"B_dol" (bdolan40)
11/30/2018 at 19:08 • Filed to: None
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"B_dol" (bdolan40)
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I lucked out and did not require a car in my college years (walk-able city) so I jumped straight into questionable choices.
2013 Scion FR-S (MT) - owned for 55K miles, got me into all things cars and track days.
2007 BMW Z4M
- wanted something a bit more unique that could push me back into the seat, plus DIY capable. Very much enjoying it
To make this more fun I’ll also include my wife’s choices as she has truly evolved into a gear head.
2011 Toyota Prius - lease for 3 years, is car can confirm. Do miss the practicality and ability to blend in.
2014 Hyundai Elantra Coupe - owned a single year, terrible infotainment layout and no idea why she opted for a 2-door instead of 4-door.
2015 BMW 228i MSport (MT) - factory order car, what a joy to drive and a future enthusiast spec buy no doubt. Hurt to let this one go
2017 Miata ND RF (MT) -
First time the wife proclaimed “I get it, I get why you are into cars”. Her pride and joy.
As you can see, meeting me sent my wife (then gf) down a path to greatness much to the demise of my bank account.
Chariotoflove
> B_dol
11/30/2018 at 19:41 |
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Your wife does get it. The RF almost makes up for the silver Prius. :p
Maxima Speed
> B_dol
11/30/2018 at 19:56 |
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Obviously they are operated by some years but how does the MX5 compare with the Toyobaru Twin ?
TheTurbochargedSquirrel
> B_dol
11/30/2018 at 21:38 |
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This is the automotive equivalent of running, stum bling , and then recovering back into a run and hoping no one noticed you almost eat shit.
Forrest
> B_dol
12/01/2018 at 02:36 |
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Hey, I think that's Soda Hall and Etchiverry Hall! I had an office in there for 5 years of grad school. I drove a NC Miata in those days.
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B_dol
> Forrest
12/01/2018 at 17:46 |
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It is! My grad school years at UCB were all bicycle and bus hah
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B_dol
> Maxima Speed
12/02/2018 at 13:23 |
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It pains me to say this, but I enjoy driving the Miata RF more than I did the FR-S. The engine is tuned slightly better to make it feel faster and of course top down beats windows down driving.
That being said, the FR-S was my only car for 3.5 years and it has semi usable back seats and a large trunk (fold down seats) making a much better all around car. It was super predictable on the track and backroads, loads of fun. Stock seats and steering wheel on the FRS/BRZ are also better than the Miata.
Hard to go wrong with either package, it all depends on your needs and priorities.