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[mrg666]

[QUOTE=ApoNono;3282644]and it isn't badged as a Scion /QUOTE]

I really don't care if the car is Toyota, Subaru, or Scion.

[cys19]

Originally Posted by ApoNono

3300 miles on it at a Toyota dealer for 26k. Super clean, almost like new condition

I will take a pic when the sun comes up for proof

What was it after taxes and fees?

[YamahaR86]

Originally Posted by NWFRS

Absolutely. I appreciate that cars are getting "better" all the time but I've learned to embrace the 1st-gen. I just don't have the money to go pursuing every new generation. And there really is a lot to be done to the bare-bones platform to make it more comfortable, faster, and better-looking. 1st-gen cloth seats and wheels were my biggest gripes. My next phase will be a modest power bump, which will certainly be greater than that 5hp mid-cycle refresh. One "advantage" to waiting so long is that the aftermarket feels more mature now-with the best products having survived the test of time and taken market share away from all those half-baked "me too" companies.

Same for me. I've paid off my car. Only thing I want are minor: Leather Seats, Knee Pad Cushions, Dual Climate Controls, I saw on a friend's BRZ they have a small digital screen on the gauge, Trunk Liner, red intake.


I'm happy now since I saved over the years and finally added a turbo. Also gave me time to appreciate NA power.


There will always be something newer or shinier.

[JD001]

[quote=mrg666;3287362]

Originally Posted by ApoNono

and it isn't badged as a Scion /QUOTE]

I really don't care if the car is Toyota, Subaru, or Scion.

I do. It had to be a Subaru.. And WRB!! Subaru heart, made in a Subaru factory.. Walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, it must be Scion.. nah, don't think so..

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by YamahaR86

Same for me. I've paid off my car. Only thing I want are minor: Leather Seats, ....

Guess it just goes to show how different folks can be (or maybe just how odd I am). I hate leather seats. In fact, in cars where there are more trim levels, I'll go down a level just to avoid them. I would definitely never "upgrade" decent cloth seats to leather.

[YamahaR86]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Guess it just goes to show how different folks can be (or maybe just how odd I am). I hate leather seats. In fact, in cars where there are more trim levels, I'll go down a level just to avoid them. I would definitely never "upgrade" decent cloth seats to leather.

This would be my 2nd car (only rode motorcycles otherwise) and first time having cloth seats. I believe I prefer leather since it'd be a bit easier to clean as well. My 7 year old cloth seat has some weird sun damage and I use the sunshade every chance I get.



With cloth seats, I have to vacuum but I think if I had leather seats I can brush/wipe. I think I may have to rent one of those wet vacuum cleaners from the hardware store.

[mrg666]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Guess it just goes to show how different folks can be (or maybe just how odd I am). I hate leather seats. In fact, in cars where there are more trim levels, I'll go down a level just to avoid them. I would definitely never "upgrade" decent cloth seats to leather.

Leather is less durable and less comfortable. I would also prefer a good quality fabric/cloth.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by mrg666

Leather is less durable and less comfortable. I would also prefer a good quality fabric/cloth.

Agreed on both counts.

[Will BRZ]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Guess it just goes to show how different folks can be (or maybe just how odd I am). I hate leather seats. In fact, in cars where there are more trim levels, I'll go down a level just to avoid them. I would definitely never "upgrade" decent cloth seats to leather.

Yeah I always found it weird when people/salesmen count leather seats as a nice “feature” Like no they’re not nice lol I don’t know guess it’s a luxury thing I’ve had leather before and I definitely prefer cloth.

[Will BRZ]

Originally Posted by mrg666

I really don't care if the car is Toyota, Subaru, or Scion.

I got shamed into buying a Subaru lmao I was looking at a red FR-S, but ended up with a BRZ. It was a bit more expensive, but it was everything I wanted and more. Plus I get to hang with the Subie boys haha

Originally Posted by YamahaR86

I'm happy now since I saved over the years and finally added a turbo. Also gave me time to appreciate NA power.


There will always be something newer or shinier.

I really like that mindset. I know there’s so many people who constantly trade-in because they can’t stand not having the latest and greatest. Just a big financial mistake from people who will never be satisfied. I know it’s nice to have the hottest new model, but why change something that doesn’t need to be.

[ApoNono]

Originally Posted by cys19

What was it after taxes and fees?

28,000 and some change.

[ApoNono]

Originally Posted by Will BRZ

I got shamed into buying a Subaru lmao I was looking at a red FR-S, but ended up with a BRZ. It was a bit more expensive, but it was everything I wanted and more. Plus I get to hang with the Subie boys haha


I really like that mindset. I know there’s so many people who constantly trade-in because they can’t stand not having the latest and greatest. Just a big financial mistake from people who will never be satisfied. I know it’s nice to have the hottest new model, but why change something that doesn’t need to be.

I wish I still had my 2013. It would be paid off and I could start looking into upgrading it. I was really proud to be a launch owner. But when I decided to get one again I initially gravitated towards the 2020 86 GT TRD until I found the 2019 86 TRD used.

The first thing I did the week after I brought it home was to upgrade the head unit with something not crappy that supports Apple CarPlay. For now I will just be happy to be in on again until it’s paid off and the figure out what’s next.

My initial thought was turbo but not sure.

[Drifter X]

Welcome back! And welcome to the TRD SE gang. You got a smoking deal. I bought mines brand new....


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[ApoNono]

Originally Posted by Drifter X

Welcome back! And welcome to the TRD SE gang. You got a smoking deal. I bought mines brand new....


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Still worth it brand new IMO - love this car