What do you think about the scion frs

3zworld · 08-05-2012, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by conor1123

had to take a pic lol

Still think the Z looks more like a sports car than that.

Zaggeron · 08-05-2012, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 3zworld

Still think the Z looks more like a sports car than that.

The pictures don't do it justice, but no worries for me since my Z isn't going anywhere

whoady4shoady · 08-05-2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ddot196

Saw one the other day on the streets. Nice looking car but definitely not worth the price tag. Of course this is geared at all the kids that we all used to be, modding civics, etc. And even those goofy dodge neons later on lol. But that's because we can actually afford nice cars now that the whole concept seems a bit silly.

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Th3 On3 · 08-05-2012, 02:51 PM

Nice! What was the tag walking out the door?

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ddot196 · 08-06-2012, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by crazyyankfan

I believe the interior materials of BRZ are better than the cheap crappy plastic in FR-S, right? I never got to sit in either one, just pure speculation.

Yea I believe you are right. Not a huge difference but i do believe the BRZ has slightly better interior.

crazyyankfan · 08-06-2012, 03:55 PM

Finally got a chance to sit in one today. The dealer wouldn't let me test drive it cuz they think clearly I wasn't buying. Anyway, I feel the seating position seems to be a little bit higher than the Z. When I get into my Z, I just sink into the seat. I didn't get the same feeling when I sit into the FR-S

shadoquad · 08-06-2012, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyyankfan

Finally got a chance to sit in one today. The dealer wouldn't let me test drive it cuz they think clearly I wasn't buying. Anyway, I feel the seating position seems to be a little bit higher than the Z. When I get into my Z, I just sink into the seat. I didn't get the same feeling when I sit into the FR-S

sucks that you couldn't test drive it. I always walk onto a dealer lot confident and with a prepared story that is mostly true, that I'm about 6 months out of a buying decision and just starting to compile data. Usually that's how I feel, but then life gets in the way and I have to pray that the DD survives a few more months lol

crazyyankfan · 08-06-2012, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

sucks that you couldn't test drive it. I always walk onto a dealer lot confident and with a prepared story that is mostly true, that I'm about 6 months out of a buying decision and just starting to compile data. Usually that's how I feel, but then life gets in the way and I have to pray that the DD survives a few more months lol

That's the thing about the notorious US stealership culture. I have heard numerous stories. If I were in Japan walking into a Toyota dealer, and I told them honestly up front that I have no intention of buying the car, while only wished to test drive it and see what's all the fuzz is about, they would still treat me with respect and definitely welcome me for a test drive.

shadoquad · 08-06-2012, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyyankfan

That's the thing about the notorious US stealership culture. I have heard numerous stories. If I were in Japan walking into a Toyota dealer, and I told them honestly up front that I have no intention of buying the car, while only wished to test drive it and see what's all the fuzz is about, they would still treat me with respect and definitely welcome me for a test drive.

I agree. It's how the game's played in the US. I have long since stopped caring about wasting salesman's time.

Zaggeron · 08-06-2012, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyyankfan

Finally got a chance to sit in one today. The dealer wouldn't let me test drive it cuz they think clearly I wasn't buying. Anyway, I feel the seating position seems to be a little bit higher than the Z. When I get into my Z, I just sink into the seat. I didn't get the same feeling when I sit into the FR-S

Yes. Even though the roof is lower and you are physically lower to the ground in the BRZ/FRS, the seating position is more elevated -- it's more or less inbetween how I sit in the Z and my old Mazda 3. It's OK, but it will take some getting used to. The seats are comfortable though and the wheel telescopes.

crazyyankfan · 08-06-2012, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Zaggeron

Yes. Even though the roof is lower and you are physically lower to the ground in the BRZ/FRS, the seating position is more elevated -- it's more or less inbetween how I sit in the Z and my old Mazda 3. It's OK, but it will take some getting used to. The seats are comfortable though and the wheel telescopes.

Btw, I had to ask. Since you actually own both cars, is it true the BRZ handles better than the Z? Or it just feels different?

Zaggeron · 08-06-2012, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyyankfan

Btw, I had to ask. Since you actually own both cars, is it true the BRZ handles better than the Z? Or it just feels different?

It's too early too tell since I'm still in break-in and have yet to go above 4k. My suspicion is that the BRZ will excel in low speed maneuvering -- it really does have a go-cart feel to the handling. But it likely won't inspire confidence in high speed cornering -- better tires than the OEM Michelin's will help here. In fact, in the Road and Track I just got they did a comparison by switching out a couple of different brands of Dunlop's -- one set stock size one set a bit wider (225) with 18" wheels. Their skidpad test went from .89g stock to around .94 - .96.

Davey · 08-06-2012, 08:53 PM

I finally saw one today, it didn't look bad at first glance. It was white and moving the other way so I didn't get too good a look, seemed bigger than I expected.

crazyyankfan · 08-06-2012, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Davey

I finally saw one today, it didn't look bad at first glance. It was white and moving the other way so I didn't get too good a look, seemed bigger than I expected.

It actually looks super small when you stand next to one. Although size-wise it's close to the Z, it feels much smaller standing next to it (for me at least). The car looks slick, but I would love to see thicker wheels and bigger exhaust tips.

Zaggeron · 08-06-2012, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyyankfan

It actually looks super small when you stand next to one. Although size-wise it's close to the Z, it feels much smaller standing next to it (for me at least). The car looks slick, but I would love to see thicker wheels and bigger exhaust tips.

It's actually a tad bit longer that the Z, but a couple of inches shorter and less wide.

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