That's a major reason I want to buy new. When I bought my BRZ I took the break in seriously too. My brother and I drove Highway 1 to Arcata and back. Varied speeds, no redline.

Ah damn, that's unfortunate to hear about the lane assist. I tried it briefly on the highway and it did feel aggressive. Did you have a GRC for a while?

New. The cost savings for used aren't significant enough for me to stomach a used performance car.

Lol no, I've been riding my bike to work since last August and I love it so much. Now I can make really stupid car buying decisions. 😅

Back in the day I test drove a bugeye WRX and a blobeye STI. This is the first car I've driven since that evoked that feeling. I've never owned a turbo car and I love the fact that it has an old school delightfully laggy boost delivery. Btw, I still miss my BRZ.

So, I test drove a used GRC yesterday. I figured I shouldn't get too far down this road before knowing if the car is comfortable enough and if I like the way it drives. It was absolutely everything I hoped it would be. I have some serious decisions to make in the next few months. 🤔😁

I see CA Exempt plates. Which state or municipal agency still has that running around?

Glad I never got rid of my DVDs and still have an Xbox with an optical drive 👍

So I shouldn't buy a GR Corolla? 😞

A wild Sprint has appeared! I'm not sure if my neighbor has acquired an additional Turbo Sprint or has swapped the white one for the red one. I've consistently seen the white one over the last 6 months and just noticed the red rallycross-prepped car this morning. Quite a rare sight.

I haven't listened in years. I like DTS, but can't stand Cammisa.

Cammisa talks just to hear his head rattle

I haven't been on a plane in 5 years and this certainly doesn't make me want to start again.

Black 1998 Porsche Boxster in front of the Golden Gate Bridge

I'm so glad I owned mine for a few years. Ultimately, a 25 year old German convertible wasn't a perfect daily driver for me, but I absolutely loved that car. And the 200hp 2.5 with the 5-speed is my favorite. I didn't like my dad's 3.2 6-speed as much.

White Mitsubishi Expo

Tip A4. At least I wouldn't feel like I was missing out as much as with the Tip 964.

God that purple Z4 is so good. Happy New Year!

But...World Rally Xperimental...it says it right there... 😅

A Merry Probemas to all who celebrate! 🚀

Thanks for the input! After looking into the car for the last couple days I'm feeling less scared and more excited. This is such a special car, I think I'm willing to deal with a little bit of potential BS. We'll see how I feel mid-2026. 😁

Journalists certainly love them!

It just looks ready to pounce!

The GR Yaris is so sweet! If that were available in the US it would be my preference. So much more handsome.

Yeah I'm not opposed to used cars, just used performance cars with questionable reliability.

That being said, if any WCBS brethren are selling one mid-2026, hit me up. 😅

I do wish they still offered the blue color. Currently it's only white, black, grey, and red. And there's absolutely no chance I'd touch a used one.

It's the high-strung engine and the poor Toyota warranty service that scare me. I previously had a 2nd gen BRZ and saw the GR86 guys getting screwed by Toyota. The GR Corolla subreddit isn't giving me a ton of confidence.

Grey Toyota GR Corolla in front of the ocean at sunset

Perhaps I'm channelling my white trash ancestors, but I've started fantasizing about spending a cash settlement before I actually have it. What's the consensus on the GR Corolla and its 26.3 pounds of boost 3 years on?

My mom is constantly telling me who is divorced, addicted, or dead.

I don't believe in anything...karma, luck, God...but I have chills. I took a picture of an Outlander Ralliart and then turned the corner, not 200 feet away was a Montero on Golden State plates.