What other cars have you considered? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Crewzern · 12-21-2012, 03:01 AM

E92 M3 DCT ... a month after buying the 86 I found one

Thavash · 12-21-2012, 03:19 AM

Used BMW 325i / 335i ( E90 ) or new 320i (F30) with sport pack

sav · 12-21-2012, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vic_RSA

My logic is as follows - if you're going to replace your car - make sure you upgrade and compromise only on the little things that won't annoy you everyday.

That is extremely good advice. ALso one of the reasons why Ive replaced the radio pretty much immediately p my previous car had bluetooth, USB, etc etc so being faced with that Hilux radio every time I got into the car wasn't going to work.

I'm still missing things such as single tap lane change indicators but the rest of the car more than makes up for it.

Vic_RSA · 12-21-2012, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sav

That is extremely good advice. ALso one of the reasons why Ive replaced the radio pretty much immediately p my previous car had bluetooth, USB, etc etc so being faced with that Hilux radio every time I got into the car wasn't going to work.

I'm still missing things such as single tap lane change indicators but the rest of the car more than makes up for it.

The more I have to do with that radio the more I agree with - while it plays my MP3's quite well etc. it seems to be a left hand drive spec unit I think and has no RDS which is disappointing considering my friend's old RunX has RDS with the factory radio!

sav · 12-21-2012, 05:57 AM

Yep, have a look at the Yaris' radio - the top spec, much cheaper than the std spec 86 but it's got an awesome touch radio.

I know they had to keep costs down but then at least give me the option of a nice radio. For what it's worth, the new single cab Land Cruiser 79 has the option of a touch nav radio and I'm 99.999999% sure it would fit perfectly.

EDIT:

R11k. Crazy as it may sound I probably would have taken it as an option if it was offered to me when I bought the car.

Vic_RSA · 12-21-2012, 07:28 AM

Me too for sure! It says Toyota on it - thus it belongs there!

sav · 12-21-2012, 12:53 PM

Yep, oh well I'm still waiting for the Parrot. I'd rather drop R11k on that than the OEM Toyota one.

chandz05 · 12-25-2012, 01:15 AM

I was debating between a Civic si and a Scion tC. And then the twins stole my heart

No regrets with my BRZ!

bum-man · 12-25-2012, 01:26 AM

Considered a Hyundai Elantra, strange cross shop I know...

RL_BRZ · 12-25-2012, 01:38 AM

Honda Civic Si
Honda S2000
WRX STI
Then I choose BRZ for good fuel economy and fun to drive... I am happy with my decision...

Jedi1 · 12-25-2012, 02:42 AM

We sold our paid for Nationally competitive 2002 HS Mini Cooper to clear some garage space for the FRS. Our Mini is missed on a daily basis. We had been considering trying another class for a few years and the list was quite long. CaymanS, Elise/Exige, M3, 1M, Mcoupe, S4, STi, Abarth and few others were being tossed around.

At the end of the day the twins provided the greatest return on investment. By return, I mean fun and potential for the money spent. I am confident the twins will be nationally competitive in SCCA autocross in CS, RTR or STX and I think you will see at least a couple wins from them next year. It's going to be a fun ride!

Alang · 12-25-2012, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jedi1

We sold our paid for Nationally competitive 2002 HS Mini Cooper to clear some garage space for the FRS. Our Mini is missed on a daily basis. We had been considering trying another class for a few years and the list was quite long. CaymanS, Elise/Exige, M3, 1M, Mcoupe, S4, STi, Abarth and few others were being tossed around.

At the end of the day the twins provided the greatest return on investment. By return, I mean fun and potential for the money spent. I am confident the twins will be nationally competitive in SCCA autocross in CS, RTR or STX and I think you will see at least a couple wins from them next year. It's going to be a fun ride!

Exactly what they were meant for, good luck!

sav · 12-26-2012, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackwember

I love cars and love to drive it. Honda civic is one of the best car and its features are also great. Price of this car is great and commendable. It gives great mileage as well.

Best modern FWD hatch I've driven to date was the Civic Type-R. Huge fun even if it wasn't as quick or powerful as the competition.

12-21-2012, 05:57 AM	#19
sav Official anti-BS squad Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 High 6MT Location: South Africa Posts: 2,365 Thanks: 378 Thanked 452 Times in 309 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yep, have a look at the Yaris' radio - the top spec, much cheaper than the std spec 86 but it's got an awesome touch radio. I know they had to keep costs down but then at least give me the option of a nice radio. For what it's worth, the new single cab Land Cruiser 79 has the option of a touch nav radio and I'm 99.999999% sure it would fit perfectly. EDIT: R11k. Crazy as it may sound I probably would have taken it as an option if it was offered to me when I bought the car. __________________ Toyota 86 High 6MT (Satin Pearl White) 95RON SAV Tuned

12-21-2012, 12:53 PM	#21
sav Official anti-BS squad Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 High 6MT Location: South Africa Posts: 2,365 Thanks: 378 Thanked 452 Times in 309 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yep, oh well I'm still waiting for the Parrot. I'd rather drop R11k on that than the OEM Toyota one. __________________ Toyota 86 High 6MT (Satin Pearl White) 95RON SAV Tuned

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