17 year old looking for BRZ as a first car. - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

shawnie · 11-19-2015, 06:16 PM

as the title suggests I will at somepoint in the next year be getting my first car. I've practiced a lot in my fathers manual truck, so I do know how to drive a manual just as well as I know how to drive an automatic. The BRZ I'd be getting would most likely be something like this http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invento...ting=127263679

Anyways, is it a decent first car? I'm a responsible kid and wouldn't push its limits.

olsonpg · 11-19-2015, 06:21 PM

Clearly not the right car for you. This is the car to be irresponsible and push its limits.

go_a_way1 · 11-19-2015, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by shawnie

as the title suggests I will at somepoint in the next year be getting my first car. I've practiced a lot in my fathers manual truck, so I do know how to drive a manual just as well as I know how to drive an automatic. The BRZ I'd be getting would most likely be something like this http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invento...ting=127263679

Anyways, is it a decent first car? I'm a responsible kid and wouldn't push its limits.

I think its a great car to start. My first car was a 300zx and when I was 19 I bought a brand new FRS right out of the showroom and have no regrets.

I would drive a lot of cars before I buy though if I was you. The FRS/BRZ is a car you will eaither love or hate. I would hate to see you trade it in for a stang after only a year or so. Make sure it is the right car for you before you buy one.

go_a_way1 · 11-19-2015, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by olsonpg

Clearly not the right car for you. This is the car to be irresponsible and push its limits.

Also that

shawnie · 11-19-2015, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by olsonpg

Clearly not the right car for you. This is the car to be irresponsible and push its limits.

Haha I meant on the road! If I took it to a track I'd definitely push it's limits!

chaoskaze · 11-19-2015, 06:23 PM

The car is design to let you push it's limit, it's not you want or you wont. You will want to push it just driving in traffic cuz the low torque/high rpm setup by nature.

go_a_way1 · 11-19-2015, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by chaoskaze

The car is design to let you push it's limit, it's not you want or you wont. You will want to push it just driving in traffic cuz the low torque/high rpm setup by nature.

IDK the way mine is set up I have a ton of low end power? Stock maybe but mine wasn't stock long.

Also this is not the car for you if you like to mod cuz you will need some big $$$ trust me hahaha I am broke thanks to my FRS.

chaoskaze · 11-19-2015, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by go_a_way1

IDK the way mine is set up I have a ton of low end power? Stock maybe but mine wasn't stock long.

Also this is not the car for you if you like to mod cuz you will need some big $$$ trust me hahaha I am broke thanks to my FRS.

it is stock.

It's either too slow or quicker then others on road , if you want to drive it civilized and everything it just happened to be when the exhaust is most annoying...so ya... no.

ryoma · 11-19-2015, 06:34 PM

in my opinion, you should probably buy a beater car for a year or two to gain experience and so that you don't get rammed up the butt by insurance companies. if anything happened to the BRZ due to inexperience, it would hurt your heart lol.

ichitaka05 · 11-19-2015, 06:37 PM

I agree with ryoma. Not saying twins aren't good for first car, but it's better to start off from beater car than starting off new/semi-new car.

mscamp02 · 11-19-2015, 06:41 PM

If it is in your budget range (or your parents range) for a first car I don't think it is a bad idea due to the modest power figures and how easy it is to drive compared to some other vehicles.

I learned to drive in a rwd vehicle (4 cylinder s10) and even though it had 120 or so hp I managed to act irresponsible enough in it to wind up in a ditch. So basically for anyone that says it's to much of a car for a first car just keep in mind any vehicle a new driver can act reckless in and cause himself/herself some grief.

funwheeldrive · 11-19-2015, 06:45 PM

Get a cheap Miata

ZOMFGAARON · 11-19-2015, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by funwheeldrive

Get a cheap Miata

Or 240

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olsonpg · 11-19-2015, 07:02 PM

I would of been all over this car at 17 as many of us would. If I could of afforded it, I would not of denied myself the chance to experience the thrill that is experienced from owning such an extraordinary vehicle. Not to mention the amazing community that is involved with this car and the automotive passion that has spawned from this car alone.

Wouldn't trade it for the world.

11-19-2015, 06:16 PM	#1
shawnie Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Drives: Don't have one yet Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	17 year old looking for BRZ as a first car. as the title suggests I will at somepoint in the next year be getting my first car. I've practiced a lot in my fathers manual truck, so I do know how to drive a manual just as well as I know how to drive an automatic. The BRZ I'd be getting would most likely be something like this http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invento...ting=127263679 Anyways, is it a decent first car? I'm a responsible kid and wouldn't push its limits.

11-19-2015, 06:21 PM	#2
olsonpg Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Drives: BRZ. R34 GT-T Location: Calgary Posts: 762 Thanks: 737 Thanked 613 Times in 302 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Clearly not the right car for you. This is the car to be irresponsible and push its limits. __________________ / SARD / ENKEI / GREDDY / RACESENG / CUSCO / PERRIN / KW / POWERED BY MAX / SPARCO / STOPTECH / BREMBO / ROCKET BUNNY / FULL-RACE twin scroll / OS GIKEN / WHITELINE

11-19-2015, 06:34 PM	#9
ryoma Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited CWP Location: SoCal Posts: 1,561 Thanks: 34 Thanked 669 Times in 469 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	in my opinion, you should probably buy a beater car for a year or two to gain experience and so that you don't get rammed up the butt by insurance companies. if anything happened to the BRZ due to inexperience, it would hurt your heart lol. __________________ My 2015 CWP BRZ Build

11-19-2015, 06:37 PM	#10
ichitaka05 Site Moderator Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: ichi 86 Project Location: Middle of No where Posts: 20,968 Thanks: 7,664 Thanked 19,057 Times in 8,329 Posts Mentioned: 678 Post(s) Tagged: 27 Thread(s)	I agree with ryoma. Not saying twins aren't good for first car, but it's better to start off from beater car than starting off new/semi-new car. __________________

11-19-2015, 07:02 PM	#14
olsonpg Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Drives: BRZ. R34 GT-T Location: Calgary Posts: 762 Thanks: 737 Thanked 613 Times in 302 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would of been all over this car at 17 as many of us would. If I could of afforded it, I would not of denied myself the chance to experience the thrill that is experienced from owning such an extraordinary vehicle. Not to mention the amazing community that is involved with this car and the automotive passion that has spawned from this car alone. Wouldn't trade it for the world. __________________ / SARD / ENKEI / GREDDY / RACESENG / CUSCO / PERRIN / KW / POWERED BY MAX / SPARCO / STOPTECH / BREMBO / ROCKET BUNNY / FULL-RACE twin scroll / OS GIKEN / WHITELINE

11-19-2015, 06:23 PM	#6
chaoskaze The Fail Boat Join Date: Aug 2011 Drives: CWP S.B. Location: LasVegas Posts: 3,028 Thanks: 4,718 Thanked 1,293 Times in 873 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The car is design to let you push it's limit, it's not you want or you wont. You will want to push it just driving in traffic cuz the low torque/high rpm setup by nature.

11-19-2015, 06:41 PM	#11
mscamp02 Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Drives: 2013 FRS Location: Mt. Sterling KY Posts: 129 Thanks: 15 Thanked 23 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If it is in your budget range (or your parents range) for a first car I don't think it is a bad idea due to the modest power figures and how easy it is to drive compared to some other vehicles. I learned to drive in a rwd vehicle (4 cylinder s10) and even though it had 120 or so hp I managed to act irresponsible enough in it to wind up in a ditch. So basically for anyone that says it's to much of a car for a first car just keep in mind any vehicle a new driver can act reckless in and cause himself/herself some grief.

11-19-2015, 06:45 PM	#12
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)	Get a cheap Miata

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