BRZ lust. About ready to pull the trigger. - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

evand · 03-19-2013, 06:45 PM

Just making a introduction here. I have been trolling this forum for awhile now. I am almost sold. I can't find a reason not too.
I am looking for a new daily driver. My current fleet is aging and has horrible MPG. I am not new to modding things. Here are my Silverado SS daily driver/Strip for the last ten years and my full Arden Jag.

I want something with better MPG and more fun. The current fleet is really only good at 5 second 0-60, killing stop lights and free way passing. Horrible brakes, soft suspension.

I was sold on a used boxster but after reading about IMS shaft issues. I test drove a FR-s and am now addicted. I am going to start car shopping soon.
I joined the VIP program but have to wait 6 months. Any way around this?Maybe use someone elses membership or become an add on. I am a member of a local cycling club and someone has to be a member that I know. I was hoping for a used deal but only found this if anyone want s red one.
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...nal&listType=1

jduffy · 03-19-2013, 09:31 PM

From looking at your previous automobiles I'm guessing this one is not for you.

Visconti · 03-19-2013, 09:32 PM

If you dont have a need for another 4 door then the FRS/BRZ/GT86 is for you!

-John

carbonBLUE · 03-19-2013, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jduffy

From looking at your previous automobiles I'm guessing this one is not for you.

maybe he just wants change.... i wonder what my 27k mile FRS would go for these days lol...

BRZPDX · 03-19-2013, 09:44 PM

Do it!! I did feel the lack of power at first, but you start to not care about it since its so damn fun. I've had my BRZ from 06/2012, and I still look forward to drive it to work every morning.

bestwheelbase · 03-19-2013, 10:35 PM

@evand welcome to FT86Club.

IMS issues scared me away from a Boxster too. No such worries with the 86 cars.

evand · 03-20-2013, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jduffy

From looking at your previous automobiles I'm guessing this one is not for you.

I can appreciate all types of vehicles. With a post like this you may want to be on a Civic forum.

evand · 03-20-2013, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bestwheelbase

@evand welcome to FT86Club.

IMS issues scared me away from a Boxster too. No such worries with the 86 cars.

I was just going to pull the triger on an 05 Boxster S. The IMS stuff killed it for me.

The FR-s I test drove was amazing and much more comfortable.

bestwheelbase · 03-20-2013, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evand

I was just going to pull the triger on an 05 Boxster S. The IMS stuff killed it for me.

In the future, I expect we'll see lots of Boxsters getting engine swaps. I would love GT3 redline with the top down.

Turbowned · 03-20-2013, 05:10 PM

Mmm, dat Jag... I love those cars; so classy

Good luck with the BRZ buying!

kilrb · 03-20-2013, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jduffy

From looking at your previous automobiles I'm guessing this one is not for you.

Hey man, I had a 410whp C5 Vette, then a 445whp Cobra convertible, and now I'm driving a BRZ (all as non-DD toys); go figure! Past performance is not always indicative of future behavior!

To the OP, the twins are absolutely great fun to drive, reliable, affordable (to buy, insure and fuel)... You can't go wrong.

russv · 03-20-2013, 05:57 PM

I assume you'll be getting black?

Nice truck, BTW

03-19-2013, 06:45 PM	#1
evand Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: not yet Location: United States Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	BRZ lust. About ready to pull the trigger. Just making a introduction here. I have been trolling this forum for awhile now. I am almost sold. I can't find a reason not too. I am looking for a new daily driver. My current fleet is aging and has horrible MPG. I am not new to modding things. Here are my Silverado SS daily driver/Strip for the last ten years and my full Arden Jag. I want something with better MPG and more fun. The current fleet is really only good at 5 second 0-60, killing stop lights and free way passing. Horrible brakes, soft suspension. I was sold on a used boxster but after reading about IMS shaft issues. I test drove a FR-s and am now addicted. I am going to start car shopping soon. I joined the VIP program but have to wait 6 months. Any way around this?Maybe use someone elses membership or become an add on. I am a member of a local cycling club and someone has to be a member that I know. I was hoping for a used deal but only found this if anyone want s red one. http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...nal&listType=1

03-20-2013, 05:57 PM	#12
russv First 86 Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Scion FRS Argento Automatic Location: Northern California Posts: 1,127 Thanks: 1,069 Thanked 544 Times in 232 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I assume you'll be getting black? Nice truck, BTW __________________ Life is short...NO BORING CARS

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