12-23-2012, 09:53 PM | #29 |
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12-23-2012, 10:12 PM | #30 | |
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I actually have some first hand knowledge on renting Thunderhill for a day. Unfortunately, it costs A LOT more than $3k. The track itself is $6k for a day, BUT once you add in the other costs such as corner workers, insurance, tow truck, etc it comes to $10k+
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12-23-2012, 10:39 PM | #31 | |
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I'm not surprised it costs that much, $3K is what is costs back in Michigan for a non touring track. Also I just saw you have a Boxter Spyder, what made you want a BRZ even though you own that car? I cross shopped the FR-S with used Cayman S but decided the FR-S would be far cheaper to operate and I want to be able to put miles on it worry free (already over 15K).
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Edit: nevermind just read the post that it may run $10k+
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12-23-2012, 11:01 PM | #33 |
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noobs are welcome at most track days. Almost every track day will have a novice group.
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I'd highly recommend you do a track day with well run, respected group that is friendly to novices like Hooked on Driving before committing yourself to a private track day where there will be no instructors. Try it out. Be careful though, it's VERY addicting.
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12-23-2012, 11:15 PM | #35 |
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I wouldn't doubt it only costs $3k to rent a track in Michigan... My boxster spyder is my weekend/track car. As awesome as a car that it is, I don't like driving a car like that around town everyday. There are only about 700 of those cars in the US, and it would kill me to have some soccer mom dent the car. The manual roof isn't exactly practical either. As far as maintenance goes, it's actually pretty cheap if you're a DIY'er. oil only needs to be changed every 10k miles or once a year. I love purist cars meant for drivers, though. The spyder fits the bill, but so does the BRZ. My BRZ will serve as my DD and occasional track car. I can't wait to get it.
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Meijer is the best store ever! We used to joke "if you can't find it at Meijer you don't need it!" Sigh...
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I've seen a few places out here have Faygo in the glass bottles.
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I just heard they closed 101 in San Mateo due to flooding just now.
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