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Dadhawk · 03-16-2012, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by darrenbaroni

Raven, manual, Annandale, VA

Welcome Darren! What dealer, and will we see you in SoCal for the trip?

bestwheelbase · 03-18-2012, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I'm probably going to do similar with most of the stuff they send us, but I seriously doubt my FR-S will have enough value in 10 years (let alone 20) to resell. Since this will be my daily driver, it is very likely to have 200K+ miles in 10 years. Even as one of the 1st 86, there probably won't be much value there.

It's cool being one of the First, but the bottom line is mine won't be a hanger queen and no one is going to ever consider it collectible unless the other 85 get totalled along the way.

Drive and enjoy -- this is the best way to enjoy a car!

GodSays · 03-18-2012, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bestwheelbase

Drive and enjoy -- this is the best way to enjoy a car!

I'll only be enjoying my car Friday - Sunday most of the time

I have a daily beater so this can be my weekend car :happy0180:

Dadhawk · 03-18-2012, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bestwheelbase

Drive and enjoy -- this is the best way to enjoy a car!

I've done that with nearly every car I've owned. I have had 3 cars that have gone 150K+ miles, and 2 cars with 250K+ miles on them. It's the only way to go as far as I'm concerned.

Dadhawk · 03-18-2012, 10:19 PM

I hadn't looked at the color breakdown in a while. I would have never bet when I selected Firestorm I would have the "rare" color. I actually almost picked something else at the last minute thinking, "wait, they are probably all going to be red".

bambbrose · 03-19-2012, 09:11 AM

Just updated the list and percentages. If you see anything missing let me know.

When you guys have your meeting in Long Beach point out the registry if you can. I'd love to see all the winners sign up for records.

UriarteMD · 03-20-2012, 12:13 PM

I was pretty much planning on making my FR-S a daily driver but was convincing myself otherwise. This morning I type from my iPhone as I sit in my crappy Saturn as I wait for a tow truck because it won't run anymore. At 198k miles, I'm guessing the heart just died, also recently (a day) the check oil light turned on... So that may have something to do with it. Either way it looks like I'll have only one car when the FR-S is out so it'll be daily. Now the question is will I be able to hold off until then.

bambbrose · 03-20-2012, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by UriarteMD

I was pretty much planning on making my FR-S a daily driver but was convincing myself otherwise. This morning I type from my iPhone as I sit in my crappy Saturn as I wait for a tow truck because it won't run anymore. At 198k miles, I'm guessing the heart just died, also recently (a day) the check oil light turned on... So that may have something to do with it. Either way it looks like I'll have only one car when the FR-S is out so it'll be daily. Now the question is will I be able to hold off until then.

A loan on the FR-S is going to be > $400 a month.

A monthly rate for a rental car is $450 a month. Just rent a car.

Dadhawk · 03-20-2012, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by UriarteMD

... At 198k miles, I'm guessing the heart just died, also recently (a day) the check oil light turned on... So that may have something to do with it. Either way it looks like I'll have only one car when the FR-S is out so it'll be daily. Now the question is will I be able to hold off until then.

I'm in the same boat different clunker, my DD as 298K miles on it and I'm convinced it will die an agonizing death any day. Fortunately, I have a Honda 919 to fall back on if I need a stop-gap now that the weather has turned nice in the SE.

texas2888 · 03-20-2012, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

It's cool being one of the First, but the bottom line is mine won't be a hanger queen and no one is going to ever consider it collectible unless the other 85 get totalled along the way.

Oh, don't get me wrong. I DO plan on driving it. It'll just be a "hangar queen" MOST of the time. It'll be like riding my motorcycle; not when it's raining!!!

Dadhawk · 03-20-2012, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by texas2888

Oh, don't get me wrong. I DO plan on driving it. It'll just be a "hangar queen" MOST of the time. It'll be like riding my motorcycle; not when it's raining!!!

I hear you. I used to love riding motorcycles regardless the weather, but I avoid it now unless the weather is good. Too many people in my area that don't know how to drive their Prius in the rain and the last thing I want on my tombstone is "Here lies Dadhawk, Flight Cancelled due to Hybrid".

UriarteMD · 03-20-2012, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bambbrose

A loan on the FR-S is going to be > $400 a month.

A monthly rate for a rental car is $450 a month. Just rent a car.

I totally would but I'm 23 and I have to be 25 to rent. Only living/near relative I have is my mom and she's paranoid about co-signing anything for anyone. About to head to the local used dealership to see if I can find a cheap 1k crap car to hold me over until it releases.

bambbrose · 03-20-2012, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by UriarteMD

I totally would but I'm 23 and I have to be 25 to rent. Only living/near relative I have is my mom and she's paranoid about co-signing anything for anyone. About to head to the local used dealership to see if I can find a cheap 1k crap car to hold me over until it releases.

Craigslist is a good spot to find a 1K car. Get one with current tag/emissions, and you are set.

OrbitalEllipses · 03-20-2012, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bambbrose

Craigslist is a good spot to find a 1K car. Get one with current tag/emissions, and you are set.

This. Private seller over dealer for this type of purchase for sure.

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03-18-2012, 10:19 PM	#985
Dadhawk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '13 FR-S (#3 of 1st 86) Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 20,109 Thanks: 39,674 Thanked 25,440 Times in 11,602 Posts Mentioned: 187 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	I hadn't looked at the color breakdown in a while. I would have never bet when I selected Firestorm I would have the "rare" color. I actually almost picked something else at the last minute thinking, "wait, they are probably all going to be red".

03-19-2012, 09:11 AM	#986
bambbrose Wiring Nerd Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 1994 Supra Location: Wake County NC Posts: 455 Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just updated the list and percentages. If you see anything missing let me know. When you guys have your meeting in Long Beach point out the registry if you can. I'd love to see all the winners sign up for records.

03-20-2012, 12:13 PM	#987
UriarteMD First 86 Winner - Nor-Cal Join Date: Jun 2011 Drives: 1997 Saturn SC2 DEAD Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 55 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I was pretty much planning on making my FR-S a daily driver but was convincing myself otherwise. This morning I type from my iPhone as I sit in my crappy Saturn as I wait for a tow truck because it won't run anymore. At 198k miles, I'm guessing the heart just died, also recently (a day) the check oil light turned on... So that may have something to do with it. Either way it looks like I'll have only one car when the FR-S is out so it'll be daily. Now the question is will I be able to hold off until then.

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