Any "older" BRZ/86 drivers here? - Page 15 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

g e · 07-08-2020, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

I am going backwards now. Each post I get younger.

I tried doing that but my wife told me to grow up.

Tcoat · 07-08-2020, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by g e

I tried doing that but my wife told me to grow up.

My wife has been telling me that for 40 years now!
Almost daily.
Hell, even hourly sometimes.

pallen · 07-08-2020, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dodj

55 here. I think the demographic is either buy one thinking you are not gonna have kids, or, in my case, after they move out...lol.

This has been my car life. I went from a VW Squareback to a Prelude, MR2. When the kids came, I got a 300ZX 2+2 (it had a back seat for the kids

), then a Mazdaspeed3 (practical 4 door sedan, right?).
When the kids got to be driving age, I traded the Mazdaspeed in for a regular Mazda3. Talk about a downgrade. The kids aren't completely out of the house now, but they're adults now and on their way, so its fun car time again.

Hello, Toyota 86.

Mr Breeze · 07-12-2020, 10:12 AM

Having owned mostly Hondas, Toyota's and later Subarus the BRZ/86 is really interesting because of it being a product of Toyota and Subaru. Really makes me wonder what the new Supra would have been like if both makers had continued their relationship on it instead of BMW.

JohnH · 07-16-2020, 10:03 PM

I'll be 52 in the fall, and I just bought a 2020 BRZ ST RS in WR Blue.

I've had many enthusiast type cars in the past. This one is one of the best. I certainly miss having actual power tho. Damn. 205hp never felt so slow.

the rest of the car is damn near perfect tho. Archetypal sports car

Stephen W. · 07-20-2020, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnH

I'll be 52 in the fall, and I just bought a 2020 BRZ ST RS in WR Blue.

I've had many enthusiast type cars in the past. This one is one of the best. I certainly miss having actual power tho. Damn. 205hp never felt so slow.

the rest of the car is damn near perfect tho. Archetypal sports car

Being Canadian too I am familiar with the RS model. But, I'm curious; What is a "ST RS"?

The Red One · 07-20-2020, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen W.

Being Canadian too I am familiar with the RS model. But, I'm curious; What is a "ST RS"?

Sport Tech ...

soundman98 · 07-20-2020, 09:25 PM

Slow Truck

The Red One · 07-20-2020, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by soundman98

Slow Truck

They usually affix the moniker 'Sport' to the suv /trucks

Wonder why there is no ST RS badge on the ass of the MANUAL BRZ?

e30cabrio · 07-20-2020, 10:43 PM

58, started looking for a 2006-14 Miata, wife said how will you drive that when you are 70. I said I want it now before I can't drive it.

Ended up with a 2017 86.

lol

Stephen W. · 07-21-2020, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by The Red One

Sport Tech ...

Well, don't I look like Homer Simpson... I should have realized you meant Spot-tech. However, I was fixated on ST meaning Subaru Tecnica and couldn't see beyond that.

joro2 · 07-21-2020, 02:40 PM

61 now but purchased a BRZ at age 58 (after 20+ years of dailying an NA MX-5)

For me the car is a throwback/time capsule, except it’s also modern i.e. I feel safe(r) and I never have to worry about anything breaking (vs. owning/driving an older classic)
I can beat the heck out of it on the street and not break any speeding laws, or damage anything, or hurt anybody, or myself.
I was watching this video yesterday and was again reminded what experience owning and driving a Toyobaru Twin is meant to evoke.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnH

I'll be 52 in the fall, and I just bought a 2020 BRZ ST RS in WR Blue.

I've had many enthusiast type cars in the past. This one is one of the best. I certainly miss having actual power tho. Damn. 205hp never felt so slow.

the rest of the car is damn near perfect tho. Archetypal sports car

nashcarr · 07-21-2020, 06:18 PM

I am 53, and still a KID.

S3pt1c · 08-05-2020, 12:59 PM

Hello Analog,

As of a couple of weeks ago I hit the heady age of 52. Doing my bit to keep the average age up there.

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