Frs or f30 ?

[gmookher]

I own 335i and '86
One open diff, other LSD
one heavyweight, other featherweight

an m3 may be a better match in that they both get LSD, if money no object I may have to take the M3 over the 86

f30 is powered by a motor I am not as crazy about, I prefer whats in the 335's, personally

new f30..it gives better fuel economy and all, but the punch doesnt feel the same and its a smaller motor with bigger turbo, which is more like my FI BRZ, once you supercharge the BRZ it may be a more fun car than a non M f30

[MVJ1975]

If money is not an object, I'll have a Cayman, thank you.

If I have to pick between those two, FR-S, as I don't own cars that weigh more than 3k lbs or have four doors (Cayman is 2950lbs).

[nedmundo]

If this would be your only car, then the BMW would probably be the better choice, with the extra room and all. But, in my opinion the F30 is less of a driver's car then previous 3 series generations. I've driven two of them -- a Sport Line 328i with 6MT, and M Sport with x-Drive and AT -- and the steering is incredibly numb, and the cars have a slightly disconnected, isolated feel. For me, the numb steering is the main issue, as the isolation is a result of the car's incredible refinement, which would make it an excellent daily driver and family car. I have also driven an FR-S, and it provides a much more visceral, old school driving experience. (Heck, so does the Focus ST.)

So, for about the price of a new 335i, I would go for an Accord Sport with 6MT, and one of the twins.

In fact, I posted a "vs." thread raising a similar issue, i.e., dump my TSX for an F30, or keep it and get one of the twins. I would much rather do the latter, but it's difficult in the city.

[Turbowned]

So what you're saying is, if you have $50k to spend on a car instead of $25k...

Buy the FR-S and mod the bejeezus out of it! Actually, buy the BRZ because you'll get some of the luxury features you'd find in the BMW, making the choice even easier

I was leasing a 2012 Audi S4 earlier this year and although it was absolutely brilliant and I'd take it over a 335i any day (no dislike for BMW's either; I own an older 3 series now), when I drove it to the FR-S test drive event, I left disappointed that I was going home in the Audi and not the FR-S. That should tell you something!

[FT86Dubai]

If money was no object then I would wait for the new 4 series replacing the current 3 series coupe
http://www.worldcarfans.com/11212195...-for-the-first

[CaptainSlow]

Different cars for different purposes. I think I'd still rather have the FR-S...however, if we were talking about a 1-series (like a 135i or 1M), I'd definitely rather have that.

[GotM]

Originally Posted by CaptainSlow

Different cars for different purposes. I think I'd still rather have the FR-S...however, if we were talking about a 1-series (like a 135i or 1M), I'd definitely rather have that.

I just replaced my 135 with the BRZ. The 135 was a blast to drive. Nothing like having 300 ftlbs of torque at 1500rpms, pretty much up to 6K. Most people thought it had a V8, due to how hard it pulled. It cornered fairly well, but I think the BRZ is better. And, I had Michelin PSS tires on the 135. But, I was an @ss in that car. I had no self control with the throttle. The BRZ keeps me in check with the throttle.

If I could find a good deal on a 1M...well I might have to go back to being an @ss.

[BlaineWasHere]

If money was not a factor would you choose a 997 911 GT3 RS or FR-S?

Why is this even a thread?