12-28-2019, 06:52 PM | #127 |
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Interesting reading. It looks like the majority would keep their 86/BRZ.
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12-28-2019, 07:33 PM | #128 |
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First of all, yes, these are absolutely on the "disposable" end of the sports car spectrum. These cars, while extremely well designed for their price point, are rather cheaply built. Just an entry-level hoon car for a ~24 year old. Not all cars are built this way. Some cars are built with a higher focus on longevity and status. I suppose, if you want to split hairs, yes, "all cars are meant to be used and replaced" in the same essence that cars are built to be driven just as machines are built for a purpose. As with all machines, some cars are built more with longevity, repairability, and owner satisfaction in mind than others. Which brings the 2nd point: You're talking about the Mercedes GT-C AMG. Here's a picture, for those who don't know this car (I didn't because I don't bother to remember eccentric car names anymore) The Mercedes GT is like the furthest thing from the FRS while still being in the 'sports car' category. Remember GT stands for Grand Tourer, which means a car designed for long distance trips, while still being a fun car. Like you and the wife hop in, throw a small duffel in the trunk, and do 4 hours of spirited driving to the beach, in extreme comfort. There is no interest in stripping the car down to bare essentials at the expense of lower back irritation, exhaust drone, or etc. Quite the opposite, even silly features will be added for the purpose of driver comfort. This is the exact reason the buyer wants this car. If someone wanted an all-out track demon, they would spend that same $160k on a Porsche GT3 or 911 turbo - a car that has amenities removed for the sake of performance. In addition, both the MB and 911 would have superb ride quality and handling. Something you could literally never achieve with an FRS. Neither intended demographic is interested in working on their own cars. Or really keeping them more than a few years. These cars are for distinctly different personalities. Obviously, neither of which apply to you with your primary interest in simplicity. |
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12-28-2019, 11:37 PM | #130 | |
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given the choice, i choose the newer model that had less 'experience' despite being much more fully featured than my preference
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I have to chime in here that this is incorrect, the twins *could* have superb ride quality and handling akin to a 911 or AMG if someone were willing to spend $15k on the dampers like those cars do. The only reason you never see it is because there is no market for it when the entire vehicle is valued at only $30k.
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12-30-2019, 10:07 AM | #132 |
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I probably wouldn't keep mine. I'd daily a STI in the winter and a BMW M2 Competion in the summer. Get a Mk IV for weekends and screwing around. Find a LF-A to drive on special occasions. And if I'm extra lucky,get a La Ferrari for the track.
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In saying that I had a 2015 STI, and I'm not that smart, it was a fat slow pig of a car in OEM form. I even threw in a tune and some suspension to fix the handling, that plus some good tyres fixed the handling but even with a tune the performance was uninspiring. Disclaimer: I've owned alot of performance cars, but at 1550kg and only 300hp, it was not what I would call fast, maybe if I lived where the AWD was useful, but here in AU the AWD was useless unless it was raining or I was on a dirt road. Plus in the real world of motorsport they are nowhere near the pointy end of anyrhing, except for the Subaru advertising. It was a comfortable family car though, the Mrs liked it much more than my 86 which is too low and there isn't enough room in the back seat. Meh, she likes her shitbox Mitsubishi ASX. I love listening to people who talk about "if they were rich", their issue is their brain isn't calibrated to think "rich" and they turn their idea of rich into being able to buy a car that they covet but is expensive in their "current" financial situation.
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Most of the differences in suspension between the FRS and a MB GT, 911, or similar cannot be modified. |
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I doubt many rich people even think about a Subaru, maybe for their 16 year olds birthday.
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Rich people don't care about purpose built machines like that. I know exactly which car you're talking about, and I doubt the rich would even care, despite it being an amazing car.
Rich people care about these:
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AMG or M badges are a requirement as well for the kuds wanting "sporty".
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