Thinking about abandoning ship...
 

...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

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.

What is a BRZ?

- Peter.

The new Toybaru.

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

THIS!

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.

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

-J

This!

So much good advice on this thread!

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

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.

8V Mk2 GTI :)

-J

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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