Total lost

[BlackJesus]

My insurance company deem my car is a total lost. I am getting a check for 19k - 2.7k of what i owe. Should i go the same FRS/BRZ route or go off with a new car? Any tips would be great.

[fika84]

That sucks, sorry to hear it!

If you liked the car, get the car again.. if you want to try something else, get something else..

[swarb]

Buy it back and fix it.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by fika84

That sucks, sorry to hear it!

If you liked the car, get the car again.. if you want to try something else, get something else..

This is probably the wisest answer you will receive right here^^^
The very fact that you are asking the question would show you have some doubts.

[BlackJesus]

The car itself was a very fun experience, never had any problems with it beside the famous cricket noise. I wanted to run the car down midohio within the next couple months. There are a several of options such as an 2008 M3 for 21,500, 2009 SLK 350 for 23,000, 13 brz limited for 19k. After getting some scholarship funds recently and paying off my school fees, am able to be debt free to purchase a car under 21k. anything over that would mean i would have to take out a loan.

[Hanakuso]

Wait for the 2016 model. It's a game changer.

[MJones_RB]

Buy the new Mazda Roadster (Miata), mod it, sell it, by then the next FR-S will be out. Buy that. Nuff said.

[campy]

Originally Posted by Hanakuso

Wait for the 2016 model. It's a game changer.

That's when it's coming with the twin-electrocharged v10 making 700hp and AWD.


Though honestly OP if I were in your position, I'd get another car. I love my FRS but life is short and there's a lot of different cars out there to drive!

[fitcious]

The new Camry looks nice

[LucidMomentum]

Originally Posted by fitcious

The new Camry looks nice

The 6 Speed A/T Camry is no joke. Comfortable and a smooth ride.


Sure you won't win any races with it, but if I had to pick a responsible sedan it would've been my choice.

[Phantobe]

What Would (Black) Jesus Do.

[strat61caster]

I've come to the conclusion that if this happened to me I would not buy an FR-S again. Fantastic car, I will miss it if it ever leaves me and I have no intention of selling it but I want to try something different. You have a golden opportunity OP, go explore your options, more powerful hot hatches, pony cars, S2000, the new Miata is badass along with WRX (although maybe out of your price range) or any number of fantasy cars in the price range that struck your fancy (older Porsche, some classic sports car from the 90's, 80's hell even 60's and 70's or 50's). Hopefully you can borrow a car for a few weeks or insurance provides a free rental or something so you can take your time deciding what you want. There is without a doubt though, nothing like the 86 available so I totally understand this car being the 'perfect match'.

You're sitting on ~$16.3k, if you decide you really want an FR-S/BRZ again I would keep an eye on the classifieds here and fly out to the one that is closest to what you want (color, transmission, options), there are usually 3-4 available for less than $19k (I even think there are 2 under $17k last I checked) and assuming the car is good drive it back home, a nice roadtrip to familiarize yourself with your new buddy.

[Summerwolf]

Buy Gap insurance on the next one......

but yeah... I would go C5 vette, 04-06 GTO, or a 4th gen Fbody if you have never had anything like that at this point in time.

[BlackJesus]

I would love to go frs/brz again but only in whiteout. I would never buy it new and its impossible to find a whiteout in my area for a decent price. The nearest whiteout cost around 26k for a 2014. I'm not really into american icon cars.
I'm looking for a fun car that i could easily messed around with and do simple maintenance. I was looking at a miata 08+, genesis coupe 13+, z4 06+, or an A5 2011+ but there are none avail. Most miata are either played out or beaten up. oh, dont get me started on the newer ones. As for the genesis there are only new 2014 & 2015 on dealership lot. Would really love a used one. For the Z4, its an okay car but the s2000 would be a lot nicer if i can find one. Finally the A5, THE PRICE OF THIS CAR IS TOO DAMN HIGH!. Best one i could find was for 90k mile for 25k.



Car buying is a pain in the ass, you can never get what you want unless you have $$$$ to burn. Anyways, any other suggestions? Something with a bit more interior such as a c300 but coupe.



My mom owns a camry and i loved it until someone had the nerves to key the sht out of it -.-