06-02-2012, 10:51 PM | #1 |
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Hot Molten Lava Toyobaru
After months of waiting, I purchased my first new car. I have not stopped smiling all day!
I went with the Hot Lava Scion FR-S 6MT. I'm still on the first-day high of driving it (though following the break-in guide), but I think it is outstanding. I'm RELIEVED that I did not pull the trigger on the Solstice or MX-5 a few months ago. I know you all have read the positive reviews on the Toyobaru, and I completely agree. Fast is a relative term, but it feels VERY fast to me (remember my car history consists of only a Civic non-vtec and a 318i automatic). I LOVE the small steering wheel and the seats. I'm still getting used to driving a manual in traffic; the clutch feels a little light and it seemed tough to get it into 3rd gear a few times. The "Prius" tires feel fine for now, but I'm sure I'll switch them out someday. Also, many friends stopped by for a test ride. No one except my mother (5'1" ~95lbs.) could "comfortably" fit in the back seat. I plan to just fold it flat and figure out something for hauling the dog. I know I'm never going to want to drive the 318i anymore. I'll get some better photos tomorrow, but here is a terrible one I snapped this evening. I'll report back with more impressions once I get more miles under me. |
06-02-2012, 10:57 PM | #2 |
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Wow, cool--didn't realize they were coming in yet.
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06-02-2012, 11:03 PM | #3 |
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Awesome. Congrats!
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06-02-2012, 11:37 PM | #4 |
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06-03-2012, 12:25 AM | #5 |
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Congrats! This car seems very refreshing in light of much out there in it's price range. Post up some pics when you have time and enjoy it.
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06-03-2012, 09:31 AM | #6 |
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06-03-2012, 09:54 AM | #7 |
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Pics please!
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06-03-2012, 10:12 AM | #8 |
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That's great!
Oddly, two friends purchased BRZs yesterday, too.
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06-03-2012, 10:25 AM | #9 | |
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OK I know nothing about this car. I've discovered RWD, 200 HP. Sounds fun, although not particularly powerful for this day and age.
I've also learned: it's a Scion which is a Toyota, but it's a rebranded Subaru, whose parent company is ~20% owned by Toyota. Phew, glad I cleared that up. This part sounded slightly less than ideal Quote:
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