What was your first love, i.e. the car that led you to your FR-S/BRZ?

[86BRZ]

That was AE86, never bought one because of maintenance concerns.

[SShigeno]

First car: 97 318ti. 138hp, <2800lbs, good handling and 40 mpg hwy. many subarus after that, auto cross miatas and here I am with what I consider my dream car. I once dreamed of making my 2.5 RS rwd by pulling the front shafts, adding coil overs and turboing it.

[bucket]

Originally Posted by NotSoJDM

My first love is my 95 240sx. 450hp ATM waiting to turn the boost up.

Enjoy the GTR, I can imagine you have probably drive a lot of different cars. So you'll probably agree with me when I say a GTR is hands down one of the best street driven race cars there is.

Regarding the comment of GTR/BRZ comparison...there isn't one honestly. A GTR is like a race car in a tuxedo. The transmission is noisy, clutches are grabby, steering is firm (sorta similar with BRZ), power is linear (and lots of it), and it pulls hard wether you're doing 0-60 or 60-120+. Probably the best powerband I've felt.

Same here with the 240sx, though just running a stock SR with a little extra boost. Is it a huge shock for you going between the BRZ and the 240? I hate to admit, but my 240 love is waning a little since the BRZ feels sharper in every aspect aside from the clutch/gearbox interaction. I need to do something with the brakes and suspension setup at least.

[a.beck]

One of these:

[Miniata]

Mustangs were my "first love" I guess, as soon as I turned 18 and could buy a car on my own I went out and bought one (that was 24 years ago). I've owned four of them over the years, and still have my '08 GT, although I wouldn't say owning Mustangs has led me to buy my BRZ.

I have also had several smaller, lightweight, good handling cars over the years, including:
-1978 Datsun 280Z
-1983 VW GTI
-1990 Miata
-1996 DOHC Neon
-2001 ACR Neon
-2005 Mini Cooper

One of the cars that I've loved the most though, and was responsible in large part for my path to the BRZ was the '90 Miata that I've owned for the last 6 1/2 years. If I wouldn't have bought the BRZ I would have gotten an NC Miata instead (still probably will when the BRZ is paid off in a couple years)

[ron wright]

First car was a '65 GTO, but after about a year I replaced it with a '64 Jaguar 3.8 E Type. Had that car for 18 years and did a ground up restoration on it. It sure was a blast to drive. Like the FRS, it was a very well balanced car that was easy to control in a drift. It had slight oversteer that could be controlled precisely with a bit of throttle. Sold it about 20 years ago, but never forgot how much fun it was to drive. Drove a ’69 Mustang and a ’72 TR6 while I was working on the Jag, but they really didn’t compare for driving thrills. Now that the kids are out and on their own, we have taken the plunge back into fun cars with a firestorm FRS. Just can't get enough time behind the wheel!

[2013GTRNate]

Originally Posted by swift996

The 1989 Mazda RX7 Turbo

and then again in 1993. I was a huge fan of the Japanese sports car during the 90s. Finally the return!

I think that based on my list, it is safe to say that I too am a huge fan of Japanese sports cars… Congrats on owning x2 RX7 Turbo's… The RX7 is and was one of the best cars ever produced…

[2013GTRNate]

DAMN you have a great list of cars leading up too the TWINs… The Supra was always a milestone car… The way that the Supra held its value was and is unprecedented… Congrats on owning so many great cars…

[2013GTRNate]

Originally Posted by Celica00

1st love was a celica 7th gen. that car made me realize my love for cars and discover my hobby.

got the FRS as it was the "next big toyota" performance car (even if its subaru). if it wasn't the FRS, i woulda got a used RS4 or something

I never owned a Celica but, every person that I have ever met that owned one had nothing but great things to say about that platform… I need to find someone that will let me test drive their Celica so that I too can understand why that car made so many people so happy…

[2013GTRNate]

Originally Posted by Deepseadiver

2013 BRZ---2008 EVO X GSR--- 2006 EVO IX GSRSE---- 2004 EVO VIII GSR----

2001 Ford Ranger---- 1985.5 Porsche 944---- 1987 Ford Mustang 5.0 LX----

1962 Oldsmobile Cutlass F85.

Also a few beaters 1992 BMW 325i and another Ford Ranger.

I still have the 08 EVO X had to keep the fast car.

I understand the EVO passion.… Your choices in EVOs' are AWESOME! I know why and completely understand. As I said in my original post the EVO VIII is 100% the reason that I own a GT-R and the 300ZX TT is probably the reason I am getting a BRZ. The Z was always to heavy and I believe that the FR-S/BRZ is the size that the Z was supposed to be w/ a little more power of course… Great list of cars, thanks for sharing!

It is funny but I too owned a Ford Ranger mine was a '96

[BRZnut]

Originally Posted by 2013GTRNate

Of course, I will do a comparison post... It will be fun to describe the differences between the two... I already test drove a Toyota GT86 while here in Okinawa, Japan and it was a very fun experience.

(I posted some pics here: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...hlight=okinawa)

You hit the reason that I am buying a BRZ on the head "It is a reasonably priced sports car"...

If driven right can almost match a regular Honda Civic in gas mileage and is off the charts on the fun scale. The gas mileage in of its self is incredible to me because I needed something that could at least get 30mpg but to get that in a sexy package like one of the Twins is AWESOME!...

The fact that the FR-S/ BRZ are modeled after one of the most awesome drift cars in the history is only icing on the cake...

-Nate

Couldn't agree more!

[2013GTRNate]

Originally Posted by 2manysubies

Always had muscle cars, 65, 66, 3-68's.(Chevelle's) still have my last, convertable, a 68 BB 667CHP, Can burn the tires off in 3rd, HO lowered, poly-bushings, handled well for a tank(3800#) But the Legacy GT's got me back in to modern day Subies, I have 2 LGTL, one a S/W(stock), sedan is a Stg3+, still tuning, 336 whp, 410Q, mild but wild enough. I always loved the RWD and had many, Bought the BRZL, Subie reputation, rolling midlife, Love the handling and my +1 is I really don't have to work on it unless I want to, Like the cat back, MY choice. I do like the warranty!

R/Mac

I love MY Subaru Legacy B4 and it is a car that I do currently own… They are just such great, fun and reliable cars that they grow on you. The AWD system truly is second to none in the normal car category…

Now Muscle cars, I never had the chance to build one up for myself. I helped a friend build a '67 Chevelle but that was my exposer… I agree with enjoying a newer car for warranty… Enjoy your BRZ!

[2013GTRNate]

Originally Posted by JDMenrique

My first car, a 2006 Honda Civic

Your Honda looks SICK!

[Chee-Hu]

The BRZ is my first non-Honda. I've had the following:

1998 Honda civic EX
1997 Honda Civic CX
1993 Honda Civic EX
1992 Honda Civic SI
2006 Acura RSX Type S

I'm still a huge Honda fan. I hope to add an NSX someday.