Steel Reserve tastes like !$#@ - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

ZionsWrath · 05-18-2018, 07:29 AM

I'm in an automotive depressed state.

Drinking this crap beer.

Entertain me with anything.

What 3-5 year old car would you buy for a DD?

why? · 05-18-2018, 07:39 AM

yaris

Tcoat · 05-18-2018, 07:50 AM

Mostly highway or city? Passengers? Hauling stuff?

ZionsWrath · 05-18-2018, 08:13 AM

Driving to work mostly. But im used to my old car. i liked driving it hard the double wishbone front, independent rear, 4 wheel disc brake with a fat rear sway bar. No nannies just ABS

I don't do hauling and would only sometimes drive my gf or pick up a family member.

I'm having a hard time looking at the used market. I don't trust these cars with no maintenance history. I don't trust these CVT or 100,000 miles cars that haven't had their transmission fluid ever changed or even looked at.

I think I'm being to picky but I don't know how not to be

Tcoat · 05-18-2018, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZionsWrath

Driving to work mostly. But im used to my old car. i liked driving it hard the double wishbone front, independent rear, 4 wheel disc brake with a fat rear sway bar. No nannies just ABS

I don't do hauling and would only sometimes drive my gf or pick up a family member.

I'm having a hard time looking at the used market. I don't trust these cars with no maintenance history. I don't trust these CVT or 100,000 miles cars that haven't had their transmission fluid ever changed or even looked at.

I think I'm being to picky but I don't know how not to be

Nothing wrong with being picky with something you have to live with every day.
Last question. Price range?

wbradley · 05-18-2018, 08:38 AM

Honda Fit

ZionsWrath · 05-18-2018, 09:13 AM

Yea I was actually looking at Honda fit and more particular Scion iM/Corolla iM/Toyota Auris.

The thing is I can't stand all the new age nannies. And for a DD I don't find a way to justify the price of new/newer vehicles. That is why I ultimately decided to repair my old car before it got wrecked.

Budget is not necessarily a problem. It's just I don't want to waste money. But then it seems to get what I want I will need to spend more money. And then the newer cars have all these systems you can't disable.

Frustrating to me. I guess 30k would be the upper limit for me at this time but I REALLY don't want to spend that money. I've looked from new Forester XT, WRX to used Nissan Versa.

I'm having a hard time balancing throwing money out the window and finding a car I can live with. I bought my BRZ new and while I wouldn't say I regret it, financially it was not a good decision. I paid it off in 2 years and spent on track time and mods which is why I love it and don't regret it but not smart financially. And for a DD I would regret throwing money away in depreciation.

why? · 05-18-2018, 09:39 AM

Mileage is no longer an indicator that a car is worn out. Sounds insane, but cars are far much better than they use to be.

what specific features are you looking for?

If you just want basic transportation, and I really am not joking here, a Yaris is perfect. Add a aftermarket suspension and the car is really fun to drive, plus it has actually won in both autocross and scca competition. Plus you can get them for 4 or 5 grand.

winstonscifi · 05-18-2018, 09:48 AM

Why don't you just use your BRZ as a daily driver? Get a good set of snow tires, and you're good to go. You say it's not a good financial decision, does that mean you're not going to get your money out of it when it's time to sell? Then, seriously, just run it into the ground. It is paid off, after all...Just my two cents.

StraightOuttaCanadaEh · 05-18-2018, 09:50 AM

Mini Cooper S JCW

MuseChaser · 05-18-2018, 09:53 AM

Best car dollar I ever spent was on my '93 BMW 325i. Plenty of room, drove and handled great, got 30mpg on highway, great in winter w/ snows, comfortable, VERY reliable. Bought it used w/ 60K on it for $8000, put another 170K miles on it myself for a total of 230K before the salt in our area ate it. Over it's lifetime with me (which was about ten years), it required an alternator, a water pump, rear springs, and a few sets of pads and rotors. That's it. I did the usual maintenance stuff, of course. Find an e36.

Or, spend a lot more money on a newer Toyota, Honda, or Subaru to get the same reliability, better mileage, and less fun driving.

Just some thoughts. Good luck.

Takumi788 · 05-18-2018, 09:57 AM

A car 3-5 years old with nannies you can turn off? You're asking a lot here but I completely understand. I was in the same boat for a while after I paid off the FRS.

I originally bought a 2008 Honda Fit. Its a great reliable car but I got bored with it and the 2009+ have a bunch of nannies. After struggling between a bunch of newer cars, I bought a clean 1993 Honda prelude for 800 bucks, dropped a 1200 dollar JDM H22A in it. I love it for my commuter. Fun, comfy, no nannies, and cheap AF.

That worked for me, but I see how that can not be appealing to some.

Maybe a Fiesta/Focus ST?
Or a used twin? I have been considering another one but the wife and I are talking a kid soon. So I may need something other than a 2 door.

Sapphireho · 05-18-2018, 10:00 AM

Beater Civic.

Spuds · 05-18-2018, 10:07 AM

Hyundai Accents didn't even have ABS until like 2012 or something if you are looking for a no nannies vehicle. It also meets exactly none of your other criteria so

05-18-2018, 07:29 AM	#1
ZionsWrath Thanks Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 4,163 Thanks: 5,989 Thanked 3,100 Times in 1,498 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Steel Reserve tastes like !$#@ I'm in an automotive depressed state. Drinking this crap beer. Entertain me with anything. What 3-5 year old car would you buy for a DD? __________________

05-18-2018, 07:50 AM	#3
Tcoat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2020 Hakone Location: London, Ont Posts: 69,841 Thanks: 61,656 Thanked 108,295 Times in 46,456 Posts Mentioned: 2499 Post(s) Tagged: 50 Thread(s)	Mostly highway or city? Passengers? Hauling stuff? __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.

05-18-2018, 08:13 AM	#4
ZionsWrath Thanks Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 4,163 Thanks: 5,989 Thanked 3,100 Times in 1,498 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Driving to work mostly. But im used to my old car. i liked driving it hard the double wishbone front, independent rear, 4 wheel disc brake with a fat rear sway bar. No nannies just ABS I don't do hauling and would only sometimes drive my gf or pick up a family member. I'm having a hard time looking at the used market. I don't trust these cars with no maintenance history. I don't trust these CVT or 100,000 miles cars that haven't had their transmission fluid ever changed or even looked at. I think I'm being to picky but I don't know how not to be __________________

05-18-2018, 09:13 AM	#7
ZionsWrath Thanks Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 4,163 Thanks: 5,989 Thanked 3,100 Times in 1,498 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Yea I was actually looking at Honda fit and more particular Scion iM/Corolla iM/Toyota Auris. The thing is I can't stand all the new age nannies. And for a DD I don't find a way to justify the price of new/newer vehicles. That is why I ultimately decided to repair my old car before it got wrecked. Budget is not necessarily a problem. It's just I don't want to waste money. But then it seems to get what I want I will need to spend more money. And then the newer cars have all these systems you can't disable. Frustrating to me. I guess 30k would be the upper limit for me at this time but I REALLY don't want to spend that money. I've looked from new Forester XT, WRX to used Nissan Versa. I'm having a hard time balancing throwing money out the window and finding a car I can live with. I bought my BRZ new and while I wouldn't say I regret it, financially it was not a good decision. I paid it off in 2 years and spent on track time and mods which is why I love it and don't regret it but not smart financially. And for a DD I would regret throwing money away in depreciation. __________________

05-18-2018, 09:50 AM	#10
StraightOuttaCanadaEh Wes Join Date: Feb 2017 Drives: Artisan Spirits '17 86 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,871 Thanks: 1,255 Thanked 1,734 Times in 1,025 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Mini Cooper S JCW __________________ Instagram: @gt86ws

05-18-2018, 07:39 AM	#2
why? Only happy when it rains. Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: series.blue Location: Harnett county NC Posts: 1,995 Thanks: 5,698 Thanked 1,265 Times in 750 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	yaris

05-18-2018, 09:39 AM	#8
why? Only happy when it rains. Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: series.blue Location: Harnett county NC Posts: 1,995 Thanks: 5,698 Thanked 1,265 Times in 750 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Mileage is no longer an indicator that a car is worn out. Sounds insane, but cars are far much better than they use to be. what specific features are you looking for? If you just want basic transportation, and I really am not joking here, a Yaris is perfect. Add a aftermarket suspension and the car is really fun to drive, plus it has actually won in both autocross and scca competition. Plus you can get them for 4 or 5 grand.

05-18-2018, 09:48 AM	#9
winstonscifi Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Drives: 2015 Firestorm Red Scion FR-S Location: Plymouth Minnesota - just west of Minneapolis Posts: 192 Thanks: 269 Thanked 186 Times in 92 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Why don't you just use your BRZ as a daily driver? Get a good set of snow tires, and you're good to go. You say it's not a good financial decision, does that mean you're not going to get your money out of it when it's time to sell? Then, seriously, just run it into the ground. It is paid off, after all...Just my two cents.

05-18-2018, 09:53 AM	#11
MuseChaser Feeling like thinking.... Join Date: Oct 2015 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: CNY Posts: 1,664 Thanks: 1,664 Thanked 2,433 Times in 1,064 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Best car dollar I ever spent was on my '93 BMW 325i. Plenty of room, drove and handled great, got 30mpg on highway, great in winter w/ snows, comfortable, VERY reliable. Bought it used w/ 60K on it for $8000, put another 170K miles on it myself for a total of 230K before the salt in our area ate it. Over it's lifetime with me (which was about ten years), it required an alternator, a water pump, rear springs, and a few sets of pads and rotors. That's it. I did the usual maintenance stuff, of course. Find an e36. Or, spend a lot more money on a newer Toyota, Honda, or Subaru to get the same reliability, better mileage, and less fun driving. Just some thoughts. Good luck. __________________ Drive like everyone's life around you depends on it...

05-18-2018, 10:00 AM	#13
Sapphireho Famous Potatoes Join Date: Mar 2016 Drives: '15 ultramarine Location: Idaho Posts: 14,051 Thanks: 5,816 Thanked 19,657 Times in 9,248 Posts Mentioned: 163 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Beater Civic.

05-18-2018, 10:07 AM	#14
Spuds The Dictater Join Date: Apr 2017 Drives: '13 Red Scion FRS Location: MD, USA Posts: 9,682 Thanks: 26,743 Thanked 12,738 Times in 6,312 Posts Mentioned: 88 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hyundai Accents didn't even have ABS until like 2012 or something if you are looking for a no nannies vehicle. It also meets exactly none of your other criteria so

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