Reasons to buy / not buy a twin?

[rs999]

Originally Posted by gt8613

For a pure performance standpoint (not practicality or other reasons such as accommodating family)....

What are some reasons to spend ~$30k on a twin? what are its "selling points"?

What are some reasons to not and buy some other performance vehicle for that amount of money?

I am really debating whether to boost my FR-S or just buy a Mustang GT.

This car did not start boosted so once you buy a SC or Turbo kit then add in the supporting mods, labor, and tunes you realize you've spent as much as a Mustang GT or V6 with either track pack or similar suspension kit.

Plus the refinement of this car is very low.

Loud, missing lots of touch points and similar niceties that more upscale cars have.

But what do you expect for a car that goes for $25K?

[Jaden]

Originally Posted by rs999

I am really debating whether to boost my FR-S or just buy a Mustang GT.

This car did not start boosted so once you buy a SC or Turbo kit then add in the supporting mods, labor, and tunes you realize you've spent as much as a Mustang GT or V6 with either track pack or similar suspension kit.

Plus the refinement of this car is very low.

Loud, missing lots of touch points and similar niceties that more upscale cars have.

But what do you expect for a car that goes for $25K?

I don't know what I EXpect, but I SUSpect you's be a trollin'...

Jaden

[funwheeldrive]

Originally Posted by Jaden

I don't know what I EXpect, but I SUSpect you's be a trollin'...

Jaden

Since when is it considered trolling for consider trading in your car?

The new Mustang GTs are great overall cars.

[Timmy_Jones]

Reasons to buy the car....are you obsessed with stats, times, and numbers or obsessed with the driving feel of a car? If you are the latter, this car is worth checking out.

[brianhj]

Originally Posted by funwheeldrive

Since when is it considered trolling for consider trading in your car?

The new Mustang GTs are great overall cars.

Because he seems to be concerned with power and interior refinement, neither of which this car has. So why buy it in the first place?

But maybe he's just wanting more power now after lacking it, which is understandable.

[xxBrun0xx]

If you don't want to enjoy driving, don't buy an 86.

[Jaden]

Originally Posted by brianhj

Because he seems to be concerned with power and interior refinement, neither of which this car has. So why buy it in the first place?

But maybe he's just wanting more power now after lacking it, which is understandable.

And he seems to be insinuating that a stock mustang GT will be as good as a turbo'd 86 with custom interior and other amenities...

Jaden

besides...If you do it yourself, it won't cost you any where near what a mustang GT costs, to make the 86 a better car... I consider mine a better car right now and I've only put in about $600 over what I bought it for...

[DeeezNuuuts83]

But installing your own mods like a turbo kit isn't something that's standard, so you can't always use the DIY pricing when determine the cost difference between two cars. Otherwise you might as well bring in more luxurious cars into the argument (ie used Cayman), since everyone always points at the ownership costs (usually dealer maintenance) as a drawback.

[xia]

Is it a want or need?

For me, it was a want. Totally regretted it! Now that it's gone, I'm happy. Should had gotten what I wanted in the first place: brand new FJ Cruiser!

Want: It was cool at the time. Wasn't fond of the exterior but it handled so nice. An hour later, it was at home.

Plus, it didn't help that I had to pick up 4 kids. 2 cried and complained about leg cramps everyday lol.

[Ghost of Akina]

Originally Posted by Mim

Twins are cheaper to own, maintain and modify. I'd say fun, but that's purely subjective.


At the end of the day, if its you fronting up the cash, then who cares what they think?


Rent both for a day each (if you can) and see what fits you best.

It's not for them it's for you, if you are fronting the cash or taking ou the loan choose a car you will enjoy or you will just regret not long after. Test drive both and see how you feel about them after. Either way you will be happy and you can't go wrong with that!

[Ghost of Akina]

Originally Posted by xxBrun0xx

If you don't want to enjoy driving, don't buy an 86.

well said

[thill]

Originally Posted by rs999

I am really debating whether to boost my FR-S or just buy a Mustang GT.

This car did not start boosted so once you buy a SC or Turbo kit then add in the supporting mods, labor, and tunes you realize you've spent as much as a Mustang GT or V6 with either track pack or similar suspension kit.

Plus the refinement of this car is very low.

Loud, missing lots of touch points and similar niceties that more upscale cars have.

But what do you expect for a car that goes for $25K?

It sounds like you bought the wrong car to begin with perhaps. Instead of dropping another $10k+ in your FRS I would advocate selling it and buying a Mustang.

[Blu-by-U]

Originally Posted by gt8613

For a pure performance standpoint (not practicality or other reasons such as accommodating family)....


What are some reasons to spend ~$30k on a twin? what are its "selling points"?





What are some reasons to not and buy some other performance vehicle for that amount of money?

Have had mine since Aug 2012, still love it. Headed for BIR again this year cause I can't get enough.

[Bergen23]

Plenty of reasons on either side of the table.

While I haven't spent much money on performance mods (about 800 on exhaust and air intake), I truly believe it's a solid platform. Every time I drive it, I've got a big grin on my face. I don't know whether something else, at the same price point as a twin plus mods would do that.

Either way I think it comes to down to whatever you're happy with. I probably could have bought a used Porsche for a little more or a corvette or something else along those lines. But at the same time, why would I when I'm perfectly content with my car? I like the simplicity, I like how I'm not distracted by a million different buttons to control 6 or 7 things in my car.

It takes a... Special? Person to enjoy this car for what it is and what it's meant to be. I don't know if I can even fully appreciate it. But for it being my first brand new car, the first car I've ever owned that isn't a family sedan, I couldn't be more happy with it. It does everything I need it to do. Get from point a to b and look good while doing it with having enough practicality to carry whatever I have with me.