Getting rid of my mustang - Page 4 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Superchan · 04-06-2015, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by gtslow

I just traded in my 2011 Mustang GT on a 2015 CPO Halo FR-S. I would consider it a lateral trade as both cars excel at different things. The S197 Mustangs don't handle nearly as poorly as they should given their heft and solid rear axle. The twins are almost in a class of their own as the only similar car in the market is a 2 seat miata. I wanted my next car to del more connected to the road like my old ae86's and 240's so I ended up with an fr-s. More fun than the mustang, cheaper insurance (for me) and should save me some money on gas.

Personally not attracted to the looks of the 2015 stangs although I love that they are doing with the gt350.

Right, I don't really compare the frs to the mustang in a direct way, they're two different types of cars, and I enjoy the frs more.

svtfever · 04-06-2015, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by strat61caster

Just an FYI an oil change for the 86 is >5 quarts and it being 0W-20 it's difficult to find quality oil less than about $7/qt, not sure what the Mustang was at but including a filter (OEM is generally recommended and not that expensive at ~$9) you're up to around $50-$60 for an oil change on the 86 unless you go for cheap oil or jiffy lube places, but since you're tracking I'd avoid those like the plague. Insurance varies more on location, amount driven and your personal profile than type of car driven.

But yes, averaging >25 mpg without even trying even with sticky tires and me driving like an idiot. And with many parts being shared with various Toyota's and Subaru's parts will likely be cheaper if/when they break.

in the Boss I was paying for 8 quarts full syn. it sucked. I don't have an 86 yet. after this deployment, I want to get a 15. ive been wanting one and waiting for years now since their release.

Superchan · 04-06-2015, 08:12 PM

it's here!

tahdizzle · 04-06-2015, 08:13 PM

Nice ride.

Booo on them mounting the License plate frame though

fitcious · 04-06-2015, 08:15 PM

should of kept the mustang. 20k mileage is nothing!

Superchan · 04-06-2015, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by fitcious

should of kept the mustang. 20k mileage is nothing!

0 miles is even less.

front license is required in my state :/

strat61caster · 04-06-2015, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by svtfever

in the Boss I was paying for 8 quarts full syn. it sucked. I don't have an 86 yet. after this deployment, I want to get a 15. ive been wanting one and waiting for years now since their release.

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Originally Posted by Superchan

Last oil and filter change ran me around 90 from valvoline. Full synthetic with filter.

Had no idea that Ford's new V8's took ~8 qts., figured it was close to the 86's as I remember Chevy V6's that took ~5 qts and I remember the Ford 5.4L truck I grew up with took about 6 qts. and given it's an American V8 it would take extremely common 5W-30 which can be found easily at $5/quart.

Crazy, seems like it's a win in every department except torque/power.

svtfever · 04-06-2015, 09:18 PM

I cant remember if all 2011-14 mustangs have 8 quart. im pretty sure they do. but the boss sure did. awesome car but it was too powerful to have any fun with on the street, legally anyway. and a nightmare to drive in traffic. I had and 03 cobra before that with close to 600 rwhp. insane fun at drag strip. hell to daily drive and would not turn.
I think of the 2 cars like comparing a 600cc sport bike to a 1000. what do you want. light and nimble or fast and straight.
yes both can turn, but which one does it better and more fluid with confidence.

gtslow · 04-06-2015, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Superchan

Right, I don't really compare the frs to the mustang in a direct way, they're two different types of cars, and I enjoy the frs more.

I think you'll have more opportunity to enjoy the FR-S. The mustang was great for on-ramps for me, but anywhere else and you'd be breaking the law fast if you used any of its power.

5thGenOwner · 04-07-2015, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Superchan

0 miles is even less.

front license is required in my state :/

That sucks! Front plates are required out here as well, but I don't have a plate on my SS and won't ever! (The front plate is currently hanging on my wall.)

Nice FR-S btw, grats!

My wife just bought a FR-S and I was hoping they didn't mount the plate yet, but they must do it right after they unload it from the truck. Hers is an auto too, and after driving it all weekend I am very pleased with it; traffic + daily driver.

This morning on the way into work, it was great hearing that V8, but if I had to jump in a car and go somewhere right now... it would most definitely be the FR-S.

86geek · 04-07-2015, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Are you guys doing yoga or something?

Hahaha! Actually I wondered about this thread....because of all the, "I had a Mustang...blah, blah, blah threads....So I said, "Hmmmm".....

Tcoat · 04-07-2015, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 86geek

Hahaha! Actually I wondered about this thread....because of all the, "I had a Mustang...blah, blah, blah threads....So I said, "Hmmmm".....

Ya, anybody that has been here a while can be a little gun shy of the whole topic.
Think it is a little different this time around though.

DarkSunrise · 04-07-2015, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Superchan

it's here!

Good looking car!

Timmy_Jones · 04-07-2015, 09:54 AM

Awesome looking car, congratulations!

I told the dealer if they mounted the front plate (even though its required), I wouldn't buy the car. I would take my money and turn around.

No plate for almost a year, no issues and it looks great.

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04-06-2015, 08:12 PM	#45
Superchan Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Drives: 2015 scion FR-S Location: Belleville IL Posts: 36 Thanks: 5 Thanked 39 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	it's here!

04-06-2015, 08:15 PM	#47
fitcious Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: USA Posts: 922 Thanks: 283 Thanked 393 Times in 205 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	should of kept the mustang. 20k mileage is nothing!

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svtfever Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 14 GMC Sierra SLE CC 4x4. Location: FT Campbell, KY Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I cant remember if all 2011-14 mustangs have 8 quart. im pretty sure they do. but the boss sure did. awesome car but it was too powerful to have any fun with on the street, legally anyway. and a nightmare to drive in traffic. I had and 03 cobra before that with close to 600 rwhp. insane fun at drag strip. hell to daily drive and would not turn. I think of the 2 cars like comparing a 600cc sport bike to a 1000. what do you want. light and nimble or fast and straight. yes both can turn, but which one does it better and more fluid with confidence.

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Timmy_Jones Spun Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 23' Supra Location: New England Posts: 1,179 Thanks: 396 Thanked 400 Times in 273 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Awesome looking car, congratulations! I told the dealer if they mounted the front plate (even though its required), I wouldn't buy the car. I would take my money and turn around. No plate for almost a year, no issues and it looks great.

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