Don't give up hope yet. Its one thing to put a deposit. Another entirely to buy the car. I know quite a few people who just have a deposit in and would make the decision when the car arrives. It's not the best of times to buy a car so an opportunity might present for you.
Lucky. In Canada, a 20-21 FK8 low miles is going for roughly 51 to 55k before tax (13%). So all in I'm paying 62k for a used FK8 that someone most likely beat around. FL5 it is.
Check out this video for the red:
I'm leaning towards red. Partly because it looks good and has the wow factor. The main reason is even though champ white is a great colour, I'm tired of neutral coloured cars.
People are always going to be upset about something. It's the age of entitlement, what can you expect? I've seen the same reactions for almost every car that has come out in recent years.
LFA = hated when it came out. Now? Its a god
Supra = Toyota totally screwed this one. Its just a BMW. Now...
For some reason FK8 owners are all hurt by the fact that FL5 exists. Lol, I don't get why? It's like they are seeking approval or gratification from everyone that FK8 is better. Truly sad. Can't we just be happy that the FL5 exists in this form? With electrification and all that nonsense, this...
That kind of straight line speed at 60 mph+ is insignificant to me. I live in the city, no way going to be going that fast. Rather I'd want a car that's fun driving at slower speeds and is more refined, better tech. FL5 is that.
So after @onepointsix posted last night, I took a look this morning haha. It's still there and, holy it looks amazing. I'll admit, I was somewhat concerned if I'd like the dialed down looks. Seeing it in person took away any doubt. Doesn't look like regular traffic at all. My impression was...