You have to replace your Toyobaru, what would you buy? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

strat61caster · 09-23-2014, 04:35 PM

Apologies if this is a re-hash of an old topic (my google-fu failed me).

Your car gets totaled, taken away, gone in a poof of fairy dust, or whatever and you get a pile of insurance money for what it's worth (reasonably speaking), what do you do with twenty some odd thousand dollars in your pocket (after you pay off what you still owe the bank

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I realize very quickly that many would go right out and get another Toyobaru but I have a hunch a great many more would try something different.

For my money my top two include an early RX-7 ('79-'85), have some money to put into sorting out any potential issues, maybe a port job and pocket the rest:

Or go for practicality with a nice little Italian sedan and be ready to bike to work in the morning just in case:

So what would you guys do to replace the hole in your hearts?

raven1231 · 09-23-2014, 04:36 PM

2015 wrx wrb

DarkSunrise · 09-23-2014, 04:39 PM

I like to try different cars, so my top 3 would be:

1) 09+ Boxster S
2) S2000
3) Exige/Elise

But if I could recover my aftermarket parts from the FR-S, I might get an RS 1.0.

Miniata · 09-23-2014, 05:09 PM

NC Miata

Teseo · 09-23-2014, 05:48 PM

I like the idea to change different layouts so
Subaru GC8

stugray · 09-23-2014, 05:52 PM

Used Cayman

gramicci101 · 09-23-2014, 05:56 PM

I voted for another Toyobaru. Specifically, another BRZ Limited, probably still in DGM. Driving this car makes me happy.

Maybe in WRB.

Re~Mix · 09-23-2014, 05:58 PM

The FR-S really is the perfect car for me at the moment. That being said, if it were stolen and/or totaled, I'm not sure I would jump straight back into one. I'd probably kick around the idea of a used Z3M or S2000 first, use the extra cash I saved for a rainy day fund.

Having owned the FR-S for 2+ years now, I can tell you it will stay in my garage until I no longer have the means/time to use it properly. Beyond being a great driving machine, I have an emotional bond to it as my first true purchased car (post college) and first modified car.

Gf said she would never let me sell it, saying something to the tune of "i'll buy it from you until you change your mind back".

Ragua007 · 09-23-2014, 07:03 PM

WRX, STI, or Forester XT, I miss the AWD during the winter, preferably an 07 STI though.

Decay107 · 09-23-2014, 07:08 PM

Used C6 or C5 Z06

Dipstik-sportech · 09-23-2014, 07:15 PM

C6 Z06
M235i
Evo 9
GC8 impreza

Captain Caveman · 09-23-2014, 07:42 PM

Dinan S3-R BMW 1M

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sprintertrueno86 · 09-23-2014, 08:17 PM

ND Miata

rice_classic · 09-23-2014, 09:03 PM

View Poll Results: You have to replace your Toyobaru, what would you buy?
Another Toyobaru!	28	42.42%
A replacement 2 door sports car	20	30.30%
Other	18	27.27%
Voters: 66. You may not vote on this poll

09-23-2014, 04:35 PM	#1
strat61caster - Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: '13 FRS - STX Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 10,366 Thanks: 13,733 Thanked 9,479 Times in 4,998 Posts Mentioned: 94 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	You have to replace your Toyobaru, what would you buy? Apologies if this is a re-hash of an old topic (my google-fu failed me). Your car gets totaled, taken away, gone in a poof of fairy dust, or whatever and you get a pile of insurance money for what it's worth (reasonably speaking), what do you do with twenty some odd thousand dollars in your pocket (after you pay off what you still owe the bank ) I realize very quickly that many would go right out and get another Toyobaru but I have a hunch a great many more would try something different. For my money my top two include an early RX-7 ('79-'85), have some money to put into sorting out any potential issues, maybe a port job and pocket the rest: Or go for practicality with a nice little Italian sedan and be ready to bike to work in the morning just in case: So what would you guys do to replace the hole in your hearts?

09-23-2014, 04:36 PM	#2
raven1231 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FR-S, 2016 DGM WRX Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 4,580 Thanks: 8,264 Thanked 3,118 Times in 1,667 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	2015 wrx wrb __________________ http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59870

09-23-2014, 04:39 PM	#3
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)	I like to try different cars, so my top 3 would be: 1) 09+ Boxster S 2) S2000 3) Exige/Elise But if I could recover my aftermarket parts from the FR-S, I might get an RS 1.0. __________________ "Never run out of real estate, traction, and ideas at the same time." 2022 BRZ Build 2013 FR-S Build

09-23-2014, 05:09 PM	#4
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09-23-2014, 05:48 PM	#5
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09-23-2014, 05:52 PM	#6
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09-23-2014, 05:56 PM	#7
gramicci101 Off Topic Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2014 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Vegas, baby! Posts: 4,610 Thanks: 2,369 Thanked 4,243 Times in 2,170 Posts Mentioned: 43 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I voted for another Toyobaru. Specifically, another BRZ Limited, probably still in DGM. Driving this car makes me happy. Maybe in WRB.

09-23-2014, 05:58 PM	#8
Re~Mix Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 13' Scion FRS MT Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 737 Thanks: 290 Thanked 333 Times in 191 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	The FR-S really is the perfect car for me at the moment. That being said, if it were stolen and/or totaled, I'm not sure I would jump straight back into one. I'd probably kick around the idea of a used Z3M or S2000 first, use the extra cash I saved for a rainy day fund. Having owned the FR-S for 2+ years now, I can tell you it will stay in my garage until I no longer have the means/time to use it properly. Beyond being a great driving machine, I have an emotional bond to it as my first true purchased car (post college) and first modified car. Gf said she would never let me sell it, saying something to the tune of "i'll buy it from you until you change your mind back". __________________ 07' Z4M Coupe \| KW Clubsports \| AFE Intake \| Stromung Mufflers \| UUC Shortshifter \| Advan RS 15' 228i MSport 13' FR-S \| TRD CAI \| TRD Catback \| UEL Header \| OFT Stg 1 \| Rota Grid-V \| RCE Suspension \| Hankook \|

09-23-2014, 07:08 PM	#10
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09-23-2014, 07:15 PM	#11
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09-23-2014, 07:42 PM	#12
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09-23-2014, 08:17 PM	#13
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