Last Day With My BRZ - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

iLaw · 02-23-2020, 03:22 PM

Five and a half years ago, I bought the best driving car I have ever owned. It’s been there through multiple road trips, track days, the adoption of two fur-babies (and all the adventures that came from them), an engagement and a wedding. With a tear in my eye, it’s with great sadness that I part with my beloved BRZ. It’s never left me stranded and never failed to bring a smile to my face. I hope it’s next owner cherishes it as much as I do.

Unfortunately adult life requires me to purchase a more practical vehicle, and As much as my wife and I have tried, we can’t afford to maintain and insure two cars. She is now back to stock, and awaiting to be traded in tomorrow. I’m going to miss her.

I wanted to thank the community here for the endless advice, DIY instructions, debate, conversations and most of all the friendships I’ve gained. Who knows, perhaps one day, I’ll be back.

Cheers.

Impureclient · 02-23-2020, 03:35 PM

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As much as my wife and I have tried, we can’t afford to maintain and insure two cars.

That's too bad. If I was forced to only have one car between two adults, I would rethink about where I am living and if I could go somewhere else that allows it.
Just saying that because I looked up the cost of living where you are, so hope this loss will be worth it in the long run for you.

Tcoat · 02-23-2020, 03:45 PM

I feel ya! Even though I am just getting another one writing up the for sale thread for the Lava was rough.

jflogerzi · 02-23-2020, 03:57 PM

Best of luck. What are you eyeing? There is always the used market in the future. I believe these are going to have staying power as cheap track cars like a Miata and few other mainstay track cars that are cheap to run and maintain.

86prime · 02-23-2020, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by iLaw

adult life requires me to purchase a more practical vehicle, and As much as my wife and I have tried, we can’t afford to maintain and insure two cars. She is now back to stock, and awaiting to be traded in tomorrow. I’m going to miss her.

No, don't get rid of your wife!

Seriously, I thought I was doing the adult thing years ago when I got rid of my Evo, still regret it. Keep the woman and car you love. Ride or die.

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86MLR · 02-23-2020, 04:12 PM

Full lock, do mad skids, post video...........after the sale has gone thru......or it just me???

Tcoat · 02-23-2020, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 86prime

No, don't get rid of your wife!

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"Put her back to stock"!

guitarman · 02-23-2020, 05:01 PM

I gotta say, I prefer the back to stock pic better! The done up one looks like the girls you see hanging around backstage at a rock show.

iLaw · 02-23-2020, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Impureclient

That's too bad. If I was forced to only have one car between two adults, I would rethink about where I am living and if I could go somewhere else that allows it.

Just saying that because I looked up the cost of living where you are, so hope this loss will be worth it in the long run for you.

I agree. I’m currently looking to make a career change that will bring me somewhere that has a lower cost of living. Cost wasn’t the only issue. I live in Canada and a lowered twin can handle snow. Just not the front bumper or the lip.

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Originally Posted by jflogerzi

Best of luck. What are you eyeing? There is always the used market in the future. I believe these are going to have staying power as cheap track cars like a Miata and few other mainstay track cars that are cheap to run and maintain.

My wife and I will be replacing the BRZ with a Subaru Crosstrek. We needed a car that could go camping and handle snow well (better than the BRZ could anyways). Also, I feel safer knowing my wife has all the driver assist features that come in newer cars.

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86prime · 02-23-2020, 07:07 PM

Woman don't need no ADAS. Get a used STI.

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KR-S · 02-23-2020, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

"Put her back to stock"!

But what if the mods are permanent?

Tcoat · 02-23-2020, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by KR-S 86

But what if the mods are permanent?

That is why you stick to bolt ons.

g e · 02-23-2020, 11:08 PM

Good luck with next stages of your life! There will be more cars in your future. VW GTIs can be decent family rides. Just get the platinum service contract.

And there will come a time way off in the future when the kids are gone and you get the itch and your wife says “sure, go for it”.

And you will.

DarkSunrise · 02-23-2020, 11:59 PM

Sounds like you fully enjoyed your BRZ while you had it! They're great cars. Hope you can get back in one someday.

02-23-2020, 03:22 PM	#1
iLaw Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 2015 BRZ, Aozora Edition Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada Posts: 354 Thanks: 40 Thanked 249 Times in 100 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Last Day With My BRZ Five and a half years ago, I bought the best driving car I have ever owned. It’s been there through multiple road trips, track days, the adoption of two fur-babies (and all the adventures that came from them), an engagement and a wedding. With a tear in my eye, it’s with great sadness that I part with my beloved BRZ. It’s never left me stranded and never failed to bring a smile to my face. I hope it’s next owner cherishes it as much as I do. Unfortunately adult life requires me to purchase a more practical vehicle, and As much as my wife and I have tried, we can’t afford to maintain and insure two cars. She is now back to stock, and awaiting to be traded in tomorrow. I’m going to miss her. I wanted to thank the community here for the endless advice, DIY instructions, debate, conversations and most of all the friendships I’ve gained. Who knows, perhaps one day, I’ll be back. Cheers. __________________ iLaw 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Sport 2015 Subaru BRZ Aozora Edition (Sold)

02-23-2020, 03:45 PM	#3
Tcoat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2020 Hakone Location: London, Ont Posts: 69,845 Thanks: 61,656 Thanked 108,283 Times in 46,456 Posts Mentioned: 2495 Post(s) Tagged: 50 Thread(s)	I feel ya! Even though I am just getting another one writing up the for sale thread for the Lava was rough. __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.

02-23-2020, 04:12 PM	#6
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)	Full lock, do mad skids, post video...........after the sale has gone thru......or it just me??? __________________ 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

02-23-2020, 05:01 PM	#8
guitarman Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Drives: 2016 Scion FR-S Location: British Columbia Posts: 58 Thanks: 44 Thanked 47 Times in 26 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	prefer stock I gotta say, I prefer the back to stock pic better! The done up one looks like the girls you see hanging around backstage at a rock show.

02-23-2020, 11:59 PM	#14
DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,794 Thanks: 2,164 Thanked 4,242 Times in 2,220 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Sounds like you fully enjoyed your BRZ while you had it! They're great cars. Hope you can get back in one someday. __________________ "Never run out of real estate, traction, and ideas at the same time." 2022 BRZ Build 2013 FR-S Build

02-23-2020, 07:07 PM	#10
86prime Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Drives: 18 BRZ tS Location: NorCal Posts: 98 Thanks: 21 Thanked 44 Times in 27 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Woman don't need no ADAS. Get a used STI. Sent from my LG-H932 using Tapatalk

02-23-2020, 11:08 PM	#13
g e Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: Somewhere in The States Posts: 393 Thanks: 337 Thanked 259 Times in 158 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Good luck with next stages of your life! There will be more cars in your future. VW GTIs can be decent family rides. Just get the platinum service contract. And there will come a time way off in the future when the kids are gone and you get the itch and your wife says “sure, go for it”. And you will.

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