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Jegan_V · 09-23-2014, 10:11 PM

I'd get another new Toyobaru in all honesty unless it no longer was an option, I don't pick the cars I own on a whim or emotion. A big reason I bought the car was I had a list of all the things I wanted in a new car...the Toyobaru actually got it all including RWD and an affordable cost. Being a coupe instead of a roadster/convertible also meant I could actually do things with it instead of it being a toy car. I'm hesitant about getting a sports car used, the items of concern would be owner abuse and badly done mods.

Assuming I was put in a position of no new Toyobaru, I'd probably think hard about a WRX...the only minus is its a sedan rather than a hatch, I consider sedans one of the least useful body style. If Subaru actually makes a hatch, this is a very easy choice. Not too many cars actually please me despite me having a job where I drive several models and makes. As a result my criteria is very narrow with no FWD and manual transmission only. I will say I've been intrigued by stuff like a Subaru Legacy GT wagon. Worst case scenario I return to the Toyota Cressida world, I still miss my 1986 greatly and would've love to have it complement my Toyobaru and actually do the manual conversion.

Choco · 09-24-2014, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raven1231

2015 wrx wrb

Same

funwheeldrive · 09-24-2014, 04:33 AM

2013 Sti hatch.

I'm expecting my first kid in May.

Pistol · 09-24-2014, 06:19 AM

1:C7
2: used cayman

daiheadjai · 09-24-2014, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Re~Mix

The FR-S really is the perfect car for me at the moment. That being said, if it were stolen and/or totaled, I'm not sure I would jump straight back into one. I'd probably kick around the idea of a used Z3M or S2000 first, use the extra cash I saved for a rainy day fund.

Having owned the FR-S for 2+ years now, I can tell you it will stay in my garage until I no longer have the means/time to use it properly. Beyond being a great driving machine, I have an emotional bond to it as my first true purchased car (post college) and first modified car.

Gf said she would never let me sell it, saying something to the tune of "i'll buy it from you until you change your mind back".

That's a keeper right there (gf I mean).
I'm leasing mine, and the buyback is ridiculous (I never planned to keep it) but my wife keeps saying "you should buy it, since you like it so much"

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fender9530 · 09-24-2014, 01:05 PM

I'm waiting to see the new ATS-V, maybe a muscle car. I need a little more luxury and a little more trunk.

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Thorpedo · 09-24-2014, 01:19 PM

'Nuther Toyobaru. It has been tough as nails thus far *knocks on wood* and I'm nowhere near done having fun with it after 1.5 years of ownership. It's great for the motorsports that I'm involved in and easy to work on (which plays a HUGE part in this decision for me).

BRZZZZZZZZZZ · 09-24-2014, 02:41 PM

Super 7
Boxster S
Elise
Heavily modified Miata

Something along those lines...

Nevermore · 09-24-2014, 02:52 PM

Well, currently under the terms of my lease, if my car is totaled (I'm assuming it can't be my fault, but I'm not actually sure about that) I get a brand new one, same terms and everything, presumably no extra cost.

But, if I absolutely had to replace it, I'm not sure what I would get, though I pay more attention to cars now than I ever did before so here's a couple of potential choices.

The new Miata (or maybe some beater to wait out/hope/pray they make a coupe, especially if it's a fastback)
Mini Cooper Coupe (I thought this was ugly when I first saw it, but the more I see it the more curious I get. Something seems right about a two seat Mini.)

If neither of those, then probably a Mazda6 or Mazda3, because I told myself I would eventually own another Mazda product.

Takumi788 · 09-24-2014, 02:55 PM

There is not a single NEW car I would own under $30k than the FRS. I think if I totaled mine I would want to switch to the BRZ. Idk why. I like the look of the FRS better but I think it would be a fun switch.

fantah · 09-24-2014, 04:07 PM

My next car is a stingray! Already decided. Will probably keep my BRZ too though hahahaha.

Tgionet · 09-24-2014, 04:23 PM

strat61caster · 09-24-2014, 06:16 PM

lol

Guess I'm the only one who's looking at cars older than 10 years as replacements.

EricJ17 · 09-24-2014, 06:28 PM

E39 M5, or E39 with an LS1 swap.

View Poll Results: You have to replace your Toyobaru, what would you buy?
Another Toyobaru!	28	42.42%
A replacement 2 door sports car	20	30.30%
Other	18	27.27%
Voters: 66. You may not vote on this poll

09-24-2014, 01:19 PM	#21
Thorpedo The SquadWhisperer Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: '13 Ultramarine FR-S (STX) Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 681 Thanks: 383 Thanked 477 Times in 207 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	'Nuther Toyobaru. It has been tough as nails thus far knocks on wood and I'm nowhere near done having fun with it after 1.5 years of ownership. It's great for the motorsports that I'm involved in and easy to work on (which plays a HUGE part in this decision for me). __________________ 2013+14+15 Atlantic Region Motor Sports Autocross STX Champion 2013+14+15 Atlantic Region Motor Sports Overall Autocross Champion 2017 Bluenose Autosport Club Overall Rallycross Champion Powered by Great North Performance, Jani-King Canada, and OK Tire.

09-24-2014, 02:52 PM	#23
Nevermore Wayward Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Hot Lava 86 Location: Bust of Pallas Posts: 3,336 Thanks: 1,669 Thanked 2,312 Times in 1,386 Posts Mentioned: 50 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Well, currently under the terms of my lease, if my car is totaled (I'm assuming it can't be my fault, but I'm not actually sure about that) I get a brand new one, same terms and everything, presumably no extra cost. But, if I absolutely had to replace it, I'm not sure what I would get, though I pay more attention to cars now than I ever did before so here's a couple of potential choices. The new Miata (or maybe some beater to wait out/hope/pray they make a coupe, especially if it's a fastback) Mini Cooper Coupe (I thought this was ugly when I first saw it, but the more I see it the more curious I get. Something seems right about a two seat Mini.) If neither of those, then probably a Mazda6 or Mazda3, because I told myself I would eventually own another Mazda product. __________________

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09-23-2014, 10:11 PM	#15
Jegan_V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 2023 Subaru BRZ Location: Toronto Posts: 433 Thanks: 67 Thanked 275 Times in 156 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'd get another new Toyobaru in all honesty unless it no longer was an option, I don't pick the cars I own on a whim or emotion. A big reason I bought the car was I had a list of all the things I wanted in a new car...the Toyobaru actually got it all including RWD and an affordable cost. Being a coupe instead of a roadster/convertible also meant I could actually do things with it instead of it being a toy car. I'm hesitant about getting a sports car used, the items of concern would be owner abuse and badly done mods. Assuming I was put in a position of no new Toyobaru, I'd probably think hard about a WRX...the only minus is its a sedan rather than a hatch, I consider sedans one of the least useful body style. If Subaru actually makes a hatch, this is a very easy choice. Not too many cars actually please me despite me having a job where I drive several models and makes. As a result my criteria is very narrow with no FWD and manual transmission only. I will say I've been intrigued by stuff like a Subaru Legacy GT wagon. Worst case scenario I return to the Toyota Cressida world, I still miss my 1986 greatly and would've love to have it complement my Toyobaru and actually do the manual conversion.

09-24-2014, 04:33 AM	#17
funwheeldrive Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: BANNED FOR TELLING THE TRUTH Location: MODS ARE ON A POWER TRIP Posts: 3,447 Thanks: 7,830 Thanked 3,022 Times in 1,409 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	2013 Sti hatch. I'm expecting my first kid in May.

09-24-2014, 06:19 AM	#18
Pistol Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: 86 Location: Melbourne Posts: 94 Thanks: 180 Thanked 64 Times in 38 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	1:C7 2: used cayman

09-24-2014, 02:41 PM	#22
BRZZZZZZZZZZ Car Nut Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: BMW 335d, Toyota Echo RS, FRS Location: Calgary Posts: 1,557 Thanks: 368 Thanked 603 Times in 346 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Super 7 Boxster S Elise Heavily modified Miata Something along those lines...

09-24-2014, 06:16 PM	#27
strat61caster - Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: '13 FRS - STX Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 10,383 Thanks: 13,790 Thanked 9,502 Times in 5,013 Posts Mentioned: 94 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	lol Guess I'm the only one who's looking at cars older than 10 years as replacements.

09-24-2014, 06:28 PM	#28
EricJ17 Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 2015 FR-S Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	E39 M5, or E39 with an LS1 swap.

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