You don't know what you have until it's gone... - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

PNW FRS · 11-13-2015, 12:13 AM

Well, my 86 isn't gone.... just didn't drive it for about a week.

I spent most of that time driving a pretty nice car from another Japanese motor company... with capacity to hold four full-size adults in a nice quiet cabin, soft (but not spongy) ride, and decent 6 cylinder power (about 275 crank hp...). Paddle shifters (boring)... decent brakes... and with AWD... actually handled quite well.

I'll admit it... after DD'ing my FR-S for the better part of 2.5 years, it was like being on vacay... but like being on vacay... I started getting a little bored - just "cruz'n" down the highway... maneuvering around town... in a quiet cocoon.

Then this afternoon, I got back into my FR-S and did a drive and BAM! There it was AGAIN... the big smile on my face as I got into the first of the turns... "feeling" the road and NVH of the 86 as I got the revs up and went on a long-way around to do an errand.

Fun AND value -- in a "driver's car" with a look that continues to draw compliments... The "vacay" car is staying in the garage tomorrow...

ottoyu34 · 11-13-2015, 12:44 AM

Totally could relate to that when I switch between the Mazda and FRS.

humfrz · 11-13-2015, 01:02 AM

Yep, I get that same feeling when I have to fly somewhere and rent a car .....

humfrz

soulreapersteve · 11-13-2015, 01:29 AM

I still remember the piece of shit Corolla that's sitting in front of the house currently. So much free play in the steering wheel lol.

I do have to admit, saw the thread title and almost shed a tear thinking something bad happened to your car.

PNW FRS · 11-13-2015, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

I do have to admit, saw the thread title and almost shed a tear thinking something bad happened to your car.

Yeah... thought about softening the title a bit to not mislead... but went with it b/c I need a reality check for when I get the itch to "supersize" my ride to something that is "faster and better" which is supposed to mean "bigger smiles."

I happened to be at the local Chevy dealer this weekend and was presented with an offer to buy a beautiful 2015 C7 (MT, base model) at slightly under invoice... and I was sooooo tempted. I balked... but that's not to say that a C7 wouldn't also put a big smile on my face.... BUT just the post-purchase expense of tires alone ($1,600/set) etc. is enough to make me realize what a true bargain we have in the 86...

Now that I'm past that self-control exercise, can I convince myself to pull the trigger on that eForce supercharger???

02.ACCORD.DUDE · 11-13-2015, 02:40 AM

I can relate... Since I've owned my FR-S I've started taking the long way to get places and / or finding excuses to go for a drive...

And I don't even clutch bro. #paddlelife.

soulreapersteve · 11-13-2015, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by PNW FRS

Yeah... thought about softening the title a bit to not mislead... but went with it b/c I need a reality check for when I get the itch to "supersize" my ride to something that is "faster and better" which is supposed to mean "bigger smiles."

I happened to be at the local Chevy dealer this weekend and was presented with an offer to buy a beautiful 2015 C7 (MT, base model) at slightly under invoice... and I was sooooo tempted. I balked... but that's not to say that a C7 wouldn't also put a big smile on my face.... BUT just the post-purchase expense of tires alone ($1,600/set) etc. is enough to make me realize what a true bargain we have in the 86...

Now that I'm past that self-control exercise, can I convince myself to pull the trigger on that eForce supercharger???

Every time I go fill up for gas, I drive past a Chevy and Ford dealership while staring at the C6/C7's along with the Mustangs there. Half tempted to go in and ask for a test drive to see what the fuss is all about.

Then I say "nope, car isn't even paid off yet. Don't bother because last time you went for a test drive, you bought the car 2 weeks later." lol

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Originally Posted by 02.ACCORD.DUDE

I can relate... Since I've owned my FR-S I've started taking the long way to get places and / or finding excuses to go for a drive...

And I don't even clutch bro. #paddlelife.

Dude, you can do what I do - pretend you drive a manual.

I drive 99% of the time in manual mode. Before I upshift, I take my foot off the gas > shift > then quickly press the gas pedal. I also downshift when coming to a stop.

I mostly do it to hear my exhaust though.

Ultramaroon · 11-13-2015, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Dude, you can do what I do - pretend you drive a manual.

I drive 99% of the time in manual mode. Before I upshift, I take my foot off the gas > shift > then quickly press the gas pedal. I also downshift when coming to a stop.

Awww... that's adorable.

SUB-FT86 · 11-13-2015, 06:48 AM

The 86 has ruined me for every car that doesn't feel similar. I am always itching to drive my car and I daily drive it everyday. I have never felt that way about my GT-type heavy ass cars I have driven and own.

Tcoat · 11-13-2015, 07:28 AM

Geez PWN you should get a job writing titles for the clickbaits!

AND YOU WON'T BELEIVE WHAT HAPPENED NEXT!!!!!!!!!

You had me worried for a second there.

DarkSunrise · 11-13-2015, 07:46 AM

Haha I thought this was a thread about selling your car and pining after it again.

Tcoat · 11-13-2015, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkSunrise

Haha I thought this was a thread about selling your car and pining after it again.

Well I traded for a Mustang and...

DarkSunrise · 11-13-2015, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Well I traded for a Mustang and...

and now you're back to warn us?

Seen this one before, the hero dies in the end. Mob violence, flamed to death.

Deep Six · 11-13-2015, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Well I traded for a Mustang and...

That was an epic conversation though

11-13-2015, 12:13 AM	#1
PNW FRS Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 581 Thanks: 230 Thanked 343 Times in 189 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	You don't know what you have until it's gone... Well, my 86 isn't gone.... just didn't drive it for about a week. I spent most of that time driving a pretty nice car from another Japanese motor company... with capacity to hold four full-size adults in a nice quiet cabin, soft (but not spongy) ride, and decent 6 cylinder power (about 275 crank hp...). Paddle shifters (boring)... decent brakes... and with AWD... actually handled quite well. I'll admit it... after DD'ing my FR-S for the better part of 2.5 years, it was like being on vacay... but like being on vacay... I started getting a little bored - just "cruz'n" down the highway... maneuvering around town... in a quiet cocoon. Then this afternoon, I got back into my FR-S and did a drive and BAM! There it was AGAIN... the big smile on my face as I got into the first of the turns... "feeling" the road and NVH of the 86 as I got the revs up and went on a long-way around to do an errand. Fun AND value -- in a "driver's car" with a look that continues to draw compliments... The "vacay" car is staying in the garage tomorrow... __________________ 2013 Asphalt / MT Olympia, Washington Last edited by PNW FRS; 11-15-2015 at 01:26 AM.

11-13-2015, 12:44 AM	#2
ottoyu34 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Drives: Mazda3 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 126 Thanks: 47 Thanked 57 Times in 40 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Totally could relate to that when I switch between the Mazda and FRS. __________________

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Tcoat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2020 Hakone Location: London, Ont Posts: 69,841 Thanks: 61,656 Thanked 108,295 Times in 46,456 Posts Mentioned: 2499 Post(s) Tagged: 50 Thread(s)	Geez PWN you should get a job writing titles for the clickbaits! AND YOU WON'T BELEIVE WHAT HAPPENED NEXT!!!!!!!!! You had me worried for a second there. __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.

11-13-2015, 07:46 AM	#11
DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,798 Thanks: 2,187 Thanked 4,243 Times in 2,221 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Haha I thought this was a thread about selling your car and pining after it again. __________________ "Never run out of real estate, traction, and ideas at the same time." 2022 BRZ Build 2013 FR-S Build

11-13-2015, 01:02 AM	#3
humfrz Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S, white, MT Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 30,432 Thanks: 29,826 Thanked 32,845 Times in 16,844 Posts Mentioned: 715 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Yep, I get that same feeling when I have to fly somewhere and rent a car ..... humfrz

11-13-2015, 02:40 AM	#6
02.ACCORD.DUDE Car N00B Join Date: Nov 2014 Drives: Honda Accord (2002) Location: NJ Posts: 318 Thanks: 299 Thanked 136 Times in 79 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I can relate... Since I've owned my FR-S I've started taking the long way to get places and / or finding excuses to go for a drive... And I don't even clutch bro. #paddlelife.

11-13-2015, 06:48 AM	#9
SUB-FT86 86 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: 2013 Toyota 86 2.0T (Asphalt) Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 3,129 Thanks: 126 Thanked 527 Times in 296 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	The 86 has ruined me for every car that doesn't feel similar. I am always itching to drive my car and I daily drive it everyday. I have never felt that way about my GT-type heavy ass cars I have driven and own.

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