The right opportunity came along... - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

R.S-HawK · 05-06-2014, 11:16 AM

First, I'd like to point out that I normally hate to make this sort of thread, but I wanted to take a bit of time to thank everyone for their insight over the last year or so that I've been a lurker and a member of FT86 club.

As the title states, the right opportunity came along and I very painfully opted to trade out of my FR-S at no loss and picked up a new Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-spec.

I don't intend to justify or argue about why or how I ended up making that choice (partially a financial decision), but I do want to make a note regarding the fact that I loved every minute that I proudly owned my Raven Black Scion FR-S.

If you have any doubts regarding the purchase of an FR-S, believe me when I say that it is truly an incredible car, and if you can learn to appreciate it for what it is, there is no better sports car out there. The FR-S delivers on everything it promises, that is something I will never forget.

R.S.

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MokSpeed · 05-06-2014, 11:23 AM

It's your money and your life so you can make your own decisions. I've barely had my FR-S a month and I'm already loving every moment of it. Congrats on the new car and I hope you enjoy it as much as you did your FR-S!

poison1916 · 05-06-2014, 11:55 AM

I pity people who don't have fun driving. As long as what you drive is fun than enjoy it!

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fourvalleys · 05-06-2014, 12:50 PM

Not a bad change!

As long as you can live without cruise control, that is... ha

humfrz · 05-06-2014, 01:29 PM

Well, @R.S-HawK ..... sorry to see you go.

I've always enjoyed your posts.

I don't understand the "(partially a financial decision)" part of it .... but that's none of my business.

Enjoy that new machine .....

humfrz

gymratter · 05-06-2014, 01:36 PM

good bye, and congrats on your new car.

tyrantcf · 05-06-2014, 02:55 PM

Trading in a year old car for a brand new car for financial reasons?

I do like the 3.8 Gen Coupes though, hope you enjoy it!

chc36 · 05-06-2014, 03:08 PM

Now I'm curious about the deal you got. I like the 3.8 Gen Coupes, almost bought one but didn't like how "detached" from the road it felt. But heck on a bump in HP with the trade. Hope you enjoy

funwheeldrive · 05-06-2014, 03:47 PM

Not even one picture...

Braces · 05-06-2014, 03:58 PM

Good luck with the new purchase.

jarviz · 05-06-2014, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fourvalleys

Not a bad change!

As long as you can live without cruise control, that is... ha

what's this supposed to mean? there's really no cruise control in the GC?

tennisfreak · 05-06-2014, 04:03 PM

I wanted a 3.8 GC myself.
Test drove it but it was too big and heavy for my taste.
Not a bad car at all if you want more power and still need a back seat though!

fourvalleys · 05-06-2014, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jarviz

what's this supposed to mean? there's really no cruise control in the GC?

Not on the R-spec!

e: That's only a small complaint unless you do tons of highway driving. Plus, if you get desperate you can have it installed for under $500 or so by a reputable shop.

DarkSunrise · 05-06-2014, 04:11 PM

I like the engine sound on the 3.8 R-Spec. Reminds me a bit of Nissan's VQ35. I bet the power is nice too, congrats!

05-06-2014, 11:16 AM	#1
R.S-HawK Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: '13 Gen Coupe 3.8 R Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 387 Thanks: 52 Thanked 151 Times in 73 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The right opportunity came along... First, I'd like to point out that I normally hate to make this sort of thread, but I wanted to take a bit of time to thank everyone for their insight over the last year or so that I've been a lurker and a member of FT86 club. As the title states, the right opportunity came along and I very painfully opted to trade out of my FR-S at no loss and picked up a new Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-spec. I don't intend to justify or argue about why or how I ended up making that choice (partially a financial decision), but I do want to make a note regarding the fact that I loved every minute that I proudly owned my Raven Black Scion FR-S. If you have any doubts regarding the purchase of an FR-S, believe me when I say that it is truly an incredible car, and if you can learn to appreciate it for what it is, there is no better sports car out there. The FR-S delivers on everything it promises, that is something I will never forget. R.S. Sent from my SM-G900T using Tapatalk Last edited by R.S-HawK; 05-06-2014 at 11:31 AM.

05-06-2014, 02:55 PM	#7
tyrantcf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: '16 WRX, CBR1000RR Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 560 Thanks: 422 Thanked 369 Times in 213 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Trading in a year old car for a brand new car for financial reasons? I do like the 3.8 Gen Coupes though, hope you enjoy it! __________________ Phantom ESC'd Build Thread (Retired):http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75293

05-06-2014, 04:11 PM	#14
DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,794 Thanks: 2,164 Thanked 4,242 Times in 2,220 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I like the engine sound on the 3.8 R-Spec. Reminds me a bit of Nissan's VQ35. I bet the power is nice too, congrats! __________________ "Never run out of real estate, traction, and ideas at the same time." 2022 BRZ Build 2013 FR-S Build

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poison1916 Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: Scion FR-S Hot Lava Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 78 Thanks: 63 Thanked 29 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I pity people who don't have fun driving. As long as what you drive is fun than enjoy it! Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Tapatalk

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fourvalleys Howdy! Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: Party ST, Classic Mini Location: WI/IL Posts: 196 Thanks: 73 Thanked 97 Times in 52 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Not a bad change! As long as you can live without cruise control, that is... ha

05-06-2014, 01:29 PM	#5
humfrz Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S, white, MT Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 29,866 Thanks: 28,787 Thanked 31,813 Times in 16,424 Posts Mentioned: 708 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Well, @R.S-HawK ..... sorry to see you go. I've always enjoyed your posts. I don't understand the "(partially a financial decision)" part of it .... but that's none of my business. Enjoy that new machine ..... humfrz

05-06-2014, 01:36 PM	#6
gymratter Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: BMW Location: TX Posts: 2,395 Thanks: 1,971 Thanked 1,825 Times in 952 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	good bye, and congrats on your new car.

05-06-2014, 03:08 PM	#8
chc36 Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2013 FR-S Ultramarine Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 60 Thanks: 2 Thanked 22 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Now I'm curious about the deal you got. I like the 3.8 Gen Coupes, almost bought one but didn't like how "detached" from the road it felt. But heck on a bump in HP with the trade. Hope you enjoy

05-06-2014, 03:47 PM	#9
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)	Not even one picture...

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Braces Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 17 Alfa Romeo 4C Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 987 Thanks: 570 Thanked 711 Times in 365 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Good luck with the new purchase.

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