On the edge - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

xanth123 · 01-01-2013, 12:46 AM

Just put in an order for a white out FRS. With a $500 deposit, I can still back out if I so choose to. After reading lots of threads on this forums, I'm not sure if I should buy it or wait for a newer model with less problems.

jmaryt · 01-01-2013, 12:51 AM

buy it! word on the street has it the "niggling" little issues
that created problems with the early built cars
have been fixed,and MOST people are reporting
a trouble free car.

Chad · 01-01-2013, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xanth123

Just put in an order for a white out FRS. With a $500 deposit, I can still back out if I so choose to. After reading lots of threads on this forums, I'm not sure if I should buy it or wait for a newer model with less problems.

Personally I'm ready to order but I'm waiting until production switches to the 2014 model to avoid the issues. This late in the year I don't see why you wouldn't wait for the 2014's... I'm even doubting that they would fill an order for the 2013's at this point?

xanth123 · 01-01-2013, 01:44 AM

Where can I find reliable info on the '14 models?

xanth123 · 01-01-2013, 01:45 AM

Also would of had my FRS like 2 weeks ago, but the dealership at Lake City screwed me over. The salesman said that it was still there, but when I went to see it. He said it's sold.... was so mad.

fatoni · 01-01-2013, 01:49 AM

dont ever wait for something that doesnt exist unless you have significant reason to. there is always something around the corner. it does seem that every issue with the car should be identified and rectified well within the warranty period so i wouldnt worry too much. the only reason to wait with the knowledge that the community has now is to get a discount on a new 13.

Ocala FR-S · 01-01-2013, 01:59 AM

I would buy it. Everybody is waiting for improvements. I'm not. Each year they will change the car, and it won't be for the better. Mark my words. It'll weigh more and the suspension will be detuned for less fun and more safety. If the car becomes lighter and more agile in years to come, I'll eat my hat. You'll see, a few years from now we'll al be talking about the original 2013 FR-S before they screwed it up.

jmaryt · 01-01-2013, 02:05 AM

there is an element of truth in this!
case in point: the evolution of the ford mustang.

gmookher · 01-01-2013, 02:19 AM

we just got our 2nd one...

Sigh-on-Rice · 01-01-2013, 02:39 AM

The 2014 model might be better.
But your time with 2013 model from now until the 2014 model comes out is priceless.

RRnold · 01-01-2013, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xanth123

Just put in an order for a white out FRS. With a $500 deposit, I can still back out if I so choose to. After reading lots of threads on this forums, I'm not sure if I should buy it or wait for a newer model with less problems.

That depends on if you really have to have to car now or are you ok by waiting for the '14's? Weigh out your odds and think about it b/c once you've signed the paperwork, it's yours. I've been waiting for this car since '07 and to hear the issues owners are having is only helping me prolong the purchase of this car.

I don't need it now and I hell as don't need all of these problems on a brand new car. Been there, done that.

gmookher · 01-01-2013, 03:28 AM

what problems do you all see here?
with 16,000 '86 cars in usa, how many have these problems stopping you from buying your 1st?

we love our 1st, got our 2nd hoping we are as happy with 2nd as we are with 1st...

marky · 01-01-2013, 03:47 AM

when is the 2014 coming ? spring/summer? if so i can stick with my DC2 RS a bit more and could save a bit more $$$$

correct me if im wrong but didnt they sell the FRS/BRZ in spring 2012 early instead of like summer/mid?

BlaineWasHere · 01-01-2013, 03:54 AM

Seriously? Another one of these threads?

01-01-2013, 12:46 AM	#1
xanth123 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: white out frs Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 77 Thanks: 13 Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	On the edge Just put in an order for a white out FRS. With a $500 deposit, I can still back out if I so choose to. After reading lots of threads on this forums, I'm not sure if I should buy it or wait for a newer model with less problems.

01-01-2013, 03:54 AM	#14
BlaineWasHere Grip>Drift Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FRS Location: NorCal Posts: 3,472 Thanks: 782 Thanked 1,749 Times in 918 Posts Mentioned: 53 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Seriously? Another one of these threads? __________________ My FR-S Build Thread!

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Door edge guards?	brzninja	BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics	10	08-18-2017 12:55 AM
Pirelli Winter Carving Edge	diddy	Wheels \| Tires \| Spacers \| Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack	13	11-24-2012 10:44 PM
Vertex Edge Widebody FRS	TylerLieberman	FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum	96	08-22-2012 12:21 AM

01-01-2013, 12:51 AM	#2
jmaryt Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2012 honda civic ex Location: salem,nh. Posts: 1,676 Thanks: 299 Thanked 186 Times in 144 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	buy it! word on the street has it the "niggling" little issues that created problems with the early built cars have been fixed,and MOST people are reporting a trouble free car.

01-01-2013, 01:44 AM	#4
xanth123 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: white out frs Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 77 Thanks: 13 Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Where can I find reliable info on the '14 models?

01-01-2013, 01:45 AM	#5
xanth123 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: white out frs Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 77 Thanks: 13 Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Also would of had my FRS like 2 weeks ago, but the dealership at Lake City screwed me over. The salesman said that it was still there, but when I went to see it. He said it's sold.... was so mad.

01-01-2013, 01:49 AM	#6
fatoni Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: miata, mazdaspeed protege, ls430 Location: socal Posts: 4,416 Thanks: 599 Thanked 1,443 Times in 787 Posts Mentioned: 28 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	dont ever wait for something that doesnt exist unless you have significant reason to. there is always something around the corner. it does seem that every issue with the car should be identified and rectified well within the warranty period so i wouldnt worry too much. the only reason to wait with the knowledge that the community has now is to get a discount on a new 13.

01-01-2013, 01:59 AM	#7
Ocala FR-S Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S AT Argento Location: Ocala, Florida Posts: 217 Thanks: 92 Thanked 96 Times in 53 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would buy it. Everybody is waiting for improvements. I'm not. Each year they will change the car, and it won't be for the better. Mark my words. It'll weigh more and the suspension will be detuned for less fun and more safety. If the car becomes lighter and more agile in years to come, I'll eat my hat. You'll see, a few years from now we'll al be talking about the original 2013 FR-S before they screwed it up.

01-01-2013, 02:05 AM	#8
jmaryt Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2012 honda civic ex Location: salem,nh. Posts: 1,676 Thanks: 299 Thanked 186 Times in 144 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	there is an element of truth in this! case in point: the evolution of the ford mustang.

01-01-2013, 02:19 AM	#9
gmookher Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: VortechSC,BorlaEL,Perrin,GCRace Location: HighHeatHighAltitudeAZ,USA Posts: 2,254 Thanks: 458 Thanked 669 Times in 394 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	we just got our 2nd one...

01-01-2013, 03:28 AM	#12
gmookher Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: VortechSC,BorlaEL,Perrin,GCRace Location: HighHeatHighAltitudeAZ,USA Posts: 2,254 Thanks: 458 Thanked 669 Times in 394 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	what problems do you all see here? with 16,000 '86 cars in usa, how many have these problems stopping you from buying your 1st? we love our 1st, got our 2nd hoping we are as happy with 2nd as we are with 1st...

01-01-2013, 03:47 AM	#13
marky Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2020 BRZ tS #54 Location: san diego ca Posts: 1,142 Thanks: 616 Thanked 824 Times in 407 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	when is the 2014 coming ? spring/summer? if so i can stick with my DC2 RS a bit more and could save a bit more $$$$ correct me if im wrong but didnt they sell the FRS/BRZ in spring 2012 early instead of like summer/mid?

User Name		Remember Me?
Password