|
Forced Induction Turbo, Supercharger, Methanol, Nitrous |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
02-16-2018, 12:38 PM | #71 | |
-
Join Date: Nov 2012
Drives: '13 FRS - STX
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 10,376
Thanks: 13,769
Thanked 9,495 Times in 5,008 Posts
Mentioned: 94 Post(s)
Tagged: 3 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
Porsche Boxster Porsche Cayman Lotus Evora if you're generous Used: Lotus Elise/Exige, older Caymans and Boxsters, S2000 |
|
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to strat61caster For This Useful Post: | funwheeldrive (02-16-2018), new2subaru (02-16-2018) |
02-16-2018, 12:45 PM | #72 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Drives: BANNED FOR TELLING THE TRUTH
Location: MODS ARE ON A POWER TRIP
Posts: 3,447
Thanks: 7,830
Thanked 3,022 Times in 1,409 Posts
Mentioned: 38 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
|
|
02-16-2018, 12:47 PM | #74 | |
Weight Weenie
Join Date: Aug 2015
Drives: 15 FR-S
Location: Canada
Posts: 2,599
Thanks: 5,054
Thanked 2,335 Times in 1,351 Posts
Mentioned: 12 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
The FR-S fits like a glove! In all honesty, I'm about to toss 15K at the FR-S over the next two years and it's hard to swallow. I'm getting butterflies lol I plan trying a few other cars first. I'd like see the new Supra too. |
|
The Following User Says Thank You to new2subaru For This Useful Post: | Ultramaroon (02-17-2018) |
02-16-2018, 04:16 PM | #75 | |
-
Join Date: Nov 2012
Drives: '13 FRS - STX
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 10,376
Thanks: 13,769
Thanked 9,495 Times in 5,008 Posts
Mentioned: 94 Post(s)
Tagged: 3 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
I don't think I could spend $15k on an 86 unless I included a paint job, maybe ~$10k; $5k FI, $2k wheels and tires, $3k on coilovers and alignment parts and go rip. |
|
02-16-2018, 04:22 PM | #76 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Drives: 2020 Hakone
Location: London, Ont
Posts: 69,845
Thanks: 61,656
Thanked 108,289 Times in 46,456 Posts
Mentioned: 2497 Post(s)
Tagged: 50 Thread(s)
|
100%
If I missed something please point it out. Renders and speculation from clickbait websites do not qualify as concepts.
__________________
Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.
|
02-16-2018, 06:43 PM | #77 | |
Weight Weenie
Join Date: Aug 2015
Drives: 15 FR-S
Location: Canada
Posts: 2,599
Thanks: 5,054
Thanked 2,335 Times in 1,351 Posts
Mentioned: 12 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
7-8K FI, 4-5K on tires and suspension, the rest on a leather interior and cosmetics. I need to crunch the numbers again now that I know what I would like. Edit; never considered and Beammer. I'll have a look |
|
02-16-2018, 08:28 PM | #78 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Drives: 2013 BRZ
Location: Somewhere in The States
Posts: 397
Thanks: 338
Thanked 259 Times in 158 Posts
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
|
What stage of life are you?
Kids on the horizon? Income potentially downtrending if you or partner drop out of workforce to launch the kids? Kids are expensive. Price diapers and formula. Check tuitions at decent colleges. If you are past that... go look at the Boxter and Cayman. Rent one for a week. And you should hav your answer. |
02-17-2018, 07:18 AM | #79 | |
Weight Weenie
Join Date: Aug 2015
Drives: 15 FR-S
Location: Canada
Posts: 2,599
Thanks: 5,054
Thanked 2,335 Times in 1,351 Posts
Mentioned: 12 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
Looks like I need to try the Cayman out that everyone is recommending. Hope I fit! |
|
02-17-2018, 11:15 AM | #80 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Drives: 2020 Hakone
Location: London, Ont
Posts: 69,845
Thanks: 61,656
Thanked 108,289 Times in 46,456 Posts
Mentioned: 2497 Post(s)
Tagged: 50 Thread(s)
|
If you do want to go that way then come see me in London. My son's brother in law sells them. He can get you the best deal possible on new or will find out exactly what you want in used and grab one if it comes in. Could be worth the drive.
__________________
Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.
|
02-17-2018, 03:19 PM | #81 |
Weight Weenie
Join Date: Aug 2015
Drives: 15 FR-S
Location: Canada
Posts: 2,599
Thanks: 5,054
Thanked 2,335 Times in 1,351 Posts
Mentioned: 12 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Thanks T! I'll send you a PM when things warm up.
|
02-18-2018, 08:41 AM | #82 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Drives: 17 Alfa Romeo 4C
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
Posts: 987
Thanks: 570
Thanked 711 Times in 365 Posts
Mentioned: 14 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
The Cayman is like most P-cars in that it performs well, but insulates you from the "raw experience of driving". The 4c is unapologetic in that regard.
__________________
My 2013 Firestorm Red 13 FRS is gone. Bought the next best thing: 2017 Alfa Romeo 4C
|
|
The Following User Says Thank You to Braces For This Useful Post: | new2subaru (02-18-2018) |
02-18-2018, 09:22 AM | #83 | |
Weight Weenie
Join Date: Aug 2015
Drives: 15 FR-S
Location: Canada
Posts: 2,599
Thanks: 5,054
Thanked 2,335 Times in 1,351 Posts
Mentioned: 12 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
I am concerned that the Cayman is too refined. It's been written here many times. There's a happy medium to be had and I'm not giving up on the FR-S unless something really "wow's me" Thanks for the reply. |
|
02-18-2018, 07:18 PM | #84 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2015
Drives: Brz
Location: Bay Area, CA
Posts: 131
Thanks: 96
Thanked 39 Times in 31 Posts
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
|
From my standpoint, I went forced induction and if I were to do it again I would probably trade the car for another less depreciating platform and come back when the car is dirt cheap.
I love my brz, but the constant stress of the motor blowing or the belt breaking is not worth the extra stress in a DD. Every new noise or chirp is a new migraine and with the car depreciating so much, it's almost easier to jump ship and wait until it hits rock bottom to get back into the platform. It's no lie this car will be under $10,000 in the near future. I met someone who bought one a few months ago for $10,000 :/
__________________
Daily Project: Honda s2000
Track: 707 WHP Turbo Honda Civic EG Old: Kraftwerks Supercharged Subaru Brz |
|
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Opinions on MR2 | rosol16 | Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions | 53 | 02-12-2016 04:02 PM |
Opinions please? Sti kit on frs | WhiteShadowFR-S | Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) | 29 | 08-24-2014 08:07 AM |
New opinions | Ralph2sweet | BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics | 26 | 01-17-2014 05:41 PM |
Need opinions... | IIVVX | FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum | 8 | 06-27-2013 12:40 PM |
opinions please.... | sillyxmico | BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics | 15 | 01-18-2013 07:21 PM |