Should i sell my Toyota 86?

[Uatu13]

Ever consider changing some gears to trade some of that extreme high end speed (who drives 160mph?) for low end power? Don't ask me how, but if anyone else wants to chime (gearheads?) in I'd love to know more about gear ratios....maybe I'll just do a search for myself.

OP, good luck with that decision.

[Ryeong86]

Originally Posted by CSI:86

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.

Keep the 86 and add a supercharger or turbo to add power to your liking. Tune it for daily driving so you can still have the benefits of fuel economy(the urge to go faster will probably ruin that perk lol). If lack of power is the problem, just add power and I think overall you will be happy with your investment.

[forzajuve]

Modify the car with another 6 grand so it is not underpowered and you will be happy. wwhat say you?

[QFry]

Get rid of it...if you are seriously asking this question now then chances are you are going to keep asking it...

[chillywilly]

Originally Posted by CSI: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

Prioritize the reasons you like/dislike the car, how important is practicallity to you? How important is HP, fuel consumpion, handling characteristics etc... what can/can't you live without? Can your top concerns be resolved by modding?

Certain issues can be fixed by with mods. Practicality, handling characteristics, and fuel consumption are not so easily changed.

What would your next car be? How does it stack up with the 86 under the same circumstances?

[chickdigger802]

You are 27 and already divorced twice (if I'm reading this right)?

[Mikem53]

You want to sell it for lack of power because youre used to high powered cars?
Then why did you buy this one?
I can relate in the opposite way.. I got rid of my high powered cars and got this one cause it makes more sense.. It's got power you CAN use.
So how is this one lacking on power that would make you want to get rid of it?
What can't you do in this car that you miss so much? Just trying to help out..
If you can't see and appreciate the virtues of the 86.. Then by all means you should get rid of it..
My son has a 335i .. It's stupid fast and smooth.. Great for hwy or autobahn cruises.. It's about 800 lbs heavier too and no dip stick to check your own oil.. !
If those cars appeal to you.. Then you don't want to have fun driving..
Anyways.. Who cares what we have to say.. You have to live with it.. We're good..

[QUOTE=CSI: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.[/QUOTE]

[Demandred7]

Buy a used Porsche.

[trinitron]

Originally Posted by chickdigger802

You are 27 and already divorced twice (if I'm reading this right)?

you are reading it wrong.

[regal]

Originally Posted by CSI:86

Job and money is not a issue. It's more what i want in a car. I love the fun factor of the 86. But i think its impractical for my needs. So one side is telling me to stick with it, because it puts a smile on my face everytime i drive it. But the other side is telling me its somewhat impractical and underpowered for my tastes.

Is there any car on the market that is as light as the 86, as fun to drive as the 86, has as much power as the Bmw 335i and Audi s4 (330hp) and has four doors and 5 seats?

Well there are two other cars ever made in the last 25 years that are as light as the 86, rwd, fun and FOUR seats: The 89 BMW M3 and the 89-98 240SX with an SR20DET transplant.

If money isn't an issue find a car broker and throw $50k at him to find you the lowest milage best kept '89 M3 in the world.

Or make connections in the Silvia world to buy a professionally built 240sx.

Or throw $10k at one of the Turbo tuner shops on here to give your 86 the upgrades you desire.

These are really the only three choices for <2800lbs, rwd, and 4 seats.

You can't buy lightweight, 4 seats, rwd, and powerful new. Such cars are not allowed to be sold by the automotive agglomeration, it crosses too many boundaries. The 86's potential is what makes it special, if money isn't an issue don't be ashamed to pay a good shop to force induction it.

As far as the personal stuff, be yourself, have the car built you want , you will be happier and your kid will be happier cause you are, its important at that young age.

[CSI:86]

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!

[nzer]

If you have to ask you don't love it enough - sell it!

[artizhay]

Originally Posted by CSI:86

My partner will dump me if i sell it

Wot?

[Haulin]

Sometimes learning to be happy with what you have is a whole lot more straight forward than pursuing happiness through changes. /fortune cookie