Where would you be without a Toyubaru?

[mav1178]

I would build 3x S13s with the money I've spent on a single BRZ.

-alex

[spitz]

Probably broken down on the side of the road in one of my vintage cars, listed in my signature.

[robot]

I miss my miata. I sold it to move across country...because paying 1/4 of a car's value to ship it is a dumb idea.

I'd probably be still in my money pit e36 m3 trying to convince my wife that buying an sti is a good idea (financially buying a new one was possible but an uncomfortable stretch. Buying a used one didn't work because I convinced my wife that swapping cars was a good idea based on the amount of money that was monthly being spent on the e36...about $250....averaged over 1.5 years). The funny thing is we are having a second kid and I'm going to daily the brz with two child seats. Life is interesting like that.

I also agreed to not mod this car much while it still has payments. I regret this a little since I enjoy tinkering. Also unlike an NA miata or an old e36 I don't beat on this car and feel bad every time it loses more of its pristine newness. I did take it to the track though and I've autocrossed it a few times.

[hmong337]

Likely would've turned my MR2 into a 600whp, 2600lbs, fire breathing street slayer.

[Prog]

I'd probably still be rattle-free in my Camaro () and my '93 240sx...though I may have sold the 240sx anyway. Not really sure.

[lastexile1987]

Originally Posted by tahdizzle

Just and FYI, there is already a thread like this.

That's fine. People seem to be enjoying themselves in this thread too...

[iAgui]

I came from a 2011 Nissan Versa Hatch with a CVT transmission.

Very boring car to drive. Didn't feel responsive at all, and the CVT made it even worse. It felt more like and appliance and less like a car. The worst part was that I was getting worse MPG than I am getting now that I have 70 more horses pushing me around town..

[_______]

Either my old RSX or a 2013 WRX

[dreroc-z]

Originally Posted by Chauntalei

It's like they say, there's no replacement for displacement. I'll take a huge V8 anyday.

Especially because I can pick up an 01-02 C5 Z06 for only 18k roughly. If you're looking at raw power for cheap, it's one of the best options if you're ok with buying used.

I feel you there. Currently driving a 89 Camaro with a 5.7 in it and sometimes I wish I had something a little lighter (hence the future FR-S). The torque is amazing though and the sound never really gets boring.

If I wasn't planning to purchase an FR-S in the future I'd probably be going with a GTi or...well nothing else. Nothing has really sparked my interest in a long time like the FR-S

[red_comet]

My car is for sale, but not because I don't like it. I want a motorcycle, and can't have 3 vehicles no matter how badly I'd like to.

[lastexile1987]

Originally Posted by iAgui

I came from a 2011 Nissan Versa Hatch with a CVT transmission.

Very boring car to drive. Didn't feel responsive at all, and the CVT made it even worse. It felt more like and appliance and less like a car. The worst part was that I was getting worse MPG than I am getting now that I have 70 more horses pushing me around town..

I remember going to Florida with a versa rental and it had to be one of the most boring things I have ever driven. I remember trying to merge onto the interstate and pressing the gas as a truck was in the lane and nothing happened. I had to press the pedal all the way down to just accelerate up to speed.

[Liehtw8]

Probably in a new Mercedes C63...

Yes it's miles different, but by going with the brz I was able to keep my 05 STI. And my Nissan Titan. I ended up selling the sti anyways. No regrets, will probably pick up a c63 or similar in another year or two and keep the brz and the truck.

[Tgionet]

+09-11 911 but without my new guitar, my motorcycle and I'd have a car patment

[housecat]

2013 Honda Civic SI.

I could have gotten 0.9% interest for 5 years and spent $5000 less for a Honda. But I chose the BRZ mainly for it's RWD and revolutionary engineering (it's suspension, low center of gravity, etc). What I gave up was v-tec, rear seat space, and the stale civic design. I was really disinterested in the Civic now that they use 2.4L engines with lower redlines... Revving Honda engines so high in v-tec is what made them so fun to drive in my opinion.