The Twins Ten Years From Now(a speculative thread)

[Th3rdSun]

So how do you guys think the Twins will hold up ten years from now,looks wise. There are cars that I thought were cool looking when they came out,but now time hasn't done them any favors.

Examples that come to mind is the Celica body style from '99 up. They look pretty crappy now when I see them.'99 to '05 Mustangs I use to really like,but think they don't look very appealing anymore.I use to like 3000GTs,but now they just look too bulky.These are a few that come to mind.

So how will we feel about the '13-'16 BRZ/FR-Ss in the future? Personally,I like the lines of the car,which are very reminiscent of the Supra,which is still a great looking car today.I think the twins will hold up pretty nicely over the years,but I guess time will tell.

[NyC Zn6]

[Songha]

Originally Posted by Th3rdSun

So how do you guys think the Twins will hold up ten years from now,looks wise. There are cars that I thought were cool looking when they came out,but now time hasn't done them any favors.

Examples that come to mind is the Celica body style from '99 up. They look pretty crappy now when I see them.'99 to '05 Mustangs I use to really like,but think they don't look very appealing anymore.I use to like 3000GTs,but now they just look too bulky.These are a few that come to mind.

So how will we feel about the '13-'16 BRZ/FR-Ss in the future? Personally,I like the lines of the car,which are very reminiscent of the Supra,which is still a great looking car today.I think the twins will hold up pretty nicely over the years,but I guess time will tell.

My first car is a 3000GT, she just sits in the driveway now. I'm think the twins will age well.

[DAEMANO]

To my eyes, the car looks more Maserati GranTurismo meets Toyota 2000GT than Supra (and that's a good thing).

The cab reward FMR proportions are classic. Most of the lines are clean, and there are very few gimmicks (body cladding, tons of faux vents tacked on (ala early 90's Pontiac). 10 years from now, stock examples of the car will still look very good with clear elements showing from its' time (ie. relatively high waistline for crash safety, rear F1 inspired fog light, and lots of faux CF bits). Sorry to say, but 10 years the paint on most of these cars will be absolute shit. Restoration will be needed in that area. Also, in 15 years good luck finding a completely stock example due to the wonderful aftermarket we enjoy.

In the end, clean 2012 - 2017 examples will enjoy a stronger following than the Celica, but be not quite the collectable that is a clean Supra. That places 86's somewhere in the realm of Toyota's other great attainable sports car, the MR-2.

[Summerwolf]

Most of the cars considered to be "classic" have smooth bodylines and stayed true to artistic design concepts. These cars should age well for the most part stylistically, unfortunately a lot of them will be beaten on and not taken care of. I'm going to guess rust will be an issue for many people (driving a lot, imperfect repairs after accidents etc) and the rocket bunny phase that is already getting played out will be like the xenon bodykits of the 90s.


Hard to tell, but stylistically it will probably hold up (IMO).

[kodos78]

For the 2013-2016 models, I actually think the lower level "Premium" trim on the BRZ (and its equivalent in the FRS) will hold up very well. The only issue with the higher level trims is that the spoiler is kind of a fiddly bit that just doesn't look very clean on the car. One of the reasons I got the lower level Premium trim level.

The only thing that I think is an issue I have with stock car are the rear tail lights. The weird silver/chrome reflecty bits are a bit distracting.

Here is my stock BRZ with clean lines. I think it will age very well indeed. If you have a bone-stock twin 25 years from now I think you will probably have something desirable as the younger kids who had one are bitten with the nostalgia bug. As usual, modded cars will not be as desirable.

[raven1231]

Originally Posted by Songha

My first car is a 3000GT, she just sits in the driveway now. I'm think the twins will age well.

My old T67 Single turbo 3000gt was to this day my favorite car. These definitely are sexy cars. I think there only downfall is how tacked on some of the body panels look.

I also don't think the frs and supra look alike.

[KDad2]

Classic lines and styling will always attract the eye. So, I believe they will still have a strong following over the next 10+ years. Also, I'll hold on to the stock parts that I've replaced even though I don't plan on getting rid of the car. And hopefully one day once again it won't have to be my DD.

[Shinigami301]

My main complaint with the front end of the 2017 86 model is that in my opinion, it won't hold up well compared to the current look. I think it will look very dated in a few years, while the current model's cleaner lines will be classic by comparison.

I'm sure that's partly because of my visceral negative reaction to the change.

One concern is, this car has so many corners cut on build quality and construction, I'm really not sure how good looking any of these will be in ten years.

But, I sure like it right now.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by DAEMANO

Sorry to say, but 10 years the paint on most of these cars will be absolute shit. Restoration will be needed in that area..

I wish it had lasted 10 years. Mine is 4 years old and already looks worse than MomHawk's '05 red Mustang.

Beyond that, I think the design will last. Whether or not it will be a "hot collector's car" is fully up to the whims of the market.

[Shinigami301]

One reason to stay away from red- it's perhaps the least long term lasting finish compared to many others, unless carefully maintained.

[Summerwolf]

OMG, 280Z.... talk about a car that holds up.

[Summerwolf]

Originally Posted by Shinigami301

One reason to stay away from red- it's perhaps the least long term lasting finish compared to many others, unless carefully maintained.

PPFFFTtt, there is no reason to stay away from red. Ever. Especially on a sporty car.

[gramicci101]

Originally Posted by kodos78

For the 2013-2016 models, I actually think the lower level "Premium" trim on the BRZ (and its equivalent in the FRS) will hold up very well. The only issue with the higher level trims is that the spoiler is kind of a fiddly bit that just doesn't look very clean on the car. One of the reasons I got the lower level Premium trim level.

This is actually one reason I got the Limited. I feel like the spoiler adds some much-needed definition and delineation to the rear of the car. Otherwise the body line just kind of rolls down and stops at the bumper. A tasteful duckbill spoiler would do the same, but I like the angles of the wing.