Will you stay with the 86 brand for the future ?

[yurikaze]

I'll probably daily my tS for another two years, then retire it to weekend/track use. I want something comfy, fast, and low-key for my next daily, so probably a new M3, Porsche, RS5, AMG, or most likely a lowered All-road, since I really want a wagon. Ideally an RS4 Avant would be my pick but we don't get them in the US. My wife picked up a new Q5 a couple months ago, and every time I ride in it, I'm reminded how nice it is compared to my tS.
I must be getting old, because after dailying a car with a big GT-wing, I want to fly under the radar in comfort.
That being said, I bought the tS with the intention of keeping it forever, and that is still my plan.

[Summerwolf]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Yep, funny how that can change.

1948 Chev - stored on my parents farm - parents sold farm - gave car to my cousin ( I had for 15 years).

1970 MGB - rusted in half while in storage ( I had for 24 years).

1956 Ford step-side pickup truck - relocated from MO to WA - new company wouldn't pay for moving it - sold to a friend - had the truck for 19 years.

I get a kick out of some folks that say they are going to keep a car "forever"


humfrz

Things can always change in a heartbeat!

[mav1178]

Originally Posted by yurikaze

since I really want a wagon.

Volvo European Delivery includes a pair of RT tickets to Sweden as part of the purchase price. FYR.

[yurikaze]

Originally Posted by mav1178

Volvo European Delivery includes a pair of RT tickets to Sweden as part of the purchase price. FYR.

Yeah, I've definitely been eyeing both the V60 and V90 wagons in non Cross-country guise. They're both fantastic looking cars.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by extrashaky

Here's where I jog your memory by reminding you that the MGB was a unibody car. That was one of the religious arguments between MG guys and Triumph guys.

I (and many others) often refer to the structural components of unibody cars as the "frame". Technically not correct terminology but the function is the same.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by yurikaze

I'll probably daily my tS for another two years, then retire it to weekend/track use. I want something comfy, fast, and low-key for my next daily, so probably a new M3, Porsche, RS5, AMG, or most likely a lowered All-road, since I really want a wagon. Ideally an RS4 Avant would be my pick but we don't get them in the US. My wife picked up a new Q5 a couple months ago, and every time I ride in it, I'm reminded how nice it is compared to my tS.
I must be getting old, because after dailying a car with a big GT-wing, I want to fly under the radar in comfort.
That being said, I bought the tS with the intention of keeping it forever, and that is still my plan.

Your idea of "low key" is way off mine.

[extrashaky]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

I (and many others) often refer to the structural components of unibody cars as the "frame". Technically not correct terminology but the function is the same.

Okay. But like I said, it was a religious argument. We were agnostic, but we had both brands in the family, so we were still keenly aware of the proselytizing.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by extrashaky

Okay. But like I said, it was a religious argument. We were agnostic, but we had both brands in the family, so we were still keenly aware of the proselytizing.

Yep, same here. My younger brother had a TR, which was faster than my MG, but not as fast as my Miata -


humfrz

[extrashaky]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Yep, same here. My younger brother had a TR, which was faster than my MG, but not as fast as my Miata -

They detuned the stock TR6 for the US market and crippled it. We never dynoed mine, but it was built out so that it should have been putting out at least 180 HP. I'm ashamed to say I used to race Fox body 5.0L Mustangs from red light to red light on the Parkway, but that was hilarious because I would outrun a stock one every time. It would bark the tires going into third gear.

My dad's MGB couldn't touch it on a straight road, but he would have outrun me any day on a curvy one. It outclassed the TR6 in handling even after I rebuilt the entire suspension with poly bushings. The TR guys thought the MGB was slow. The MGB guys thought the TR was sloppy.

[yurikaze]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Your idea of "low key" is way off mine.

Low key for Los Angeles. This is where people buy a 911 in a neutral color if they don't want to stand out.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by yurikaze

Low key for Los Angeles. This is where people buy a 911 in a neutral color if they don't want to stand out.

Ahhh good point. I forgot your location.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by yurikaze

Low key for Los Angeles. This is where people buy a 911 in a neutral color if they don't want to stand out.

True, my buddy has a white GT3 and no one even notices him here in Silicon Valley.

[MuseChaser]

Originally Posted by soundman98

i'm not interested in a new model. i'm not even interested in the '17 refresh. the mandatory reverse camera's in all newer cars means they all need screens, and screens suck. i also don't like the steering wheel controls.....

...this car is the newest-oldest car i've had an interest in. except for certain things, it's a very analog car in the way it handles, something that is becoming increasingly difficult to find in newer vehicles.

Yes, yes, and YES. I was looking for one of the old cars I used to love, except for really reliable and cheap to drive. I wanted a car, not a computer, mobile phone you can drive, or space ship.

Originally Posted by soundman98

i've got $10 and a kitkat bar...

Make it a $100,000 bar and you've got a deal..

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by MuseChaser

Yes, yes, and YES. I was looking for one of the old cars I used to love, except for really reliable and cheap to drive. I wanted a car, not a computer, mobile phone you can drive, or space ship.







Make it a $100,000 bar and you've got a deal..

But that is only 15 cents!