BRZ

[Apoc]

We do water and bite size snacks, like raisins... and that's only on road trips longer than ~2 hours. Most every trip at home is 20 minutes or less, and he doesn't get shit. It's not even part of his vocab to request anything. Honestly, it's about respecting one's things - and that's a lesson I'm willing to use a car/seat to teach.

Now, the "don't throw toys when I tell you not to do something" lesson is getting really old.

[D_Eclipse9916]

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[NTIman]

I've got one of these on my lift at work right now. Owner tried to replace the RR wheel bearing himself, but ran out of time. He did have time to destroy the dust cover on the axle enough to destroy the wheel speed sensor, and somehow ended up with one missing wheel stud and stripped threads on another.

Nothing like spending $1000 to save yourself $200.

[JPolen01]

Everyone makes mistakes. Don't knock the guy too hard. At least he knew when to give up and get a professional involved.

[ScottyB]

so i made the idiotic but predictable mistake of looking at the prices of these on the used market.  very surprised.  i'm a little intrigued, and by that i mean i have about 10 brz/frs tabs open on my browser for the last week.  i just keeping thinking a stock/slight bolt on 86 would be a super fun daily/hpde/rally car.  i can't think of anything else that's as light, practical, reliable, affordable and rwd that wasn't made 2 decades ago.

original plan was to use the Si as the main family car but now that the 4Runner made a surprise appearance in our lives we've realized its probably going to get driven more, and the Si less because its pretty nice.  starting to wonder if the 86 finally makes sense, but i'm also conflicted because i actually love the Si and i've come out the bad side of a "grass is always greener" decision in the past.

i'm still a bit gunshy about the pancake motor, and due to the wide range of owner types i can't figure out how ACTUALLY reliable the powertrain is.  seems like some people are on their 3rd engine, some barely touch theirs after years of abuse and they're fine.  what's the general consensus?  for something under $12-13k, basically just avoid the 2013's and try to look for a good owner?

also more elise pics plz, its too pretty to not get any attention.

[Senor_Taylor]

I paced my roommate's BRZ at VIR and was blown away by how good it felt on all seasons. I'd really like to throw one around with some summers. I'd really consider one to DD as well.

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[ScottyB]

I paced my roommate's BRZ at VIR and was blown away by how good it felt on all seasons. I'd really like to throw one around with some summers. I'd really consider one to DD as well.

glad to hear that.  i'm all about cars that are fun and feel "right" for performance driving.  couldn't care less about numbers, although if they're fast or easy to make fast, all the better.

[Apoc]

Sounds like now is the right time for Scotty to enter the world of three vehicles!

[ScottyB]

Sounds like now is the right time for Scotty to enter the world of three vehicles!

garage asplode

[Apoc]

Sounds like now is the right time for Scotty to enter the world of three vehicles!

garage asplode

What needs to go in the garage besides your trailer? 

[ScottyB]

Sounds like now is the right time for Scotty to enter the world of three vehicles!

garage asplode

What needs to go in the garage besides your trailer? 

wife's car, critically.  the hell i'd catch if she had to walk out into the rain to start her car

[.RJ]

Sounds like now is the right time for Scotty to enter the world of three vehicles!

garage asplode

What needs to go in the garage besides your trailer? 

wife's car, critically.  the hell i'd catch if she had to walk out into the rain to start her car

thoughts and prayers in this difficult time

[Apoc]

The irony that most people in Seattle don't have garages.

...but by my count, that doesn't limit how many you park outside. 

[ScottyB]

thoughts and prayers in this difficult time

The irony that most people in Seattle don't have garages.

you don't need a garage for your fixed gear bike

[Apoc]

The irony that most people in Seattle don't have garages.

you don't need a garage for your fixed gear bike

You don't if you're cool with an opiod addict stealing it to chop and sell.

Sadly, I'm not kidding.

[ScottyB]

You don't if you're cool with an opiod addict stealing it to chop and sell.

Sadly, I'm not kidding.

we're a bit classier than that, our meth heads skip the bikes and go straight for ripping out your cats for the platinum.

welp...from new car track prep to crackheads. sorry for shitting up your thread Evan

[.RJ]

The irony that most people in Seattle don't have garages.

you don't need a garage for your fixed gear bike

You don't if you're cool with an opiod addict stealing it to chop and sell.

Sadly, I'm not kidding.

but you live in the land of free pot and shrooms for everyone

[*insertusernamehere*]

so i made the idiotic but predictable mistake of looking at the prices of these on the used market.  very surprised.  i'm a little intrigued, and by that i mean i have about 10 brz/frs tabs open on my browser for the last week.  i just keeping thinking a stock/slight bolt on 86 would be a super fun daily/hpde/rally car.  i can't think of anything else that's as light, practical, reliable, affordable and rwd that wasn't made 2 decades ago.

original plan was to use the Si as the main family car but now that the 4Runner made a surprise appearance in our lives we've realized its probably going to get driven more, and the Si less because its pretty nice.  starting to wonder if the 86 finally makes sense, but i'm also conflicted because i actually love the Si and i've come out the bad side of a "grass is always greener" decision in the past.

i'm still a bit gunshy about the pancake motor, and due to the wide range of owner types i can't figure out how ACTUALLY reliable the powertrain is.  seems like some people are on their 3rd engine, some barely touch theirs after years of abuse and they're fine.  what's the general consensus?  for something under $12-13k, basically just avoid the 2013's and try to look for a good owner?

also more elise pics plz, its too pretty to not get any attention.

They're great and reliable! Get one, I want one. Hold out for a 2014 FR-S Monogram.

[Evan]

so i made the idiotic but predictable mistake of looking at the prices of these on the used market.  very surprised.  i'm a little intrigued, and by that i mean i have about 10 brz/frs tabs open on my browser for the last week.  i just keeping thinking a stock/slight bolt on 86 would be a super fun daily/hpde/rally car.  i can't think of anything else that's as light, practical, reliable, affordable and rwd that wasn't made 2 decades ago.

original plan was to use the Si as the main family car but now that the 4Runner made a surprise appearance in our lives we've realized its probably going to get driven more, and the Si less because its pretty nice.  starting to wonder if the 86 finally makes sense, but i'm also conflicted because i actually love the Si and i've come out the bad side of a "grass is always greener" decision in the past.

i'm still a bit gunshy about the pancake motor, and due to the wide range of owner types i can't figure out how ACTUALLY reliable the powertrain is.  seems like some people are on their 3rd engine, some barely touch theirs after years of abuse and they're fine.  what's the general consensus?  for something under $12-13k, basically just avoid the 2013's and try to look for a good owner?

also more elise pics plz, its too pretty to not get any attention.

The more I drive this car, the more I like it. I honestly think you would love it more than your Si.
Early 2013s had a recall for the engine which was actually overblown, and the recall fix was actually causing more harm
2014s are good to go, unless you plan on tracking it in which case they eat coilpacks. Even then, most just consider it a consumable and budget $100-$200 each season for it.
2015s and 2016s have new coilpacks and harnesses that fix the issue. They were what I was shopping for until I found a great deal on a 17 Perf Pack.

Subaru engines don't really get 'splode-y until they go over 2.0L and add boost. Given the people beating on these things its pretty amazing how stout the engine is. I don't recall reading of an unmodded 2014+ engine letting go.

in short

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also more elise pics plz, its too pretty to not get any attention.

got some company at work the other day. Limited edition "hyper blue". Love the color


Other than that, mostly just driving it on nice days. Installed a dashcam, easiest hard wire Ive ever done because Subaru put a 12v socket in the glove box. No fuse tap or buck converter needed.

[Jake]

Even with the blurry tag I can tell that's my friend Kara! She looooves that car.