Trade in for FRS BRZ??? - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

SavvyByNature · 01-17-2013, 04:49 PM

True that!

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Originally Posted by mike-y

with the OP's list of mods, I'd argue that his 325i is probably pretty fun to drive. Maybe not as fun as a BRZ, but I don't think he'd be happy with a stock BRZ and would want to spend more money on mods

Anyway, as far as insurance costs, I was going by actual experience.. insurnance on a 14 year old integra GSR was more than insurance on a 2 year old E90. Both had 100/300 coverage limits. the BRZ is a similar type of car as the integra (as far as demographics are concerned), so I'd imagine a new BRZ would have a high rate of insurance. Though rates do vary by location, and I imagine that living in L.A. had a lot to do with it.

As far as maintainence on the BMW, I have 108k miles and haven't needed anything other than oil changes and one set of brakes. at 100k, I had the trans fluid and pan changed ($240 in parts), and changed the spark plugs. He's got a ways before he needs any of that though.

And I doubt the BRZ comes with free maintenaince, so he'll need to pay for some of that anyway.

I'm sure he knows what the best financial option is, but it really comes down to how much he wants a BRZ. When you really want something, you tend to find a way to justify the purchase, even when deep down, you know it's not the best thing to do.

dr335is · 01-17-2013, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Hooy

The 328 is noticeably quicker, but I didn't get it to go fast either. The coupe, imo, is much more attractive than the E90. It fit my needs perfectly whereas a 325 sedan wouldn't have. I'm now looking for an E46 M3, but if the FRS had more power, I would get that.

The 325 is nice, but a FRS/BRZ is fun. That's why I say it's a worthy jump.

Interesting...
First, the 328 is NOT noticeably quicker. 330 was, and 328 is fairly slower than the 330.
The rest is your subjective view that may not apply to the OP.

Finally, comparing M3 (any) to FRS just sums it up for me that our opinions differ greatly...

Hooy · 01-17-2013, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dr335is

Interesting...
First, the 328 is NOT noticeably quicker. 330 was, and 328 is fairly slower than the 330.
The rest is your subjective view that may not apply to the OP.

Finally, comparing M3 (any) to FRS just sums it up for me that our opinions differ greatly...

My 328 with just a flash was as fast as a stock 330.

What is wrong with the FRS? Dynamically the only problem is that it's lacking in power.

hawaiianeze · 01-21-2013, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Hooy

My 328 with just a flash was as fast as a stock 330.

What is wrong with the FRS? Dynamically the only problem is that it's lacking in power.

+1, I'd just wait till the turbo version comes out, it should become more of a "complete" car

spacemonkey1112 · 01-22-2013, 12:58 AM

IMO, keep your e90. As a recent undergrad graduate, I'm glad & blessed to have my 06 e90. A BRZ or FRS would be fun like some people say on these forums. The way I see it though, I would rather commute to work in a BMW than a toyota. Maybe it's just me, but I see the FRS as a young teen's car (maybe too much car for some teens haha). A BMW keeps its class and is always going to be respectable towards your peers in the working world. That's just my 2 cents. Also I agree with what everyone about not having a car payment while you're in college; you don't want to deal with that.

mlifxs · 01-24-2013, 08:44 PM

keep the e90.

by the time you graduate, the turbo BRZ might appear

Rival · 01-25-2013, 10:31 AM

hell no.

scflaw · 01-31-2013, 12:56 AM

FRS looks nice but it feels like a toy and handles well. Maintenance is close to nil compared to the BMW. I'd still take the BMW, just my 0.02$. If its feasible get what you love and don't look back, simple as that.

Hooy · 01-31-2013, 01:21 AM

Since it's already paid off, keep it. It's reliable enough.

If you were looking for a new car, I'd pick the FRS over a 325. You can only have a car like that when you're young.

2010 e90 · 02-08-2013, 11:54 AM

In all honesty you should sell your e90 privately if possible and get the brz. It's cheaper repairs, better gas mileage and almost as quick. With some aftermarket parts it will be quicker anyway. I love my e90 as much as the next but theres no need to carry that expense being as young as you are.

Glim · 02-12-2013, 01:41 AM

Top gear just reviewed the BRZ this weekend, said the factory put the tires of a Prius on it to be able to drift at 30mph.

Jeremy loved it

http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/Coupe-of-the-Year-GT86-vs-BRZ-2013-01-09

sasebonian · 02-12-2013, 07:30 PM

I think you should keep the car, and wait until you get a stable job after you graduate. I think this would be a good time to learn how to work on your car as well, to save some money by doing some of the work yourself. Perhaps the money you'd put into a new car payment for the BRZ, could go into the BMW maintenance you need?

AGood22 · 02-14-2013, 09:45 AM

Im a BMW guy at heart but my brother actually had a TC Ive come to like them as well. I haven't personally ridden in a FR-S but the overall they are nice, they are cheeper to maintain but in my eyes a BMW is a much classier car. One thing that i love about the TC my brother had is that he flipped it end over end three times and the interior of the car was nearly not effected. They are very safe cars. If you didnt have a car already i would say go for the FR-S because most likely it will be cheeper to maintain and cheeper to modify, but since you do already have the BMW i would keep it and just save up for when your out of college and get a sportier BMW in the future. But with either choice you make it won't be a bad one!

01-22-2013, 12:58 AM	#27
spacemonkey1112 Captain Drives: E90 325i AW Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: 818, CA Posts: 904 iTrader: (0)	IMO, keep your e90. As a recent undergrad graduate, I'm glad & blessed to have my 06 e90. A BRZ or FRS would be fun like some people say on these forums. The way I see it though, I would rather commute to work in a BMW than a toyota. Maybe it's just me, but I see the FRS as a young teen's car (maybe too much car for some teens haha). A BMW keeps its class and is always going to be respectable towards your peers in the working world. That's just my 2 cents. Also I agree with what everyone about not having a car payment while you're in college; you don't want to deal with that. __________________ 2006 E90 325i \| Sports Package \| 6MT \| 3IM \| PE \| AA \|

01-25-2013, 10:31 AM	#29
Rival Second Lieutenant Drives: 95 z28 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: shytown Posts: 217 iTrader: (0)	hell no. __________________ 2008 328i 6spd 1995 Z28 6spd - 377rwhp rip

01-31-2013, 01:21 AM	#31
Hooy Colonel Drives: 2008 328i Coupe Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,766 iTrader: (12) Garage List 2008 E92 328 [2.50]	Since it's already paid off, keep it. It's reliable enough. If you were looking for a new car, I'd pick the FRS over a 325. You can only have a car like that when you're young. __________________

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01-24-2013, 08:44 PM	#28
mlifxs Diamond Geezer Drives: Jet Black 2007 328i Saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 919 iTrader: (0)	keep the e90. by the time you graduate, the turbo BRZ might appear

01-31-2013, 12:56 AM	#30
scflaw Lieutenant Drives: E93 3'r Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: HKG Posts: 443 iTrader: (0)	FRS looks nice but it feels like a toy and handles well. Maintenance is close to nil compared to the BMW. I'd still take the BMW, just my 0.02$. If its feasible get what you love and don't look back, simple as that.

02-08-2013, 11:54 AM	#32
2010 e90 New Member Drives: 2010 BMW 328i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NY Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	In all honesty you should sell your e90 privately if possible and get the brz. It's cheaper repairs, better gas mileage and almost as quick. With some aftermarket parts it will be quicker anyway. I love my e90 as much as the next but theres no need to carry that expense being as young as you are.

02-12-2013, 01:41 AM	#33
Glim Captain Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 771 iTrader: (0)	Top gear just reviewed the BRZ this weekend, said the factory put the tires of a Prius on it to be able to drift at 30mph. Jeremy loved it http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/Coupe-of-the-Year-GT86-vs-BRZ-2013-01-09

02-12-2013, 07:30 PM	#34
sasebonian New Member Drives: 2008 328i Sedan Premium/Sport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 10 iTrader: (0)	I think you should keep the car, and wait until you get a stable job after you graduate. I think this would be a good time to learn how to work on your car as well, to save some money by doing some of the work yourself. Perhaps the money you'd put into a new car payment for the BRZ, could go into the BMW maintenance you need?

02-14-2013, 09:45 AM	#35
AGood22 First Lieutenant Drives: 330xi 2006 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Manheim PA Posts: 304 iTrader: (1)	Im a BMW guy at heart but my brother actually had a TC Ive come to like them as well. I haven't personally ridden in a FR-S but the overall they are nice, they are cheeper to maintain but in my eyes a BMW is a much classier car. One thing that i love about the TC my brother had is that he flipped it end over end three times and the interior of the car was nearly not effected. They are very safe cars. If you didnt have a car already i would say go for the FR-S because most likely it will be cheeper to maintain and cheeper to modify, but since you do already have the BMW i would keep it and just save up for when your out of college and get a sportier BMW in the future. But with either choice you make it won't be a bad one!