Who traded "down"? - Page 8 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Njnickd · 11-23-2014, 06:43 PM

I traded in an 04 325i coupe. Very similar feeling in a straight line. But my Subaru would eat my old bmw alive on any turn or curve. Couldn't be happier.
Also cops don't bother me what so ever now.

iLaw · 11-24-2014, 11:04 AM

I went from a 330whp STi to my BRZ Aozora. STi had some electrical problems that started from a crappy alarm install and progressively got worse. I had to get rid if it when it got to the point that the electricals neutered it. I miss the STi. It was my baby. The BRZ isn't as fast, and nothing could compare to how the STi handled the snow. But, I love my BRZ too. It's more fun in the corners, smaller, easier to park, it looks awesome... And my fuel efficiency is literally doubled compared to the STi. I wish I could afford to keep both.

mush · 11-24-2014, 12:26 PM

from a 13 GS350 F Sport to a 13 FRS

w.k.s. · 11-25-2014, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by dpgfunk

Traded my E92 M3. Definitely a downgrade in every aspect, but I can live with it....for now.

Why even do the trade if you felt it was a downgrade in every regard? Seems to me that in your own opinion you made a mistake.

mhughett · 11-25-2014, 11:37 AM

I had a 2013 Audi TT-RS. 0-60 in 4.1 sec, AWD and leather everywhere. However it was a car where going fast was no big deal at all. Around town you could almost never push the limits of the car. With the BRZ, steering is much more precise and you work the engine to much higher RPM's. You can slide the BRZ around whereas the TT rarely ever let go in a corner. I like the idea of having a simple sports car that looks great, is fun to drive and economical. No regrets at all.

Scenic Driver · 11-25-2014, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mhughett

I had a 2013 Audi TT-RS. 0-60 in 4.1 sec, AWD and leather everywhere. However it was a car where going fast was no big deal at all.

My friend has one and feels the same way, on a daily basis it ends up being boring. He spends a lot of time with it on the track so for him it works.

dpgfunk · 11-26-2014, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by w.k.s.

Why even do the trade if you felt it was a downgrade in every regard? Seems to me that in your own opinion you made a mistake.

Financial reasons. No mistakes made.

w.k.s. · 11-28-2014, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dpgfunk

Financial reasons. No mistakes made.

Touche.

ducky369 · 11-29-2014, 07:31 AM

I traded in a GTR for an frs...
It's definitely a trade down to some but it seems like a trade up to me. No more gas station trips every 2 days, no more fitting in tight spots of San Francisco, no more of strangers touching my car.

No... I'm just kidding, I traded in the 98 civic for the 14 frs, definitely a trade up, it had better mpg than I thought it did. Honestly as much as the civic before I started modding it.

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phobos512 · 11-29-2014, 09:15 AM

I think technically I traded "down" but in so doing I got something better suited for me. I had a 2013 Ram 2500 Crew Cab Diesel 4x4 but having only one four wheeled vehicle was really sucking for my girlfriend and I after moving cross country (California to Maryland). So I traded the truck for my FR-S and a Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited that she mainly uses. Everybody's a winner.

Tcoat · 11-29-2014, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ducky369

I traded in a GTR for an frs...
It's definitely a trade down to some but it seems like a trade up to me. No more gas station trips every 2 days, no more fitting in tight spots of San Francisco, no more of strangers touching my car.

No... I'm just kidding, I traded in the 98 civic for the 14 frs, definitely a trade up, it had better mpg than I thought it did. Honestly as much as the civic before I started modding it.

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I always get the GTR and Civic mixed up too.

ducky369 · 11-29-2014, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

I always get the GTR and Civic mixed up too.

Ikr? The vtech is just so powerful they can help you keep up with the gtr on the freeway

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Ultramaroon · 11-29-2014, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ducky369

Ikr? The vtech is just so powerful they can help you keep up with the gtr on the freeway

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ducky369 · 11-29-2014, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Haha, enough jokes.
Seriously though I have always praised Honda before my frs.
S2000, Rsx, FD2 mugen, nsx, type Rs,etc
I didn't really understand the vtech hate in my teenage years (now 21, consider me as still a teen if you want)

But after this car, wooo boxer engine is the way to go with. Idk what I like more toyota's car or Subaru's engine but either way, toyobaru is the way to go!

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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

11-24-2014, 11:04 AM	#100
iLaw Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 2015 BRZ, Aozora Edition Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada Posts: 354 Thanks: 40 Thanked 249 Times in 100 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s)	I went from a 330whp STi to my BRZ Aozora. STi had some electrical problems that started from a crappy alarm install and progressively got worse. I had to get rid if it when it got to the point that the electricals neutered it. I miss the STi. It was my baby. The BRZ isn't as fast, and nothing could compare to how the STi handled the snow. But, I love my BRZ too. It's more fun in the corners, smaller, easier to park, it looks awesome... And my fuel efficiency is literally doubled compared to the STi. I wish I could afford to keep both. __________________ iLaw 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Sport 2015 Subaru BRZ Aozora Edition (Sold)

11-29-2014, 07:31 AM	#107
ducky369 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 2014 Frs Location: California Posts: 262 Thanks: 9 Thanked 70 Times in 49 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s)	Who traded "down"? I traded in a GTR for an frs... It's definitely a trade down to some but it seems like a trade up to me. No more gas station trips every 2 days, no more fitting in tight spots of San Francisco, no more of strangers touching my car. No... I'm just kidding, I traded in the 98 civic for the 14 frs, definitely a trade up, it had better mpg than I thought it did. Honestly as much as the civic before I started modding it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-29-2014, 09:15 AM	#108
phobos512 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2014 FR-S 6MT Whiteout Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 950 Thanks: 234 Thanked 374 Times in 260 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s)	I think technically I traded "down" but in so doing I got something better suited for me. I had a 2013 Ram 2500 Crew Cab Diesel 4x4 but having only one four wheeled vehicle was really sucking for my girlfriend and I after moving cross country (California to Maryland). So I traded the truck for my FR-S and a Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited that she mainly uses. Everybody's a winner. __________________ Matt \| '14 FR-S 6MT Whiteout \| '13 Sonata Hybrid \| '11 CBR1000RR

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11-23-2014, 06:43 PM	#99
Njnickd Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Drives: 2015 brz Blue series Location: New jersey Posts: 25 Thanks: 56 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	I traded in an 04 325i coupe. Very similar feeling in a straight line. But my Subaru would eat my old bmw alive on any turn or curve. Couldn't be happier. Also cops don't bother me what so ever now.

11-24-2014, 12:26 PM	#101
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11-25-2014, 11:37 AM	#103
mhughett Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Drives: 2015 Crystal White BRZ Limited Location: Tulsa Posts: 86 Thanks: 0 Thanked 56 Times in 23 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	I had a 2013 Audi TT-RS. 0-60 in 4.1 sec, AWD and leather everywhere. However it was a car where going fast was no big deal at all. Around town you could almost never push the limits of the car. With the BRZ, steering is much more precise and you work the engine to much higher RPM's. You can slide the BRZ around whereas the TT rarely ever let go in a corner. I like the idea of having a simple sports car that looks great, is fun to drive and economical. No regrets at all.

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