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Came up because a friend of mine who was a die hard
"i cant wait for the fr-s" fan graduated from his university, and now is "I am going to buy an evo x" fan. I didnt care too much for the fr-s nor did I know anything about it. For 2 days now I have been reading reviews, watching videos, and been thinking. The thought has been backed up by the fact that I never owned a 2 door "sports car" , although the evo x is no joke a awesome vehicle, I still havent gotten the feeling from it maybe because I have only driven 4 door sedans. Considered the 370z, Hyundai Gen 3.8 Rpsec, and now the fr-s price+review...although the complete under powered under dog that dont belong in the same field as any of these cars. Would it be mindless to sell off my evo x and pick up a scion fr-s ? Thoughts? Never tried the Rwd kool aid, whats it like? |
I think personally I've been spoiled by the Evo. You don't find another vehicle which has the same compromise of vehicle dynamics, handling, power, and everyday practicality. The FRS will be a different experience, but I've lived with small, RWD cars before and it does get old using it as your only car. Adding it as a second car is an option, but personally I don't like the idea of a 'stable' of vehicles especially when the Evo does so many things so well already.
If ever I want to experience RWD dynamics I'll just spend the 400-500$ rent a Lotus, Corvette, or Ferrari and flog it around the track for a day. You are near LA so have plenty of high performance driving schools near you. That said I wouldn't call the switch "mindless". The FRS will get better much gas mileage, and will probably end up saving you money in tires and other maintenance. |
I say buy a fun 2 door RWD sports car, plenty of time for the 4 door grocery getter when you get older.
My early cars were sporty 2 doors, I didn't buy a 4 door 'til my second kid was born. :lol: |
I'd wait until people test out turbo kits and find out the potential of the stock motor. Which would solve the lack of power issue and then you can take a dip in the RWD Kool-Aid knowing that the power will be there once you want it! That's kind of what I'm doing atleast, plus I love my VIII
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You don't buy an FRS for power anymore than you buy an Evo for the balance; they're two completely different cars. The FRS is about the reward that comes from driving a car that is balanced, sharp, and involving, for lack of a better word. The Evo is rewarding but its more about the power and brute force feel. Drive both and you'll see what I'm talking about.
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I dont get why everyone is so excited over it really, it's not like a miata or rx8 wont handle well, and if they do lack overall grip and weight they for sure do ok in the power department. I just think the car is overhyped.
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The FRS/BRZ has more power than a Miata and seems to handle just as well, if not better. I haven't heard a reviewer yet describe it as overhyped.
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Nothing like a turbo car with all 4 wheels spining :)
Keep the EVO |
I just took my brother's new FRS out for a romp earlier this evening. I certainly wouldn't say that they are "over hyped";at least not in my area. It is actually a nice little car to boot around in. The handling was fairly sharp, and acceleration was adequate. Keep in mind however, that it is NOT anywhere near the same league as a 370Z for a 2 door sports car. It's just nice because it's a nice sporty car that can give you a bit of a kick if you want, but isn't nasty as an everyday driver. Just my two cents.
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before it actually came out i thought the car was going to be bad ****ing ass.... but as we see how the actual production model is, it has a huge lack of power compared to any evo, they do say this car handles excellent, but i feel that is definetly not a good replacement for your evo X. also your giving up extra space in the car. riding around in a 2 door gets old after awhile.
i feel as though this car is targeted at the youngsters with a starting MSRP of $24k, your going to have every kid in a honda civic pulling up to you trying to race you. but hey if you like it more power to you good luck |
I think you'll get way more people trying to street race you if you're in an Evo vs. an FRS/BRZ. The FRS/BRZ is targeted at the same people who buy Miatas, ie. people who can afford a second "fun" car, not exactly the stereotypical street racers.
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Originally Posted by ambystom01
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I think you'll get way more people trying to street race you if you're in an Evo vs. an FRS/BRZ. The FRS/BRZ is targeted at the same people who buy Miatas, ie. people who can afford a second "fun" car, not exactly the stereotypical street racers.
On the flip side Subaru has said that there just isn't enough room under the hood for a turbo setup so perhaps people will keep these NA and see what they can do with them. |
I honestly can't think of any justification for buying an FR-S over a 2011+ mustang gt. I thought had one or two but no...nothing.
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Originally Posted by Carloverx
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I honestly can't think of any justification for buying an FR-S over a 2011+ mustang gt. I thought had one or two but no...nothing.
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I think it would feel completely underpowered compared to the Evo.
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