Majofo

Undying Dreams

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Welcome back, Morgan. Glad we communicate on a regular basis.

Deez noobs had no idea.

CCColtsicehockey

I am definitely going to make C&C on Saturday as I have not been in a long while. Only going to be out till about 10:30 though then heading home to watch qualifying for the Italian GP and then College Football.

If Tyler does not accept I have plenty of extra rooms you can stay in too so let me know.

Majofo

civicdrivr

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That's cool. I DVR the races just in case I'm not home and forget to watch, so don't tell me who's on pole

JS + XES

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Welcome back man!

Don't worry about the part deal. It's alright. Thanks for refunding me in full.

Do you track your car at all? Or do you modify your cars just as a hobby? Just curious!

CCColtsicehockey

Hey you can always come to the house after C&C and watch the qual.

p.diddy

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Buy 911 or NSX end discussion lol.

civicdrivr

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Thanks Aaron. Again, I'm terribly sorry how the deal turned out.

I have not tracked this car, or any of my cars. I mostly mod as a hobby, though I'd like to make it out to a few HPDE events. The goal was to get out there this year, but between moving and my cautious approach to the stock motor, I haven't been able to.

Might have to take you up on that.

Marcelechka

911

Costco

Cayman S > 911

Until you get into GT3/Turbo territory, anyway. But that's a given.

Now that I think about it, if I stretched myself thin I could have gotten a Cayman S. But nah. It is a very tempting idea, but on principle I don't feel like replacing a water pump at 50k miles just because it's so common that it's recommended. That's just a bad precedent.

fuzzy02CLS

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7 speed auto. I couldn't find a manual within 600 miles of me. Very hard to find in my area. It's not so bad with the paddles.

I 2nd the 911. Drove a turbo for a few weeks. Borrowed from my former boss. Thing was a blast.

Aman

Is swapping a factory turbo flat-4 from another Subaru an option? Might be easier to keep all accessories than with a J/LS swap.


And as far as other cars... what about a 135/335i? Good balance between DD/hoonigan, moddable, easy to get to quick HP numbers. Heck, even an E46 M3.

StreetKA

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911

chill_dog

Welcome back! Nice pick up. Looking forward to seeing whichever (or yet some completely different) option you choose.

DoC-JoneS

Good to hear from you bud. An apartment, a lexu-wagon. You've been busy since I saw you in January.

MEKO

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CCColtsicehockey

CLtotheTL32

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They've moved onto an Audi by now

gnuts

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What's this? No ?

Do you still commute a lot? Seems like you need a car good on gas and good in the winter and a fun RWD car. Not sure the Lexus fits in there well as much as I like it.

How about a Simple J35 6th gen accord sedan for the commuter/winter beater. Just keep it simple. You know it well, pretty easy to maintain. Then get a toy.

brian6speed

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I would go with the lotus, but I am all about light cars with great handling.

civicdrivr

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I've thought about a Cayman S as well, but I really like the latest model, which is more expensive than the 997 that I've been thinking about. And you can call me crazy, but I really like the 997 Targa. It's got a hatch!

The 996 Turbo is in my price range, but I've never been thrilled with the appearance 996; especially the interior. Another option I've been thinking about is parting out the FR-S, selling it, and sitting on the money until the 997 Turbo or 991 is in my price range, and over that time my price range will increase.

Swapping in an EJ isn't a bolt in affair, and the turbo FA20s are different as well. Not really worth it.

Everyone has a 1 or 3 series. I think I'd be in the same position as I'm in with the FR-S after a little while.

Thanks! No idea what I'm going to get. I just want to get rid of the FR-S.

Yea, I've made some lifestyle changes. It's nice saving money.



I actually don't; I drive 21 miles each way to work now. In the Lexus, that means ~2 gallons a day, but the FR-S isn't a whole lot better then that considering the traffic. I was looking at swapping my old motor into a 6G Accord about two years ago, but I couldn't find a decent donor at the right price point. Once I do the transmission swap in the Lexus, I should pick up a few mpgs on the highway. The stock 5AT revs at ~3500rpm at 80, it's insane.

rockstar143

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^^^that sounds like the fkng S2000...I literally get the same mpg in that or the TL if I don't drive 55 with gel in my hair (for wind resistance)...it's nuts from a little 2.2.

BUT, that said, I'm sure most people would slap me if I told them I was trying to get good MPG in my S.

I wish I still had my 4 speed manual 1990 civic hatch...cheap to fill up, and the gas ran forever in that slow baby.

civicdrivr

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My '88 Civic averaged 40mpg with me beating the shit out of it - which I had to to get it going.

The FR-S is decent on open highway (~31mpg), but my CL was still better (32mpg), and got the same when I drove it hard (26mpg).

rockstar143

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I guess it's the heat down here...or the "less than 10% but really probably more than 10% ethanol bcuz fk you, Florida" gas down here but I never get nearly that good a mileage. Best I've done in the TL was 28 and that was going 65 for a whole road trip.

I remember getting my 97 Accord after that civic and thinking...fk this thing is SOOOOO FAST!

Costco

Honda engines just have the most efficient and powerful N/A engines for their respective segments. The manuals are not only great shifting but the ratios are spaced correctly for daily driving too.

J-series + 6MT = 30+ mpg highway

rockstar143

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Costco

You know what came to mind right now?

K20 Elise. all over Caymans.

civicdrivr

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I've wanted to do this for years.

Costco

MEKO

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If I were you...
Porsche 993 turbo

Costco

If I had to guess, those are probably a lot more than a 996 Turbo.

Probably my favorite "attainable" Porsche though.

MEKO

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Yeah probably but I am puting myself into his position and feel like I am looking for a car to marry with
After all that pretty fast CL, fun FRS and experiences... Now with one of his favorite wagon....
I would either keep the FRS N/A or aim for something rare
No Lotus no Honda engine no 997

civicdrivr

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A clean 993 Turbo is way above my price range. I've come the realization that long term ownership isn't for me, so I'm of the buy, enjoy, then sell without a huge loss mindset. That means I'm aiming for cars that hold their value well, like Lotus' and other older cars. If the FR-S were already back to stock, it'd be gone, and I could jump on a local deal that I'm closely monitoring (and hoping he doesn't sell for a while).

The CL was the longest period I've ever owned a car at 5 years 2 months. The shortest period I've owned a car was 5 months. I get bored easily - which eventually happened with the CL.

And I have a fear of commitment

Costco

But you were a big reason why I ended up with a twin


















jk, it's not a car for everyone. I actually push most people away from owning one because I know other cars would suit them better.

civicdrivr

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The FRZ is a good car, but it has plenty of issues. It is the ideal imperfect car.

rockstar143

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It's hard to get over that boredom...
I try and force myself to fall in love with what I have all over again, wash, rinse, repeat. I do that in life, with house, wife, cars, job...everything. Otherwise it's a never ending empty feeling chasing something that isn't ever really caught.

Catfisha

You moved and got ANOTHER car?! Geez....

As y'all know, I keep my cars until they succumb to time, wear & tear, gravity, stupid people, etc... We recently rolled-over to 200,000 miles!!!

Aman

I try to keep my cars as long as possible as well... would still have the Accord if fate didn't have other plans.

The K20 Lotus sounds like a sweet idea. Maybe even an MR2 if it's cheaper. Don't know how they hold their resale, though.

Are you looking to stay with two cars, or downsize to one?

civicdrivr

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That sums me up quite well. I'm never happy with the status quo. It's the main reason why I'm so competitive. To me, there are always improvements to be made.

I buy a car with that mindset, but I'm just lying to myself.

Two. One comfortable, decently quick, cheap daily and a sports car of sorts.

The IS satisfies the first role, especially since insurance is about $680/yr and I owe nothing on it. The FRS costs more than an Elise or 911 would to insure. Add to that the cost to build it the FRS the way I want it, I'm better off getting something else.