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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 08:14 PM
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Next year the new fr-s comes out and I have been thinking of buying one. I would need to sell my car first and then put that money into the Fr-s or keep my xb and buy a dirt bike which I would love to have as well.
Old Dec 13, 2011 | 09:10 PM
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Skip the 1st year model until the bugs are worked out.
Old Dec 13, 2011 | 09:11 PM
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^^^That!
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So true. I'd still scoop up the FR-S instead of a dirt scooter. You can enjoy the car more than a bike, rain or shine.
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Yea I am leaning towards the car its just loan would be so much cheaper lol. Plus I miss my old dirt bike a ton.

I think I will go test drive it for sure at least.
Old Dec 13, 2011 | 10:48 PM
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i would go for the fr-s/ but i will probly wait and get a 2015 or even 2016 if it goes for 4 years. by that time my xb2 will be paid off
Old Dec 13, 2011 | 10:57 PM
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I miss my old 3000gt and this would be a lot like it just a RWD platform instead of FWD. I just need a fun car again. the xb just isn't cutting it anymore for me. Kind of getting bored of the car.
Old Dec 13, 2011 | 11:33 PM
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hey if you have tons of property get the dirtbike. if your xb is not doing it for you then get a new car. the fr s will be wicked, and i will be getting it when its released. I have 5 vehicles now, and 2 will have to go lol. Well atleast 1 of them.. lol....

I personally dont like the xb, but I can appreciate it for what it is. Its a good hauler for sure. If I had to move items, the xb is handy.
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Yea we have tons of property here at my house but it gets old after awhile at my place. That is a lot of what is holding me back from wanting a dirt bike. A car I can drive all over the place and enjoy. Where I live in the country has a lot of fun roads that are built for this car it seems. It all hinges on this job I am trying to get. If I get the job I could very easily see myself getting the car
Old Dec 14, 2011 | 02:50 AM
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Originally Posted by r2d2michael
i would go for the fr-s/ but i will probly wait and get a 2015 or even 2016 if it goes for 4 years. by that time my xb2 will be paid off
in that case just get the TRx series.
Old Dec 14, 2011 | 04:08 AM
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Get a used bike, then when you're ready for a new car sell the bike and the xB2 and move on. You'll at least have fun with the bike till then.
Old Dec 15, 2011 | 01:34 AM
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You can usually pick up an old xr for next to nothing, especially during the cold months.
Old Dec 15, 2011 | 05:15 AM
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Instead of buying a dirt bike, use the money to boost your xB.

Problem solved!

/End thread! lol
Old Dec 15, 2011 | 01:09 PM
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ehh don't want to boost the xb.

If I got a dirt bike I will be going with either a yz450 or a wr450
Old Dec 15, 2011 | 02:11 PM
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The 2013 Subaru WRX will have a turbocharged version of the FR-S/BRZ engine to replace their current engine. Another reason to wait and see along with the possible bug issues in the first year or two.
Old Dec 15, 2011 | 03:09 PM
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That doesn't mean this car is going to get a turbo. If you look at the meaning of this car its to be a new corolla gts basically. It is supposed to be a fun little spirited car
Old Dec 20, 2011 | 03:32 AM
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ofcourse frs
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