Would you buy gr86 again?
My beautiful 2013 FRS came to an untimely death this past weekend against a much larger SUV that turned into her. I am looking at a 2022. Should I do it again?
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Depends on whether you want something else (due to priorities or just want something else) or not.
If you just want to continue with the experience, then by all means, a GR86 is basically the same car but newer/better. |
I think asking here you will get a resounding yes.
The couple of people that got them and didn't like it have already sold and moved on. |
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OP's question is the epitome of sourcing from a place that will only get you a biased answer. Ultimately OP has to determine whether you liked the experience because the second one is basically more of the same but a little bit plushier. |
Yes I would do it again, I did.
'16 FR-S blue. still own it. '23 GR 86 Blue. real original I know. What else would you get if you didn't get a 2nd gen? That's the question. There's lots of options out there, still, from a Sports car standpoint. |
It’s a fair question. I asked myself the same after 10 years with my FR-S. Was tempted to get an s2000, ND2 Miata, or Camaro SS 1LE just to get something different. After weighing all the options though, the gen 2 BRZ was too good to pass up. Best way I can put it is, imagine your FR-S with more power, nicer interior, modern amenities, more refinement (smoother shifter, lighter steering, smoother ride), and revised exterior. Other than the power difference, it’s a lot of small changes that make the car feel more premium. Not everyone wants that and sometimes I miss the rawer feel/simplicity of my FR-S, but overall the 2nd gen is really good. Just know it’s mostly an improvement of the same experience as opposed to something completely different.
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If you still want this type of car there are either 3 other, or no* other options available, so the decision is simple.
*Only other 2 door, small sport coupes with fold down rear seats are Camaro, Mustang, and M2, but those are still considerably heavier so are they really competitors? |
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I would seriously consider a late model Gen 1. Not a fan of the Gen 2, plus my priorities have changed a bit so my next vehicle will be more of a "grandpa mobile". |
I would like a new generation 86 but with lack of availability and dealer gouging they can keep them
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If you have to ask….
Well, maybe look around… play the field. I know if my 2013 BRZ was no longer driveable I would move Heaven and Earth to get my fat ass into another alacantra Limited seat with all due speed. Non negotiable. |
Right now I'm looking for a Camaro SS 5th gen. I want something more different while still having the frs
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I’m in a similar situation. A deer jump down into the road in front of me and hit it doing about 80km. I had a 13 frs and they totalled it.
I had just ordered a new truck so decided to wait and think about for a few month, before realizing I wouldn’t be happy with any other car I could afford new. Decided to drop a deposit down on a red gr86 to replace my firestorm frs. I did that back in October and got a call a few weeks ago that the only allocation my small dealer is getting for the year is my car. Long story short, I say go for it! |
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