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Mikem53 · 04-10-2013, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Levi

You if can't buy a BMW M or a Porsche, GT86 all the way.

More to it than that.. I just sold my BMW M with no regrets... In my experiences... German cars are fun to drive, but not fun to own..
Overly complex , expensive... And most of all... Weight..
There is just no substitution for less weight.. That nimbleness that you get without excessive mass.. I'm not saying that the M is bad... It's a great machine...
But I would rather toss around a lighter car that is easier to maintain, modify
And costs less.. You have more fun in a car that's fairly inexpensive to own and maintain... Especially if something breaks...

MVJ1975 · 04-10-2013, 09:03 AM

Non, je ne regrette rien.

Fish Eagle · 04-10-2013, 10:32 AM

Yep, I've got a major regret...

That my 60 year old back is knackered, and it's a major mission to clean inside the back window.
I think I need to invest in a cute blonde 18 year old to do that for me.

MI FR-S · 04-10-2013, 11:14 AM

I don't regret my choice to get an FR-S. I doubt I'll ever own a better driving car.
I do regret that I didn't pick a different one. I think mine might have more interior rattles than any other FR-S on the forums. It is a little tough to live with some days.

SSchifko · 04-10-2013, 11:22 AM

My momma told me... you better shop around!

Guess I did the homework, no regrets on this purchase.
My only regretful purchase has been the condom slingshot.

EAGLE5 · 04-10-2013, 11:46 AM

I should have gotten the Koenigsegg. I saw so stupid to worry about high maintenance costs. Guess I'm stuck with the FR-S.

marcosowns · 04-10-2013, 01:07 PM

The only regret I have is that I have been struck down by the mod bug.

jmaryt · 04-10-2013, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikem53

More to it than that.. I just sold my BMW M with no regrets... In my experiences... German cars are fun to drive, but not fun to own..
Overly complex , expensive... And most of all... Weight..
There is just no substitution for less weight.. That nimbleness that you get without excessive mass.. I'm not saying that the M is bad... It's a great machine...
But I would rather toss around a lighter car that is easier to maintain, modify
And costs less.. You have more fun in a car that's fairly inexpensive to own and maintain... Especially if something breaks...

tell the germans this! they think they got the greatest stuff since rock and roll!
pay huge dollars to buy,and NONE of 'em have a good repair record. what the f**k is up with that? also they are constantly bendin' ya over with all this "bullshit" about superior german emgineering! point is ya get f**ked when ya buy one,and ya get f**ked when ya own one.if you enjoy "pitchin' your money down a hole,then definitely buy german..

Dazza · 04-11-2013, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fish Eagle

Yep, I've got a major regret...

That my 60 year old back is knackered, and it's a major mission to clean inside the back window.
I think I need to invest in a cute blonde 18 year old to do that for me.

To clean your window or sort your back?

Anthonytpt · 04-11-2013, 03:06 AM

Well, that's unfortunate for you. I love mine.

Scenic Driver · 04-11-2013, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikem53

German cars are fun to drive, but not fun to own

I disagree, the 2 cars I bought before the BRZ were German and I loved them, I still have my TT after almost 11 years of happy ownership.

chappys4life · 04-11-2013, 11:35 AM

I have only owned a e30 but I loved it. I would own a newer 3 series in a heartbeat.

I like it but I wish it was a targa top and about 50-75 more hp while in the warranty. After seeing 2013 mustang 5.0's dip into the 32k field with 10 miles I really wish I would have got one of those or a used 3 series bmw.

I will drive it a year or two then probably switch it out for a 5.0 or bmw 3 series.

t00n3wb · 04-11-2013, 02:35 PM

My regret is probably getting the AT over the MT. The AT is still a great drive though. Oh well. Aha.

naikaidriver · 04-11-2013, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmaryt

tell the germans this! they think they got the greatest stuff since rock and roll!
pay huge dollars to buy,and NONE of 'em have a good repair record. what the f**k is up with that? also they are constantly bendin' ya over with all this "bullshit" about superior german emgineering! point is ya get f**ked when ya buy one,and ya get f**ked when ya own one.if you enjoy "pitchin' your money down a hole,then definitely buy german..

Not to mention I have never seen a car that is worse than BMW or Mercedes recently that has a higher depreciation! Corvette maybe.

Scott

04-10-2013, 11:22 AM	#117
SSchifko Owner and Operator Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: FR-S, Yamaha R6, 1972 Camaro Location: North Chicago Posts: 41 Thanks: 9 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	My momma told me... you better shop around! Guess I did the homework, no regrets on this purchase. My only regretful purchase has been the condom slingshot. __________________ -Schifko

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04-10-2013, 11:14 AM	#116
MI FR-S Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Ultramarine FR-S MT Location: Michigan Posts: 121 Thanks: 24 Thanked 25 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	I don't regret my choice to get an FR-S. I doubt I'll ever own a better driving car. I do regret that I didn't pick a different one. I think mine might have more interior rattles than any other FR-S on the forums. It is a little tough to live with some days.

04-10-2013, 01:07 PM	#119
marcosowns Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2014 Lexus IS350 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 72 Thanks: 34 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	The only regret I have is that I have been struck down by the mod bug.

04-11-2013, 11:35 AM	#124
chappys4life Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 frs Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 138 Thanks: 4 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	I have only owned a e30 but I loved it. I would own a newer 3 series in a heartbeat. I like it but I wish it was a targa top and about 50-75 more hp while in the warranty. After seeing 2013 mustang 5.0's dip into the 32k field with 10 miles I really wish I would have got one of those or a used 3 series bmw. I will drive it a year or two then probably switch it out for a 5.0 or bmw 3 series.

04-11-2013, 02:35 PM	#125
t00n3wb Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 Hot Lava Scion FR-S Location: San Diego, California Posts: 45 Thanks: 9 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	My regret is probably getting the AT over the MT. The AT is still a great drive though. Oh well. Aha.

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