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Tcoat · 06-21-2018, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by max20s14

Absolutely some may think all of those are lame. This is why its just my opinion.

Most certainly!
But just don't insult Matias anymore it seems to rile people up for no good reason.

Timmy_Jones · 06-21-2018, 11:48 AM

No doubt; you want 3 cylinders, rear wheel drive, 6 speed manual. Now, assuming you have some seat time in something like this, it is NOT for beginners.

max20s14 · 06-21-2018, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Timmy_Jones

No doubt; you want 3 cylinders, rear wheel drive, 6 speed manual. Now, assuming you have some seat time in something like this, it is NOT for beginners.

I would go for the fz07 or something even slower. I have little experience, and last time I rode a dirt bike I fell over trying to stop. LOL

humfrz · 06-21-2018, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by max20s14

I would go for the fz07 or something even slower. I have little experience, and last time I rode a dirt bike I fell over trying to stop. LOL

So, you took the training wheels off too soon ….??

humfrz

humfrz · 06-21-2018, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Most certainly!
But just don't insult Matias anymore it seems to rile people up for no good reason.

REALLY!

Tcoat · 06-21-2018, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

REALLY!

humfrz · 06-21-2018, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Most certainly!
But just don't insult Matias anymore it seems to rile people up for no good reason.

Well, maybe the Miata ain't the most manly looking car, up on top of Pikes Peak, but we will challenge any stock, non German built car, to a race to the bottom (while staying on the road).

Especially, my buddy, and his co-pilot, neither of which know fear. Yep, she sits on the top of the back seat, holding onto the windshield frame, screaming … faster - faster ..

Yep, pot is legal in Colorado.

humfrz

Th3rdSun · 06-21-2018, 02:00 PM

Before I had my FR-S,I was driving a '98 200 SX. Not fast or anything,but I usually got between 430~450 miles per tank of gas,which came down to only two fill-ups per month at just over $30 per!

Parts were relatively cheap as well for that car. It was easily the cheapest cost to own car I've ever owned. Wish I'd never traded it in.

ajh88 · 06-21-2018, 02:19 PM

IS300 would be my pick for a cheap reliable daily.

Edit: Lol I just read the first few posts re: your old IS300. Nevermind!

Tcoat · 06-21-2018, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Th3rdSun

Before I had my FR-S,I was driving a '98 200 SX. Not fast or anything,but I usually got between 430~450 miles per tank of gas,which came down to only two fill-ups per month at just over $30 per!

Parts were relatively cheap as well for that car. It was easily the cheapest cost to own car I've ever owned. Wish I'd never traded it in.

Along the same sort of vein you can now pick up some pretty nice Eclipses dirt cheap. With the right paint and body kit you can play movies star.

max20s14 · 06-21-2018, 03:15 PM

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IS300 would be my pick for a cheap reliable daily.

Edit: Lol I just read the first few posts re: your old IS300. Nevermind!

Maybe if I could find a deal on a clean already rare 5 speed.

Mine was auto. sold it out of just getting bored of it and needed space at the time. had 260k miles and ran like a top.

TorontoNat · 06-21-2018, 03:53 PM

I will be buying a used FX35 for the winter.. can find some for dirt cheap right now and I am sure that even at 150KMs those things are still good for a while.

TorontoNat · 06-21-2018, 03:58 PM

didn't see the 350Z racecar option... I go with that.

Dadhawk · 06-21-2018, 05:06 PM

As a quick check, I went on Autotrader, selected $4,00-$6,000, RWD or AWD, Couple or Convertible and any distance from me.

There were 21 pages of cars that showed up, although I think about half of them were smart cars. The rest ranged anywhere from a Pontiac Fiero's, Corvettes, BMWs, Camaros/Firebirds/Mustangs, 300ZX, and of course Miatas.

Lots of good choices, many of them I would buy. My favorite that I saw through a quick scan was a 87 MR2 with a "new" engine (300) miles, in Red. Sadly its an AT, though.

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ajh88 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FR-S Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 149 Thanks: 12 Thanked 51 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	IS300 would be my pick for a cheap reliable daily. Edit: Lol I just read the first few posts re: your old IS300. Nevermind! __________________ 2013 Firestorm FRS 1995 Alpine Silver Supra Turbo Toyota Lexus Club of Pittsburgh Last edited by ajh88; 06-21-2018 at 02:35 PM.

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TorontoNat Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Asphalt [Gray] Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 330 Thanks: 656 Thanked 175 Times in 119 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I will be buying a used FX35 for the winter.. can find some for dirt cheap right now and I am sure that even at 150KMs those things are still good for a while. __________________ "Enjoying Performance because of it's nature not because of it's quantity''

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TorontoNat Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Asphalt [Gray] Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 330 Thanks: 656 Thanked 175 Times in 119 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	didn't see the 350Z racecar option... I go with that. __________________ "Enjoying Performance because of it's nature not because of it's quantity''

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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)	As a quick check, I went on Autotrader, selected $4,00-$6,000, RWD or AWD, Couple or Convertible and any distance from me. There were 21 pages of cars that showed up, although I think about half of them were smart cars. The rest ranged anywhere from a Pontiac Fiero's, Corvettes, BMWs, Camaros/Firebirds/Mustangs, 300ZX, and of course Miatas. Lots of good choices, many of them I would buy. My favorite that I saw through a quick scan was a 87 MR2 with a "new" engine (300) miles, in Red. Sadly its an AT, though. __________________ Olivia 05/03/2012 - 01/06/2024. 231,146 glorious miles. Visit my Owner's Journal where I wax philosophic on all things FR-S Post your 86 or see others in front of a(n) (in)famous landmark. What fits in your 86? Show us the "Junk In Your Trunk".

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Timmy_Jones Spun Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 17' Focus RS Location: New England Posts: 1,179 Thanks: 396 Thanked 400 Times in 273 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	No doubt; you want 3 cylinders, rear wheel drive, 6 speed manual. Now, assuming you have some seat time in something like this, it is NOT for beginners.

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Th3rdSun Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Drives: 2013 FR-S MT Hot Lava Location: Chicagoland Area Posts: 590 Thanks: 156 Thanked 309 Times in 193 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Before I had my FR-S,I was driving a '98 200 SX. Not fast or anything,but I usually got between 430~450 miles per tank of gas,which came down to only two fill-ups per month at just over $30 per! Parts were relatively cheap as well for that car. It was easily the cheapest cost to own car I've ever owned. Wish I'd never traded it in.

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