Anyone else cave in to another car?

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by SuperSnipe

I agree. It'll be a bit selfish for me to get the FR-S before we get a CUV or a family vehicle. Either way, it's not the end, i'll pick up the FR-S in a couple of years.
Dadhawk; I see your delivery date is 5/15? Is that confirmed? Did you get in contact with Ms. Karen?

It is confirmed through the dealer. Didn't have to talk to Ms. Karen, turns out once the dealership had a VIN they were suddenly very chatty and have been on top of it.

They really just didn't know anything.

[MRZ415]

I would not say I am close to caving into a new ride,
but I might just keep my current ride and refinance it
along with buying the BRZ, but paying for both vehicles
will hit me hard at 600 a month. _ - _

[Draco-REX]

Saw a gorgeous NSX at cars and coffee this morning.. Made me ponder for just a moment...

[Capt Canuck]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Sucks when life gets in the way. I was in that same spot (but it was 23 years ago). 1985 MK1 MR2 with 200K "every mile a smile" on it died. One kid, one on the way. Practicality required replacement with a family vehicle.

It's a fair trade.

23 years later you can now trade in the kid (so to speak) for a BRZ/FRS :-D

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Capt Canuck

23 years later you can now trade in the kid (so to speak) for a BRZ/FRS :-D

In my case, 3 kids!

[Turbowned]

Part of me wants to just lease another one of these:






Can you blame me? It's not really an option for most of us I realize; I'm in a unique position.

[75 carrera]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

In my case, 3 kids!

64 years old with an 8 week old son.....buying it for him to take to college....it'll be a little while before he'll be able to drive it

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by 75 carrera

64 years old with an 8 week old son.....buying it for him to take to college....it'll be a little while before he'll be able to drive it

Sounds like a solid plan to me!

[Quentin]

Originally Posted by Turbowned

Part of me wants to just lease another one of these:






Can you blame me? It's not really an option for most of us I realize; I'm in a unique position.

The newest S4 does little for me. Audi's recent styling is just way too conservative and too similar from model to model.

[S2kphile]

I think I may be picking up my new baby

[fistpoint]

Originally Posted by 75 carrera

64 years old with an 8 week old son.....buying it for him to take to college....it'll be a little while before he'll be able to drive it

Damn that Viagra!

[Exhaust]

Originally Posted by Draco-REX

Saw a gorgeous NSX at cars and coffee this morning.. Made me ponder for just a moment...

Right on! Saw plenty of supras on my side of the town!

[DarkSunrise]

Originally Posted by CoryUyede

Having just driven BOTH within the past 3 weeks, i Can definitely say that you won't be disappointed. I drove the AP2 S2000 recently too. I wouldn't compare the FRS to that as much, just because i find the s2000 has a little more aggressive, almost nervous, driving character. The FR-S is definitely more miata than S2000.

Yep, I can confirm this. I got a chance to run the FR-S on a small course today (think autox). Its handling felt in between an AP2 S2000 and NC Miata. Softer and less nervous than the AP2, but cornered flatter and more willing to rotate than a NC Miata.

If I had to describe it, it felt like a 2+2 Miata with a fixed roof, a bit more power, and sharper handling. I was impressed. If you like driving Miatas, I think you'll like the Toybaru.

[Turbowned]

Originally Posted by Quentin

The newest S4 does little for me. Audi's recent styling is just way too conservative and too similar from model to model.

That's ironic, because the #1 reason people want Audi is because of their style. The S4 has always been a conservatively-styled performer, much like earlier M cars. Mine still wasn't inconspicuous enough to keep me from getting pulled over yesterday for "speeding"