After owning it for several years - would you still buy it again?

[Teseo]

Yes if i found a bargain. But i would rather buy a 370z

[Shinchu]

HELL YES!!!!

i bought mine last feb and love it!!!

Here is a list of cars i have owned in chronological order, so you can get an idea of my experience, taste, and background. Oh, i am a drifter btw so that has a bit of influence

65 chevy el camino
89 civic hatchback
92 240sx hatch
86 corolla gts (my favorite car in the universe)
94 silvia
95 240sx
02 gs300
98 camaro z28
86 corolla 20v (i really love these cars!)
12 civic hf (garbage)
13 accord sport (amazing daily sedan)
15 accord sport (yup, that good!)
16 frs

Based on all that, the frs is probably the 3rd favorite, but its growing higher on the list as i mod it. Only thing better was the original 86 and my 400hp silvia i owned in japan. The frs actually falls somewhere inbetween those two, as far as driving characteristics.

If you liked the lude for handling and sportyness, you will love the 86/brz.
If you liked the bmw for the rwd manual layout, you will love the 86/brz.
If you liked the lude or the bmw for power, look elsewhere lol

Oh and i have twin 8 year old kiddos. They fit back there! I promise!

Seriously, go drive one. I didnt have to, the car is a dream come true to me. But go experience it for yourself!

[Mim]

I have not used my new car warranty for anything but peace of mind. Had the car for 2.5 years now. Stock engine, but plenty of other mods.

More than happy to buy another one after this one should something happen to the poor thing. Love everything about the twins.

[Shneegle]

I got mine at the end of 2012. I autox and track it and it hasn't let me down once. Even with all the abuse it's still a reliable DD for me.

So yeah I would totally buy it again.

[CBThib307]

I was rear ended recently and while I was waiting for the adjuster to come take a look at it, I was preparing myself for if they said they were going to call it totaled. Financially I am about double where I was when I bought the car and I thought about my options if I did have to buy something else. Thought about Mustang GT, WRX, 235, 370z and Miata. Made up my mind that if I had to get a new car, it would be a BRZ. Only reason I would get the BRZ over the 86 is because it has the heated alcantara seats and auto climate control and stuff that I'm used to from my monogram edition. I ultimately have no regrets with this car. I love the thing. It really is my perfect daily driver. I even had a mostly full sized human being ride in the backseat once.
So yes. If I had to do it again, I would do the same thing.
Also they are fixing my car so I don't have to buy a new one. I hope I can keep this thing forever.

[FR-Sky]

Definitely yes if swap engine will cost too much. I am planning 2jz swap if this engine is done, but most likely not anytime soon (currently 39000miles).

[Si_Chris]

I have owned my 2000 Honda Civic SI for 11 years, and I still do today. It has some suspension modifications (shocks/springs, sway bars, end links, bushings etc.), supportive Recaro Speed seats, and a 98 spec JDM Integra Type R engine swap. It is a fun car, and a little brother to your Honda Prelude, so it is much similar to what you have experienced from a 90s-00s era Honda.

I have owned my 2016 BRZ for a little over a year now. It is mainly stock with no modifications. One thing I can say is my BRZ is leagues better in terms of being a drivers car when comparing it to my Civic.

The BRZ driving dynamics are better. It corners better, the steering feel is better, and acceleration/power is on par with my Civic's engine swap. Overall, the driving feel is something my Civic cannot match. And, that is saying a lot because my BRZ has no modifications.

In the end, everyone has a different opinion on the BRZ, FR-S, 86. The biggest thing that will help you make a decision is to check out the car in person and test drive it.

[PetrolioBenzina]

I did.

[ToySub1946]

Base model (premium) of BRZ is currently cheaper than the Toyota 86. (Both Made in Japan).

If you don't decide on this model, then go with just any car with a J as the first digit of it's vin number. That means you'll get the quality of assembly only Japan can bring. Many Japanese designed cars are made elsewhere. Don't fall for it...insist on a J.

You'll be happy you got away from those British and German cars.

[alan.chalkley]

After four years i still enjoy driving a stock brz.
It is "reliably fun to drive".
But it is not a car for everyone , my wife prefers to drive an automatic camry.
The camry is both "reliably boring" and "boringly reliable".

[johan]

Originally Posted by PetrolioBenzina

I did.

I did too.

[BRZBlack]

I have had my BRZ for 4 years now. Chicago winters and all, I love this car. No regrets. Test drive it first though.

[gkubed]

Yes. A buddy of mine was shopping for a vehicle a few weeks ago, so I went to CarMax with him to check cars out. I ended up sitting in ~50 different vehicles. None of them came close to how I feel in my own car. It was actually rather comforting because I knew I had spent my money well.

If my car got destroyed, I'd either get a 2017 BRZ with the PP or some 25+ year old RHD car from my local importer.

[Atropine]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Hello accel and welcome to our happy gang .......

Too bad you had some miserable experiences with cars .....

I've had my FR-S for 4 years now ...... and yes, I would buy it again.

It's pretty much "what you see and how it first drives" is want you get. It doesn't get any faster with age, nor do the back seats get any larger......

Even if you leave it stock, most likely it will exceed your driving capabilities.

If you don't mess with the engine ...... it won't mess with you.

FR-S or BRZ ? ...... makes no difference, which ever tickles your fancy most.

If you get one, come on back ...... if a forum search doesn't answer your questions, our panel of experts can answer most of them .......


humfrz

I agree with Humfrz a lot here.
I only had my BRZ for about 6 Months before I bought/inherited my Grandfather's 1991 Miata. At that point, I did sell my BRZ, but I really enjoyed it during the time I had it.

I am still active on these forums...so here is an easy cheat sheet.

Are you more about "feel" than power and you want a reliable DD that is relatively inexpensive?
Yes? Buy a Twin or a Miata (you need a backseat, so I would recommend the Twin)

Do you want a little more "oomph" and don't care about "feel"?
Buy a Mustang/Camaro/350Z or 370Z.

If you want power AND feel...
Buy a used, well sorted 911 or Cayman.

The people who regret buying a Twin are the ones who mod it too much (thus its no longer inexpensive or reliable)

Watch this Video and it will help you make a good decision.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkPa5b9oQjE&t=2s"]BRZ with $30,000 in Mods - YouTube[/ame]