Who traded "down"? - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

DliciousFish · 11-20-2014, 10:31 AM

I traded my '06 BMW 330Ci Convertible for this. It was depreciating too fast and cost-of-ownership was going up with maintenance and repairs. I drive my cars on the aggressive side and 18k of mileage a year. Only got $5k for the trade-in ($46k new).

I'll miss that drop-top and power, for sure, but I have no regrets with my BRZ. 900 lbs. lighter, far better handling, easier on gas... list goes on.

LucidMomentum · 11-20-2014, 10:37 AM

My first car was a 1996 4Runner SR5 with 150K miles on it. I didn't trade it in, because my brother was learning how to drive and needed a car. So he's got the 4Runner and he gets to learn how to keep an older car running, while I get to work on something more fun

Scavanger · 11-20-2014, 10:38 AM

Mine could go either way I had a supercharged chevy Silverado 1500 with a 3in lift full HID lights making 700ish to the wheels but I only got 9mpg highway haha

campy · 11-20-2014, 10:46 AM

If you're one of those people who only cares about labels, then yeah, I traded down.

I traded in a 2004 Lexus RX330 for the FRS. The Lexus looked fine; it was clean, comfy, smooth, all the usual qualities for a Lexus, but the serpentine belt would never stfu, even after replacing it twice. The alignment was off so the car would always veer to the left on the highway unless you turned the wheel about 5 degrees to the right at all times.

I asked all my car-friends, and they agreed with me that I should expect about $3,000 on trade in. The Toyota dealership offered me $10,000. I was so shocked that I immediately accepted the offer, even though I probably could have haggled for more.

While I do sometimes miss having the space and luxury of the Lexus, the Scion is still just a better car for me.

I feel bad for whoever now owns that Lexus.

8R6 · 11-20-2014, 10:48 AM

i traded up in fun factor.
i traded "down" in everything else lol

my previous 08 e92 328i

Scubaru · 11-20-2014, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LucidMomentum

My first car was a 1996 4Runner SR5 with 150K miles on it. I didn't trade it in, because my brother was learning how to drive and needed a car. So he's got the 4Runner and he gets to learn how to keep an older car running, while I get to work on something more fun

I just took in on trade a 2006 4runner with 296k on it the other day. 4runner's and Tacoma's seem like they know no bounds when it comes to longevity.

LucidMomentum · 11-20-2014, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scubaru

I just took in on trade a 2006 4runner with 296k on it the other day. 4runner's and Tacoma's seem like they know no bounds when it comes to longevity.

Yep! It's still running fine, but it's not the fastest. Hence why my little brother gets it :p

The previous owners took little to no care of it though, so I spent most of my time in college fixing it up.

Pat · 11-20-2014, 11:19 AM

Tough to say. I had an E30 before this. It was worth WAY less than the BRZ, but was super fun to drive at 2,500 pounds. Great style IMO, too.
Before that was a 986, B5 A4 and E28.

8R6 · 11-20-2014, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pat

Tough to say. I had an E30 before this. It was worth WAY less than the BRZ, but was super fun to drive at 2,500 pounds. Great style IMO, too.
Before that was a 986, B5 A4 and E28.

the e30's are one of my all time fav models

Braces · 11-20-2014, 12:58 PM

Prius lease to a FRS lease. Needed a little more driving excitement in my life.

Pat · 11-20-2014, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRGT86

the e30's are one of my all time fav models

It was just as fast as the BRZ in a straight line. But I liked the engine a LOT more than the BRZ. WAY smoother, better sound and felt like more torque.

Tcoat · 11-20-2014, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scavanger

Mine could go either way I had a supercharged chevy Silverado 1500 with a 3in lift full HID lights making 700ish to the wheels but I only got 9mpg highway haha

So when you say you traded down you literally mean down!

Timmy_Jones · 11-20-2014, 02:41 PM

2002 Trans Am - 6 Speed - Sunset Orange Metallic with Black Leather - 365RWHP/355RWTQ.

I traded up, as fun as that car was, it was not as nice as my 13' FR-S.

nick_318is · 11-20-2014, 03:02 PM

Went from a 2005 Legacy GT to a 2013 BRZ, feel like I "traded" up, I wanted a RWD car I could daily and track occasionally. I really love my e30 and wanted an e46 M3 but figured the overall costs would be a lot lower with the BRZ.

View Poll Results: What your situation?
I felt I traded down	18	16.67%
Friends/family/society felt I traded down	27	25.00%
Not applicable: it's my first car	34	31.48%
Not applicable: my trade was a POS	29	26.85%
Voters: 108. You may not vote on this poll

11-20-2014, 10:37 AM	#30
LucidMomentum No Money, No Problems Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 2015 Scion FR-S (Halo White) Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 901 Thanks: 740 Thanked 678 Times in 354 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s)	My first car was a 1996 4Runner SR5 with 150K miles on it. I didn't trade it in, because my brother was learning how to drive and needed a car. So he's got the 4Runner and he gets to learn how to keep an older car running, while I get to work on something more fun __________________

11-20-2014, 10:48 AM	#33
8R6 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: FRS Location: SoCal Posts: 2,086 Thanks: 2,738 Thanked 1,339 Times in 746 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s)	i traded up in fun factor. i traded "down" in everything else lol my previous 08 e92 328i Attached Images __________________ Team BRG inspire-usa My car build #8R6

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campy No rice, no life Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2013 Asphalt FR-S Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 1,143 Thanks: 266 Thanked 1,019 Times in 388 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s)	If you're one of those people who only cares about labels, then yeah, I traded down. I traded in a 2004 Lexus RX330 for the FRS. The Lexus looked fine; it was clean, comfy, smooth, all the usual qualities for a Lexus, but the serpentine belt would never stfu, even after replacing it twice. The alignment was off so the car would always veer to the left on the highway unless you turned the wheel about 5 degrees to the right at all times. I asked all my car-friends, and they agreed with me that I should expect about $3,000 on trade in. The Toyota dealership offered me $10,000. I was so shocked that I immediately accepted the offer, even though I probably could have haggled for more. While I do sometimes miss having the space and luxury of the Lexus, the Scion is still just a better car for me. I feel bad for whoever now owns that Lexus.

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Timmy_Jones Spun Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 23' Supra Location: New England Posts: 1,179 Thanks: 396 Thanked 400 Times in 273 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	2002 Trans Am - 6 Speed - Sunset Orange Metallic with Black Leather - 365RWHP/355RWTQ. I traded up, as fun as that car was, it was not as nice as my 13' FR-S.

11-20-2014, 03:02 PM	#42
nick_318is Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ, 1991 BMW 318is Location: Royal Oak, MI Posts: 70 Thanks: 45 Thanked 21 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Went from a 2005 Legacy GT to a 2013 BRZ, feel like I "traded" up, I wanted a RWD car I could daily and track occasionally. I really love my e30 and wanted an e46 M3 but figured the overall costs would be a lot lower with the BRZ.

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