I had my FRS for 14 months now... - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Mikem53 · 05-12-2014, 06:31 PM

So now I have a twin turbo BMW 335i that I hardly drive anymore..
Even when I take a longish trip, I prefer to drive the FRS. I thought I would grow past this after some time.. but I have hardly driven the BMW in months.. Its even equipped with a manual so it would be more fun to drive.. but it still feels heavy and dull in comparison. its fast and comfy with all the
techno crap.. and its very capable.. but it doesnt compare to the overall fun of the FRS.
I picked my son up at the airport last week.. He barely managed to get his luggage in the trunk.. He got in and said why didnt you bring the bimmer?
I just smiled and said "i'm having too much fun in this". He shakes his head and doesnt understand why I would choose to drive the FRS over the 335i..
I told him to take my car for a week and then he will understand...
I love my FRS !

BMW 335i TT

mkivalex · 05-12-2014, 06:34 PM

I've had my FRS for 3 months and I'm seriously considering selling my TT MKIV supra. I feel ya brotha'

DarkSunrise · 05-12-2014, 06:35 PM

That's a nice pair of cars you've got there.

Any mods on the 335i? Maybe time to give it a tune to re-kindle the love.

Gunchoz · 05-12-2014, 06:40 PM

I know how you feel. I sold my 3 coupe and got an FRS and none of my friends could understand why since it's considered a "downgrade" in their eyes. They don't understand how much fun the FRS is to drive!

Mikem53 · 05-12-2014, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkSunrise

That's a nice pair of cars you've got there.

Any mods on the 335i? Maybe time to give it a tune to re-kindle the love.

Thanks.. No.. its still stock.. its pretty quick as it is.. I thought about programming for more boost.. but decided to leave it be..
I enjoyed modding my E36 M3 when I had it.. but this one is crammed packed
under the hood.. doesnt look like fun.. hell.. there isnt even a dipstick in the damn thing.. i'll probably end of selling it, maybe.. the other empty bay
is for wifes prius.. and i dont think shes going to drive the BMW much anymore..

Mikem53 · 05-12-2014, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunchoz

I know how you feel. I sold my 3 coupe and got an FRS and none of my friends could understand why since it's considered a "downgrade" in their eyes. They don't understand how much fun the FRS is to drive!

thats exactly the response I get.. they all think I lost my mind.. they just dont know what they're missing !

thill · 05-12-2014, 07:20 PM

Awesome thread. There really is something special about the FR-S/BRZ, and I think your thread sums it up. The sum of all the parts just results in such a fun car to drive.

italy7 · 05-12-2014, 09:16 PM

Thanks for posting this, i always enjoy hearing this about a hopeful purchase of a twin in the near future for myself

AVodka14 · 05-12-2014, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkivalex

I've had my FRS for 3 months and I'm seriously considering selling my TT MKIV supra. I feel ya brotha'

Noooooo. Don't sell your Supra. That is a classic and timeless ride. That is my dream car.

BobRickel · 05-12-2014, 11:08 PM

I sold my Porsche 928S after my first month of FRS ownership. It felt like a heavy tank after using the FRS for my daily driver.

FRSupra · 05-12-2014, 11:17 PM

How long does it take to walk the length of that garage.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkivalex

I've had my FRS for 3 months and I'm seriously considering selling my TT MKIV supra. I feel ya brotha'

As good as the FR-S is, please don't make that mistake. The supra is a legend, still the best car Toyota has ever made. IMO even better than the LFA.

mush · 05-13-2014, 12:21 AM

i know the feels. i too "downgraded", but im having more fun and more money in my pocket

jeepmor · 05-13-2014, 02:50 AM

This is exactly what this car was designed for, to turn convention on it's head. This is one light, nimble package.

And I second the "don't sell a TT MKIV, it's a legend."

Mister · 05-13-2014, 07:32 AM

The FR-S is indeed something special, but I would probably take a 335 for a long boring drive haha. Actually the plan here is to get a 328/325 or Audi A3 hatch once the FR-S is paid off so I can have a 4 door car as well. The FR-S will still be my daily, but I have wanted for extra space a few times, and I have a soft spot for Bavarian machinery.

Is the 335 a 4 door or 2? If it is a 2 door I'd say sell it, you have 2 cars for the same exact purpose, only one is newer, cheaper to run, and better to look at.

05-12-2014, 06:31 PM	#1
Mikem53 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: FR-S 6MT Location: Somewhere in Space Posts: 1,565 Thanks: 500 Thanked 882 Times in 433 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I had my FRS for 14 months now... So now I have a twin turbo BMW 335i that I hardly drive anymore.. Even when I take a longish trip, I prefer to drive the FRS. I thought I would grow past this after some time.. but I have hardly driven the BMW in months.. Its even equipped with a manual so it would be more fun to drive.. but it still feels heavy and dull in comparison. its fast and comfy with all the techno crap.. and its very capable.. but it doesnt compare to the overall fun of the FRS. I picked my son up at the airport last week.. He barely managed to get his luggage in the trunk.. He got in and said why didnt you bring the bimmer? I just smiled and said "i'm having too much fun in this". He shakes his head and doesnt understand why I would choose to drive the FRS over the 335i.. I told him to take my car for a week and then he will understand... I love my FRS ! BMW 335i TT

05-12-2014, 06:35 PM	#3
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)	That's a nice pair of cars you've got there. Any mods on the 335i? Maybe time to give it a tune to re-kindle the love. __________________ "Never run out of real estate, traction, and ideas at the same time." 2022 BRZ Build 2013 FR-S Build

05-12-2014, 11:08 PM	#10
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05-12-2014, 06:34 PM	#2
mkivalex Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: 13 Scion FRS, 93 JDM Toyota Supra Location: Ontario Posts: 329 Thanks: 5 Thanked 113 Times in 67 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've had my FRS for 3 months and I'm seriously considering selling my TT MKIV supra. I feel ya brotha'

05-12-2014, 06:40 PM	#4
Gunchoz Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2014 Scion FRS Ultramarine 6MT Location: Vancouver Posts: 16 Thanks: 7 Thanked 14 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I know how you feel. I sold my 3 coupe and got an FRS and none of my friends could understand why since it's considered a "downgrade" in their eyes. They don't understand how much fun the FRS is to drive!

05-12-2014, 07:20 PM	#7
thill Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2020 SS1LE (previous 13 BRZ owner) Location: North Pole Posts: 2,753 Thanks: 328 Thanked 1,463 Times in 802 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Awesome thread. There really is something special about the FR-S/BRZ, and I think your thread sums it up. The sum of all the parts just results in such a fun car to drive.

05-12-2014, 09:16 PM	#8
italy7 Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: '14 WRB BRZ Location: MA Posts: 62 Thanks: 135 Thanked 18 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks for posting this, i always enjoy hearing this about a hopeful purchase of a twin in the near future for myself

05-13-2014, 12:21 AM	#12
mush Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 FRS 10 Series #81 of 2500 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 951 Thanks: 358 Thanked 395 Times in 240 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i know the feels. i too "downgraded", but im having more fun and more money in my pocket

05-13-2014, 02:50 AM	#13
jeepmor Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 84 CJ7, 08 Duramax, 2014 FRS Location: Oregon Posts: 478 Thanks: 338 Thanked 128 Times in 103 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This is exactly what this car was designed for, to turn convention on it's head. This is one light, nimble package. And I second the "don't sell a TT MKIV, it's a legend."

05-13-2014, 07:32 AM	#14
Mister Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Firestorm FRS Location: NH Posts: 180 Thanks: 141 Thanked 78 Times in 50 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	The FR-S is indeed something special, but I would probably take a 335 for a long boring drive haha. Actually the plan here is to get a 328/325 or Audi A3 hatch once the FR-S is paid off so I can have a 4 door car as well. The FR-S will still be my daily, but I have wanted for extra space a few times, and I have a soft spot for Bavarian machinery. Is the 335 a 4 door or 2? If it is a 2 door I'd say sell it, you have 2 cars for the same exact purpose, only one is newer, cheaper to run, and better to look at.

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