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Originally Posted by Turbowned
Drove all those cars except for the M3 and 964, annnnd still going for the BRZ 
The cost of upkeep like they mentioned is exactly why I shied away from the aging semi-exotic sports cars.
Porsche 964? I don't have 25k cash or I'd consider it.
Porsche Cayman? Don't feel like pulling the motor to replace the IMS bearing right off the bat.
M3? Don't feel like paying $1000 for a set of tires. Gas mileage is mediocre. Bring Money With you for maintenance.
S2000? Don't like convertibles and the gas mileage isn't great.
SW20 MR2? Already owned one, and already have another MR2 in the garage.
Lotus Elise? Great track car, horrible every day car. Feels very cheap and not much faster than the alternatives. |
Yeah I had a lot of the same thoughts. The German brands are nice, but expensive to maintain and track, and God help you if something major breaks out of warranty. They're also overpriced if you don't care about the luxury aspect (which I don't at this point in my life). The S2000 and Miata might have been viable options if they were coupes, but not available. I hadn't given much thought to the MR2, but it's probably a bit older than I would consider if buying used.
The FR-S just fits the bill really nicely. Another 30 NA hp would have been great, but otherwise no real complaints.