New FT-86 or old C6, z4m, etc.. - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

tangsta35 · 08-01-2011, 08:37 PM

Hi Everyone!

For a while now, I've been patiently waiting for the FT-86, but was very disappointed when I found out it was going to be a re-badged Scion. I currently have a 2006 Scion tC and can't stand for the build quality. The cabin and internals feel cheaper than a corolla. Everything rattles or squeaks and is overall very disappointing.

Anyways, after about a week of googling and finding updates, I'm beggining to recondsider the FT-86. I want something sporty, that not every other teenie bopper has, yet economical on mileage as a daily driver; within $25 - $30k. I've narrowed it down to the following cars:

1. Subaru 216a ? (not sure on build quality compared to Scion)
2. 2006 Corvette Coupe (400hp + good gas mileage)
3. 2006 z4 M coupe (330hp and very rare)
4. Listen to father and put 30k on a house instead
5. Any other suggestions?

RRnold · 08-01-2011, 09:04 PM

^

Good luck with #2 and #3!

Want.FR-S · 08-01-2011, 09:58 PM

Go for #4 instead! It is better to buy a good house rather a cool car.

Neutral_Eyes · 08-01-2011, 10:15 PM

Definitely the house.

enc0re · 08-01-2011, 10:15 PM

Don't buy a house as an investment. Buy it because you want to live in a house. If you don't want to live in a house, stick those $30K in a well-diversified mutual fund (tip: Vanguard) instead.

Oh, and 2 and 3 are ridiculously more expensive than owning an FR-S

Giccin · 08-01-2011, 10:23 PM

5. Invest in gold.

SUB-FT86 · 08-01-2011, 10:32 PM

1.

Matador · 08-01-2011, 10:41 PM

Listen to you father

Quote:

Originally Posted by Giccin

5. Invest in gold.

Not with prices where they are now.

MiguelAE86 · 08-01-2011, 11:00 PM

you know, I love how nobody tells him to wait and see how the interior of the FRS Will be like before he goes off in making $$$ conclusions. I mean, not buying a (possibly) amazing car for the money because of the brand's image? I mean, does he not know that its two companies making the car, which none of them are scion? I'm just saying, hold your horses and wait until you count your chickens.

Giccin · 08-01-2011, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MatadorRacing_F1

Listen to you father

Not with prices where they are now.

Damn, I was late into that game. How about silver?! lol

Want.FR-S · 08-01-2011, 11:51 PM

Buying precious metal in the market is a very dangerous investment option. You REALLY NEED TO KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING before you make any purchase....

What enc0re said is also true. Buying a house as an investment in the current market is not right. Saving it for long term guarantee investment is probably better than spending on cars, especially if this 30k is all you have at the moment.

Midship Runabout · 08-01-2011, 11:53 PM

C5 z06
Roughly same price with more power and possibly better mpg

1660 · 08-02-2011, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Giccin

Damn, I was late into that game. How about silver?! lol

You're giving the smartest advice. Want.FR-S is out of touch with the investment markets.

How is it that you're ahead of everyone? Your peers are clueless. You seem to know something.

nate89 · 08-02-2011, 03:09 AM

You can sleep in a car, you can't drive a house lol

(go for the house...it's a smarter investment)

08-01-2011, 08:37 PM	#1
tangsta35 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Drives: 2006 Scion tC Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	New FT-86 or old C6, z4m, etc.. Hi Everyone! For a while now, I've been patiently waiting for the FT-86, but was very disappointed when I found out it was going to be a re-badged Scion. I currently have a 2006 Scion tC and can't stand for the build quality. The cabin and internals feel cheaper than a corolla. Everything rattles or squeaks and is overall very disappointing. Anyways, after about a week of googling and finding updates, I'm beggining to recondsider the FT-86. I want something sporty, that not every other teenie bopper has, yet economical on mileage as a daily driver; within $25 - $30k. I've narrowed it down to the following cars: 1. Subaru 216a ? (not sure on build quality compared to Scion) 2. 2006 Corvette Coupe (400hp + good gas mileage) 3. 2006 z4 M coupe (330hp and very rare) 4. Listen to father and put 30k on a house instead 5. Any other suggestions?

08-01-2011, 10:23 PM	#6
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08-01-2011, 11:53 PM	#12
Midship Runabout formerly Dixie Normous Join Date: Jan 2010 Drives: The ladies wild! Location: ())_)CRAYOLA)_))> Posts: 996 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	C5 z06 Roughly same price with more power and possibly better mpg __________________

08-01-2011, 09:04 PM	#2
RRnold 2 wheel member Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: JZA80, 997.1, Taco Location: SoCal->NorCal Posts: 4,330 Thanks: 1,318 Thanked 938 Times in 480 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	^ Good luck with #2 and #3! __________________

08-01-2011, 09:58 PM	#3
Want.FR-S Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Drives: 4 Wheels Auto Location: Canada Posts: 1,191 Thanks: 251 Thanked 274 Times in 187 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Go for #4 instead! It is better to buy a good house rather a cool car.

08-01-2011, 10:15 PM	#4
Neutral_Eyes Softparker Join Date: Jan 2011 Drives: 2002 Mazda Miata Location: Arizona Posts: 618 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Definitely the house.

08-01-2011, 10:15 PM	#5
enc0re Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Drives: BMW 325i (E46) Location: Michigan Posts: 258 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Don't buy a house as an investment. Buy it because you want to live in a house. If you don't want to live in a house, stick those $30K in a well-diversified mutual fund (tip: Vanguard) instead. Oh, and 2 and 3 are ridiculously more expensive than owning an FR-S

08-01-2011, 10:32 PM	#7
SUB-FT86 86 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: 2013 Toyota 86 2.0T (Asphalt) Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 3,129 Thanks: 126 Thanked 527 Times in 296 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	1.

08-01-2011, 11:00 PM	#9
MiguelAE86 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Drives: NB Miata Location: Florida Posts: 775 Thanks: 425 Thanked 120 Times in 58 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	you know, I love how nobody tells him to wait and see how the interior of the FRS Will be like before he goes off in making $$$ conclusions. I mean, not buying a (possibly) amazing car for the money because of the brand's image? I mean, does he not know that its two companies making the car, which none of them are scion? I'm just saying, hold your horses and wait until you count your chickens.

08-01-2011, 11:51 PM	#11
Want.FR-S Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Drives: 4 Wheels Auto Location: Canada Posts: 1,191 Thanks: 251 Thanked 274 Times in 187 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Buying precious metal in the market is a very dangerous investment option. You REALLY NEED TO KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING before you make any purchase.... What enc0re said is also true. Buying a house as an investment in the current market is not right. Saving it for long term guarantee investment is probably better than spending on cars, especially if this 30k is all you have at the moment.

08-02-2011, 03:09 AM	#14
nate89 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Drives: MR2 Location: USA!!! Posts: 256 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You can sleep in a car, you can't drive a house lol (go for the house...it's a smarter investment)

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