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Lelandjt · 03-17-2023, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by NARFALICIOUS

Yes I would do it again, I did.
There's lots of options out there, still, from a Sports car standpoint.

Not if you want a 2+2 sub 3500lbs.

lynnmichelle · 03-17-2023, 10:18 AM

So it was between a 2022 (5k miles through Carvana, because yeah, I can't really find a new one that isn't being sold for $44k) or a new model 3 Tesla. I really wanted a new 86 or BRZ, but I couldn't find one that was reasonably priced. The Tesla would have been "fine". I guess I was just bummed that I had a find a car right now and I didn't the same choices that I did have 10 years ago. #firstworldproblems

But some good news, she isn't totaled somehow? Waiting on next steps ...

Tcoat · 03-17-2023, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by lynnmichelle

So it was between a 2022 (5k miles through Carvana, because yeah, I can't really find a new one that isn't being sold for $44k) or a new model 3 Tesla. I really wanted a new 86 or BRZ, but I couldn't find one that was reasonably priced. The Tesla would have been "fine". I guess I was just bummed that I had a find a car right now and I didn't the same choices that I did have 10 years ago. #firstworldproblems

But some good news, she isn't totaled somehow? Waiting on next steps ...

Ya the having to find a car right now is no doubt a pain. I have no clue what I would go for if I had to replace the 86 this very minute.

Dadhawk · 03-17-2023, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by lynnmichelle

But some good news, she isn't totaled somehow? Waiting on next steps ...

Yea I was completely shocked last year when they didn't total my 200,000 mile FRS after a Suburban tried to mate with it.

I'm pretty sure the repair came within a very few dollars of being the total value, if not more, of the repaired car.

humfrz · 03-17-2023, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I don't think any of us can answer that for you.

I would seriously consider a late model Gen 1. Not a fan of the Gen 2, plus my priorities have changed a bit so my next vehicle will be more of a "grandpa mobile".

Fer sure, fer sure - that ought to get you around the grounds of the retirement settlement in style -

Dadhawk · 03-17-2023, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

Fer sure, fer sure - that ought to get you around the grounds of the retirement settlement in style -

Close....

Ernest72 · 03-17-2023, 02:56 PM

Used cayman prices are coming down. Running costs are more but that flat 6 sound is heaven and it’s my weekend car. I use my 16 BRZ as a commuter, and if an SUV mated with it, I would certainly consider a new one, in auto of course. But I would definitely cross shop if the prices were too high. I know this, I would miss it if it was gone. My 04 WRX needs some front end work, waiting for my guy to have time. I miss that and it’s only been a month. These cars are really great if they fit your life.

Ernest72 · 03-17-2023, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Close....

What a difference from the FRS. Enjoy the comfort.

Dadhawk · 03-17-2023, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Ernest72

What a difference from the FRS. Enjoy the comfort.

I'll be keeping the FRS as a weekend toy. That's assuming Cadillac ever manages to deliver my order. I'm #4 at my dealer.

Spektyr · 03-17-2023, 04:50 PM

See, I was picturing something more like this for Dadhawk...

jflogerzi · 03-17-2023, 08:41 PM

If you can still roll with a 2DR RWD Coupe Honesty for the money new there is nothing better.

ACT86 · 03-17-2023, 09:04 PM

Yeah, do it again. I just replaced my Gen 1 with a 2022. Admittedly my 2017 was on coilovers etc, but if you’re after a little more comfort the Gen 2 feels ridiculously compliant compared to what I remember of mine standard. Seats are much softer too - Not necessarily better, but softer.

soundman98 · 03-18-2023, 05:38 PM

i wouldn't do a '22+. the newest i'd ever go would be a '19, with a strong preference to getting something '14-15, before the lcd became part of the cluster.

but even the '13 is still one of the newest cars of the type that it is. if i struck out the 86, i'd be considering 240 z's, silvia's, and mr2's a decade older.

VoltsFRS2013 · 03-19-2023, 05:18 PM

I've owned both prior two models, go for it.

The car is different enough to engage a new car feel. The better interior, new exterior design and the power / torque placement. However, familiar enough to get into and know what to expect and be familiar with working on it.

I'd do it again.

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lynnmichelle Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Drives: '13 FR-S Ultramarine Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 59 Thanks: 50 Thanked 34 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So it was between a 2022 (5k miles through Carvana, because yeah, I can't really find a new one that isn't being sold for $44k) or a new model 3 Tesla. I really wanted a new 86 or BRZ, but I couldn't find one that was reasonably priced. The Tesla would have been "fine". I guess I was just bummed that I had a find a car right now and I didn't the same choices that I did have 10 years ago. #firstworldproblems But some good news, she isn't totaled somehow? Waiting on next steps ...

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Ernest72 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Drives: 16 Silver BRZ, 04 Silver WRX wagon Location: Rockland county, NY Posts: 1,411 Thanks: 182 Thanked 768 Times in 439 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Used cayman prices are coming down. Running costs are more but that flat 6 sound is heaven and it’s my weekend car. I use my 16 BRZ as a commuter, and if an SUV mated with it, I would certainly consider a new one, in auto of course. But I would definitely cross shop if the prices were too high. I know this, I would miss it if it was gone. My 04 WRX needs some front end work, waiting for my guy to have time. I miss that and it’s only been a month. These cars are really great if they fit your life.

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ACT86 Senior Member Join Date: May 2021 Drives: English, French, Swedish & Japanese Location: Canberra Posts: 176 Thanks: 262 Thanked 149 Times in 61 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yeah, do it again. I just replaced my Gen 1 with a 2022. Admittedly my 2017 was on coilovers etc, but if you’re after a little more comfort the Gen 2 feels ridiculously compliant compared to what I remember of mine standard. Seats are much softer too - Not necessarily better, but softer.

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