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Mayhem · 08-02-2012, 08:36 AM

Drove the FR-S.

Interior is awful. It reminded me of the cheap cobalt the GM dealership gave me while they had my Camaro.

The seats were comfy, but unlike the BRZ, the scion didn't come leather equipped.

It drove amazingly well, and was really fun to whip around in. The cornering/handling was wicked. Scalpel-like. Very very precise.

Power was non existant though. You can't drive a 400+ HP V8, and then move into the FR-S and be happy with the power. That said, power isn't everything.
I love the 411 HP in my truck, and I loved the 426 in the Camaro SS.... But the FR-S was more fun to boot around in.

It is enough power for me. as a daily driver.. But it isn't impressing anyone, especially with the limp torque.

I am willing to bet if they update the interior a little in the STI, and it puts out in the very least.. 260'ish HP... preferably 300+ with appropriate torque.... this car is going to be a riot..

In it's current state, the scion is having problems with panel fitment, and tail-light condensation... And they just suck interior wise... But it is probably aimed more at those who are going to strip out the interior to build a track car anyway.

The BRZ comes better equipped, but compared with other '13 model vehicles.. It is lacking still.

I am considering getting a BRZ, but my gut tells me that the STI isn't that far off, and will be a massive improvement. So for the time being I am leaning towards the VW Golf R or just keeping my Raptor.

Love the Camaro, and miss it.. But I am not getting one until I can justify two vehicles. I didn't enjoy the visibility for driving 7 days / week as a primary & only vehicle. I'll get another one when I can justify it as a weekend warrior.

08-02-2012, 08:36 AM	#55
Mayhem Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Camaro (Black) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC (Canada) Posts: 583	Drove the FR-S. Interior is awful. It reminded me of the cheap cobalt the GM dealership gave me while they had my Camaro. The seats were comfy, but unlike the BRZ, the scion didn't come leather equipped. It drove amazingly well, and was really fun to whip around in. The cornering/handling was wicked. Scalpel-like. Very very precise. Power was non existant though. You can't drive a 400+ HP V8, and then move into the FR-S and be happy with the power. That said, power isn't everything. I love the 411 HP in my truck, and I loved the 426 in the Camaro SS.... But the FR-S was more fun to boot around in. It is enough power for me. as a daily driver.. But it isn't impressing anyone, especially with the limp torque. I am willing to bet if they update the interior a little in the STI, and it puts out in the very least.. 260'ish HP... preferably 300+ with appropriate torque.... this car is going to be a riot.. In it's current state, the scion is having problems with panel fitment, and tail-light condensation... And they just suck interior wise... But it is probably aimed more at those who are going to strip out the interior to build a track car anyway. The BRZ comes better equipped, but compared with other '13 model vehicles.. It is lacking still. I am considering getting a BRZ, but my gut tells me that the STI isn't that far off, and will be a massive improvement. So for the time being I am leaning towards the VW Golf R or just keeping my Raptor. Love the Camaro, and miss it.. But I am not getting one until I can justify two vehicles. I didn't enjoy the visibility for driving 7 days / week as a primary & only vehicle. I'll get another one when I can justify it as a weekend warrior.