[gtslow]

First of all, I'd like to throw out that I like the FR-S for what it is. I took my friend's FR-S for a test drive right after he bought it shortly after the car's release. It was an extended test drive, and I really loved the car. The steering feel, driving position and general dynamic of the car really appealed to me. At the time I had an E36 M3 Sedan, and I just couldn't justify the price of a new FR-S when in my mind the M3 did everything better and was easy to get my son in and out of. I eventually sold the M3 because I felt like I was spending more time underneath the car dealing with the previous owner's lack of maintenance than I was driving it.

Searching for a new vehicle I purchased a 2011 Mustang GT 5.0. The Mustang is an extremely easy to drive car but what I have decided is that 400+ horsepower is too much for a car that doesn't regularly go to the drag strip or the road course. Ever take a 3600 pound, 400 horsepower car to the track? Expect to be buying new tires and break pads regularly. Want to keep said 400hp car on the road? Better get 275+ width tires on 18+ inch wheels. That isn't cheap.

I'm now back to the drawing board. I have a legimately fast car that I can't drive anywhere close to its potential. Step on the gas = breaking the law. I feel like I'm coming full circle. I owned 2 ae86's around 10-12 years ago and I love the look of the GT86 twins. I really want to get back into autocross, and from the 4 events I attended this year, the twins seem to be really competitive locally in STX which is actually an affordable class to race in. I think I will go test drive another FR-S. I'm seriously thinking of going the certified pre-owned route given the savings and generous powertrain warranty.

Anyone else gone this direction?