Picked my 4th gen up a little sister
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Zero0575
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Love the 4Runner, but wanted something fun to drive on nice days. It is in lieu of another motorcycle, which I need to stay off those now.
Funny, I got my WRX for the same reason. Something fast and fun that isn't fast enough to kill me or get me thrown in jail, ha! Enjoy the new toy!
Wardbird
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My previous sporty car was a Lexus ISF which I sold to buy this 4Runner. Even though I liked that car I haven't regretted it for a minute.
We also have a 2003 Ford F150 4x4 and at the end of the day I am more of a truck guy. But, I have always loved the old British style roadsters and am going to enjoy this car a lot.
little_titan
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Miatas are a blast, so fun to drive!
I previously owned 4 miatas myself -1990, 1993, 1997, and 1999.
I previously owned 4 miatas myself -1990, 1993, 1997, and 1999.
Deuxdiesel
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It is odd how the NC's are so unloved. They are pretty affordable now, compared to a really good A or B.
4Runner4life98
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I didnt realize how not a sports car my thrid gen was until i bought a FRS.
Gamma Ray
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Ooh, I still kind of want an FRS/BRZ/86. I wonder what the next generation is going to be like. Are they going to have that torque dip stock anymore? Are they going to go with turbo?
Wardbird
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I have driven all of the generations and I like these the best.
Wardbird
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To each his own. Apples and oranges. I have driven the FRS and consider it a fine vehicle. A neighbor has one. It is not really relevant to me in a discussion of an old British style roadster. Completely different type of vehicle. If you compare it to my old ISF it doesn't really compete.
For the roadster type of vehicle, I think the S2000 is extremely good. But, the price of them is more than I am willing to pay. I am happy with my choice. These cars are reliable as is, very easy to mod, inexpensive to maintain, and just fun to drive. I have driven very, very fast cars and I do not have any need to check that off the list so I just enjoy it and do have fun with my son doing small things to make it better. Same as I do for my 4Runner and his F150. The real enjoyment is creating those memories for him that he will remember when he gets older. Just as I do with my father.
Wardbird
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A neighbor has a '91 with I think a '97 engine in his. Like me is an engineer (except he works as one and I don't). We think alike. He helps me with cars and I help him with bikes. And we both help one another coming up with ways to solve problems without spending a lot on special tools. The other day he helped me devise a way to get a barrel nut off an old rifle that I simply could not get to budge. For me now it's these small things that I find enjoyment in.
Deuxdiesel
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I kept my 97 M Edition engine stock, but put in FM cross-braces, better shocks and springs, deleted the power steering rack and bolted in a Hard Dog roll bar and it was an amazing car to drive on the street. I have never understood the need for 400, 500, 600+ h.p. cars on the street when a superb handling car is more usable. To each his own.
usnalcwb79
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nice color.
