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86geek · 11-09-2015, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Braces

Driving a Scion never bothered me and I've been fortunate to have owned some nice cars.

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BTW: I turn 53 in Jan ..... so I'm part of the old codger group here.

oh, we got a old codger group....

humfrz · 11-09-2015, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Braces

Driving a Scion never bothered me and I've been fortunate to have owned some nice cars.

BTW: I turn 53 in Jan ..... so I'm part of the old codger group here.

AARP will be looking for you .........

humfrz

ToySub1946 · 11-09-2015, 06:17 PM

AARP began looking for me at around age 50....Lightyears ago.

I turned 69 about 10 days ago.

My 2015 FRS, now 13 months old, has 23,000. miles on it already...and I don't work (don't drive to work).

Yes, some of us old codgers can still enjoy driving, whether we NEED to go places or not.

Driving is fun, and addicting in the right car.

And, to be on topic:

"Should I sell or am I being crazy?"

You are being crazy for sure. Oh, how I miss many of the cars I've owned in the past. Trading too often does not allow one to really fall in love with a car. And gotta admit, the used cars I've owned, way more enjoyment than the few new ones. Well, let's make an exception for this FRS.

Big D Design · 11-09-2015, 07:07 PM

I'm 58 and have driven many. The 2 most exciting cars I think you get a rush from and a good bang for the buck is the Twins and Mustang GT. If you have a Twin, then you have one end of the ultimate sports car. If you drive a Mustang GT Premium with 3.73 gears, you will have the other car which is like a limo compared to the Twins. Put a Roush exhaust on the Mustang and you have a good time annoying others with that awesome high rpm sound the coyote engine makes.

I have a red FRS and a stage 3 Roush. They are 2 different worlds and both should be experienced in your lifetime. A Mustang V8 blows away any BMW engine for thrills when it has a nice super loud exhaust. I drive the FRS much more, but I tell you, the Mustang just brings you to a different place and it is so comfortable. Maybe it's my Roush supercharger talking.... but every time I come back from a joy ride... I feel freaking great. Just a thought. Drive one. Screw BMW with their used cars. Too expensive.

gtslow · 11-10-2015, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Big D Design

I'm 58 and have driven many. The 2 most exciting cars I think you get a rush from and a good bang for the buck is the Twins and Mustang GT. If you have a Twin, then you have one end of the ultimate sports car. If you drive a Mustang GT Premium with 3.73 gears, you will have the other car which is like a limo compared to the Twins. Put a Roush exhaust on the Mustang and you have a good time annoying others with that awesome high rpm sound the coyote engine makes.

I have a red FRS and a stage 3 Roush. They are 2 different worlds and both should be experienced in your lifetime. A Mustang V8 blows away any BMW engine for thrills when it has a nice super loud exhaust. I drive the FRS much more, but I tell you, the Mustang just brings you to a different place and it is so comfortable. Maybe it's my Roush supercharger talking.... but every time I come back from a joy ride... I feel freaking great. Just a thought. Drive one. Screw BMW with their used cars. Too expensive.

Ford is really knocking it out of the park with their performance cars. Fiesta St, focus St, focus rs, coyote stangs, the new gt and the raptors: damn! Only thing they don't have is a direct competitor to the twins or the miata.

I owned a 2011 gt and it was a fun car, and you are right it is definitely something every twin owner should drive.

NOHOME · 11-10-2015, 09:58 AM

Once you start to rationalize sports-car ownership, its time to get rid of sports-car; its not a battle that can be won.

Dr Speed · 11-10-2015, 11:16 AM

I'd keep the FRS with warranty as it is a cheap commuter car.

I have a friend with an e46 who just put $3k into normal repairs..... that's what you do with older cars when maintenance intervals come up. He also has some other repairs to take care of which he was quoted another $1200 for.... this is all in parts only not labour

11-09-2015, 06:17 PM	#87
ToySub1946 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Drives: 15FRS, 05MustangGT, 85Toyota truck Location: Eureka, Ca. Posts: 574 Thanks: 672 Thanked 590 Times in 279 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	AARP began looking for me at around age 50....Lightyears ago. I turned 69 about 10 days ago. My 2015 FRS, now 13 months old, has 23,000. miles on it already...and I don't work (don't drive to work). Yes, some of us old codgers can still enjoy driving, whether we NEED to go places or not. Driving is fun, and addicting in the right car. And, to be on topic: "Should I sell or am I being crazy?" You are being crazy for sure. Oh, how I miss many of the cars I've owned in the past. Trading too often does not allow one to really fall in love with a car. And gotta admit, the used cars I've owned, way more enjoyment than the few new ones. Well, let's make an exception for this FRS. Last edited by ToySub1946; 11-09-2015 at 06:30 PM.

11-09-2015, 07:07 PM	#88
Big D Design Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: FRS RED - 12 Roush RS3 - 92 Maxima Location: North Florida Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 57 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What floats your boat I'm 58 and have driven many. The 2 most exciting cars I think you get a rush from and a good bang for the buck is the Twins and Mustang GT. If you have a Twin, then you have one end of the ultimate sports car. If you drive a Mustang GT Premium with 3.73 gears, you will have the other car which is like a limo compared to the Twins. Put a Roush exhaust on the Mustang and you have a good time annoying others with that awesome high rpm sound the coyote engine makes. I have a red FRS and a stage 3 Roush. They are 2 different worlds and both should be experienced in your lifetime. A Mustang V8 blows away any BMW engine for thrills when it has a nice super loud exhaust. I drive the FRS much more, but I tell you, the Mustang just brings you to a different place and it is so comfortable. Maybe it's my Roush supercharger talking.... but every time I come back from a joy ride... I feel freaking great. Just a thought. Drive one. Screw BMW with their used cars. Too expensive.

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11-10-2015, 09:58 AM	#90
NOHOME Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: RAVEN Location: LONDON ONTARIO Posts: 787 Thanks: 86 Thanked 786 Times in 341 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Once you start to rationalize sports-car ownership, its time to get rid of sports-car; its not a battle that can be won.

11-10-2015, 11:16 AM	#91
Dr Speed Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Drives: Red Location: Canada Posts: 48 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'd keep the FRS with warranty as it is a cheap commuter car. I have a friend with an e46 who just put $3k into normal repairs..... that's what you do with older cars when maintenance intervals come up. He also has some other repairs to take care of which he was quoted another $1200 for.... this is all in parts only not labour

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