Should I Trade In My Si? - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

krayzie · 09-21-2018, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ToySub1946

I drove an 18 Civic Si.

On the test drive...car seemed way too big and wide inside it's cabin compared to the intimacy of the FRS cabin.

Well to be fair the Civic cabin hasn't had the really intimate feeling since the EF, and lost the low driving position after EG.

I would actually suggest like a few posts above to check out the new revised Miata first. If fit becomes an issue then take a look at the new 86/BRZ.

Me personally I wouldn't care about the money loss in the trade-in if finances allow since you won't feel so good everyday driving something you don't like anyway.

The new Civic's center console controls are terrible. But I give Honda credit for raising the floor pan to imitate the low seating feel, not sure why they can't lower the hoodline for visibility like the new Miata has done. The German understands if the front fenders are too short the car will look cheap.

evomike · 09-21-2018, 08:03 AM

hondata, coilovers and a good wheel and tire package and you will probably love your car. Taking that bath to buy another car you may not love is silly.

TommyW · 09-21-2018, 10:15 AM

One is a FWD coupe and one is a RWD Sportscar.

Chikna · 09-21-2018, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by TommyW

One is a FWD coupe and one is a RWD Sportscar.

Which one is better? FWD or RWD? I think FWD is good for snow.

Alltezza · 09-21-2018, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Chikna

Which one is better? FWD or RWD? I think FWD is good for snow.

You'll be fine with the right tires

Tcoat · 09-21-2018, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Chikna

Which one is better? FWD or RWD? I think FWD is good for snow.

With the proper tires they are both equal in the snow. The manufactures push how much better FWD was back when they were forcing the change from RWD but the reality is that any improvement is marginal at best. You may have a very slight advantage in deep snow but that is where it ends.

ermax · 09-21-2018, 12:22 PM

The difference being IF you spin the rears the car will rotate where on a FWD car if you spin it will just try to go straight. With TC on most modern cars you shouldn't have a problem with RWD, especially with the right tires.

My vote will always go to RWD though.

Allch Chcar · 09-21-2018, 12:23 PM

2018? You just bought it. It probably still reeks like plastic. The new BRZ is almost the exact same thing as your 2013 with some minor tweaks. I mean, obviously you can test drive it. But unless you need another car I wouldn't recommend it.

ermax · 09-21-2018, 12:25 PM

Does this thread make anyone feel really old or just me? He says he owned a 2013 Twin when he was young.... 2013 was a few weeks ago!!!

Tcoat · 09-21-2018, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ermax

Does this thread make anyone feel really old or just me? He says he owned a 2013 Twin when he was young.... 2013 was a few weeks ago!!!

I am still trying to wrap my head around the comment made by a guy in one thread that his 99 Idon'tremeberwhat will be a classic soon.
Like Dude it was just 1999 a short time ago.

Yoshoobaroo · 09-21-2018, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

I am still trying to wrap my head around the comment made by a guy in one thread that his 99 Idon'tremeberwhat will be a classic soon.
Like Dude it was just 1999 a short time ago.

He's right though. 6 more years. That's like, next month.

Tcoat · 09-21-2018, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Yoshoobaroo

He's right though. 6 more years. That's like, next month.

I know, that is what I said! It damn near is and that is just not possible.

JR · 09-21-2018, 03:16 PM

Unfortunately, the new car smell has disappeared and the Little Trees New Car Scent is not cutting it. I only had the car for 6 months and I got a pretty good deal, so I wouldn't lose much if I traded it in. This is only something I am considering because I have the money and I do drive for fun, but this is definitely not something that I need.

I was watching a video on YouTube the other day and they mentioned that the average age of a BRZ/86 owner is around 35 and I am assuming a lot of members on this forum are younger than that, including myself. A lot has changed for me since I had the FRS. I am no Transporter, but I would like to think that my driving skills have improved and I would really be able to push the BRZ and enjoy it.

I have considered other vehicles such as the new 2019 Miata RF, but I heard the Miata has a lot of body roll. Most of the other vehicles are out of my price range and don't handle as well. I care more about handling than raw power. Upgrading or tuning the Si is an option, but I don't want to spend money on upgrades when that money could offset the hit I would take if I decide to trade in the Si.

wild03 · 09-21-2018, 11:16 PM

I'm curious, what does sites like kbb say t you can sell the car for? It would be unlikely a private party will pay cash for a used 2018 not knowing what they will be getting into. But in any case what is the difference between what you paid out the door and private and dealer sale. My guess is that you will be paying premium to switch cars this soon. But I could be wrong.

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09-21-2018, 08:03 AM	#30
evomike Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: frs Location: philly Posts: 562 Thanks: 18 Thanked 310 Times in 182 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	hondata, coilovers and a good wheel and tire package and you will probably love your car. Taking that bath to buy another car you may not love is silly.

09-21-2018, 10:15 AM	#31
TommyW Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Drives: '13 Whiteout Location: San Clemente Posts: 1,491 Thanks: 496 Thanked 1,242 Times in 673 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	One is a FWD coupe and one is a RWD Sportscar.

09-21-2018, 12:22 PM	#35
ermax Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Drives: 2022 BRZ Limited Silver Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2,532 Thanks: 882 Thanked 2,045 Times in 1,188 Posts Mentioned: 68 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The difference being IF you spin the rears the car will rotate where on a FWD car if you spin it will just try to go straight. With TC on most modern cars you shouldn't have a problem with RWD, especially with the right tires. My vote will always go to RWD though.

09-21-2018, 12:25 PM	#37
ermax Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Drives: 2022 BRZ Limited Silver Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2,532 Thanks: 882 Thanked 2,045 Times in 1,188 Posts Mentioned: 68 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Does this thread make anyone feel really old or just me? He says he owned a 2013 Twin when he was young.... 2013 was a few weeks ago!!!

09-21-2018, 03:16 PM	#41
JR Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2017 BRZ Location: NY Posts: 87 Thanks: 22 Thanked 37 Times in 28 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Unfortunately, the new car smell has disappeared and the Little Trees New Car Scent is not cutting it. I only had the car for 6 months and I got a pretty good deal, so I wouldn't lose much if I traded it in. This is only something I am considering because I have the money and I do drive for fun, but this is definitely not something that I need. I was watching a video on YouTube the other day and they mentioned that the average age of a BRZ/86 owner is around 35 and I am assuming a lot of members on this forum are younger than that, including myself. A lot has changed for me since I had the FRS. I am no Transporter, but I would like to think that my driving skills have improved and I would really be able to push the BRZ and enjoy it. I have considered other vehicles such as the new 2019 Miata RF, but I heard the Miata has a lot of body roll. Most of the other vehicles are out of my price range and don't handle as well. I care more about handling than raw power. Upgrading or tuning the Si is an option, but I don't want to spend money on upgrades when that money could offset the hit I would take if I decide to trade in the Si.

09-21-2018, 11:16 PM	#42
wild03 Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Drives: Silver 2017 Limited with PP Location: Florida Posts: 84 Thanks: 17 Thanked 28 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm curious, what does sites like kbb say t you can sell the car for? It would be unlikely a private party will pay cash for a used 2018 not knowing what they will be getting into. But in any case what is the difference between what you paid out the door and private and dealer sale. My guess is that you will be paying premium to switch cars this soon. But I could be wrong.

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