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Detroit wrote: Fri Dec 03, 2021 9:12 pm
max225 wrote: Fri Dec 03, 2021 8:39 pm I’m wondering if an 86 +LR D would be a good stable mate or if I’ll get bored and crave a P car … hmmm. I really like the current 86, in particular the styling and the price point and relative performance. I’m not necessarily someone that needs 1000hp in an ice car to feel like a man…

Like will this thing be more fun than my mini… is the real question. It’s heavier and bigger, worse interior, brakes and has less power… but it is manual and rwd and superior styling and perhaps better steering… hmmm
I doubt it would be MORE fun, just different fun.
I’ve owned both the 1st gen 86 and then a F56 Mini Cooper S.

The 86 is the better drivers car. The Mini is the better “everyday” sporty runabout car being small and nimble and punchy and minimal turbo lag.

The first gen 86 had to be worked and driven with purpose to keep it in the powerband and north of the torque dip. When you beat the balls out of it, it was an incredible drive… but drive it like a Corolla around town and it couldn’t get out of its own way.
The new one’s new engine is going to fix the old car’s only real flaw.
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So in case anyone is cross shopping plug in hybrids (Johnny) good info for you here.

Rage 4 Crime gets about 42 miles on the battery and 31 mpg freeway. Not surprising that the freeway without battery is pretty shitty
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fledonfoot wrote: Sat Dec 04, 2021 9:33 am
Detroit wrote: Fri Dec 03, 2021 9:12 pm
I doubt it would be MORE fun, just different fun.
I’ve owned both the 1st gen 86 and then a F56 Mini Cooper S.

The 86 is the better drivers car. The Mini is the better “everyday” sporty runabout car being small and nimble and punchy and minimal turbo lag.

The first gen 86 had to be worked and driven with purpose to keep it in the powerband and north of the torque dip. When you beat the balls out of it, it was an incredible drive… but drive it like a Corolla around town and it couldn’t get out of its own way.
The new one’s new engine is going to fix the old car’s only real flaw.
Yea small difference here is that it’s a jcw. It’s got a bit extra punch and a few other tweaks over the S. But generally yep. The weight balance and rwd Lay-out would be huge benefits
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So I may just have bought a model S with the yoke

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There were two new BRZs at C&C. Hard to tell them from the old ones in person tbh.


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max225 wrote: Sat Dec 04, 2021 11:09 am So I may just have bought a model S with the yoke

:hibachi:
Congrats?
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Johnny_P wrote: Sat Dec 04, 2021 12:00 pm
max225 wrote: Sat Dec 04, 2021 11:09 am So I may just have bought a model S with the yoke

:hibachi:
Congrats?
:iono: will report back during delivery tomorrow. 13k discount over new is hard to pass up
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max225 wrote: Sat Dec 04, 2021 12:17 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Sat Dec 04, 2021 12:00 pm

Congrats?
:iono: will report back during delivery tomorrow. 13k discount over new is hard to pass up
:ohdang:

Is this the hook up from your buddy?

I don't see how you can go wrong with a new one. Drive it for a while, see how it fit, get it out of your system and sell it if you want with minimal loss.
Desertbreh wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Desertbreh wrote: Fri Dec 03, 2021 5:56 pm
CaleDeRoo wrote: Fri Dec 03, 2021 5:45 pm

C4 ZR1
Epic motor.
Top end designed by lotus, engine assembled by Mercury Marine...it's quite a unique piece.
Desertbreh wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Desertbreh wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Detroit wrote: Sat Dec 04, 2021 12:21 pm
max225 wrote: Sat Dec 04, 2021 12:17 pm

:iono: will report back during delivery tomorrow. 13k discount over new is hard to pass up
:ohdang:

Is this the hook up from your buddy?

I don't see how you can go wrong with a new one. Drive it for a while, see how it fit, get it out of your system and sell it if you want with minimal loss.
Yea it’s essentially a hookup through him. I don’t see how I can lose much considering it’s. 12k+ discount over new, and there is 7+ month wait for a new one.

Kind of :excited: to have a car that go 10s and go to 60 in 3 seconds.

But There was major fuckery trying to “transfer” it to me and I had to pay cash. So there is that.

I’ll report back once/if I get it. Delivery is tomorrow 3-5pm pst.
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max225 wrote: Sat Dec 04, 2021 12:31 pm
Detroit wrote: Sat Dec 04, 2021 12:21 pm
:ohdang:

Is this the hook up from your buddy?

I don't see how you can go wrong with a new one. Drive it for a while, see how it fit, get it out of your system and sell it if you want with minimal loss.
Yea it’s essentially a hookup through him. I don’t see how I can lose much considering it’s. 12k+ discount over new, and there is 7+ month wait for a new one.

Kind of :excited: to have a car that go 10s and go to 60 in 3 seconds.

But There was major fuckery trying to “transfer” it to me and I had to pay cash. So there is that.

I’ll report back once/if I get it. Delivery is tomorrow 3-5pm pst.
$12k discount because of when it was ordered?

In4deets :popcorn:
Desertbreh wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Detroit wrote: Sat Dec 04, 2021 12:33 pm
max225 wrote: Sat Dec 04, 2021 12:31 pm

Yea it’s essentially a hookup through him. I don’t see how I can lose much considering it’s. 12k+ discount over new, and there is 7+ month wait for a new one.

Kind of :excited: to have a car that go 10s and go to 60 in 3 seconds.

But There was major fuckery trying to “transfer” it to me and I had to pay cash. So there is that.

I’ll report back once/if I get it. Delivery is tomorrow 3-5pm pst.
$12k discount because of when it was ordered?

In4deets :popcorn:
Exactly he had on order for 7+ months.
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max225 wrote: Sat Dec 04, 2021 12:17 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Sat Dec 04, 2021 12:00 pm

Congrats?
:iono: will report back during delivery tomorrow. 13k discount over new is hard to pass up
Sweeeeeet

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Detroit wrote: Sat Dec 04, 2021 12:29 pm Speaking of ZR1's...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/373784976863?h ... SwxqFhduYG

:notbad:
There's lots for sale in the $20k-$45k range.
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CaleDeRoo wrote: Sat Dec 04, 2021 12:46 pm
Detroit wrote: Sat Dec 04, 2021 12:29 pm Speaking of ZR1's...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/373784976863?h ... SwxqFhduYG

:notbad:
There's lots for sale in the $20k-$45k range.
I feel like a reasonable mileage one that's been decently cared for in the low $20k range will probably always be worth about that.
Desertbreh wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Small change in plans I’m picking the Tessie directly up from the factory vs having them deliver it to my house.

Today at 5pst

There still may be some fuckery at pickup tbd
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max225 wrote: Sat Dec 04, 2021 6:21 pm Small change in plans I’m picking the Tessie directly up from the factory vs having them deliver it to my house.

Today at 5pst

There still may be some fuckery at pickup tbd
Godspeed brether
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WOW. That came out of nowhere.

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:wap: Where are these mangos?
Detroit wrote: Fri Apr 16, 2021 1:19 pm I don't understand anything anymore.
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:hibachi: updates in my thread. Figured I’d put it in the proper place.

Epic fail so far
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CaleDeRoo wrote: Sat Dec 04, 2021 11:56 am There were two new BRZs at C&C. Hard to tell them from the old ones in person tbh.


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Did you see a restored red Acura Legend six speed? My coworker just finished it and said he was going this morning. I may go next month, this new location is right by my place of employment.
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D Griff wrote: Sat Dec 04, 2021 10:30 pm
CaleDeRoo wrote: Sat Dec 04, 2021 11:56 am There were two new BRZs at C&C. Hard to tell them from the old ones in person tbh.


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Did you see a restored red Acura Legend six speed? My coworker just finished it and said he was going this morning. I may go next month, this new location is right by my place of employment.
No I didn't. I've seen some absolutely incredible Legends at RADwood though so maybe I just didn't notice. I'd love to go again if the weather is decent it was really a great time.


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Been wanting to get this pic for a while now, and finally all the cars are parked together in my work lot to take this.

All the bloo's!
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:wap: Where are these mangos?
Detroit wrote: Fri Apr 16, 2021 1:19 pm I don't understand anything anymore.
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wap wrote: Wed Dec 08, 2021 12:10 pm Been wanting to get this pic for a while now, and finally all the cars are parked together in my work lot to take this.

All the bloo's!
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Love to see your car so clean
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