Before I bite the bullet - Questions - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

BiLLiO333 · 07-07-2013, 11:33 PM

Hey, first of all, I absolutely love the FR-S and am dying to get a Hot Lava!

That being said, financially speaking, would there be any other car, new or used, I should look at before I dump all my savings into this sexy car? I've got 15k to put down and live in New England so I'm looking at plenty of snow later...

Kind of nervous to spend this much... but it'd be such a sweet birthday present to myself!

chulooz · 07-07-2013, 11:34 PM

Buy used?

thill · 07-07-2013, 11:41 PM

You will need snow tires for sure. Are you looking for a RWD sports coupe? The other cars to consider are the Hyundai Genesis Coupe, Ford Mustang, Chevy Camaro, etc.

If you are fine with FWD, there is the Focus ST, Mazda Speed3, VW GTi, etc.

I would also drive the WRX.

tech4pdx · 07-07-2013, 11:47 PM

Consider saving up a bit more and buy a used one after the 2014's come out. You might even be able to pay it off?

dem00n · 07-07-2013, 11:54 PM

I would think of it like this.

If i bought the car and the hour after i bought it i crashed it and the total for repairing it is $5000, could i afford to it fix it?

Have fun, but be wise.

bkblitzed · 07-07-2013, 11:58 PM

i suggest saving a bit more just in case.

whaap · 07-07-2013, 11:59 PM

The Mazda Miata (MX-5) is the closest thing you'll find to the twins.

thill · 07-08-2013, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whaap

The Mazda Miata (MX-5) is the closest thing you'll find to the twins.

Well, except it is a convertible and has no back seat option. If you don't need a backseat and are open to a convertible, the Miata is a great choice, along with a used S2000.

BiLLiO333 · 07-08-2013, 12:12 AM

Looked at the Miata, it's too small and feminine in comparison. I realize used is the best bet but with the depreciation around 3k a year, wouldn't it be roughly the same if I bought an 10' car for 18k, and the fr-s at 27k?

m.wood0213 · 07-08-2013, 12:30 AM

used s2000 is a good car, or used sti.

BadMoon · 07-08-2013, 12:34 AM

If you want it just buy it. It's that simple.

5th 86 · 07-08-2013, 01:01 AM

Just buy it if you dont mind not having that much space and driving pleasure is your main concern, dont worry about winter, with snow tires you have arguably more fun then in summer. I doubt i am alone in thinking this is the best money i ever spent on a car.

enwave · 07-08-2013, 01:27 AM

Snow tires for sure.

And just do it, you won't be disappointed. If you're looking for alternatives, the Genesis Coupe is a much heavier, but torque-ier car. That's probably the closest you'll get for current production cars, besides MAYBE a 350/370z. A used Miata, S2000, or even a slightly used 350z/370z would all be comparable in terms of philosophy. Kinda.

roddy · 07-08-2013, 03:37 AM

Go for it. With 15K down, the payments shouldn't be bad. Bargain for the best rate you can get on the remainder. This car is great in the snow with the right tires. Look for a set of Bridgestone WS-60 or WS-70 tires in a 205/55/16 size, with some cheap steel winter wheels (or a used set of OEM Impreza alloys). I got a LOT of snow last year and ran the WS-60/steel wheel combo with no issues.

07-07-2013, 11:33 PM	#1
BiLLiO333 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Honda Accord EX '02 Location: MA Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Before I bite the bullet - Questions Hey, first of all, I absolutely love the FR-S and am dying to get a Hot Lava! That being said, financially speaking, would there be any other car, new or used, I should look at before I dump all my savings into this sexy car? I've got 15k to put down and live in New England so I'm looking at plenty of snow later... Kind of nervous to spend this much... but it'd be such a sweet birthday present to myself!

07-07-2013, 11:54 PM	#5
dem00n Member of the year - 2016 Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Scion FRS Location: New York Posts: 3,575 Thanks: 788 Thanked 2,427 Times in 1,111 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would think of it like this. If i bought the car and the hour after i bought it i crashed it and the total for repairing it is $5000, could i afford to it fix it? Have fun, but be wise. __________________ Friends don't let friends Plastidip Last edited by dem00n; 07-07-2013 at 11:54 PM. Reason: Lol, hour house.

07-08-2013, 03:37 AM	#14
roddy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: '13 Ultramarine Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 2,243 Thanks: 1,476 Thanked 1,165 Times in 685 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Go for it. With 15K down, the payments shouldn't be bad. Bargain for the best rate you can get on the remainder. This car is great in the snow with the right tires. Look for a set of Bridgestone WS-60 or WS-70 tires in a 205/55/16 size, with some cheap steel winter wheels (or a used set of OEM Impreza alloys). I got a LOT of snow last year and ran the WS-60/steel wheel combo with no issues. __________________ no man with a good car needs to be justified...

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thill Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2020 SS1LE (previous 13 BRZ owner) Location: North Pole Posts: 2,753 Thanks: 328 Thanked 1,463 Times in 802 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You will need snow tires for sure. Are you looking for a RWD sports coupe? The other cars to consider are the Hyundai Genesis Coupe, Ford Mustang, Chevy Camaro, etc. If you are fine with FWD, there is the Focus ST, Mazda Speed3, VW GTi, etc. I would also drive the WRX.

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tech4pdx Make love Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: H8R.. Not really Location: Edge of the Milky Way Posts: 780 Thanks: 524 Thanked 214 Times in 143 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Consider saving up a bit more and buy a used one after the 2014's come out. You might even be able to pay it off?

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07-08-2013, 12:12 AM	#9
BiLLiO333 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Honda Accord EX '02 Location: MA Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looked at the Miata, it's too small and feminine in comparison. I realize used is the best bet but with the depreciation around 3k a year, wouldn't it be roughly the same if I bought an 10' car for 18k, and the fr-s at 27k?

07-08-2013, 12:34 AM	#11
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5th 86 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ SPORT TECH Location: CANADA Posts: 306 Thanks: 31 Thanked 98 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just buy it if you dont mind not having that much space and driving pleasure is your main concern, dont worry about winter, with snow tires you have arguably more fun then in summer. I doubt i am alone in thinking this is the best money i ever spent on a car.

07-08-2013, 01:27 AM	#13
enwave That headunit though... Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited SSM Location: Provo, UT Posts: 520 Thanks: 304 Thanked 297 Times in 185 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Snow tires for sure. And just do it, you won't be disappointed. If you're looking for alternatives, the Genesis Coupe is a much heavier, but torque-ier car. That's probably the closest you'll get for current production cars, besides MAYBE a 350/370z. A used Miata, S2000, or even a slightly used 350z/370z would all be comparable in terms of philosophy. Kinda.

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