...and by that I mean ditching the cars/parts/everything. I'd keep the 190E though.

Leaning toward a BRZ right now. I have multiple reasons as to why, but the main factors are time and convenience.

Talk me in to or out of it.

Though I miss my mercedes sometimes, getting rid of them for something new is the best thing I ever did

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have no worries.....President Obama swears "If you like your gun, you can keep it

My Ranger starts in all weather, has cheap parts, is comfortable, doesn't really break down, and has only stranded me when the alternator went (once) and when I rolled the dice with dry rotted tire stems.

But it's no merc, rides rough, is loud in the cabin, and doesn't have the torque.

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$60 OM617 Blank Exhaust Flanges
$110 OM606 Blank Exhaust Flanges
No merc at the moment

What is a BRZ?

- Peter.

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2021 Chevrolet Spark
Formerly...
2000 GMC Sonoma
1981 240D 4spd stick. 347000 miles. Deceased Feb 14 2021
2002 Kia Rio. Worst crap on four wheels
1981 240D 4spd stick. 389000 miles.
1984 123 200
1979 116 280S
1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1971 108 280S

The new Toybaru.

Cheap, small car, decent power, great economy, RWD, 6speed manual.

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-Justin

91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd
01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd
07 MB ML320 CDI - dd
16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd

it's automatic.

THIS!

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-Justin

91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd
01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd
07 MB ML320 CDI - dd
16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd

it's automatic.

BRZ is one of the few new (gas) cars I'd consider. Real transmission, not a 2-pedal gearbox meant for dumbkopfs, RWD, great handing, OK mileage.

I got a ride in one the other day, I really liked. It combined what I liked about the RX8 with a more reliable more efficient motor.

Its not for me but I really did like it.

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68 280SL - 70 280SL - 70 300SEL 3.5 - 72 350SL - 72 280SEL 4.5 - 72 220 - 72 220D - 73 450SL - 84 230GE - 87 200TD - 90 190E 2.0 - 03 G500

Nissan GTR - Nissan Skyline GTS25T - Toyota GTFour - Rover Mini - Toyota Land Cruiser HJ60 - Cadillac Eldorado - BMW E30 - BMW 135i

If you don't have time to diddle, bail while you still can (IE the stupid thing is running properly).

-J

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1991 350SDL. 230,000 miles (new motor @ 150,000). Blown head gasket

Tesla Model 3. 205,000 miles. Been to 48 states!
Past: A fleet of VW TDIs.... including a V10,a Dieselgate Passat, and 2 ECOdiesels.
2014 Cadillac ELR
2013 Fiat 500E.

This!

So much good advice on this thread!

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-Justin

91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd
01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd
07 MB ML320 CDI - dd
16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd

it's automatic.

I test drove the BRZ. A little low on power for my tastes, I'll wait for the STI version.

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'07 Yukon 2500
'13 Subaru Outback 3.6R
'13 Orbea Carpe 9-speed

Currently Benzless
Formerly: 300TD, S600, E55, 560SEL

---= The forest breathes, listen.
-Native American elder

Times and circumstances change in any individuals life.

Been there done that, don't regret it one bit. I would say consider keeping a "tinkering" car on the side though, to suffice the spirit. Probably something classic but cheap and doesn't need to be driven much.

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Current stable:
- 2004 Mazda RALLYWANKEL
- 2007 Saturn sky redline
- 2004 Explorer...under surgery.

Past: 135i, GTI, 300E, 300SD, 300SD, Stealth

8V Mk2 GTI

-J

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1991 350SDL. 230,000 miles (new motor @ 150,000). Blown head gasket

Tesla Model 3. 205,000 miles. Been to 48 states!
Past: A fleet of VW TDIs.... including a V10,a Dieselgate Passat, and 2 ECOdiesels.
2014 Cadillac ELR
2013 Fiat 500E.

Your a young dude. You need to jump. I'd get the FR-S. I don't know about your area, but the local Subaru dealer sucks in the service department.


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1983 123.133 California
- GreaseCar Veg System