Calling All Smokers - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Umbie · 01-21-2013, 02:53 PM

Hello, my name is Matt, and I'm addicted to nicotine.

Now, on a serious note, when I purchased my BRZ back on June 15, I vowed never to smoke a cigarette inside the car. 9+ months and nearly 15,000 miles later, I have stayed true to my word.

Purely out of curiosity, has anyone else done this or have any stories to share?

Jayde · 01-21-2013, 03:09 PM

I don't smoke, mostly because I can't stand it nor how much money it costs and the risks with it. I can say though that I've never smoked a cigarrette before.

My mom smokes, but she doesn't smoke in the house or in her TSX. I can tell she doesn't smoke in the car because even after almost 2 years of having it you can't smell it all when you get in it.

Khazzy · 01-21-2013, 03:12 PM

I tell you what, I would not buy a car, no matter how good the price was or how awesome it was if the original/previous owner smoked in the car. It will always smell that way. Huge deal breaker.

Umbie · 01-21-2013, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Khazzy

I tell you what, I would not buy a car, no matter how good the price was or how awesome it was if the original/previous owner smoked in the car. It will always smell that way. Huge deal breaker.

Even as a smoker, I agree 1000%. Prior to selling my Cherokee, I put quite a bit of work into getting the smell out of the upholstery. That still doesn't solve the burn marks, etc., but definitely helped me sell the car at the price I did. I still smoke in my Legacy and when I switch to it from the BRZ, the odor even bothers me at first.

Moral of the story, I guess: don't smoke, and if you do, quit!

OrbitalEllipses · 01-21-2013, 03:26 PM

4,000 miles and 4 months; I haven't had a cigarette in my BRZ and I don't plan on it. I did it occasionally in my WRX and I saw how gross it made the interior. I've also been in cars that the owners' smoke in continuously and while it's nice to have a smoke while driving, god damn does the car stink.

My biggest concern is the smell diffusing from my jacket into the seats.

jmaryt · 01-21-2013, 03:37 PM

right! the smoke will "permeate" the interior,and it's almost impossible to eliminate.
bad "gas" over time will do the same!

Umbie · 01-21-2013, 03:59 PM

Interesting info, friends. I have roughly an hour commute to work daily, so when I drive the BRZ, it gets tough sometimes to fight the urge. However, I made it this long, so I don't think I'll ever be lighting one up in the Zed. And speaking from experience, you do NOT want to have to de-odorize a vehicle to sell it because it was heavily smoked in.

Flat Black VW · 01-21-2013, 04:04 PM

Had mine since June and have not had a single cig in it. Smoking while driving used to be one of my favorite times to smoke too. This has actually helped me cut back from smoking a significant amount.

sho220 · 01-21-2013, 04:06 PM

My wake up call happened one day when I cleaned the inside of the windshield and the paper towel turned a nice brownish yellow....yummy!!! I bought a new truck shortly after and made it a priority to quit for good. Ended up quitting for good a few days later and haven't looked back...

That was probably 10 years ago, and boy do I miss it!!! Amazing how addictive nicotine is. I still get cravings once in a while...but will never touch one again...

mezdup · 01-21-2013, 04:07 PM

i don't allow food or drinks in my car let alone cigarettes haha

sho220 · 01-21-2013, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Flat Black VW

Had mine since June and have not had a single cig in it. Smoking while driving used to be one of my favorite times to smoke too. This has actually helped me cut back from smoking a significant amount.

Yupper...especially on long commutes or after a long day at work...

ST185RC · 01-21-2013, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Umbie

Interesting info, friends. I have roughly an hour commute to work daily, so when I drive the BRZ, it gets tough sometimes to fight the urge. However, I made it this long, so I don't think I'll ever be lighting one up in the Zed. And speaking from experience, you do NOT want to have to de-odorize a vehicle to sell it because it was heavily smoked in.

Slap the patch on while driving?

jmaryt · 01-21-2013, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Khazzy

I tell you what, I would not buy a car, no matter how good the price was or how awesome it was if the original/previous owner smoked in the car. It will always smell that way. Huge deal breaker.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sho220

My wake up call happened one day when I cleaned the inside of the windshield and the paper towel turned a nice brownish yellow....yummy!!! I bought a new truck shortly after and made it a priority to quit for good. Ended up quitting for good a few days later and haven't looked back...

That was probably 10 years ago, and boy do I miss it!!! Amazing how addictive nicotine is. I still get cravings once in a while...but will never touch one again...

medically speaking,your lungs will repair themselves and present an appearance of never having smoked at all,and this will transpire over only a few months after quitting. just one more reason to quit!

chanomatik · 01-21-2013, 04:29 PM

Last year I was blown away when I saw a lady smoking in her 2009+ Subaru Forester. It was the first time I'd ever seen a smoker in a Subaru that wasn't beat up or a WRX. I don't think I've ever even seen a smoker in an STI.

I've never smoked, but have typically been surrounded by smokers, either co-workers (now), family (brother, niece and nephew), or other Subaru owners.

01-21-2013, 02:53 PM	#1
Umbie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: Northeast PA Posts: 245 Thanks: 54 Thanked 84 Times in 51 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Calling All Smokers Hello, my name is Matt, and I'm addicted to nicotine. Now, on a serious note, when I purchased my BRZ back on June 15, I vowed never to smoke a cigarette inside the car. 9+ months and nearly 15,000 miles later, I have stayed true to my word. Purely out of curiosity, has anyone else done this or have any stories to share?

01-21-2013, 03:09 PM	#2
Jayde Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Satin White Pearl BRZ Limited Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 2,310 Thanks: 751 Thanked 696 Times in 464 Posts Mentioned: 47 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I don't smoke, mostly because I can't stand it nor how much money it costs and the risks with it. I can say though that I've never smoked a cigarrette before. My mom smokes, but she doesn't smoke in the house or in her TSX. I can tell she doesn't smoke in the car because even after almost 2 years of having it you can't smell it all when you get in it. __________________ ◄Tri-State Owners Club, Facebook Group► *BRZerhood*

01-21-2013, 04:06 PM	#9
sho220 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FR-S MT & FJ Cruiser Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,107 Thanks: 292 Thanked 653 Times in 316 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My wake up call happened one day when I cleaned the inside of the windshield and the paper towel turned a nice brownish yellow....yummy!!! I bought a new truck shortly after and made it a priority to quit for good. Ended up quitting for good a few days later and haven't looked back... That was probably 10 years ago, and boy do I miss it!!! Amazing how addictive nicotine is. I still get cravings once in a while...but will never touch one again... __________________ Some will fall in love with life and drink it from a fountain That is pouring like an avalanche comin' down the mountain

01-21-2013, 04:07 PM	#10
mezdup #1362 Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2014 Ice Silver WRX Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,081 Thanks: 480 Thanked 404 Times in 228 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i don't allow food or drinks in my car let alone cigarettes haha __________________ Car Journal (06/17/12-03/08/14) \| FR-S/BRZ Photoshop Template 3.2

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OrbitalEllipses Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Attitude Location: MD Posts: 10,046 Thanks: 884 Thanked 4,889 Times in 2,902 Posts Mentioned: 123 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	4,000 miles and 4 months; I haven't had a cigarette in my BRZ and I don't plan on it. I did it occasionally in my WRX and I saw how gross it made the interior. I've also been in cars that the owners' smoke in continuously and while it's nice to have a smoke while driving, god damn does the car stink. My biggest concern is the smell diffusing from my jacket into the seats.

01-21-2013, 03:37 PM	#6
jmaryt Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2012 honda civic ex Location: salem,nh. Posts: 1,676 Thanks: 299 Thanked 186 Times in 144 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	right! the smoke will "permeate" the interior,and it's almost impossible to eliminate. bad "gas" over time will do the same!

01-21-2013, 03:59 PM	#7
Umbie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: Northeast PA Posts: 245 Thanks: 54 Thanked 84 Times in 51 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Interesting info, friends. I have roughly an hour commute to work daily, so when I drive the BRZ, it gets tough sometimes to fight the urge. However, I made it this long, so I don't think I'll ever be lighting one up in the Zed. And speaking from experience, you do NOT want to have to de-odorize a vehicle to sell it because it was heavily smoked in.

01-21-2013, 04:04 PM	#8
Flat Black VW Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: NOVA Posts: 894 Thanks: 227 Thanked 343 Times in 202 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Had mine since June and have not had a single cig in it. Smoking while driving used to be one of my favorite times to smoke too. This has actually helped me cut back from smoking a significant amount.

01-21-2013, 04:29 PM	#14
chanomatik Snow Don't Hurt! Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited 6MT CBS Location: Anchorage, Alaska, USA Posts: 2,538 Thanks: 6,416 Thanked 1,497 Times in 902 Posts Mentioned: 42 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Last year I was blown away when I saw a lady smoking in her 2009+ Subaru Forester. It was the first time I'd ever seen a smoker in a Subaru that wasn't beat up or a WRX. I don't think I've ever even seen a smoker in an STI. I've never smoked, but have typically been surrounded by smokers, either co-workers (now), family (brother, niece and nephew), or other Subaru owners.

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