BRZ limited there unless an FRS Appeared on Sunday if that is the case it's totally awesome

Hanzo · 01-30-2012, 09:18 AM

I went to see the silver automatic BRZ at DC autoshow yesterday. Here are some observations:

• Dull silver paint made the car look boring.
• Felt like a $25K car.
• Wheels look a bit small on the car.
• The black part of the rims is actually dark metallic gray.
• Rear spoiler doesn't look big/bad in person.
• Interior had decent amount of soft plastic and padded surface (better interior than STI).
• Seat felt snug (I'm 6'3" 240 lbs).
• It wasn't that much harder to get in and out than a NC miata.
• Steering wheel is fatter than average but not M coupe fat.
• Trunk space was very shallow.

I didn't walk away feeling I had to have the car but I think the silver color and automatic probably had an influence on my thought. I think the car is worth $25K but not $30K.
I took some photos yesterday and will post them tonight.

Zaku · 01-30-2012, 09:57 AM

Thanks for the great observation Hanzo, my only concern now is the FRS and it's interior. If your getting that feeling that the interior wasn't that nice from the highest end trim then I hope that it's not so bad. But if it's kinda S2k ish for the interior then I feel like we'll have no problem at all with it.

Mango22 · 01-30-2012, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zaku

People who went on thurs fri and sat already confirmed that there was no FRS there it might be at Baltimore. Only BRZ limited there unless an FRS Appeared on Sunday if that is the case it's totally awesome

That's too bad, I really wanted to see the scion FR-S body in-person. Scion/Toyota is lame for letting this slide. Scion doesnt seem to be consistent with their fan base support, kind'a half-ass if you ask me.

okay I feel better now that I've vented.Mmmmmm.... Not really.

Zaku · 01-30-2012, 10:32 AM

unfortunately unlike Subaru, Scion only has about 4 FRS here in the USA, if there is more im sure someone would of seen it by now. But there's just not enough to send them out to shows like the BRZ. WOuld of been nice to see a Premium manual trim or a FRS at these show. We know for a definite fact that it will be in NY auto show for sure.

Beside DC people are kinda lucky because we actually geto to go inside ours, other people have to watch it on a turn table.

Feel better

Tbxgz · 01-30-2012, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zaku

unfortunately unlike Subaru, Scion only has about 4 FRS here in the USA, if there is more im sure someone would of seen it by now. But there's just not enough to send them out to shows like the BRZ. WOuld of been nice to see a Premium manual trim or a FRS at these show. We know for a definite fact that it will be in NY auto show for sure.

Beside DC people are kinda lucky because we actually geto to go inside ours, other people have to watch it on a turn table.

Feel better

are you going to make the trip up to ny to see the frs?

Zaku · 01-30-2012, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tbxgz

are you going to make the trip up to ny to see the frs?

I'm thinking about it, too bad we all worked different days otherwise we could of had a DC meet

. LOL I was thinking of working with the NY guy and create a big meet. Anyone interested in helping me?

Tbxgz · 01-30-2012, 10:41 AM

Depends on the fr-s. I'm probably going to go to the show that has it and baltimore over ny if both are showing. if its only in ny, id be happy to help.

01-27-2012, 12:55 PM	#29
Zaku -Proud of Brzerhood- Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: '17 BRZ CWP LMT. Location: Maryland Posts: 4,153 Thanks: 2,717 Thanked 1,725 Times in 790 Posts Mentioned: 42 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If any club members want to meet up on monday just send me a Pm for my number, I'm still not sure if I'm going on a sunday as well. __________________ "The BRZ Section's fine wine" -Zgrinch

01-28-2012, 07:16 PM	#31
Zaku -Proud of Brzerhood- Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: '17 BRZ CWP LMT. Location: Maryland Posts: 4,153 Thanks: 2,717 Thanked 1,725 Times in 790 Posts Mentioned: 42 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Oh sweet Hanzo, ask the Scion guys if they have the schedule for where the FRS will show up for the Autoshows, one of the event managers should know. __________________ "The BRZ Section's fine wine" -Zgrinch

01-30-2012, 01:21 AM	#35
Zaku -Proud of Brzerhood- Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: '17 BRZ CWP LMT. Location: Maryland Posts: 4,153 Thanks: 2,717 Thanked 1,725 Times in 790 Posts Mentioned: 42 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	People who went on thurs fri and sat already confirmed that there was no FRS there it might be at Baltimore. Only BRZ limited there unless an FRS Appeared on Sunday if that is the case it's totally awesome __________________ "The BRZ Section's fine wine" -Zgrinch

01-30-2012, 09:57 AM	#37
Zaku -Proud of Brzerhood- Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: '17 BRZ CWP LMT. Location: Maryland Posts: 4,153 Thanks: 2,717 Thanked 1,725 Times in 790 Posts Mentioned: 42 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks for the great observation Hanzo, my only concern now is the FRS and it's interior. If your getting that feeling that the interior wasn't that nice from the highest end trim then I hope that it's not so bad. But if it's kinda S2k ish for the interior then I feel like we'll have no problem at all with it. __________________ "The BRZ Section's fine wine" -Zgrinch

01-30-2012, 10:32 AM	#39
Zaku -Proud of Brzerhood- Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: '17 BRZ CWP LMT. Location: Maryland Posts: 4,153 Thanks: 2,717 Thanked 1,725 Times in 790 Posts Mentioned: 42 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	unfortunately unlike Subaru, Scion only has about 4 FRS here in the USA, if there is more im sure someone would of seen it by now. But there's just not enough to send them out to shows like the BRZ. WOuld of been nice to see a Premium manual trim or a FRS at these show. We know for a definite fact that it will be in NY auto show for sure. Beside DC people are kinda lucky because we actually geto to go inside ours, other people have to watch it on a turn table. Feel better __________________ "The BRZ Section's fine wine" -Zgrinch

01-28-2012, 03:50 PM	#30
Hanzo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Waiting for the ND Miata Location: VA Posts: 963 Thanks: 182 Thanked 656 Times in 194 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 12 Thread(s)	I'll be there around 1:30 tomorrow. I'm a 6'3" Asian guy so it'll be hard to miss me.

01-29-2012, 11:35 PM	#32
kanundrum Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Whiteout FR-S Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 5,364 Thanks: 2,704 Thanked 3,016 Times in 1,711 Posts Mentioned: 106 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Apparently the BRZ is there.

01-30-2012, 12:08 AM	#33
Mango22 Winter is Coming Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: GBS BRZ Location: From The North Posts: 308 Thanks: 178 Thanked 67 Times in 39 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Scion FR-S will be there per this web site http://krystalkoons.wordpress.com/20...ming-your-way/

01-30-2012, 09:18 AM	#36
Hanzo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Waiting for the ND Miata Location: VA Posts: 963 Thanks: 182 Thanked 656 Times in 194 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 12 Thread(s)	I went to see the silver automatic BRZ at DC autoshow yesterday. Here are some observations: • Dull silver paint made the car look boring. • Felt like a $25K car. • Wheels look a bit small on the car. • The black part of the rims is actually dark metallic gray. • Rear spoiler doesn't look big/bad in person. • Interior had decent amount of soft plastic and padded surface (better interior than STI). • Seat felt snug (I'm 6'3" 240 lbs). • It wasn't that much harder to get in and out than a NC miata. • Steering wheel is fatter than average but not M coupe fat. • Trunk space was very shallow. I didn't walk away feeling I had to have the car but I think the silver color and automatic probably had an influence on my thought. I think the car is worth $25K but not $30K. I took some photos yesterday and will post them tonight.

01-30-2012, 10:41 AM	#42
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)	Depends on the fr-s. I'm probably going to go to the show that has it and baltimore over ny if both are showing. if its only in ny, id be happy to help.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Honda to show off EV plug in concepts at Tokyo Auto Show	Dark	Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions	4	11-10-2011 08:34 PM
2011 Orange County Auto Show...	MF_DEUCE	Southern California	10	09-23-2011 07:02 PM
CT: CCSU Car Club's 2010 Fall Show/Meet	Chewy	NY / NJ / CT / PA	1	10-15-2010 01:50 PM
FT-86 doesn't show at 2010 New York Auto Show	Midship Runabout	Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum	30	04-02-2010 05:17 PM

User Name		Remember Me?
Password