Almost got the FRS...Bought a Z instead

gaz · 03-25-2013, 11:53 PM

Back in September when they seemed difficult to find, I did the paperwork on a FRS. It was an auto in silver. I called my brother who sells Toyota's in another state. His view was the FRS was weak on power, even more so on the automatic. I never took delivery.
I have lusted after this Z car ever since 09, but rarely saw them on dealer lots.
Anyway, I found a base sport 6m and have owned it since September.
Very pleased with the Z, it looks great and drives better than any car I owned.
great power and handling.

I have used this site since the purchase, it is very well done.
Thank you for the information.

DEpointfive0 · 03-26-2013, 12:01 AM

Thank god for that

frost · 03-26-2013, 12:02 AM

Trips · 03-26-2013, 12:06 AM

Congrats and Welcome

NickTurnon · 03-26-2013, 12:16 AM

FRS's are going for $26k. For the exact same price you can get the 370z with 132 more horsepower. Not to mention its bigger, and more luxurious.

Its a no brainer! Glad you made the right decision. Welcome to the370z!

Jordo! · 03-26-2013, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaz

Back in September when they seemed difficult to find, I did the paperwork on a FRS. It was an auto in silver. I called my brother who sells Toyota's in another state. His view was the FRS was weak on power, even more so on the automatic. I never took delivery.
I have lusted after this Z car ever since 09, but rarely saw them on dealer lots.
Anyway, I found a base sport 6m and have owned it since September.
Very pleased with the Z, it looks great and drives better than any car I owned.
great power and handling.

I have used this site since the purchase, it is very well done.
Thank you for the information.

You, sir, have chosen wisely

Mr&Mrs · 03-26-2013, 01:27 AM

Congrats and Welcome!

sunkist350z · 03-26-2013, 01:51 AM

fr-s & brz are great bang for your buck sports car and actually one of the better looking cars on the road but the z is really the best bang for the buck if your looking for a true sports car. Congrats and welcome to this great forum

Niche79 · 03-26-2013, 02:05 AM

Yup, I test drove an FRS as soon as it came in but had no more power than my Honda coupe and I was just let down. I knew the Z was for me!! Its just so much more sexy and more powerful!!!

gaz · 03-26-2013, 02:27 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome

I have always liked smaller nimble cars, most being 2 seaters. But I really dodged a bullet and glad I walked away from the FRS. Because this Z makes me want to drive harder. It's a blast.

UruZai · 03-26-2013, 02:49 AM

Welcome and Congrats!
I almost got an fr-s as well and then I test drove it, don't get me wrong its a fun car to take the turns with but I feel my grandmas' V6 Camry was faster...

Jasonle · 03-26-2013, 06:21 AM

congrats you made the right decision!

shadoquad · 03-26-2013, 06:46 AM

The FRS is a nice car. I also like the Z better. Welcome to the forum.

6MT · 03-26-2013, 08:55 AM

Hi

Z-Girl 12 · 03-26-2013, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frost

Dang me likey the build...

back on subject welcome to the the FAM!

03-25-2013, 11:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
gaz Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Illinois Posts: 3 Drives: 13 370z m6 Rep Power: 12	Almost got the FRS...Bought a Z instead Back in September when they seemed difficult to find, I did the paperwork on a FRS. It was an auto in silver. I called my brother who sells Toyota's in another state. His view was the FRS was weak on power, even more so on the automatic. I never took delivery. I have lusted after this Z car ever since 09, but rarely saw them on dealer lots. Anyway, I found a base sport 6m and have owned it since September. Very pleased with the Z, it looks great and drives better than any car I owned. great power and handling. I have used this site since the purchase, it is very well done. Thank you for the information.

03-26-2013, 12:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
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03-26-2013, 12:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 17	FRS's are going for $26k. For the exact same price you can get the 370z with 132 more horsepower. Not to mention its bigger, and more luxurious. Its a no brainer! Glad you made the right decision. Welcome to the370z! __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

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03-26-2013, 01:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
sunkist350z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Z-land Posts: 1,009 Drives: 2012 370z sport 6-sp Rep Power: 55341	fr-s & brz are great bang for your buck sports car and actually one of the better looking cars on the road but the z is really the best bang for the buck if your looking for a true sports car. Congrats and welcome to this great forum

03-26-2013, 02:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
Niche79 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 900 Drives: '09 SR Tour/Sprt/Nav Rep Power: 36	Yup, I test drove an FRS as soon as it came in but had no more power than my Honda coupe and I was just let down. I knew the Z was for me!! Its just so much more sexy and more powerful!!! Leadfoot likes this. __________________ 2009 370z Solid Red Touring/Sport/Navigation/Illuminated sills/LED interior lights Red/LED plate lights White/ Evo R fog light in Red/Stillen G3 intakes/ Fast Intentions Exhaust with 18" Resonators/ Rays Gramlights 57fxx/ Swift Springs/ Fast Intentions Resonated Test Pipes. NST SUCKS DONT ORDER

03-26-2013, 02:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
gaz Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Illinois Posts: 3 Drives: 13 370z m6 Rep Power: 12	Thanks for the warm welcome I have always liked smaller nimble cars, most being 2 seaters. But I really dodged a bullet and glad I walked away from the FRS. Because this Z makes me want to drive harder. It's a blast.

03-26-2013, 02:49 AM	#11 (permalink)
UruZai Track Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Hawaii Posts: 531 Drives: '13 370Z SR 6MT Rep Power: 13	Welcome and Congrats! I almost got an fr-s as well and then I test drove it, don't get me wrong its a fun car to take the turns with but I feel my grandmas' V6 Camry was faster...

03-26-2013, 06:21 AM	#12 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	congrats you made the right decision! __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

03-26-2013, 06:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	The FRS is a nice car. I also like the Z better. Welcome to the forum. Z-Girl 12 likes this.

03-26-2013, 08:55 AM	#14 (permalink)
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