still not sure what's wrong with a turbo veloster.
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still not sure what's wrong with a turbo veloster.
Its ugly and tiny.Quote:
Originally Posted by IPD
I was hesitant to post this after my thread got derailed, but decided to go ahead and copypasta from a local forum I frequent:
Got a call yesterday from the Toyota dealership down the street from my work. They got the manual FR-S in and wanted me to test drive it. I was free for lunch so I decided to give it a go.
They had just finished taping a commercial with the car so it was sitting out front ready to go. 17 miles on the odometer and I was the first person they've had test drive it.
The manual FR-S is so much nicer than the automatic. The car wants to be in that 4-5k RPM range and being able to keep it there with the manual trans makes a huge difference. You can literally feel the power curve change as soon as you hit 4k RPM. Granted, the car is still slow compared to other performance cars, but for $25k, this car is the real deal. I never went full throttle on it but did give it a good go, keeping it under 5k throughout the trip. I took the same route I did in the auto FR-S but really felt more connected with this car having the manual trans. The handling is just sick. It maneuvers effortlessly and the steering is so tight. At one point I came up to some debris in the middle of the road just beyond a hill that I wasn't able to see until the last second. Going 69 mph, I gave the wheel just a little nudge and the car just glided around the debris, doing exactly what I wanted it to do without even coming close to upsetting traction. The engine made a lot of noise but it wasn't annoying and it wasn't overbearing. The shifter felt great - much better than the Focus ST I drove a couple of weeks ago. In fact, I'd say it was better than any of the other cars I drove, and that includes the Evo X and STi.
At this point I honestly don't know how I can go without purchasing the FR-S. It's just brilliant.
Go for it.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigTyla
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done. now lock the thread before tyla has remorse over passing up the turbo focus.
Nicely done sir. Now then, since Toyota said this...Quote:
Originally Posted by BigTyla
Toyota Chief engineer says Toyota GT86/Scion FRS will never see turbo - Fresno Car Buying | Examiner.com
Then all you gotta do is this...
P&L Motorsports 2013+ BRZ / FR-S Stage 1 Turbo KitP&L Motorsports
Dead thread, but I figured I'd let everyone know I made a huge purchase yesterday. I'm going to put up one large thread with pics sometime today.
Hint: four doors, not on the list in the OP.
4 Door Bimmer?
BMW? Only if he has no self respect.
4 door Audi?!Quote:
Originally Posted by IPD