Alternate car?
 

I would like to have another fun car as a backup in the event my dealership screws me on the BRZ I ordered. RWD/AWD preferred.

Any suggestions of cars that are not American, German, and not made by Subaru, Hyundai, Honda, Mazda?

Based on those limiting factors, I'm going to suggest a Lamborghini.

Hahahaha :paddle:

Lotus Elise/Exige

Yeah, I would have normally suggested a Miata, Mustang GT, Genesis Coupe, or a lightly used 3-series BMW or S2000 but you've already screened those out...

...only thing that pops to mind is a 370Z. Or if you want to go further up market, how about a Lotus Elise?

I love the Elise. Unfortunately, if you get into an accident with that car, it's cheaper to buy a new one rather than repair.

Toyota Supra (MKIV).

Well, I don't plan on having any accidents, so personally I wouldn't let that influence my choice. :D

My only issue is getting in and out of the thing, especially with the top on. I guess it becomes easier with practice.

http://www.duetsblog.com/uploads/ima...WheelsLogo.gif

Seriously, Mustang, S2000, Supra, 240sx, Miata, etc

Ducatis are rwd ;)

NM, Said not American...

A big wheel

http://www.mastrettacars.com/ <- It's Mexican!

Oh and no trucks/suv/motorcycles.

I don't either. Sometimes it's best to consider the consequences if somehow it happens.

Lotus Elise.

^^^this one

I'm assuming it doesn't have an LSD? This will probably be a daily driver for me in New England. Are parts/repairs expensive?

Would u consider a scion FRS??? same car essentially but it doesn't fit ur criteria of "not being made by subaru"???

I would consider the foreign model not the US Scion so no sir but thanks

Staying in the same price range and in the 21st century:

Mazda Miata. Nope
Mazda RX-8. Nope
Ford Mustang. Nope
Chevrolet Camaro. Nope
Hyundai Genesis Coupe. Nope
BMW M3. Nope
Audi S4. Nope
Porsche Cayman. Nope
Porsche Boxster. Nope
Mini Cooper S. Nope
Subaru WRX STi. Nope
Honda S2000. Nope
Honda Civic Si. Nope
Scion FR-S. Nope
Lotus Elise. Nope


Your remaining options are the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, Nissan Z, and Fiat 500 Abarth. In fairness, the Ford Focus ST and Dodge Dart are hardly American.

do not understand why you would not consider frs if you cant get a brz??? WUT

Or why he's posting in the FR-S/86 forum :iono:

It does have an LSD. And since it is out of production, OEM parts can be kind of pricey. But there is an expanse of aftermarket.

Truthfully though, the car is so bulletproof that you will likely not have to replace anything for a long time. I don't think I have had a single OE failure in the 8 Supras I have owned. Aftermarket parts are a different story.

If you look on Supraforums, there are some really nice TT Supras going for cheap, and if you don't mind a Salvage repair (as long as its repaired well), then you can have one for DIRT CHEAP.

Last year, I picked up a 93 Single Turbo with a BoostLogic Auto Trans for 16k. The Motor was new and the Trans was freshly built. Chassis had 110k miles or so. The work done on the engine and chassis was immaculate though. Makes 500 or so HP and is a comfortable daily driver!

*sigh* Vanity... If it is that big of a deal, badges are cheap my friend. ;)

seriously what he said!! or just de-badge it :):iono:

1+ Scion branding 2+ better interior on the limited BRZ. I would rebadge. I get bored much sooner with cars based on interior quality.

What do you have left? Mitsu, Nissan, and Yota? I wont judge your short list but heres my suggestion.

AW11(s)... a few of them. hahaha

Just received my VIN# via email. (There is nothing stated in the area for allocation # and ship date.) Alternate cars is on the backburner now. My salesman said he believes it's June 7th that they will see the shipment.

Also, there was one German car I'd consider. Volkswagen GTI. I just test drove one and it's not for me. Driving feel is too numbed out. I can't go with any other German cars on the luxury side of things not because of affordability but I need to have something that won't be judged as luxurious or I lose the trust I have with my patient's that live in poverty to lower-middle class.

The information you seek is in my post. :sigh:

What interior features are cheaper on the frs? Aren't they almost the same except for the stereo?

Per the reviews I've read, yes.

Then I double my aw11 suggestion :lol:

Youre just making an excuse if you dont think they will judge you when they see a 2013 Subaru BRZ

I can't fit into that thing :paddle:

And no. They wouldn't judge me with a GTI, but my employer wouldn't even allow me to use an upscale car and work there unless I had another car too. I'm not even allowed to dress nice. Jeans no holes in them is as nice as it gets. Most of my patient's are in poor neighborhoods and in the ghetto. I offer my services as a psychotherapist to under-privileged families.

I can refer you to someone in your area. You need help :lol:

Chu makes a decent point. everyone I've shown pictures of the BRZ to so far...100+ people easily hehe.... and all have thought it was in the league of Porsche's.

They see the low roof line, the two doors, and always have to do a double take when I tell them it's cheaper then their loaded Camry. Have you shown the car to your employer yet?

I'm not saying that you shouldn't get it - just that you might need to invest in a DD beater for work purposes.

GL tho, I know i'll have to hide it from all my first dates... can't let them think they hit it big when i roll up, - lol. :thumbup:

I'm sorry but can you make this any harder?:eyebulge:

Sounds like a rough job. I probably wouldn't have picked it, willingly.:thumbsup: