Should i sell my Toyota 86? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

CSI:86 · 05-10-2013, 11:34 AM

Hi everyone,

I am seriously considering selling my Toyota 86 now.

I am currently 27, work as a court prosecutor. I was recently divorced and have a 2 yr old girl, that i share joint custody. My first car was a 1999 DC2 Honda Integra Type R that i left stock and sold for a 2004 Toyota Celica. I had that car throughout my law degree at uni for about 5 years. Did some performance mods to it. Got married a yr after that. Sold the Celica, bought a brand new BMW x5. Then i bought a Lexus is350 for myself. Got divorced. Ex wife gave birth. Ex wife got the x5 in the divorce agreement, even though i paid for it all. Sold the is350, bought a 370z. Got into another relationship with a girl that has an orange Toyota 86. Sold the 370z. Bought a white Toyota 86.

Reasons i want to sell the 86:

- Lack of power, i am used to higher powered cars
- Practicality
- Considering a bmw 335i 4 door or audi s4

Reasons i dont want to sell the 86:

- I love the looks of the car
- ITS TOO FUN TO DRIVE!
- Fuel consumption
- My partner and i make a good couple

Any suggestions will be very helpful.

EDIT:

Hi everyone,

I really appreciate all the comments! Im sorry about the long life story. My life story has been influential in me buying a 370z when i got divorced to mask my insecurity and depression and in buying the 86 when i implusively purchased it because it made me smile like no other car.

Even if some of the comments were hurtful, i forgive. All love!

I have decided to NOT sell the car. And decide to finish off my bolt on build with a tune to add more power. My partner will dump me if i sell it, and most importantly my kid loves the car as well.

Once again, thanks for all the comments!

zaptorque · 05-10-2013, 11:36 AM

So you're asking a bunch of 86 enthusiasts if you should sell your 86?

cnk · 05-10-2013, 11:37 AM

Honestly, it really doesn't matter what anyone on some forum tells you to do. You're an adult. . .decide what you want and make your own decisions based on what fits your needs/wants.

Trap63 · 05-10-2013, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CSI:86

Hi everyone,

I am seriously considering selling my Toyota 86 now.

I am currently 27, work as a court prosecutor. I was recently divorced and have a 2 yr old girl, that i share joint custody. My first car was a 1999 DC2 Honda Integra Type R that i left stock and sold for a 2004 Toyota Celica. I had that car throughout my law degree at uni for about 5 years. Did some performance mods to it. Got married a yr after that. Sold the Celica, bought a brand new BMW x5. Then i bought a Lexus is350 for myself. Got divorced. Ex wife gave birth. Ex wife got the x5 in the divorce agreement, even though i paid for it all. Sold the is350, bought a 370z. Got into another relationship with a girl that has an orange Toyota 86. Sold the 370z. Bought a white Toyota 86.

Reasons i want to sell the 86:

- Lack of power, i am used to higher powered cars
- Practicality
- Considering a bmw 335i 4 door or audi s4

Reasons i dont want to sell the 86:

- I love the looks of the car
- ITS TOO FUN TO DRIVE!
- Fuel consumption
- My partner and i make a good couple

Any suggestions will be very helpful.

The better option is change girls but never cars....

girls come and go (as money)

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jadewbj · 05-10-2013, 11:41 AM

Do what you want. If you don't like the car sell it. If you do like the car keep it. Simple.

Wes · 05-10-2013, 11:43 AM

If its power you need, just put in more money I'm sure you can make it faster
but ultimately up to you since you'll be the one to have to live with the choice at the end

CSI:86 · 05-10-2013, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnk

Honestly, it really doesn't matter what anyone on some forum tells you to do. You're an adult. . .decide what you want and make your own decisions based on what fits your needs/wants.

I don't know what i want right now. Thats why i would like anyone on the forum to shed some light. Whether anyone has had the same experience and how they cope and resulted.

DarkSunrise · 05-10-2013, 11:46 AM

Personally, I would not sell this car for something heavier like an S4 or 335i. But I also have a GTI on the side for when I need a bigger car (usable rear seats, more cargo space, etc.)

If I could only have one car, I'd probably have kept my STI hatch or bought an Evo X GSR.

leon78 · 05-10-2013, 11:51 AM

You already bought the car...and you want us to re-sell it to you?

If your ego needs a boost b/c you drive a slow car...you will get over it....I did.
(i.e. its more fun to drive then my previous faster cars.)

OrbitalEllipses · 05-10-2013, 11:52 AM

Sounds like poor financial management.

naikaidriver · 05-10-2013, 11:55 AM

Just a tip, don't volunteer such an in-depth insight into your private life if its not relevant. Its awkward. You're back-story doesn't have any bearing with your reasons to sell or keep your 86 unless you're worried about money.

Cars are just like any other possession. (or women for that matter) if it doesn't make you happy anymore, trade it in for a better model.

Scott

marky · 05-10-2013, 11:58 AM

My suggestion is keep the car since your GF drives a 86 and you have one too I'm sure this relationship will last longer then your ex

Ask for selling the car. I think you answered your own question

I have driven higher HP cars love them..but there's just something about a light weight car with enough power to push it around

GNS · 05-10-2013, 12:01 PM

TMI

Sell your car, never look back. Buy a Civic, it suits you better.

Sco2355 · 05-10-2013, 12:03 PM

I think you should convert it to a "Scion" and let me buy your Toyota parts!

05-10-2013, 11:34 AM	#1
CSI:86 86 = First New Car Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 Pegasus White Toyota 86 GTS MT Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 252 Thanks: 6 Thanked 45 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Should i sell my Toyota 86? Hi everyone, I am seriously considering selling my Toyota 86 now. I am currently 27, work as a court prosecutor. I was recently divorced and have a 2 yr old girl, that i share joint custody. My first car was a 1999 DC2 Honda Integra Type R that i left stock and sold for a 2004 Toyota Celica. I had that car throughout my law degree at uni for about 5 years. Did some performance mods to it. Got married a yr after that. Sold the Celica, bought a brand new BMW x5. Then i bought a Lexus is350 for myself. Got divorced. Ex wife gave birth. Ex wife got the x5 in the divorce agreement, even though i paid for it all. Sold the is350, bought a 370z. Got into another relationship with a girl that has an orange Toyota 86. Sold the 370z. Bought a white Toyota 86. Reasons i want to sell the 86: - Lack of power, i am used to higher powered cars - Practicality - Considering a bmw 335i 4 door or audi s4 Reasons i dont want to sell the 86: - I love the looks of the car - ITS TOO FUN TO DRIVE! - Fuel consumption - My partner and i make a good couple Any suggestions will be very helpful. EDIT: Hi everyone, I really appreciate all the comments! Im sorry about the long life story. My life story has been influential in me buying a 370z when i got divorced to mask my insecurity and depression and in buying the 86 when i implusively purchased it because it made me smile like no other car. Even if some of the comments were hurtful, i forgive. All love! I have decided to NOT sell the car. And decide to finish off my bolt on build with a tune to add more power. My partner will dump me if i sell it, and most importantly my kid loves the car as well. Once again, thanks for all the comments! Last edited by CSI:86; 05-11-2013 at 04:27 AM.

05-10-2013, 11:46 AM	#8
DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,794 Thanks: 2,164 Thanked 4,242 Times in 2,220 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Personally, I would not sell this car for something heavier like an S4 or 335i. But I also have a GTI on the side for when I need a bigger car (usable rear seats, more cargo space, etc.) If I could only have one car, I'd probably have kept my STI hatch or bought an Evo X GSR. __________________ "Never run out of real estate, traction, and ideas at the same time." 2022 BRZ Build 2013 FR-S Build

05-10-2013, 11:51 AM	#9
leon78 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 13 Whiteout Location: Niceville FL Posts: 666 Thanks: 307 Thanked 241 Times in 142 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	You already bought the car...and you want us to re-sell it to you? If your ego needs a boost b/c you drive a slow car...you will get over it....I did. (i.e. its more fun to drive then my previous faster cars.) __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S (Whiteout) GunMetal 16x8+25 Enkei CompE_Cusco OCC_ Kartboy Crank Pulley_Kartboy TMM insert_Koni Yellows_RCE Springs_K&N Drop-In_Eibach FSB_J2 Catless FP_WhiteLine Camber Bolts_NameLess Track Pipe_RBF600_Ferodo DS2500_PTUNING Tuned. Less parking more racing

05-10-2013, 11:55 AM	#11
naikaidriver Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S AT Asphalt Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 770 Thanks: 145 Thanked 673 Times in 289 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just a tip, don't volunteer such an in-depth insight into your private life if its not relevant. Its awkward. You're back-story doesn't have any bearing with your reasons to sell or keep your 86 unless you're worried about money. Cars are just like any other possession. (or women for that matter) if it doesn't make you happy anymore, trade it in for a better model. Scott __________________

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05-10-2013, 11:36 AM	#2
zaptorque Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 Asphalt FR-S Location: Austin, TX Posts: 425 Thanks: 645 Thanked 264 Times in 90 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So you're asking a bunch of 86 enthusiasts if you should sell your 86?

05-10-2013, 11:37 AM	#3
cnk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: '13 DGM BRZ Limited Location: NJ Posts: 1,201 Thanks: 59 Thanked 547 Times in 339 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Honestly, it really doesn't matter what anyone on some forum tells you to do. You're an adult. . .decide what you want and make your own decisions based on what fits your needs/wants.

05-10-2013, 11:43 AM	#6
Wes Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: JRSC'd Asphalt FR-S Location: SoCal Posts: 1,317 Thanks: 868 Thanked 436 Times in 260 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	If its power you need, just put in more money I'm sure you can make it faster but ultimately up to you since you'll be the one to have to live with the choice at the end

05-10-2013, 11:52 AM	#10
OrbitalEllipses Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Attitude Location: MD Posts: 10,046 Thanks: 884 Thanked 4,889 Times in 2,902 Posts Mentioned: 123 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Sounds like poor financial management.

05-10-2013, 11:58 AM	#12
marky Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2020 BRZ tS #54 Location: san diego ca Posts: 1,142 Thanks: 616 Thanked 824 Times in 407 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My suggestion is keep the car since your GF drives a 86 and you have one too I'm sure this relationship will last longer then your ex Ask for selling the car. I think you answered your own question I have driven higher HP cars love them..but there's just something about a light weight car with enough power to push it around

05-10-2013, 12:01 PM	#13
GNS Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: . Location: Ontario Posts: 350 Thanks: 28 Thanked 223 Times in 105 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	TMI Sell your car, never look back. Buy a Civic, it suits you better.

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