"IF" there was no FT86, which car would you consider purchasing? - Page 5 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Snoopyalien24 · 11-07-2011, 01:38 AM

Well I do dream of the WRX/STI or a RB25DET 240sx or something, idk lol

CyberFormula · 11-07-2011, 02:19 AM

If there is no brz/frs...

I'll wait for the next generation Mk7 VW GTI/ Golf R.

This will be the Opposite direction of "performance". This will be a Daily driver enjoyment rather than hardcore tofu delivering machine.

Godzilla35 · 11-07-2011, 02:45 AM

I've had a hard time with this because I really like the AWD of my GT-R, but I wished my G35 was lighter so I could actually learn to drift / track it. Also, I have to have a manual for my next car so the Exo X MR was thrown out.

My List (as of now):
WRX / STi (both nice cars, but the transmission wasn't forgiving for a newbie like me)
GenCoupe 2.0T r-spec
FRS
BRZ
Used e92 (as base as possible)

new Camaro / mustang v8 (I've always wanted a V8, but I realize these are kinda random)

My Removed choices (and why):

EVO X MR (auto only and styling is kinda borderline weird)
370 (no back seat + felt like both my cars, like right in between)
GenCoupe v6 (not a good deal anymore + no turbo)
Mustang 5.0 (I know it's a newer platform, but the way I'd have it optioned, I could get a GT500 for <$10K more... which I had on order, but decided it was too expensive for a DD)

WingsofWar · 11-07-2011, 05:25 AM

If the FRS didn't exist it would be in this order...

1. Finish my FC3S time attack build
2. Finish my BH9 VIP build
3. buy a local S15 that iv been eyeing for the past year for 18k
4. Start up rx9club.com in lieu of the next rotary mazda sports car.
5. Buy rx9 in 2014-2018

no_name · 11-07-2011, 01:46 PM

A beautifully restored AE86 hatch

n2oinferno · 11-07-2011, 03:20 PM

No freaking clue. There's a bunch of cars on my list, all over the grid really. The FRS/BRZ just happens to be sitting in spot one right now until I drive them all.

ZetaVI · 11-07-2011, 05:04 PM

I would probably buy a '12+ WRX.

Jah1mon · 11-08-2011, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatoni

it handles alot better than its size and weight would lead you to believe. or at least lead me to believe. the gt is quetly defining what i expect from cars for the rest of my life. 412 hp and that fringe between sports car/ tourer handling and all for 30k...

I've been hearing this alot, that the new s197 can handle quite well. I'm going to have just hop in one for a test drive and find out.

There are other attributes to consider about how a car handles, and that can include driver seating position and visibility. Some of these newer cars like the Camaro, Charger, Mustang make it difficult to point them properly into a corner, I'm hoping the BRZ/FR-S doesn't have that problem.

fatoni · 11-08-2011, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jah1mon

I've been hearing this alot, that the new s197 can handle quite well. I'm going to have just hop in one for a test drive and find out.

There are other attributes to consider about how a car handles, and that can include driver seating position and visibility. Some of these newer cars like the Camaro, Charger, Mustang make it difficult to point them properly into a corner, I'm hoping the BRZ/FR-S doesn't have that problem.

they say the visibility is great in toyota but i dont think ive heard/noticed any bad things about the mustang. well not like in the other cars mentioned

Kostamojen · 11-08-2011, 11:29 PM

2012 Impreza
Mazda 2
Fiat 500 Abarth
Chevy Sonic Turbo maybe?

I plan to narrow the list this weekend at the local auto show.

Hawx · 11-09-2011, 08:10 AM

RX8
MKIV Supra
Seeing how there is word of the Genesis Coupe coming to Australia maybe that as well

mikey · 11-09-2011, 11:14 AM

c250 coupe

2012 WRX STI

Nambo · 11-10-2011, 02:42 AM

2011/12 WRX
2008/9 135i
2008/9 370GT

Harinjo · 11-10-2011, 03:48 AM

only 4 or 5 seater with rwd or awd and max. 3-4years old:
- genesis coupe
- 335i
- 135i
- sti
- evo
- new nissan silvia would be fine

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no_name Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: 2005 Hyundai Accent Location: Ottawa Ontario Posts: 306 Thanks: 27 Thanked 15 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	A beautifully restored AE86 hatch

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