Thinking of trading in my BRZ for a plug in prius... - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

cdrazic93 · 06-23-2014, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indestruct

so I figure an extra 2k a month cash is great incentive.

Great way to start saving for a turbo kit.

NissanGuy · 06-24-2014, 01:18 AM

Something something prius tires, something something dark side.

My opinion: I've seen multiple friends trade in an exciting car for a modern, sensible one, and get bored within 6 months, end up getting rid of it. If you think the Toyobaru is too slow, you'll not like the Prius. To me, you sound like an entry level luxury buyer if I've ever heard one. Maybe try to find a deal on Lexus IS or a good LEASE on a 320i BMW. The Cadillac ATS is by all accounts fantastic and regularly sells under sticker too, but who knows about reliability.

If you want girls, Miata's your ride. Black, of course.

Disclaimer: I (a) don't care about fuel economy, and (b) work at a BMW dealer.

Mikem53 · 06-26-2014, 09:04 AM

Just traded in my wife's 7 year old accord on Mother's Day for a prius.
We actually had made a deal on a loaded Camry, but before we signed it I asked her to try the prius and see if she liked it.
She did and we ended up buying one. The Camry is nice but it's like a kitchen appliance on wheels. Boring..
Now the prius is like a pinball machine on wheels. It's slow, ugly as shit and just plain weird. But it's more fun to drive and operate than the appliance like Camry.
She's enjoying it and getting 55+ mpg in the city.
I hate driving the thing and would never buy one for myself.. But it's different.. Different like an ugly stepchild.. But better than some boring sedan without personality..

Chee-Hu · 06-26-2014, 01:49 PM

Prius should not even be considered a comparison from the twins....troll/douche/attentionwhore has been entertained

chas3wba0 · 06-26-2014, 02:03 PM

With all that extra money you'll save, you can do this to your prius:
http://www.stancenation.com/2014/06/...s-gt-30-prius/

continuecrushing · 06-26-2014, 02:07 PM

Ban OP

But, I dont know if your BRZ is paid off or not, but you're gonna take a bath on it by trading it in. So you wont really be "saving" money just to jump into another 20K ish loan...well, not much anyway.

Finally, a prius will prevent the whole "getting pulled over on dates" thing, because you won't have dates anymore.

P@ul · 06-26-2014, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indestruct

Am I crazy?

Quote:

Maybe if I make tons of money off uber I'll buy my cayman S...

FRS_FIEND · 06-26-2014, 03:00 PM

Is it me or am I the only that doesnt know what the hell this UBER thing is lol!

"Im over here like whaaaaaaaaaa ?!"

and people keep saying UBER lol replying like its something known and shit lol

tahdizzle · 06-26-2014, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRS_FIEND

Is it me or am I the only that doesnt know what the hell this UBER thing is lol!

"Im over here like whaaaaaaaaaa ?!"

and people keep saying UBER lol replying like its something known and shit lol

its an app. pretty much a taxi driver

Teseo · 06-26-2014, 06:59 PM

You estimated how much you will save with the prius? If you think is good saves, the go for it
Women like wealth Men.

Rayme · 06-26-2014, 07:55 PM

Get a shitty cheap car and motorcycle. No compromises.

nick_318is · 06-26-2014, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teseo

You estimated how much you will save with the prius? If you think is good saves, the go for it
Women like wealth Men.

Counterpoint: Women don't like guys who drive a prius.

PollosHermanos · 06-26-2014, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teseo

You estimated how much you will save with the prius? If you think is good saves, the go for it
Women like wealth Men.

Much saves. Many wealth. Such prius. Wow.

Dr. BRZ · 06-30-2014, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indestruct

Hi guys,

I hate prius drivers as much as everyone else on this forum. But right now they are offering great deals on the Plug in Prius (22k after credits?) and I'm thinking of trading my BRZ in for one. Parking is really rough so I can only have one car.

The reason? I don't drive that much in the Bay Area and when I do drive I want for drive for UBER to supplement my income. I was the second one to get the BRZ when I lived in LA, but now this car is everywhere and I don't feel so special anymore. Girls seem to think my car makes me look like a high school kid... I'm almost 30 with a decent income and I can't be getting pulled over on dates anymore. I've had my brz for over 2 years and the excitement just isn't there anymore. I've modded my car with e85, OFH, OpenFlash Tablet, and it's still too slow.

Am I crazy? Maybe if I make tons of money off uber I'll buy my cayman S...

Easy, GTFO of California.

Sorry guys, just had to say that.

06-26-2014, 02:03 PM	#33
chas3wba0 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Yes Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,052 Thanks: 1,629 Thanked 813 Times in 407 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	With all that extra money you'll save, you can do this to your prius: http://www.stancenation.com/2014/06/...s-gt-30-prius/ __________________ "If thy pleaſure be in Underſteere, thou art Weird." - Distraxi

06-26-2014, 07:55 PM	#39
Rayme The Answer Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Mazda 2 Location: Moncton, NB Posts: 1,233 Thanks: 488 Thanked 661 Times in 315 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Get a shitty cheap car and motorcycle. No compromises. __________________ \| Roof wrap thread

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Mikem53 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: FR-S 6MT Location: Somewhere in Space Posts: 1,565 Thanks: 500 Thanked 882 Times in 433 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just traded in my wife's 7 year old accord on Mother's Day for a prius. We actually had made a deal on a loaded Camry, but before we signed it I asked her to try the prius and see if she liked it. She did and we ended up buying one. The Camry is nice but it's like a kitchen appliance on wheels. Boring.. Now the prius is like a pinball machine on wheels. It's slow, ugly as shit and just plain weird. But it's more fun to drive and operate than the appliance like Camry. She's enjoying it and getting 55+ mpg in the city. I hate driving the thing and would never buy one for myself.. But it's different.. Different like an ugly stepchild.. But better than some boring sedan without personality..

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continuecrushing Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FRS Location: Lake Elsinore, CA Posts: 2,707 Thanks: 1,231 Thanked 2,144 Times in 1,003 Posts Mentioned: 73 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Ban OP But, I dont know if your BRZ is paid off or not, but you're gonna take a bath on it by trading it in. So you wont really be "saving" money just to jump into another 20K ish loan...well, not much anyway. Finally, a prius will prevent the whole "getting pulled over on dates" thing, because you won't have dates anymore.

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