What car under $8,000 would you buy to replace your twin? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Will BRZ · 10-27-2019, 01:09 AM

Feel like $10K was a bit much and $5K was too little so $8,000 is just right lol Not necessary a like for like replacement, but what car in that budget would interest you? No I’m not looking to sell my car for a cheaper one lol just curious

beltax90 · 10-27-2019, 01:13 AM

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z2bDHfiOdk[/ame]

8300 redline. 2200 pounds. its basically a lotus.
can find these cars for 4k or under, use the rest of the money for a 2zz swap.

EAGLE5 · 10-27-2019, 01:26 AM

Fiat 500e.

86MLR · 10-27-2019, 01:50 AM

$8000 usd = $11700 aud

So......after looking at carsales....

2004 Mazda MX-5 NB Series 4 Manual with a hard top.

Fits some non negotiable requirements, light, manual and RWD being the most important.

KR-S · 10-27-2019, 07:20 AM

Any Corolla/Matrix/Vibe XRS/GT from 2003-2006. I like the fact that they still have the powertrain of a Celica GT-S without all the flashiness (not a fan of the Celica's body style at all). I'm probably in the minority, but the fact that they don't stand out any more from their lesser trims makes them great cars for making cool little sleepers out of. I have a feeling that for the same reason, insurance isn't as expensive as the Celica or a twin, but I could be wrong on that front.

Out of those three, I'd look for a Corolla XRS since it's the lightest and nicest looking of the three.

Though, I'd buy one not to replace the FR-S entirely, but take its place as the daily driver instead.

JD001 · 10-27-2019, 07:50 AM

Renault Clio RS 200 with Cup suspension and Recaro seats... Nice..

funwheeldrive · 10-27-2019, 07:54 AM

Integra GSR and save the difference on maintenance/mods.

new2subaru · 10-27-2019, 08:10 AM

I'm not a fan of black but how about this one?

https://www.iseecars.com/used_cars-t...d=100457204033

Summerwolf · 10-27-2019, 08:30 AM

4th gen fbody
A dsm of some kind
Miata
Any gen MR2
Any ls based regular cab short bed gm truck

All sorts of bases for builds I've wanted to do.

soundman98 · 10-27-2019, 02:50 PM

none. which was led me to the brz in 2014 in the first place. my requirements still are rwd, manual, and must have a back seat/storage area. almost no other current cars meet those requirements.

Rampage · 10-27-2019, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beltax90

8300 redline. 2200 pounds. its basically a lotus.
can find these cars for 4k or under, use the rest of the money for a 2zz swap.

They are not quite a Lotus because they weigh 200LBs more but they are a hell of a lot more comfortable and easier to get in and out of.

weederr33 · 10-27-2019, 04:18 PM

Hyundai Accent.

Clutch Dog · 10-27-2019, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soundman98

none. which was led me to the brz in 2014 in the first place. my requirements still are rwd, manual, and must have a back seat/storage area. almost no other current cars meet those requirements.

Not unless you want an RX8 350Z Shityear mustangs, aging 240sx.....

Same issue bud

mn_ca · 10-27-2019, 04:32 PM

3rd gen mr2 with a 2zz. Drove my buddy's before he sold it and, though not fast, was light and handled awesome!

I did buy a 6g celica as a project while I had my frs. Its finished now (3sgte swap, fmic, ecu, turned boost up, etc) and I absolutely love it. 3k total and over 300hp.

10-27-2019, 01:09 AM	#1
Will BRZ Damn that's crazy... Join Date: Oct 2018 Drives: 2015 BRZ Location: Texas Posts: 971 Thanks: 771 Thanked 772 Times in 467 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What car under $8,000 would you buy to replace your twin? Feel like $10K was a bit much and $5K was too little so $8,000 is just right lol Not necessary a like for like replacement, but what car in that budget would interest you? No I’m not looking to sell my car for a cheaper one lol just curious

10-27-2019, 01:13 AM	#2
beltax90 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Drives: 2010 corolla Location: california Posts: 1,404 Thanks: 1,520 Thanked 1,799 Times in 780 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z2bDHfiOdk[/ame] 8300 redline. 2200 pounds. its basically a lotus. can find these cars for 4k or under, use the rest of the money for a 2zz swap. Last edited by beltax90; 10-27-2019 at 01:26 AM.

10-27-2019, 01:50 AM	#4
86MLR Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Drives: 2002 VX Commodore SS LS1 Auto Location: Sydney Posts: 2,203 Thanks: 500 Thanked 2,185 Times in 1,111 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	$8000 usd = $11700 aud So......after looking at carsales.... 2004 Mazda MX-5 NB Series 4 Manual with a hard top. Fits some non negotiable requirements, light, manual and RWD being the most important. __________________ Disclaimer: This post represents the official views of the voices in my head at the time of posting. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133311 I'm only here for the biscuits Last edited by 86MLR; 10-27-2019 at 01:51 AM. Reason: Spelin

10-27-2019, 08:30 AM	#9
Summerwolf Panda Trueno Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: No twin now. Location: North Indiana Posts: 3,347 Thanks: 2,113 Thanked 2,409 Times in 1,332 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	4th gen fbody A dsm of some kind Miata Any gen MR2 Any ls based regular cab short bed gm truck All sorts of bases for builds I've wanted to do. Last edited by Summerwolf; 10-27-2019 at 02:56 PM.

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soundman98 ProCrastinationConsultant Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: '14 Ranger, '18 Tacoma 4Dr LB Location: chicago-ish Posts: 11,330 Thanks: 35,240 Thanked 13,675 Times in 6,782 Posts Mentioned: 98 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	none. which was led me to the brz in 2014 in the first place. my requirements still are rwd, manual, and must have a back seat/storage area. almost no other current cars meet those requirements. __________________ "The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time"

10-27-2019, 07:20 AM	#5
KR-S Sporadic Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Drives: 2016 Halo FR-S M/T Location: Earth Posts: 3,145 Thanks: 5,221 Thanked 3,552 Times in 1,746 Posts Mentioned: 50 Post(s) Tagged: 33 Thread(s)	Any Corolla/Matrix/Vibe XRS/GT from 2003-2006. I like the fact that they still have the powertrain of a Celica GT-S without all the flashiness (not a fan of the Celica's body style at all). I'm probably in the minority, but the fact that they don't stand out any more from their lesser trims makes them great cars for making cool little sleepers out of. I have a feeling that for the same reason, insurance isn't as expensive as the Celica or a twin, but I could be wrong on that front. Out of those three, I'd look for a Corolla XRS since it's the lightest and nicest looking of the three. Though, I'd buy one not to replace the FR-S entirely, but take its place as the daily driver instead.

10-27-2019, 07:50 AM	#6
JD001 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: UK Posts: 6,128 Thanks: 7,795 Thanked 6,337 Times in 3,553 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Renault Clio RS 200 with Cup suspension and Recaro seats... Nice..

10-27-2019, 07:54 AM	#7
funwheeldrive Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: BANNED FOR TELLING THE TRUTH Location: MODS ARE ON A POWER TRIP Posts: 3,447 Thanks: 7,830 Thanked 3,022 Times in 1,409 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Integra GSR and save the difference on maintenance/mods.

10-27-2019, 08:10 AM	#8
new2subaru Weight Weenie Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: 15 FR-S Location: Canada Posts: 2,601 Thanks: 5,083 Thanked 2,336 Times in 1,352 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm not a fan of black but how about this one? https://www.iseecars.com/used_cars-t...d=100457204033

10-27-2019, 04:18 PM	#12
weederr33 Airborne at your service Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: '17 BRZ Series.Yellow Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 6,410 Thanks: 4,570 Thanked 5,694 Times in 2,986 Posts Mentioned: 33 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Hyundai Accent. __________________ Series.Yellowbird - http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122135 MS, CSCS, TSAC-F, CPT

10-27-2019, 04:32 PM	#14
mn_ca Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2013 frs, 2005 is300 Location: Winter Wonderland Posts: 145 Thanks: 286 Thanked 70 Times in 53 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	3rd gen mr2 with a 2zz. Drove my buddy's before he sold it and, though not fast, was light and handled awesome! I did buy a 6g celica as a project while I had my frs. Its finished now (3sgte swap, fmic, ecu, turned boost up, etc) and I absolutely love it. 3k total and over 300hp.

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