VW EOS to Scion FR-S

[Bianca79]

Hello I am a current 2008 VW EOS owner with an automatic DSG model. While I love the car I am seriously thinking about getting the Scion FR-S. The EOS lately is giving me some issues like a rumbling noise that some people here says it a possible bearing? I do love the EOS but most of the time I don't even put the top down, I would like to get a smaller sports car at first I thought Miata but was looking for a coupe. The EOS is almost paid off and I am willing to sell it. I have been hearing about the Scion and I believe it is the perfect car for me (love to get one in white). I would love to test drive one and there is a Scion dealer here in Whittier that may have one in stock. Does anyone know if they are marking up these cars in Whittier? Also my VW EOS is a DSG, I do not know how to drive a stick shift I was wondering if the FR-S is also DSG? Also anyone here coming from an EOS that is planning to get the Scion? I sure like the car but again I need to really see it and drive one in person. If any FR-S owners here I would love to hear from you. Thanks

[teklord69]

Hello I am a current 2008 VW EOS owner with an automatic DSG model. While I love the car I am seriously thinking about getting the Scion FR-S. The EOS lately is giving me some issues like a rumbling noise that some people here says it a possible bearing? I do love the EOS but most of the time I don't even put the top down, I would like to get a smaller sports car at first I thought Miata but was looking for a coupe. The EOS is almost paid off and I am willing to sell it. I have been hearing about the Scion and I believe it is the perfect car for me (love to get one in white). I would love to test drive one and there is a Scion dealer here in Whittier that may have one in stock. Does anyone know if they are marking up these cars in Whittier? Also my VW EOS is a DSG, I do not know how to drive a stick shift I was wondering if the FR-S is also DSG? Also anyone here coming from an EOS that is planning to get the Scion? I sure like the car but again I need to really see it and drive one in person. If any FR-S owners here I would love to hear from you. Thanks

Don't do it..it would be an epic downgrade in my opinion. The Scion FR-S or Subaru BRZ is an over-hyped, overpriced and slow econobox. While it may look like one, it is NOT a sports car one bit. Yes it will probably handle better than your EOS but your car has better materials, faster in a straight line and gets better fuel economy. I am not sure about the dealer in Whittier marking the car up but I wouldn't doubt it. They are probably marking it up around $8,000 (there was a thread here about a dealer in Florida with that much markup). Out the door you are looking at at $40,000 car..Can you afford that?? I would highly suggest looking into a V6 Mustang with the performance package. For less money you will get more "bang" for your buck. By the way, what do you do for a living anyway?

[Eightysixturbo]

Don't do it..it would be an epic downgrade in my opinion. The Scion FR-S or Subaru BRZ is an over-hyped, overpriced and slow econobox. While it may look like one, it is NOT a sports car one bit. Yes it will probably handle better than your EOS but your car has better materials, faster in a straight line and gets better fuel economy. I am not sure about the dealer in Whittier marking the car up but I wouldn't doubt it. They are probably marking it up around $8,000 (there was a thread here about a dealer in Florida with that much markup). I would highly suggest looking into a V6 Mustang with the performance package. For less money you will get more "bang" for your buck. By the way, what do you do for a living anyway?

^ don't pay attention to this one. He's not very bright. And he's a liar. The fuel economy of the fr-s is higher than the eos in the city and on the highway. Every reviewer says it's a revelation to drive. The markup has ranged from just msrp and more, people tend to focus on the extreme cases. You really can't go wrong with the frs/brz. I suggest you visit the ft86 forums, you'll get much more info.

[teklord69]

Don't pay attention to this one ^...Please search this forum about the Scion FR-S/BRZ its been discussed to death and to summarize it, its basically a nice handling car but with an inadequate engine. I guarantee you that you will NOT be tracking this car or autocross so what you have left is basically a slow car. Your EOS has a turbo with over 200 lbs of torque..the Scion has barely 150. There are NO turbo option! And to answer your question about the transmission, your DSG is light years ahead of the Scion's (which is non-DSG).

[mellbergVWfan]

I don't think an automatic Scion FR-S is the right car for a stripper. Keep the EOS.

[DTMTrini]

I don't think an automatic Scion FR-S is the right car for a stripper. Keep the EOS.

And somehow this was necessary to say? inb4ucanttakejoke

I would probably say to expand your options as far as an automatic sporty coupe. However, the FRS is available in 6 speed automatic, I suggest test driving one and see if you like it.

looks cool too.

[mellbergVWfan]

And somehow this was necessary to say? inb4ucanttakejoke

Check the OP's profile and the photobucket link.

[sforsancho]

The Scion FR-S or Subaru BRZ is an over-hyped, overpriced and slow econobox.

teklord be trollin'

The 6-speed auto in the FR-S is supposedly a modified Aisin 8-speed unit from the Lexus IS-F, but pared down 2 gears. It is not a DSG unit but rather a conventional auto.

[VWFSIB6]

a FR-S in automatic just seems so.... wrong



learn how to drive stick, and drive the car as it was intended.

[MrRoboto]

Don't do it..it would be an epic downgrade in my opinion. The Scion FR-S or Subaru BRZ is an over-hyped, overpriced and slow econobox. While it may look like one, it is NOT a sports car one bit. Yes it will probably handle better than your EOS but your car has better materials, faster in a straight line and gets better fuel economy. I am not sure about the dealer in Whittier marking the car up but I wouldn't doubt it. They are probably marking it up around $8,000 (there was a thread here about a dealer in Florida with that much markup). Out the door you are looking at at $40,000 car..Can you afford that?? I would highly suggest looking into a V6 Mustang with the performance package. For less money you will get more "bang" for your buck. By the way, what do you do for a living anyway?

I don't get it. Why are you trying so hard?

[spitfirevr6]

Keep your bs out of other threads during your short stay.

[seadoo2006]

Don't pay attention to this one ^...Please search this forum about the Scion FR-S/BRZ its been discussed to death and to summarize it, its basically a nice handling car but with an inadequate engine. I guarantee you that you will NOT be tracking this car or autocross so what you have left is basically a slow car. Your EOS has a turbo with over 200 lbs of torque..the Scion has barely 150. There are NO turbo option! And to answer your question about the transmission, your DSG is light years ahead of the Scion's (which is non-DSG).

[feels_road]

Check the OP's profile and the photobucket link.

[EdRacer71]

[stascom]

EOS to FR-S... I think you're shopping for the wrong car.

[DJMRDARK]

Hello I am a current 2008 VW EOS owner with an automatic DSG model. While I love the car I am seriously thinking about getting the Scion FR-S. The EOS lately is giving me some issues like a rumbling noise that some people here says it a possible bearing? I do love the EOS but most of the time I don't even put the top down, I would like to get a smaller sports car at first I thought Miata but was looking for a coupe. The EOS is almost paid off and I am willing to sell it. I have been hearing about the Scion and I believe it is the perfect car for me (love to get one in white). I would love to test drive one and there is a Scion dealer here in Whittier that may have one in stock. Does anyone know if they are marking up these cars in Whittier? Also my VW EOS is a DSG, I do not know how to drive a stick shift I was wondering if the FR-S is also DSG? Also anyone here coming from an EOS that is planning to get the Scion? I sure like the car but again I need to really see it and drive one in person. If any FR-S owners here I would love to hear from you. Thanks

Get what you want. It is your money afterall.

However it is getting harder to get a FR-S, so if you want one you need to move quickly. Some places are adding insane markups. Don't pay it. Better to wait until the frenzy dies down. But if you can find a regularly priced one, go for it. Don't know if DSG is available.

[SnowGTI2003]

I approve of this thread and of her place of employment.

[DasBaldGuy]

Hello I am a current 2008 VW EOS owner with an automatic DSG model. While I love the car I am seriously thinking about getting the Scion FR-S. The EOS lately is giving me some issues like a rumbling noise that some people here says it a possible bearing? I do love the EOS but most of the time I don't even put the top down, I would like to get a smaller sports car at first I thought Miata but was looking for a coupe. The EOS is almost paid off and I am willing to sell it. I have been hearing about the Scion and I believe it is the perfect car for me (love to get one in white). I would love to test drive one and there is a Scion dealer here in Whittier that may have one in stock. Does anyone know if they are marking up these cars in Whittier? Also my VW EOS is a DSG, I do not know how to drive a stick shift I was wondering if the FR-S is also DSG? Also anyone here coming from an EOS that is planning to get the Scion? I sure like the car but again I need to really see it and drive one in person. If any FR-S owners here I would love to hear from you. Thanks

Keep the EOS or maybe look into a MINI Roadster....by the way, nice butt.

[VA-Dubber]

I approve of this thread and of her place of employment.

....more like Bianca69

[cullam3n]

Check the OP's profile and the photobucket link.

Wait a minute is that Scumbag Stacy??????????

[corrago]

OP - is your EOS optioned out or is it a .... base model lol

[2000JettaGLXVR6]

OP... I'm two hours away, let's go down to the Toyota dealer, check out the FR-S and get drinks afterward to discuss.

[corrago]

OP... I'm two hours away, let's go down to the Toyota dealer, check out the FR-S and get drinks afterward to discuss.

lol'd this poor girl - did she not realize TCL is a bunch of adolescent minded males

OR

is this another elaborate BR-Z troll thread?!

[aethelwulf]

Get what you want. It is your money afterall.

However it is getting harder to get a FR-S, so if you want one you need to move quickly. Some places are adding insane markups. Don't pay it. Better to wait until the frenzy dies down. But if you can find a regularly priced one, go for it. Don't know if DSG is available.

Most people on ft86club have been able to find them for MSRP without too much trouble. A few places are doing big markups, but many are not.

Either way, I think the FRS/BRZ twins are awesome, but you should go test drive one and see for yourself if you like them. Personally, I would recommend getting a manual with this car (it really isn't that hard to learn), but from what I hear the auto in it is quite good as well.

[Wilhelm0075]

This thread should get good......

[Fritz27]

The FR-S has received pretty much universal praise. I'd go for it if I were you.

Ho hum

[teklord69]

I don't think an automatic Scion FR-S is the right car for a stripper. Keep the EOS.

huh?

[Old Windy]

In for latter Memorial day memes.

[absoluteczech]

In for latter Memorial day memes.

[AHFlynn]

this thread begs the question though, what is the perfect car for a stripper?

[c0mmon]

you got to be stupid to buy a first year production model car

[fbobberts]

I thought Miata but was looking for a coupe.

Not a coupe per se but what about a Cooper S? If I could fit in one, I'd love to own that car. Or the Fiat 500 Abarth? Either one might give a little more zip and they are both nice cars.

[cryption]

this thread begs the question though, what is the perfect car for a stripper?

I think I have to go with an Eos ....


It has to be something that can drop its top.

[lojasmo]

Thread needs more baboon cawk.

[TM87]

this thread begs the question though, what is the perfect car for a stripper?

Beetle Convertible.