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funwheeldrive 04-13-2017 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by accel (Post 2888619)

If I didn't need the rear seats - then the Miata would've been pretty easy to choose. Mustang V6 then? Is it reliable?

You can't get the performance package with the v6 mustang. What about a 1LE v6 Camaro?

DAEMANO 04-13-2017 07:09 PM

YES. After 38K miles, would buy again.

Where are the other inexpensive lightweight RWD 2+2 sports cars?

Oh, there are none.

And as a bonus this one still has 10/10 would bang looks.

No-brainer.

2013 FR-S FTW.

nextcar 04-13-2017 07:20 PM

Yes, just as soon as they add 50 HP.:popcorn:

(Kidding! Just kidding! This car is everything a sports car should be and inexpensive/reliable enough for daily use without having to park in two spaces like a jerk.)

terrypm 04-14-2017 12:01 AM

Yes I would. My 5 year anniversary is next month. I have not found anything else with the same fun factor to buy.

funwheeldrive 04-14-2017 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DAEMANO (Post 2891211)

2014 FR-S FTW.

Totally agree

accel 04-14-2017 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by funwheeldrive (Post 2891192)
You can't get the performance package with the v6 mustang. What about a 1LE v6 Camaro?

Camari somehow does not appeal me :)

ap5512 04-14-2017 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by terrypm (Post 2891377)
Yes I would. My 5 year anniversary is next month. I have not found anything else with the same fun factor to buy.

Holy crap I just realized I'm going to hit 5 years in July also. Time flies...

meWant 04-20-2017 03:32 AM

Would I buy it again? Possibly not.

But thats mostly because I've already bought the car again once. Had a 2015 that was totaled and bought a 2016. already at 20k miles and still get a stupid big grin across my face every time i start her up :D It's a car I'm keeping as long as possible.

Apex-Apex 04-21-2017 03:58 PM

no

DandoX 04-21-2017 04:16 PM

I would buy an 86 again no question.

I'm over 60k and I loved every mile. Next time I would go for the bad ass BRZ hyper blue ( rally blue color)

MuseChaser 04-21-2017 04:24 PM

Hit the 50,000 mile mark yesterday. You can't have this much fun with this much reliability for so little money in any other car. You can have more of two out of three of those in other cars with a MAJOR compromise, but nothing will give you more of all three. It's either going to be a LOT more expensive, a LOT less fun, or a LOT less reliable. A well-maintained used Miata may be the one exception, but you're giving up some practicality then. I'm in for the duration.

nikitopo 04-21-2017 04:25 PM

Yes I would still buy it. I haven't seen any other car with the engine sitting so low. Maybe you'll get something better if you search in the super car territory. It was a dream for me when I started following the Subaru brand and they make it happen.

Import_Lexus 04-21-2017 08:28 PM

Yep, I would. It's a great car. ^__^

TommyW 04-21-2017 08:57 PM

Ive always had 911's with an MX5 thrown in for good measure and I'll tell you that the 86 is the most fun car out of all. The fastest? No, that award goes to my 911 Twin Turbo. That was an amazing GT car. Ate asphalt as it just wound through the gears and made road trips an amazing experience. However with the need for 100 mph plus to be any fun it had it's drawbacks with such a high limit. Too high actually.

The 86 just ticks all the boxes of what a fun sports car should be. I was in the market for a Cayman and felt the 86 had similar characteristics at a price, both buying and maintenance, that was appealing (30.00 to replace the front grille). Some good, sticky tires, better wheels and a slight drop and I'm a happy guy. Canyon runs are fantastic and some upcoming track days and yeah, happy for sure. If someone complains about the power get a different car......


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