Anyone else cave in to another car?

[Chris]

Congrats on the Bimmer. For that price, if it has decent miles I probably would have bought it as well. I've been debating the FR-S for about six months now, and still haven't come to a decision. It will be another month or two before I could afford it anyway. An S50'd E30 did catch my eye on CL the other day though...

[IntenseDVDA]

Originally Posted by Duff_man

Are you comparing a 43k$ car to a 24.5k one or I'm mistaken?

And said $43k car does not have a telescoping steering wheel .

Although I've driven one and it's a frickin' blast.

[Sully]

Originally Posted by Dillano609

Hopefully the sibling rivalry between Scion and Toyota will cease and no more brand favoritism to annoying levels between Toyota and Subaru debated once the car comes out. Kinda agree, kills things on here.

Originally Posted by denkigrve

The constant Subaru vs Toyota BS on these forums makes me not want to be a part of this community any longer.

I don't understand this at all. What do(for the most part) random people on the internet you've never met have to do with how much you enjoy a car?

I'm not at all fond of the prelude community, but I still love my old rustbucket when I head out to the hill country for some driving.

[Allch Chcar]

Originally Posted by SuqMadiq

Before the price and torque were released I had thought of maybe of getting one. As it stands, $25k for 200hp and 150tq doesn't seem like any kind of deal.

I understand this car is meant to be fun and all, but from what I've seen of the track tests it's not really ground breaking in any segment. Its quite slow accelerating considering basic model cars like a Camry or a Fusion would run with it no problem. Plus, on the skidpad, its not pulling impressive numbers like you would think it would, based upon all the hype over lightweight and low CoG.

Anyways, the only reason I could justify paying $25k+ for it, is if I thought the design was truly unique and out of the ordinary. Though, I can't really say that the appearance is that inspiring or that its cutting edge. Its bit dull, and within 5-10yrs it will surely look dated.

Very good Sadiq, now explain to the class how a slower car like the Miata can be considered a true Sports car while the Mustang/Gencoupe/Camaro are "only" muscle cars.

[Guff]

Originally Posted by Allch Chcar

Very good Sadiq, now explain to the class how a slower car like the Miata can be considered a true Sports car while the Mustang/Gencoupe/Camaro are "only" muscle cars.

Better yet, tell us how a Lotus Elise sucks because of it's measly 170HP.

Better than that, please do tell us what horsepower is.

[SteelReign]

Still looking out for 06-08 Miatas. They're pretty refined and super fun to drive. Never owned a convertible before but seems like lots of fun.

[Tainen]

Originally Posted by Koomoo

I have 2 pre-orders at both scion and Subaru, if for some odd reason dealers try to screw me with MSRP or i have to wait till fall to get my car... i would have to choose a DD before then which i'm cross shoping the base model 2011-12 WRX (which i know i can get below MRSP) with these acc

-Body side moldings
-factory install HIDS
-Rear Deck spoiler
-STI lip
- Mud flaps (DIY)
- BOV (DIY)

and called it a day

if you put a BOV on a WRX.........

you don't know what you're doing. (unless it's a fully recirculating BOV, but then, why even do it?)

[MtnDrvr86]

Ive been following this car since Toyota announced a proposed project with Subaru...when was that, '07? '08? lol but Im also not in the finanacial state to buy a new car. This summer sometime Ill have to buy a car and I figure it will probably be a miata, it is the next best thing after! At least for me...

[m.box.design]

i've been into this car since it's pre-concept days with those horrible renderings.

but at that time, everything was different. must say it's the economy that has driven me away from buying one of these, this year. perhaps i'll pick up a 2nd hand one later down the road.

as affordable as it may be, i don't think i'm going to dump my finances into an auto loan for such an impracticably-practical car. looks like an amazing car that'd be fun to drive. but i can't justify driving this car away from the dealer 26+ grand in the hole. in this day in age, needs certainly out-weigh wants. this is a no-brainer for me, and i'm sure it's the same for other folks.

[Godzpeed]

I brought a Prius C while ordering the 86 at the dealer LOL

[S2kphile]

I was thinking about buying a Lexus 200CT but couldn't justify cost to what I was looking for which the FRS/BRZ brings.

[Dimman]

Well priced MR-S has tempted me. But it's dark green with tan interior and brown top.

[Indestruct]

I have the brz on preorder, but I'm scanning craigslist everyday for an impreza or legacy. If I find an excellent deal then I'll jump. My beater I'm currently driving isn't even freeway worthy and it's killing me...

[Sully]

Originally Posted by Dimman

Well priced MR-S has tempted me. But it's dark green with tan interior and brown top.

A yellow, black top and interior one tempting me here too.

But it's overpriced and the pseudo-auto thingie it has.

But I see it every day on my way to work, so it tempts me anyway.