Ottawa FR-S

[Simon99]

I feel like selling the BRZ and getting them Boss Starwood motors jeeps

[UMB FR-S]

Originally Posted by roddy

Actually (in my opinion) this particular sports car is really good in the snow. I bought the car as a daily driver, and I'm impressed with it's winter capabilities.
The problem is my particular location, and the depth of snow (this used to be the norm here 20 years ago but we haven't seen a winter here like the last 2 since 2001). I live on that peninsula that juts out into the Eastern end of Lake Ontario and for the last couple of years the lake effect snows have been crazy. When the squalls blow through (often with little to no warning), some times they dump up to 30cm of snow per hour. It's something you'd have to see to believe. Makes for great snowmobiling though.


That does make sense and I've considered that option as well...my neighbor sells cheap stuff, and has a number of early to late '90s 4X4 trucks in the $5k or less range. Full size, high mileage, extended cab trucks, a Navigator, an Escalade, etc. I just can't do it...buy something that gets 10-12mpg to drive my lonely ass 40 minutes each way to work and back. If I keep the FR-S, and get a beater, I would stop winter driving the Scion entirely. Maybe I should rethink the beater idea and look more closely at stuff like imprezas or Honda CRVs. Damn. I really don't need 3 vehicles...

If you looking at something like the Tacoma don't forget about the Nissan frontier. Very comparable truck and a little more reasonable priced when looking at used. I've had mine now for 4 years and it's been very good to me

[Simon99]

[AznKirby]

Wranglers are pretty sick. My friend has one, but it's plagued with problems.

[roddy]

Originally Posted by UMB FR-S

If you looking at something like the Tacoma don't forget about the Nissan frontier. Very comparable truck and a little more reasonable priced when looking at used. I've had mine now for 4 years and it's been very good to me

I've considered them as well...another good little truck, but also hard to find with a 4 cyl, stick, and 4X4. They are usually less money, but I'd likely get less trade-in value than I would from a Toyota dealer.

[UMB FR-S]

Originally Posted by roddy

I've considered them as well...another good little truck, but also hard to find with a 4 cyl, stick, and 4X4. They are usually less money, but I'd likely get less trade-in value than I would from a Toyota dealer.

Ya I guess so. When I got mine I probably saved 8000 bucks over getting a comparable Tacoma. And yes it is difficult to find any of them in a manual.

[roddy]

Originally Posted by AznKirby

Wranglers are pretty sick. My friend has one, but it's plagued with problems.

LOL, Never again will I own a modern (read: Chrysler) Jeep product. I had one a few years ago, and "plagued with problems" would be a bit of an understatement. It was a steaming pile of poo.

[Chumacher]

Originally Posted by roddy

I've considered them as well...another good little truck, but also hard to find with a 4 cyl, stick, and 4X4. They are usually less money, but I'd likely get less trade-in value than I would from a Toyota dealer.

I work at Hunt Club Nissan. I'll keep an eye out for you. How soon will you be making a decision? And I'll buy your WeatherTech Mats for the FRS lol

[86gt?]

Originally Posted by Pbrown

Was that you this morning Chad. Sorry I didn't react sooner as I was day dreaming.

Yup, don't worry I was still half asleep myself.

Originally Posted by roddy

I've considered that option at length, but anything decent is $$ more than I want to spend, and will go through fuel like a fish through water. Cheap, 4X4, and good on fuel is a hard combo to come across. Besides that, I would then have 2 summer cars sitting in the garage all winter (1st world problems, eh?).

A winter beater may be cheaper in the long run my tracker lasted a few years but it was on the road for less than 2k, cheap on gas and still fun to drive. sounds like you have the property to store it for the rest of the year. Option 2 buy a lift kit for the frs at least It would be unique!? sorry there is no 3rd option

[Crispy517]

Originally Posted by roddy

Hey guys. I've been struggling with a decision for the last week or so, and it's really troubling me. I've been considering dealing the FR-S on a 4X4 Tacoma. The first winter was pretty bad, and last winter was effing brutal. We made it through unscathed, but I can't help thinking my luck won't hold up forever. I live in the country, 40 minutes from town, and my wife worries herself sick every time I'm coming home from work in a snowstorm (which last year seemed like once a week or so). The FR-S has been an absolute blast...no car that is this much fun should be this good on fuel. I've had it since June 2012, and already have 62,000 Kms on the clock. A dealer in 'sauga has offered me $18,000 trade-in, which considering the time of year and Kms on the car, I find reasonably acceptable...IF they'll move a bit on the asking price of the Tacoma.

Anyhoo, if I decide to do this, I will have some FR-s goodies to sell, and will offer them to the Ottawa group first. I will return the car to stock for the trade-in and sell the TRD cai, Nameless over/down pipe combo (catted and resonated), modified TRD cat-back exhaust (will provide pics and details when the time comes), 10-series/GT86 frameless rearview mirror, Weathertech floor liners, and winter wheels/tires (16" steelies with Bridgestone Blizzaks).


Oh, and for anyone who still thinks the FR-S is slow...try test driving a 4cyl, 4wheel drive, extended cab Toyota Tacoma. You'll come off that test drive with a whole new appreciation for the way the FR-S moves. Part of me really hopes the truck is already sold by the time I make up my mind.

@Slick lol at the spinners.

I'd be interested in the frameless mirror and winter wheels.

[jhx741]

Originally Posted by roddy

Hey guys. I've been struggling with a decision for the last week or so, and it's really troubling me. I've been considering dealing the FR-S on a 4X4 Tacoma. The first winter was pretty bad, and last winter was effing brutal. We made it through unscathed, but I can't help thinking my luck won't hold up forever. I live in the country, 40 minutes from town, and my wife worries herself sick every time I'm coming home from work in a snowstorm (which last year seemed like once a week or so). The FR-S has been an absolute blast...no car that is this much fun should be this good on fuel. I've had it since June 2012, and already have 62,000 Kms on the clock. A dealer in 'sauga has offered me $18,000 trade-in, which considering the time of year and Kms on the car, I find reasonably acceptable...IF they'll move a bit on the asking price of the Tacoma.

Anyhoo, if I decide to do this, I will have some FR-s goodies to sell, and will offer them to the Ottawa group first. I will return the car to stock for the trade-in and sell the TRD cai, Nameless over/down pipe combo (catted and resonated), modified TRD cat-back exhaust (will provide pics and details when the time comes), 10-series/GT86 frameless rearview mirror, Weathertech floor liners, and winter wheels/tires (16" steelies with Bridgestone Blizzaks).


Oh, and for anyone who still thinks the FR-S is slow...try test driving a 4cyl, 4wheel drive, extended cab Toyota Tacoma. You'll come off that test drive with a whole new appreciation for the way the FR-S moves. Part of me really hopes the truck is already sold by the time I make up my mind.

@Slick lol at the spinners.

cant wait see the pics of the stuffs that u gonna sell!

[jhx741]

@Slick is gonna working on my winter tires on monday, he is my life saver! unlike some 4s shop telling me wait the middle or end of nov...

[jhx741]

today if u guys have a meeting, i might only can make in time around 11-12.... cuz i have to work till 11:00pm T_T

[AznKirby]

I know it's the winter, but it's still the perfect time to hoard on some mods.

Look at what was waiting for me in Montreal.





I already can't wait for next season. Maybe a few days on the slopes will tame my hate for winter.