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samagon · 11-19-2018, 06:14 PM

So yeah, after stalking this forum for about 6 years, I did a thing and bought a WRB 2018 BRZ limited with the PP.

Where the WRX felt like I was getting into a winter parka, the BRZ feels like I'm putting on a smedium tshirt.

reminds me a lot of my old GSR, just RWD, and I like it.

back to lurking for another 6 years?

DarkPira7e · 11-19-2018, 06:26 PM

If you've been lurking for 6 years, you know we need to see some pics

Congratulations! Any plans for it? What convinced you to pull the trigger?

samagon · 11-19-2018, 06:39 PM

what convinced me is that I recently got engaged, we are thinking kids in 3-4 years. I'm not exactly a young dude any more. so the math on me getting a fun car after the kid experience is not 0, but it is one of those non-rational numbers. So do it now, pay it off in 3 years, get the family truckster on lease, and keep this in the garage as the side ho.

plans are to be passed by minivans on the straights, but catch them back up in the corners.

weederr33 · 11-19-2018, 06:42 PM

Took you long enough!

Joveen · 11-19-2018, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by samagon

what convinced me is that I recently got engaged, we are thinking kids in 3-4 years. I'm not exactly a young dude any more. so the math on me getting a fun car after the kid experience is not 0, but it is one of those non-rational numbers. So do it now, pay it off in 3 years, get the family truckster on lease, and keep this in the garage as the side ho.

plans are to be passed by minivans on the straights, but catch them back up in the corners.

Same plan expect I don't like trucks. Will get me a Type R.

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alphasaur · 11-19-2018, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by samagon

what convinced me is that I recently got engaged, we are thinking kids in 3-4 years. I'm not exactly a young dude any more. so the math on me getting a fun car after the kid experience is not 0, but it is one of those non-rational numbers. So do it now, pay it off in 3 years, get the family truckster on lease, and keep this in the garage as the side ho.

plans are to be passed by minivans on the straights, but catch them back up in the corners.

That was my plan exactly dude. Figure kids in 2ish years and mom can get the giant SUV and dad can daily the fun car.

Btw, fu for getting WRB. I really wanted a WRB brz but ended up with a white 86.

Leonardo · 11-19-2018, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by samagon

what convinced me is that I recently got engaged, we are thinking kids in 3-4 years. I'm not exactly a young dude any more. so the math on me getting a fun car after the kid experience is not 0, but it is one of those non-rational numbers. So do it now, pay it off in 3 years, get the family truckster on lease, and keep this in the garage as the side ho.

plans are to be passed by minivans on the straights, but catch them back up in the corners.

Congratulations. My wife and I celebrated our 11 year anniversary this year.

3 years to pay off, Nice! It took me 4. It is a great car to keep in the garage, or drive ALL the time!

Good Luck!

Tcoat · 11-19-2018, 07:10 PM

My kids are 38 and 36. I waited until after to buy a new sports car.

Ultramaroon · 11-19-2018, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by samagon

plans are to be passed by minivans on the straights, but catch them back up in the corners.

Ah, so you HAVE been reading.

Will BRZ · 11-20-2018, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by samagon

So yeah, after stalking this forum for about 6 years, I did a thing and bought a WRB 2018 BRZ limited with the PP.

Where the WRX felt like I was getting into a winter parka, the BRZ feels like I'm putting on a smedium tshirt.

reminds me a lot of my old GSR, just RWD, and I like it.

back to lurking for another 6 years?

Congratulations man! Look forward to seeing another BRZ on the road out here

What side of town are you in? How's the transition from WRX to BRZ been? Great choice on the WRB with the PP by the way. Looking good

samagon · 11-20-2018, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Will BRZ

Congratulations man! Look forward to seeing another BRZ on the road out here

What side of town are you in? How's the transition from WRX to BRZ been? Great choice on the WRB with the PP by the way. Looking good

I'm out on the east end, it's still too early to really get a grip on the changes, when I take a corner I'm still shocked at how precise it handles. Even though they both have electric PS, the feedback feels so much better. The WRX had a full turbo back, so I can't even compare power levels.

GalloVecchio · 11-20-2018, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by samagon

So yeah, after stalking this forum for about 6 years, I did a thing and bought a WRB 2018 BRZ limited with the PP.

He said PP.

tobin · 11-20-2018, 11:08 AM

Love the GSR comparison, that's exactly how I feel about the car. You'll love it!

xenarc · 11-20-2018, 03:00 PM

How old are you Tcoat? 57?

11-19-2018, 06:14 PM	#1
samagon Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: sti Location: houston Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 24 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Long time listener, first time caller... So yeah, after stalking this forum for about 6 years, I did a thing and bought a WRB 2018 BRZ limited with the PP. Where the WRX felt like I was getting into a winter parka, the BRZ feels like I'm putting on a smedium tshirt. reminds me a lot of my old GSR, just RWD, and I like it. back to lurking for another 6 years?

11-19-2018, 06:42 PM	#4
weederr33 Airborne at your service Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: '17 BRZ Series.Yellow Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 6,420 Thanks: 4,579 Thanked 5,706 Times in 2,992 Posts Mentioned: 33 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Took you long enough! __________________ Series.Yellowbird - http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122135 MS, CSCS, TSAC-F, CPT

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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)	My kids are 38 and 36. I waited until after to buy a new sports car. __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.

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samagon Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: sti Location: houston Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 24 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	what convinced me is that I recently got engaged, we are thinking kids in 3-4 years. I'm not exactly a young dude any more. so the math on me getting a fun car after the kid experience is not 0, but it is one of those non-rational numbers. So do it now, pay it off in 3 years, get the family truckster on lease, and keep this in the garage as the side ho. plans are to be passed by minivans on the straights, but catch them back up in the corners.

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