NorCal (Bay Area) OFF-TOPIC Chat Thread

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I've never driven a Prelude, so I'm not sure how fun they are, but what about this for your friend?

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto...663281608.html

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

so pervy

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

How do you normally-sized people overlook the Miata?

Want to take more than 1 passenger with you or objects larger than 3'x3'x3' somewhere, can't afford second car.

Originally Posted by Clipdat

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto...665185442.html


Shrug. Meh. Boring. Too many doors.

It'd make a decent beater to slide around in with a couple suspension tweaks and crap tires but that's about the only fun thing I can think of, I think he'll be disappointed compared to the Golf R upon driving it.

I don't think anybody mentioned the 350Z, Z3M would be another good suggestion if he's got some personal issues preventing him from getting a Miata. IS300 has excellent suspension and more torque than an 86 but with an extra ~500 lbs to lug around won't be that exciting if the Golf R is boring him imho. It gives the E36 M3 and E46 non-M a run for their money though.
@FirstWinter pretty much hit all the reasonable suggestions though, good job on that post. I like the idea of a Boxster as a temporary replacement if my 86 got totaled just to try something moderately different.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...ostcount=12640

"Fun to Drive" is the kicker, what the hell does that mean and what does the Golf lack that he's looking for? We're all assuming something rawer, lighter, more communicative, but that's because we bought 86's, maybe he should just trade the Golf in for a Camaro SS/Mustang GT? Maybe a stripped out modded Integra GSR or CRX or EG Civic is the ticket, who the fuck knows.

If the budget goes up to $20k the Corvette enters the equation. Trade the R for a GTI DD and pick up a Corvette as a second car?

[Clipdat]

Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

That's a huge "meh" nothing special about it, specially for a "weekend fun car". Plus, for that price and such minimal ad, I wouldn't be very optimistic..gotta be something ugly lurking under there

Sounds to me like he is actually looking for a commuter and should keep the Golf R as his fun weekend car? :shrug:

I have no idea. He listed those criteria and then got all psyched about a 16 year old BMW sedan?

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

I've never driven a Prelude, so I'm not sure how fun they are, but what about this for your friend?

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto...663281608.html

I like that body style!

Originally Posted by strat61caster

Want to take more than 1 passenger with you or objects larger than 3'x3'x3' somewhere, can't afford second car.

It'd make a decent beater to slide around in with a couple suspension tweaks and crap tires but that's about the only fun thing I can think of, I think he'll be disappointed compared to the Golf R upon driving it.

I don't think anybody mentioned the 350Z, Z3M would be another good suggestion if he's got some personal issues preventing him from getting a Miata. IS300 has excellent suspension and more torque than an 86 but with an extra ~500 lbs to lug around won't be that exciting if the Golf R is boring him imho. It gives the E36 M3 and E46 non-M a run for their money though.

"Fun to Drive" is the kicker, what the hell does that mean and what does the Golf lack that he's looking for?

No idea. hahah. He's driven my car, so he knows how awesome twins are. But used ones are above his "budget" I guess. He already went over and drove the BMW and said "The clutch felt smooth, engine felt great and the suspension/steering felt super solid."

I'd say don't expend any more effort on this, guys. I'll let you know what he ultimately ends up with.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by strat61caster

Want to take more than 1 passenger with you or objects larger than 3'x3'x3' somewhere, can't afford second car.

Of course, but those weren't listed as requirements. Miata easily deserves to be listed alongside the S2K and Z3.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Of course, but those weren't listed as requirements. Miata easily deserves to be listed alongside the S2K and Z3.

They may be the bestest little sports car in the world and I would still have zero interest in them.


Zira sums up my sentiments perfectly.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

They may be the bestest little sports car in the world and I would still have zero interest in them.

I get that. Again, in the context of the RfCandidates, Miata stands tall.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

I'd say don't expend any more effort on this, guys. I'll let you know what he ultimately ends up with.

You know better then that! Even if we all stopped today somebody will revive the thread and a few months to say "get a XXX because they are best".

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

I'll let you know what he ultimately ends up with.

Whatever he chooses, it'll be wrong.

[finch1750]

Car groups are so funny. Anytime someone asks the MR2 Spyder facebook about getting a FRS/BRZ/86 everyone loses their shit.

The best ones are when they complain that it's slow. I'm like, you realize the MR2 is just as slow but feel fast cuz it wants to kill you/sounds like it falling apart at 60+mph right? lol

[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by finch1750

Car groups are so funny. Anytime someone asks the MR2 Spyder facebook about getting a FRS/BRZ/86 everyone loses their shit.

The best ones are when they complain that it's slow. I'm like, you realize the MR2 is just as slow but feel fast cuz it wants to kill you/sounds like it falling apart at 60+mph right? lol

FB groups are hilarious. I just join them to sit back and watch the world burn.



Also, why the fly'n F do I want this?


https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...ign=2018-08-23


I must be getting old, them seats look comfy AF

[finch1750]

Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

FB groups are hilarious. I just join them to sit back and watch the world burn.



Also, why the fly'n F do I want this?


https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...ign=2018-08-23


I must be getting old, them seats look comfy AF

Cuz it's a wagon. And that's the only reason I'll let the fact that it's a Benz slide lol.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

Also, why the fly'n F do I want this?

Oh, just get a wagon already. Might as well scratch that itch.

[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Oh, just get a wagon already. Might as well scratch that itch.

I hear they're good for trackdays