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86 Alternatives ???
G’Day Folks,
So I am almost at the point of cancelling my 86 order. I am new to fun car’s (used to have motor bikes as my mechanical toys) and still want to get a fun car. So there seems to be a lot of car enthusiasts here and I am wondering if anyone has suggestions of other cars to look at ?? I have looks a lot at RX8’s …. I like the way they look and the idea of the rotary engine is intriguing, but I understand they can have reliability issues and require a lot of maintenance. This will be my daily drive !! |
09-04-2012, 06:35 AM | #2 |
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I got an 86 because I could find literally nothing else to compete against it.
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BRZ. lol
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Mx5...
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09-04-2012, 06:43 AM | #5 |
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09-04-2012, 06:53 AM | #6 |
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I couldn't go mx5 as unfortunately they carry such a "female car" label. I also hate convertibles.
I'm sorta in the same boat as you. Even looking at second hand 370z and 135i but I just don't want them. BMW has scarred me from my mini in parts costs. |
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s15 autech
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For $30k you can get an awesome example of an MX5 that you would enjoy for many years assuming you could live with the limitations of a 2 seater. I lived with a $7k MX5 for the last 3 years. Still love it and Im only selling it because of the 86 I have. And I wouldnt want the local tools influencing what I drive. Imagine if one of them got an 86 just before you did. What would happen then? |
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I currently have a 2005 Renaultsport Clio Cup & have an order in for an 86 GTS, expected delivery March 2013. My impatience is getting the better of me and am giving serious thought to not waiting until March (or later) and just getting the newly released Renaultsport Megane RS265.
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I used to work for a B.M.W dealer a number of years ago, and the price of parts and servicing back then was out of control, it is a shame to hear it is still the same !! |
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this wait is doing my head in. thinking a wrx sti hatch >< but i love the look of the 86 and the bloody parts i bought already for it sitting here *face palm*
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I didn't really like the interior of the GT .... The A/C controls made it look to much like my wifes Corolla. I didn't like the look of them in the Corolla, I was glad when she got her Honda Accord Euro !!
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true, likewise but its getting to the point where im reading on another forum that someone was talking about batch numbers and the specific numbers and saying that 586**** onwards wont get built til bloody next year. **** SAKE
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In order
1) EVO X 2) R34 GTR 3) Lexus IS250 / 350 AND DROP A 2J IN IT |
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