fr-s for $23,992 new, or wait for 2014? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

chickdigger802 · 07-29-2013, 10:31 PM

theres one at a toyota here that's been on the lot for 3 months (MT, red). Will also get $750 off because of college. what will i be missing from 2014 outside of probably meh info system (always like manual buttons)?

What are the odds of them fixing the little problems with the current model for 14?

dro · 07-29-2013, 10:33 PM

If ur really driving a geo then I suggest u upgrade right away

thill · 07-29-2013, 10:55 PM

I believe the only confirmed change is the better radio, based on what I have seen. But you most likely wont see a 2014 until later this year into early next year and I don't know if you would get one for that price.

If you want red, this seems like a great deal, and you can always upgrade the radio down the road.

ZXTT95 · 07-29-2013, 10:55 PM

Hey, those of us who start with modest cars enjoy the nice ones all the more...

Calavera · 07-29-2013, 11:00 PM

For $239 the dealer should be able to upgrade the radio to the 14 model. I would bet that no major changes on the 14 from the 13. Production for the 14 should start sometime next month.

chickdigger802 · 07-29-2013, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dro

If ur really driving a geo then I suggest u upgrade right away

its in near perfect condition and got working a/c and only like 100k miles. will last me a while if i need it to.

dem00n · 07-29-2013, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ZXTT95

Hey, those of us who start with modest cars enjoy the nice ones all the more...

I wouldn't call the Geo modest, it was just plain unsafe to be frank. Merging on a highway needs a prayer.

Cross winds on a bridge?

I'd say buy it, you won't be around forever.

Brently · 07-29-2013, 11:18 PM

Buy it! That is a sweet price! It would be best to wait if there were known mechanical changes, styling changes, or a different engine option. Besides... The 2015 will prob be different from the 2014 and so on and so on... Always a "reason" to wait but you have a decent incentive to buy. Plus...financing rates are so low right now...

@Art_Mighty · 07-29-2013, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by chickdigger802

its in near perfect condition and got working a/c and only like 100k miles. will last me a while if i need it to.

Keep the Geo and turn it into a Lemons Car!!!

http://www.24hoursoflemons.com/faq.aspx

_hollywood · 07-30-2013, 12:00 AM

Who cars about the radio, its an frs!!!

I plug my usb drive into my stock radio and blast it, sounds fine to me?

Buy it

chickdigger802 · 07-30-2013, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by dem00n

I wouldn't call the Geo modest, it was just plain unsafe to be frank. Merging on a highway needs a prayer.

Cross winds on a bridge?

I'd say buy it, you won't be around forever.

hey now, the prizm is about as fast as a prius, people drive those fine lol.

man... if only my conversion to permanent at work wasn't delayed until september, :/

Wonder if the car will still be there or be moved to another lot by then...

torqdork · 07-30-2013, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by chickdigger802

theres one at a toyota here that's been on the lot for 3 months (MT, red). Will also get $750 off because of college. what will i be missing from 2014 outside of probably meh info system (always like manual buttons)?

What are the odds of them fixing the little problems with the current model for 14?

Three months? Was it a demo? If so, how many miles are on it? And if a demo, I'd ask for a dealer cost price on a Toyota extended warranty. If it wasn't a demo, I'd jump on that deal.

root · 07-30-2013, 02:38 AM

Geo Prizm is a decent car, it's a Toyota Corolla. Heck, if you have a GSi. it's a Corolla GT-S in configurations you couldn't get a GT-S.
Anyway, that sounds like a great price if that's new. I wouldn't worry about the little mechanical issues, they'll be covered under warranty. I also don't expect significant changes with the '14. Heck, you know there are instances when the early models of a car are more desired as they messed with them in later production and made them less fun.
And to chime in, I hate touch screens in cars. My FR-S stock base radio may look butt ugly, but it actually works pretty well and the buttons are easy to navigate by touch.
Few months ago had a rental Lincoln MKZ (I think, the AWD turbo sedan) and we all hated the touchscreen and soft touch buttons.

chickdigger802 · 07-30-2013, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by torqdork

Three months? Was it a demo? If so, how many miles are on it? And if a demo, I'd ask for a dealer cost price on a Toyota extended warranty. If it wasn't a demo, I'd jump on that deal.

haven't checked in person, but website says 3 miles.

07-29-2013, 10:31 PM	#1
chickdigger802 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 1997 Geo Prizm Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 135 Thanks: 1 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	fr-s for $23,992 new, or wait for 2014? theres one at a toyota here that's been on the lot for 3 months (MT, red). Will also get $750 off because of college. what will i be missing from 2014 outside of probably meh info system (always like manual buttons)? What are the odds of them fixing the little problems with the current model for 14?

07-29-2013, 11:00 PM	#5
Calavera Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S Whiteout Location: Texas Posts: 415 Thanks: 92 Thanked 149 Times in 94 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	For $239 the dealer should be able to upgrade the radio to the 14 model. I would bet that no major changes on the 14 from the 13. Production for the 14 should start sometime next month. __________________ If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour... you're gonna see some serious shit.

07-29-2013, 11:18 PM	#8
Brently Grey Wind Join Date: May 2013 Drives: FR-S 10 Series #0065 Location: Oliver Queen's Mansion Posts: 135 Thanks: 114 Thanked 65 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Buy it! That is a sweet price! It would be best to wait if there were known mechanical changes, styling changes, or a different engine option. Besides... The 2015 will prob be different from the 2014 and so on and so on... Always a "reason" to wait but you have a decent incentive to buy. Plus...financing rates are so low right now... __________________ So, my grandma Reynolds was always saying 'when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.' I wish she was still alive, because I'd really like to ask her what she suggests for when life gives you Chlamydia.--Veronica Mars

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_hollywood Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 97 itr sold Location: WI Posts: 565 Thanks: 183 Thanked 165 Times in 98 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Who cars about the radio, its an frs!!! I plug my usb drive into my stock radio and blast it, sounds fine to me? Buy it __________________ FR-S #56 of 86 Raven MT *FOR SALE*

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dro Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Fr-S Asphalt '13 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 96 Thanks: 4 Thanked 41 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If ur really driving a geo then I suggest u upgrade right away

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thill Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2020 SS1LE (previous 13 BRZ owner) Location: North Pole Posts: 2,753 Thanks: 328 Thanked 1,463 Times in 802 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I believe the only confirmed change is the better radio, based on what I have seen. But you most likely wont see a 2014 until later this year into early next year and I don't know if you would get one for that price. If you want red, this seems like a great deal, and you can always upgrade the radio down the road.

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root Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: Raven FR-S Location: Hawaii Posts: 268 Thanks: 4 Thanked 80 Times in 53 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Geo Prizm is a decent car, it's a Toyota Corolla. Heck, if you have a GSi. it's a Corolla GT-S in configurations you couldn't get a GT-S. Anyway, that sounds like a great price if that's new. I wouldn't worry about the little mechanical issues, they'll be covered under warranty. I also don't expect significant changes with the '14. Heck, you know there are instances when the early models of a car are more desired as they messed with them in later production and made them less fun. And to chime in, I hate touch screens in cars. My FR-S stock base radio may look butt ugly, but it actually works pretty well and the buttons are easy to navigate by touch. Few months ago had a rental Lincoln MKZ (I think, the AWD turbo sedan) and we all hated the touchscreen and soft touch buttons.

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