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BlaineWasHere · 05-09-2013, 10:53 PM

Daily the FR-S, it is a cheap car. Plus it's still gotta be cheaper than having two cars right?

I'm at 28K miles already.

mush · 05-09-2013, 11:23 PM

Stay away from integra and civics, theyre theft magnets
If u want a reliable daily: corolla or camry. Theyre not fun but theyll run forever

frs is gonna be my beater when i own one

NickFRS · 05-09-2013, 11:30 PM

Find a 2.2L FWD impreza. Bullet proof engine and good gas mileage. I think 93-94 were FWD. Or a 1.8L FWD impreza and go get a 2.2 for a couple hundred bucks and throw it in.

torqdork · 05-10-2013, 12:15 AM

Miata, because of your climate and access to so many auto-x events to keep skills sharp. Plus, top down, it's like having the best of a bike and sports car. And all of the hairdressers in the city will wave to you.

root · 05-10-2013, 12:18 AM

This concept puzzles me, but to each their own. I have four other vehicles, all combined cost less than my FR-S, but the FR-S is the DD.

oofie · 05-10-2013, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlaineWasHere

Daily the FR-S, it is a cheap car. Plus it's still gotta be cheaper than having two cars right?

I'm at 28K miles already.

How long have you had the car for?

polarstorm · 05-10-2013, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by thill

Yeah, I say just drive your FR-S. Once you factoring in the cost of buying an older car, insuring it, maintaining it, (not to mention you are most likely driving a much less safe vehicle) etc it pretty much offsets any depreciation and wear and tear you incur on the FR-S. And you would 40-60 miles a day in a very used car with the FR-S sitting in the garage seems like a waste.

It's not even that, just imagining the pain.. don't be a masochist, enjoy your car, replace the engine later if you have to, after all that's not exactly a problem with their platform

BlaineWasHere · 05-10-2013, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oofie

How long have you had the car for?

Since July. It's my only car and my beater.

oofie · 05-10-2013, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlaineWasHere

Since July. It's my only car and my beater.

Great that you enjoy the car! Pretty sure most, if not all of those 28k miles were enjoyable.

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NickFRS Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Asphalt FRS Location: Gladstone Posts: 1,450 Thanks: 899 Thanked 440 Times in 286 Posts Mentioned: 75 Post(s)	Find a 2.2L FWD impreza. Bullet proof engine and good gas mileage. I think 93-94 were FWD. Or a 1.8L FWD impreza and go get a 2.2 for a couple hundred bucks and throw it in. __________________ 2013 Sion FRS 2014 Subaru WRX 2014 Subaru XV

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