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      07-01-2013, 09:50 AM   #1
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FRS

ended up with an FRS after the original plan used (C63) since gas mileage was an issue not to mention its half the price, and its brand new..and car was so cheap that i can passed it on to my daughter after a year or two , then probably by that time i have many options for my 2nd car.
this car is nothing compare to our M3 but 2 weeks of driving it...its worth the try.

my 10 yr old son took this iphone shot on the day that we picked it up..sorry for the angle shot...i think he's tryin to be creative.....
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      07-01-2013, 10:06 AM   #2
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Love the car.. Congrats! My best friend has a blue brz and while it may not be the fastest, it is a blast to drive!
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      07-01-2013, 10:33 AM   #3
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Some suspension mods on that thing will make it one of the most fun cars you can drive. Nice pick!
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      07-01-2013, 11:07 AM   #4
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Fantastic little car. Lots of happy, safe miles.
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      07-01-2013, 01:02 PM   #5
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Great choice! I've been tossing around the idea of scooping a Galaxy Blue BRZ. Enjoy
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      07-01-2013, 01:11 PM   #6
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I need to test drive one of these. Been meaning to for a while. Congrats!
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What made you get the FRS over the BRZ? If Subaru ever comes out with a BRZ STi version, I may have to look in to that as track toy
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      07-02-2013, 12:00 AM   #8
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What made you get the FRS over the BRZ? If Subaru ever comes out with a BRZ STi version, I may have to look in to that as track toy
Both with the same spec
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      07-02-2013, 02:54 AM   #9
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Congrats!!! They are wicked fun, cheap to mod, and awesome on the track! Great buy!
These are good on the track? That's awesome. I didn't know that. How does the Subaru variant compare on the track?
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      07-02-2013, 07:13 AM   #10
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What made you get the FRS over the BRZ? If Subaru ever comes out with a BRZ STi version, I may have to look in to that as track toy
there's not much of a difference between the two...but mod wise...im much more interested on making it as a GT86 which is Toyota...and body styling..there's more mods available.plus Hot Lava color is not available in BRZ if im not mistaken
if the BRZ sti version is available..ill get it
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      07-02-2013, 07:42 AM   #11
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Both with the same spec
No, I know, which is why I wanted to know why OP chose one over the other lol
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No, I know, which is why I wanted to know why OP chose one over the other lol
IMO there's a premium over the BRZ (they are rarer than FRS). I think those guys at EverydayDriver tested them back to back and said the suspension might be just a tad different (springs).

Also the interior in the BRZ is slightly nicer.

Personally I'd go FRS too. Dealers in my area have markups on them (idiots), plus I'm waiting to see what the BRZ STi will be like.
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Love the BRZ/FRS!!
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Personally not a fan of the car, but hear good things.
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      07-09-2013, 01:49 PM   #15
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They are light, nimble, rear wheel drive, and the steering is incredible. I seriously don't think there is a better drivers-car in that price range.

Modding them is also fairly cheap, you can turn them into a track monster for less than $10K, and that includes a Rocket Bunny body kit.
I wouldn't have guessed. (Well maybe I might have guessed for the Subaru variant of the FRS).

Rocket bunny kit looks pretty legit too.




Like those wheels too.. what are they?
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Now you need a Rocket Bunny kit! Looks wicked aggressive.
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congrats on the FRS =)
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      07-09-2013, 05:40 PM   #18
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Congrats on the FRS and I will pick scion for the red as well.
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Congrats.
I think she'll be happy with this car. But say "NO" to hello kitty stickers all over when she gets the car.
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