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cassidy0998 · 02-23-2012, 11:58 AM

I think if you're debating between these two cars you should really reconsider what you actually want in a car.

Look at it like this. When most people are considering purchasing a Supra, they are usually also considering cars like 03/04 Cobras and Corvettes, not miatas and RX-8s(which are some of the closest cars to the FR-S/BRZ)

Think about what you really want from this car. If acceleration and power is your thing, look into a well maintained Supra. If you want better mpg, a fresh new body/interior (something that isn't abused, about 80% of all Supras have been abused) and you don't want to worry about maintenance, get a new car. Keep in mind though that there are a few cars out there on the market to consider that are creeping up on stock Supra performance (3.8 GC, 370Z) which can be had for around the same price (or a tad more) as a Supra with 100k miles.

Choose wisely, don't rush into a buy - and as I said before, if you're considering a Supra, go test drive one, and then go test drive a Miata and an RX-8 (or wait for the FR-S/BRZ). See which aspects of each car that you like the best.

02-23-2012, 11:58 AM	#25
cassidy0998 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: '99 Ranger / '94 APU Supra / Ninja! Location: Missississississippi Posts: 462 Thanks: 3 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think if you're debating between these two cars you should really reconsider what you actually want in a car. Look at it like this. When most people are considering purchasing a Supra, they are usually also considering cars like 03/04 Cobras and Corvettes, not miatas and RX-8s(which are some of the closest cars to the FR-S/BRZ) Think about what you really want from this car. If acceleration and power is your thing, look into a well maintained Supra. If you want better mpg, a fresh new body/interior (something that isn't abused, about 80% of all Supras have been abused) and you don't want to worry about maintenance, get a new car. Keep in mind though that there are a few cars out there on the market to consider that are creeping up on stock Supra performance (3.8 GC, 370Z) which can be had for around the same price (or a tad more) as a Supra with 100k miles. Choose wisely, don't rush into a buy - and as I said before, if you're considering a Supra, go test drive one, and then go test drive a Miata and an RX-8 (or wait for the FR-S/BRZ). See which aspects of each car that you like the best.