So You're Looking Into Buying An FRS/BRZ/GT86...

[@whysosmiley8229]

I just got one at 17, own money and everything and l freaking love it!

[@whysosmiley8229]

Manual too!

[@chris_borges]

congrats! enjoy the car!

[@felipe-kr5it]

how did u afford one at 17 with ur own money?

[@whysosmiley8229]

@@felipe-kr5it l saved up for a good year bro, l started working as a prep at a restaurant and then got promoted as a front of house manager and really just keep on working and you will soon get the things you want! :)

[@felipe-kr5it]

@@whysosmiley8229 Damn nice man, how’s she holding up now?

[@A5Basics]

i’m watching this, one year after you posted this getting ready to buy my 2015 brz i’m so hyped now

[@KBoege]

I've owned a lot of interesting cars in my 50 plus years of driving and my 2018 BRZ is easily the most fun car I have ever owned. It is a dream on any windy mountain or country road. Really excited to see what the next gen 2021 BRZ is going to become with the new 2.4 L engine. I hope they keep the body similar because the smooth classic lines are a work of art.

[@DysphoriaRL]

I had a 2013 black frs, someone totaled it. I couldve gotten ANYTHING else under 60k at the time due to my financial standing, but I ended up getting a 2017 toyota 86 special edition orange. I didnt want more speed. This car is so fucking fun and the variety in mods is insane. I will own one forever most likely.

[@RobiticDuck]

Just got mine back from a pre summer check up. She's running healthy, especially at 85,000 miles (136,000 kms) and being daily driven, plus road trips. Including winter driving in the harsh Canadian climate (good example was in -35° C for two weeks.) It does get tiring having to always say "FRS/BRZ/GT86 or just 86" all the time. Dang 26 grand new, but I guess I spent 19 grand on my used BRZ. I've only ever seen one automatic 86. I've let my best friends younger brother learn to drive stick in mine. He loved doing it.

[@latinboy2011]

I would not trade my 86 for anything ...

[@PoseidonZ]

same!

[@hanss8234]

Saaaammee

[@armannsingh7284]

True

[@alexgonzales8002]

Same here

[@kuelee9382]

Same, if i wanted a high horse power car. I would of gotten one. I love my frs

[@crysisxforce9897]

I have no regrets for getting a new one. The used ones I was looking at the time didn't warrant the price with the mileage. Ended up with my 2019 86 GT, first manual. But I enjoy chillin driving around.

[@chaduye3128]

Them halo's be looking clean on that running daylights 😳

[@asad-dt8qq]

yk where to get em ?

[@Requ0]

I actually love the progress your fr-s has made throughout the years, getting my fr-s in a couple of days. Very excited

[@timle9693]

You’re a blessing bro, underrated af

[@miguelm3676]

I purchased a Red 2020 Toyota 86 and I have driven only 5500 miles only goes out on weekends and holidays I love it.

[@chris_borges]

Glad to hear you’re enjoying the car!

[@crimzuhn]

I have a 04 WRX and I’ve always wanted to drive a FRS and yours just makes me want to get one 😂

[@chris_borges]

CRiMZUHN you might get hooked if you drive one😬

[@crimzuhn]

Chris Borges cars cost so much man😭😂

[@Overtorange]

No hate, but you definitely took a completely different approach to modding this car than I took with mine. I focused on power before anything. I went full bolt on/e85 within the first month of owning my FRS and supercharged it 3 months later. After that I went wheels, tires, coilovers, ect. Mine is still stock body wise though and I have no problem with traction on the wheel tire combo i'm able to fit, so yours definitely seems a little overkill for me haha.

[@poodn4559]

My next car will definitely be an 86. Been thinking about it for a while now, but I think I'm ready to make that call

[@estarlingutierrez7992]

did u get it?

[@poodn4559]

@@estarlingutierrez7992 no. My 1st car blew up before I had saved enough for one, had to settle

[@Sk8terCD]

I'm thinking about buying the 2020 86 Hakone edition. I really like the look of this car and the color on the hakone is amazing. It would be my first manual car but I'm willing to learn.

[@latinboy2011]

I learned mine on my 2017 86... clutch will be fine if thats your concern.. try to practice in an empty parking lot for a week .. after that you will get it for sure

[@paintballinJJ]

Do it, you won’t be disappointed by the platform

[@dirtyjesus7969]

C D I’ll be grabbing the same car around the end of March 🤘🏼

[@fernandoortega4226]

Dirty Jesus I actually picked up the hakone edition yesterday and let me tell you. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED, just be careful with steep driveways, you’ll for sure scratch the under side of the front bumper.

[@oswaldgobblepot]

@@latinboy2011 buy a used one. They gon be alot cheaper. You wouldnt drive the brz the way it's meant to if you buy new. Get it cheap and drive it like mad.

[@GuthMan95]

I've had a 2019 86 TRD for 2 months and I love it! Yours looks pretty slick

[@TheCreaTaur]

Great video bro. I love your genuine passion for driving this beauty. I've been deciding what to trade my 2011 Regal for when I move back to Atlanta. I was really set on the chevy volt for the pure gas savings, but the fun factor of this car might have me reconsidering 😂

[@chris_borges]

Dreaded Samurai 💯🤝

[@lu7713]

Had my frs since 2014 and still have it till this day . never lost the love for this car and still a joy driving it . I Went from a 500hp car to 200hp yet this car is so much exciting to drive and puts a smile everyday i drive it such a drivers car . People can call it slow but this car doesn’t disappoint and always makes me happy and smile when i get in it . The most fun i ever had in 200hp car . Yea i use to have 500hp car before my fr-s . This car really taught me how to be a better driver! And great video man for anyone looking to get this car

[@Finduh]

Baby LFA dang this was kinda crazy for me to read. i'm bored of my fully built N/A G8 and am now looking into this car, glad i'm not the only one looking for this particular change! i drove a buddy of mine's E36 M3 and had far more fun behind the wheel of that than i've ever had in my 450whp G8. sounds like it won't be a mistake. it really is more fun to drive slow cars fast than to drive fast cars slow.

[@lu7713]

Finduh i had an evo before the fr-s , this car is slow but feels fast and feels different than the evo when i get in it . Fr-s feels more like a race car, seats hug you and its very low to ground . My evo felt like a normal regular car very fast too . Idk just The feel of the fr-s is very different just connects you more to the car and the road which makes it different than my evo and special very fun and dances on the turns . very fun car won’t disappoint ive had alot of minor accidents on my evo and about to be 6 years of owning the fr-s and no accidents nothing this car made me a better driver and i drive this car fast too . Cool because u know what the car wants to do next . My evo was very fast felt like nothing could beat me too lol but it was time for something different and this fr-s is the most fun i ever had . Never selling the fr-s or trade for anything too

[@Finduh]

wow man it's so crazy how much of the same page we're on! I felt that exact same connection when i drove my buddy's E36, made me realize my G8 feels like a regular boring car that happens to haul ass in the straights lol. G8s are riddled with tons of minor problems as well so that's very good news to hear the FRS/BRZ/86 seems to not have many of those. I'm excited to test drive one! Straight line fast was only fun for so long..

[@lu7713]

Finduh yea my evo was fast and fun only in the straight. But man that car got me in so much trouble. The difference too is the fr-s /brz/86 are the same way you’ll get alot of joy driving this car and not get in alot of trouble. You test drive it bro trust me you won’t regret it . If u do end up getting one i guarantee you won’t wanna sell it too or trade too. Idk maybe one day ill throw in a turbo in the fr-s too just to to get more power out of the drifting and swinging lol

[@Finduh]

@@lu7713 i think some boost would be in my future as well if i picked one up. so glad to see i'm not the only one going after this "entry level sports car" after having something more powerful and serious.

[@ThatFNGGuy]

Thanks Chris - appreciate the videos. Really cool. I'm starting out on my '86 journey in a few weeks. I'm really excited to join the fraternity and guys like you really make me feel like I'm doing something special. Although there are multiple mods I would like to do, for reasons that I won't go into here, I'm going to try to keep mine as stock as possible. After 90000 miles what's the wear and tear like on your clutch, gearbox and suspension? I'm going to buy a relatively high-miler so I wondered if there's anything I should look out for? It will be my daily driver.

[@toddkokko5049]

Got one tonight. We are 47. Love it!

[@tfpjr]

You got that ride dialed in! Looks great! Merry Christmas to you and your family. I'd say one negative about your car... The exhaust is a cop magnet 😜

[@danielchavez6494]

WRONNNG Subaru and Toyota tuned them different like suspension, braking, and handling. I test drove both and both had there differences

[@ThatManDerek]

Daniel Chavez lol come again? My FRS has subaru labeled on all of the suspension components.

[@nicholaspatino2427]

ThatManDerek he’s right though they were tuned slightly differently, the FRS is a bit more tail happy and the BRZ is tuned to be more a bit more tame

[@mattk4809]

They almost look the same... but yes suspension is tuned a little different.

[@alexandertony2475]

Doesn't really matter when coilovers are a must in this car

[@BlatentlyFakeName]

Only pre-facelift cars. Since then they have been the same.

[@bongorex3759]

I'm a new car enthusiast, bought my first 86 Hopefully I would see you on the meets. I'm a SD boy

[@glo0292]

Are they fast?

[@bongorex3759]

Hell no lol

[@bongorex3759]

But they are a whole lot of fun to drive

[@glo0292]

@@bongorex3759 lol ok

[@kriegsfuhrer1517]

I died when he walked around the back of it and saw that mess.

[@paulinasantiago3965]

Looking into getting a FRS and it makes me so happy to see this :-)

[@RecordsMiguel]

Im glad you brought up the part of not buying brand new from a dealership! Listen up kids ! Don’t be a slave to your car !

[@irissariass]

can't wait for my baby 😍

[@AzraelIgnis]

It's now 2021, It's gone up in value to about 3k more. Crazy!

[@wvy_manny2966]

I’m getting a frs for my first car 🥳

[@kriegsfuhrer1517]

wvy _manny sorry :(

[@ericprokhor1326]

Me to

[@luis-ch6de]

I’m trading my v6 challenger for a frs should I do it 🤔

[@ericprokhor1326]

luisortizzz _ if ur lookin for power HELL NO

[@DifferentColt]

@@luis-ch6de Me personally I would. I'd say you're buying this car for handling. I have a really close friend who has driven one of these and said it's quick, however it is not very fast (Compared to a lot of cars. He owns a slightly modified 2016 Veloster Turbo, which is a whole second or two faster 0-60 stock I *think). This could be somewhat compensated by an exhaust and tune from the torque dip that these cars have. However, my friend said it's one of the funnest cars he's ever driven (He has also driven cars like the 350z). Supposedly the rear wants to kick out all the time in second gear with little to no effort, which is pretty gnarly. This car is going to be a lot of fun if you get it, which is why funnily enough I want one....

[@david_100]

Without a doubt, one of the BEST *FRS* out there !! GREAT JOB man !! 💯⭐

[@jlongshort4045]

Super clean car! I thought about getting one but instead went with e92 n55 for more speed.. wouldve loved that Toyota reliability tho

[@bustabunny9468]

seem like a chill dude your cars clean af

[@_danieljr]

I love my FR-S more and more each day. Coming from a 2014 bmw 328i, this isn’t the fastest car but you’re right about it being so fun to drive

[@nicholasmanziuk7579]

Dans FRS buddy, a 328i ain’t much, chill.

[@_danieljr]

Nicholas Manziuk I’m straight chilling 🖕🏻

[@BASA54]

I’m currently saving up for one but the only thing is that insurance is going to kill me at only 18 years old

[@soggysocks5504]

how much are you paying for insurance?

[@patrickhooper2843]

Chris, your car is gorgeous. I love your enthusiasm. Thank you for sharing dude!

[@mresab1997]

Thanks dude. Like your easy-going personality, great vid!

[@Notfast86]

I got my 86 2-3 months ago and I love it! The sideskirts look real good

[@chris_borges]

Fabian Velasquez awesome bro enjoy the car!!

[@Rwoarr]

Amen bro, we gotta cherish everyday! Thanks bro, I like the build a lot, looks great!

[@flaquito1684]

A frs is just like a blank canvas with so many different opportunities and things u can do or have to it

[@kimanijdm5734]

That car has been in my head for so long I will buy 1 one day I'm 14 not too long

[@chris_borges]

Nice! Keep believing bro you’ll be there before you know. 💯

[@kimanijdm5734]

@@chris_borges thanks bro

[@spideybuildscars]

Frs is my dream car. I get alot of shit because I want a 200hp car that's going for $9k, but it's the far that's meant for me. Cant wait to own one someday

[@Henri3k]

I clicked on this vid because ilysm😂🥰

[@B--sf9dy]

Part of me wants to do some flashy color respray on mine when I find the one, though the other part of me is leaning towards that skyline blacked out James Bond look you and some others have going on, so damm clean

[@1kchinoo437]

I’m getting mine tomorrow 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@taybae]

eddy dagoat did u get it??? lol

[@Swaucey]

I got a 2014 BRZ with only 16k miles on it! Guess I should be driving more 😭😂

[@Frs_alexx]

SweeTGaming I have 54k and I’ve been daily driving it 😭

[@mikedavis8614]

I'm over here wishing I could find one for 14-15k

[@UbanteGarage]

YOOOOO The Rear is back! looking good as always bro :D

[@dadrip]

I'm going to check out a used FRS this weekend and I've been doing research on it. This would be my first car so I hope everything is perfect about it!

[@dadrip]

And it's manual so I have to learn that 😂

[@yofreexp5737]

u get it? @@dadrip

[@dadrip]

@@yofreexp5737 I DID! After about 1 year it had some fuel injector problems and a couple other things but it has been smooth sailing after that! Love it to death Edit: just realizing this comment was made before looking at a manual frs, I purchased a different automatic frs, but I love it just as much❤️

[@DrCeramicDallas]

I hope you won't regret changing your steering wheel when you get into an accident and no airbag causes irreversible damage to you. I had a friend who went to coma because his car did not have airbags and he hit his forehead onto the windshield. He survived eventually but now he has permanent brain damage and he's just not the same person anymore.

[@IDrJoKeR]

Have a special edition 2019 86 TRD and is beautiful.

[@chilltrdpro]

only made about 1400 of those trd edition.. i got one too 🤙🤙

[@IDrJoKeR]

@@chilltrdpro We are lucky owners. I cannot wait to upgrade the motor and make it more powerful.

[@Bodangers]

Watching this to help me decide on the 2022 brz and I might pull the plug

[@LunaLighthouse]

Love your exhaust. I’m thinking of buying one. Just gotta learn how to drive manual lol.

[@freedasquish5643]

im 17 and ima about to buy a 2021 one brand new, super hyped. all my own money too

[@svivert0594]

Im new and my gf just broke up with me (4 days ago) and the little "peptalk" at the end of the video got me smiling first time since the break up:)

[@kevdoesit55]

Today they go for around 20k😂🤦🏻‍♂️ I really want this car now but seems like I’m going to have to wait

[@UndeadR4in]

Looking good with the lip, side skirts and diffuser !

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Sweet looking one dude! I used to own one! Now I want it back!

[@MuShinnen]

I still don't understand people complaining about speed with this car. It was never intended to be fast off the line. The AE86 wasn't fast off the line either. It keeps it's speed going in and out of turns, and is amazing in regards to it's handling. Going fast in a straight line doesn't mean much when anyone can build any car to do that.

[@sloppyonexpo8258]

that god damn exhaust is terrifying

[@raftika1]

Apparently people in japan put the Scion logo over the Toyota logo... kinda funny that the toyobaru made the Toyota logo popular lol most people use to pop off Toyota badges cause people didn’t want them knowing they were driving a Toyota like the celica and mr2 I’ve seen people pop them off and either flip them and put it upside down or completely pop them off

[@marrswrath]

That plane was flying in the background for a long ass time 💀🤣

[@dylf14]

Nice quick review man. I'm definitely getting this.

[@jasiantheasian8894]

Update?

[@vincentxtran]

happy holidays to you too chris!! great video and i loved your kind words at the end ❤️ we really can’t take life for granted, nothing is ever promised

[@joseojeda1103]

Happy holidays to you keep doing what your doing !!

[@chris_borges]

Jose Ojeda happy holidays bro i appreciate the support 🙏🏻

[@Whyunounderstand]

The new 2020 86 GT base model in Australia now comes with upgraded suspension, brembo brakes and apple car play for the same price I bought my 2016 86 GT, so if you want a new 86 now is the time

[@CheemengFyne]

I’m looking at you driving from your POV while I have the same car in my garage 😂

[@mustafa810c8]

Do they come in automatic??

[@CheemengFyne]

@@mustafa810c8 Yes they come in auto too.

[@RealLeskot]

Those gt86 look sweet. I´m just worried of the.. let´s say "cheap out parts". I know it was done to keep the cost down, but axels are weak, trans is weak, engine is nothing to write home about... like the chassis looks amazing and it handles great, but when it comes down to power, it´s hard to make them go faster... That´s why i´m deciding between gt86 and 350z. The z´s aren´t also easy to tune, but they have more power to keep you bussy.

[@gundamzaku214]

You can unscrew the shift knob and use it as a weapon

[@edelbrockedfrs1951]

I supercharged mine with edelbrock. Best decision i ever made.

[@TheBigDanois]

Brz/86 Quirks and features: Back seats: Quit bitchin' . Perfect for dogs Snow on Huge wings: Cup holders for 20 (Don't open the boot) Catless headers: Free neighborhood Alarm clock.

[@BeeGee7719]

Everyone should learn to drive a standard. It’s fun, keeps people from texting, saves gas partially, and it’s fun. Question. Did you change out your flywheel?

[@MoiiBanks]

Amazing!!! Really enjoy the pov drives man, you gotta do another POV drive with the windows down so we hear those beautiful pops 😍💪

[@UraNiUmXXpLoSiVez]

Dude your ride is sick !

[@justfilming83]

Your car is litterly the car i want if i have my driver licens. Its like my “Dream Car” But ik kinda confused because you bought a frs with a brz bumber and a toyota logo😅

[@bohlken999]

Looks better in the stock format.

[@mrvn74]

With this rear bumper, it need just a bigger spolier and it will be perfect

[@subneo61]

Used 86 cost right now almost like new :((

[@Cryptiiix]

Gettin a 2020, so excited!!

[@kgthegreatone943]

The car looks so good insane subscriber 👍🏻

[@trifeali9178]

Don't forget the Radio 😂🤣😂 is different

[@Pethaho]

GRATS ON 25k BTW!!!!

[@hmatt10]

Just got the hakone 86 and it's awesome!

[@ImVee]

beautiful car with beautiful color. Hope yours is treating you good 👍🏽

[@hector_db7791]

Bro you need a better camera asap the gopro quality is not cutting it but great videos tho keep it up man

[@jshu3890]

I'm looking into getting one of these very soon! I was wondering if you have replaced your clutch and how much it was to replace? Thanks

[@chris_borges]

I replaced it on my own. Got an exedy oem clutch kit for around 2-300.

[@mechwarrior13]

Yay i got a 86 in 2019 brand new, best decision ever made. (Yes I know there are faster cars out there at a slightly higher price point, and yes I know there are used cars)

[@mechwarrior13]

Btw i paid 27k out of the door (everything included to get it on the road) and I live in the north east where cars generally cost a little more

[@UCF31_]

Notification gang but busy doing Christmas stuff wya 🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♂️

[@isaiahmack2896]

Hey Chris how did you get rid of your check engine light when installing the headers.

[@Espheni]

I'm pretty sure he used the Openflash Tablet when he tuned his car. It deletes the code. That or a CEL eliminator.

[@Official_Marcelllo]

Isaiah Mack Tune the car

[@chris_borges]

Isaiah Mack open flash tablet!

[@preventer333]

Only gripe about my 19' BRZ Limited w/ Performance Package is... that Subaru is now selling tS at exact same price.

[@yovaniguillen1610]

I've had hate for the fr-s since it came out, I just thought it was too low and the chassis underrated like the Miata, the Z4, the Porsche, and the new supra. But the new supra's chassis is the most over rated by far(my opinion still). The fr-s has grown in me for a good while now, "just let it sinc in" as they might say, and it's really not fair for me to rate a car just by it's looks(dont judge a book by its cover). I guess I never saw myself getting that car and driving it around, I would really be picky about if it fits my personality, it's important to feel connected with your ride in many ways ; I would Think of it that way lol. But I have learned that people grow out of it, and learn to appreciate a car by the style it has been given and you can even modify it on top of that. I love the fr-s now and I won't have to talk bad about it anymore,I got tired of it, "If you cant beat'em join'em" lol silly me. The fr-s also has a better body than the 2020 supra, I would NOT get a supra. 😍😍😍😎😎😎😎 the brz front bumper is awesome! Nice ride bro.

[@sergiosandoval2167]

I always wondered why the toyota gt86 is worth almost double than both the brz and frs🤔

[@alexzanderroberts995]

Name sake

[@Tony-tk4ht]

I just got a black 2014 wrx hatch and those wherls look killer on the black

[@TheBarbaruch]

Wow your FRS looks Super!

[@AndySo2000]

I saw one of your vids when I bought my frs 2 years ago. Your frs looks sick now what kinda headlights are those. All around good taste on the mods.

[@OscarMartinez-pe7ht]

I’m looking at a 2015 BRZ Limited. 1 owner with 31k miles for $19600. Is that a good deal? I’m excited and don’t want to rush things if it doesn’t sound like a good deal. BTW I’m a new subscriber to your channel!! I’m in the market for one of these beautiful cars

[@mohammadalbloushi6871]

Thank god this came in my recommendations

[@sporkinstien6571]

Putting spikes on the inside of your car is not very smart, never know where your gonna end up in an accident. Also in my opinion it doesn't matter if its basically the same car, putting the wrong badges on it is pretty rice. If you wanted toyota badges then you shoulda got an 86 I respect that you built your car the way you wanted it to but I'm personally not a fan (not that it matters, it's your build after all lol) From the wrong badges, spike gearshift, the fartcan 5000 exhaust.... it's a pass for me though lol Butttttt like I said it's your build and I respect you for doing it your way :) nothing but love man

[@cre8tivegarage157]

She sounds amazing ✅

[@cre8tivegarage157]

I always say she lol could be a boy lol 😂, is it a boy 👀

[@pmhthesecond3102]

That FRS sounds nice af bruh

[@deejayjeminii]

New cars are better to not worry about paying for someone else problem. I bought certified used type r with 18000 miles and 7 months later and 2 months in shop it had to go.

[@Pethaho]

Nice setup bro 🤘🏽