If the BRZ/FR-S didn't exist, what would you have bought? - Page 13 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Mandy · 03-09-2013, 11:12 AM

Hyundai Gen Couple most likely, if I was buying new at least. Lotus Elise might have been a contender if I could find one under $30k in immaculate condition.

Takumi788 · 03-09-2013, 11:37 AM

s2000

D1cker · 03-09-2013, 01:09 PM

Would have kept my e92 M3

Captain Insano · 03-09-2013, 01:40 PM

Was thinking something porsche if I was gonna buy used. I like the genesis coupe if I was buying new.

jflogerzi · 03-09-2013, 10:20 PM

13 2.0T Gen Coupe R-Spec or a used 2008-2009 G37 coupe

JoeBoxer · 03-10-2013, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeeMaster

I wouldve kept my 06 TSX and STi swapped my GC8 Brighton.

TSX was a great car i wish i had kept my 05 i bought brand new. I had TL A Spec 18's, Tanabe springs, Comptech Icebox and rear sway, and some chassis bracing also. It was a really nice fun car i miss it sometimes honestly.

Porsche · 03-10-2013, 07:15 AM

Boss 302

alan.chalkley · 03-10-2013, 07:18 AM

LOL i would have just kept my gen7 celica and saved myself a lot of money.

86•BRZ · 03-10-2013, 08:07 AM

E30 m3

Noob4Life · 03-10-2013, 01:19 PM

Nothing. I wouldve dropped forged rods and a gt30r in my jetta lol but it wouldn't have been nearly as fun.

TheAWDkiD · 03-10-2013, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricepuddin

I love the FR-S, everything I hate about the WRX (handling, sloppy shiftier, etc)the FR-S addresses.

To be honest I don't even miss the power as much as I thought I would

Good to hear, I currently own a 2012 STi right now but got a chance to rip a brz in a mountain, damn even in stock form the car handles amazing and I have to say the traction control is amazing, especially when it's on the crappy stock tires lol. I can tell the tail is getting happy but it still held it
As you said, I don't think power is an issue, maybe it doesn't have that turbo spooling kick but it isn't all that slow. I had a rsx type-s and I am way happier with brz's torque
An fr-s would be my top choice if I do move back to North America

Captain Insano · 03-10-2013, 04:27 PM

The traction control in this car is amazing, I agree. I have seen it kick in lots on my car even in very tame driving (and sometimes not so tame) and it makes the car straighten out and tames the beast nearly instantly. I have LOTS of people ask me about driving the BRZ in the winter. I just laugh and tell them it's no problem at all. Between winter tires and the traction control it is a great winter car as long as you don't drive like a complete idiot.

And agree with you on the handling too - this car is the best handling car I've owned by far (STis, WRXs, Audi S4s, etc...). Besides owning, I've driven lots of sports cars as well and I think the feel/handling of the FRS/BRZ is pretty awesome. On par with the best I've driven.

While cross shopping I was very tempted to get the other cars I mentioned in earlier post. But once I test drove the twins - I knew what I needed!

hmong337 · 11-16-2013, 10:48 PM

I never in my life considered getting a new car. If it weren't for the 86, I probably would never buy a new car. I would've just stuck to my sw20 if there was no 86. But if I really had to get something new, the sad honest truth, it would probably be the new 2014 mazda3.

akyp · 11-16-2013, 11:02 PM

When spy shots of the camo Nurburgring car was first revealed, I didn't like what I saw and looked at used 135i. Fortunately for me, for whatever reason they all had blood red interior and I just couldn't stand it.

03-10-2013, 01:19 PM	#178
Noob4Life 86 Noob Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Firestorm FR-S Location: Yuba City, CA Posts: 596 Thanks: 153 Thanked 189 Times in 97 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Nothing. I wouldve dropped forged rods and a gt30r in my jetta lol but it wouldn't have been nearly as fun. __________________

11-16-2013, 10:48 PM	#181
hmong337 Emperor JDM Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: '91 MR2 Gen3 3SGTE, '13 FRS Location: Onterrible, Canada Posts: 1,750 Thanks: 3,498 Thanked 909 Times in 495 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I never in my life considered getting a new car. If it weren't for the 86, I probably would never buy a new car. I would've just stuck to my sw20 if there was no 86. But if I really had to get something new, the sad honest truth, it would probably be the new 2014 mazda3. __________________

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03-09-2013, 11:12 AM	#169
Mandy I came from a motorbike Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Firestorm 2013 FR-S 6MT Location: FL, US Posts: 447 Thanks: 243 Thanked 390 Times in 124 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hyundai Gen Couple most likely, if I was buying new at least. Lotus Elise might have been a contender if I could find one under $30k in immaculate condition.

03-09-2013, 01:09 PM	#171
D1cker Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: B9 S4/ND2 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 522 Thanks: 190 Thanked 182 Times in 106 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Would have kept my e92 M3

03-09-2013, 01:40 PM	#172
Captain Insano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2014 Jeep Wrangler RubiconX Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 1,282 Thanks: 110 Thanked 292 Times in 224 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Was thinking something porsche if I was gonna buy used. I like the genesis coupe if I was buying new.

03-10-2013, 07:15 AM	#175
Porsche Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ Ltd. MT Location: USA Posts: 847 Thanks: 399 Thanked 660 Times in 377 Posts Mentioned: 39 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Boss 302

03-10-2013, 07:18 AM	#176
alan.chalkley Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 4wd zooks Location: Sydney / Australia Posts: 495 Thanks: 135 Thanked 167 Times in 108 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	LOL i would have just kept my gen7 celica and saved myself a lot of money.

03-10-2013, 08:07 AM	#177
86•BRZ Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 86 GTS Location: brisbane Posts: 270 Thanks: 46 Thanked 102 Times in 65 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	E30 m3

03-10-2013, 04:27 PM	#180
Captain Insano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2014 Jeep Wrangler RubiconX Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 1,282 Thanks: 110 Thanked 292 Times in 224 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The traction control in this car is amazing, I agree. I have seen it kick in lots on my car even in very tame driving (and sometimes not so tame) and it makes the car straighten out and tames the beast nearly instantly. I have LOTS of people ask me about driving the BRZ in the winter. I just laugh and tell them it's no problem at all. Between winter tires and the traction control it is a great winter car as long as you don't drive like a complete idiot. And agree with you on the handling too - this car is the best handling car I've owned by far (STis, WRXs, Audi S4s, etc...). Besides owning, I've driven lots of sports cars as well and I think the feel/handling of the FRS/BRZ is pretty awesome. On par with the best I've driven. While cross shopping I was very tempted to get the other cars I mentioned in earlier post. But once I test drove the twins - I knew what I needed!

11-16-2013, 11:02 PM	#182
akyp Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2012 86 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 303 Thanks: 560 Thanked 116 Times in 65 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	When spy shots of the camo Nurburgring car was first revealed, I didn't like what I saw and looked at used 135i. Fortunately for me, for whatever reason they all had blood red interior and I just couldn't stand it.

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