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username86 09-06-2017 05:39 AM

Borrow Your FRS/86/BRZ for One Week?
 
I've had plenty of seat time with a close friend's ND Miata and as of right now that's the front-runner for my next car. I've had very limited time with an 86 though, and I don't want to pass it up just because I've never had extended time with one. I love how they look and feel like they're a more practical option but I don't want to buy one without being sure it's something I'll enjoy every time I get in it.

I've tried test driving one at a dealership but there's only so much you can get from that short of an experience. Toyota has rental program, but the closest participating dealer hasn't replied to my inquiries.

Is anyone willing to let me borrow theirs for one week or even just a few days? If so, PM me and let's work out the details! :thumbsup:

Kimsey47 09-06-2017 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by username86 (Post 2973697)
I've had plenty of seat time with a close friend's ND Miata and as of right now that's the front-runner for my next car. I've had very limited time with an 86 though, and I don't want to pass it up just because I've never had extended time with one. I love how they look and feel like they're a more practical option but I don't want to buy one without being sure it's something I'll enjoy every time I get in it.

I've tried test driving one at a dealership but there's only so much you can get from that short of an experience. Toyota has rental program, but the closest participating dealer hasn't replied to my inquiries.

Is anyone willing to let me borrow theirs for one week or even just a few days? If so, PM me and let's work out the details! :thumbsup:

Tried Turo? https://turo.com/

BirdTRD 09-06-2017 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by username86 (Post 2973697)
I've had plenty of seat time with a close friend's ND Miata and as of right now that's the front-runner for my next car. I've had very limited time with an 86 though, and I don't want to pass it up just because I've never had extended time with one. I love how they look and feel like they're a more practical option but I don't want to buy one without being sure it's something I'll enjoy every time I get in it.

I've tried test driving one at a dealership but there's only so much you can get from that short of an experience. Toyota has rental program, but the closest participating dealer hasn't replied to my inquiries.

Is anyone willing to let me borrow theirs for one week or even just a few days? If so, PM me and let's work out the details! :thumbsup:

Ummm.....good luck with that!

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Originally Posted by Kimsey47 (Post 2973701)
Tried Turo? https://turo.com/

I didn't even know this was a thing, people letting random strangers rent their car. No thanks.

why? 09-06-2017 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BirdTRD (Post 2973704)
Ummm.....good luck with that!



I didn't even know this was a thing, people letting random strangers rent their car. No thanks.

Really? It is a huge thing, people earning extra money anyway they can. The company has a huge insurance policy incase the renters screw things up.

Jordanwolf 09-06-2017 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by username86 (Post 2973697)
I've had plenty of seat time with a close friend's ND Miata and as of right now that's the front-runner for my next car. I've had very limited time with an 86 though, and I don't want to pass it up just because I've never had extended time with one. I love how they look and feel like they're a more practical option but I don't want to buy one without being sure it's something I'll enjoy every time I get in it.

I've tried test driving one at a dealership but there's only so much you can get from that short of an experience. Toyota has rental program, but the closest participating dealer hasn't replied to my inquiries.

Is anyone willing to let me borrow theirs for one week or even just a few days? If so, PM me and let's work out the details! :thumbsup:


WTF??????? Who is this guy. Sounds like a theft waiting to happen

Slammillionaire 09-06-2017 12:26 PM

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mav1178 09-06-2017 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BirdTRD (Post 2973704)
I didn't even know this was a thing, people letting random strangers rent their car. No thanks.

Just like AirBnb.

Slammillionaire 09-06-2017 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mav1178 (Post 2973814)
Just like AirBnb.

Much easier to total a car than a house though

jvincent 09-06-2017 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Slammillionaire (Post 2973820)
Much easier to total a car than a house though

I understand it's a movie, but have you seen "Project X"?

username86 09-06-2017 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Kimsey47 (Post 2973701)
Tried Turo? https://turo.com/

Thanks, yeah I did try it at first but didn't see any FRS/86/BRZ posted. I'll keep checking though

username86 09-06-2017 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordanwolf (Post 2973806)
WTF??????? Who is this guy. Sounds like a theft waiting to happen

I'm the boogie man! :lol:

Tcoat 09-06-2017 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by username86 (Post 2973832)
I'm the boogie man! :lol:

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humfrz 09-06-2017 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by username86 (Post 2973697)
I've had plenty of seat time with a close friend's ND Miata and as of right now that's the front-runner for my next car. I've had very limited time with an 86 though, and I don't want to pass it up just because I've never had extended time with one. I love how they look and feel like they're a more practical option but I don't want to buy one without being sure it's something I'll enjoy every time I get in it.

Hello username86 and welcome to our forum.

I drove an NC miata for 8 years and 88,000 miles before I got my FR-S, 4 years ago.

If you like driving a miata, you will like driving an 86. The main difference is that the 86 has a bit more room ........ however, the Miata's top will go down.

Both cars drive about the same.

IMHO, you don't really need an extended time behind the wheel to decide.


humfrz

username86 09-06-2017 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by humfrz (Post 2973880)
Hello username86 and welcome to our forum.

I drove an NC miata for 8 years and 88,000 miles before I got my FR-S, 4 years ago.

If you like driving a miata, you will like driving an 86. The main difference is that the 86 has a bit more room ........ however, the Miata's top will go down.

Both cars drive about the same.

IMHO, you don't really need an extended time behind the wheel to decide.


humfrz

Thanks for that input, humfrz!


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