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Originally Posted by BIC_BAWS
BRZ/FRS/86
So I drove a brz for the day, keep in mind, I'm the biggest BRZ hater. I drove it from Richmond to North Van and shockingly, I couldn't stop smiling. Then I drove to Squamish and back to Richmond. I'm fucking shook. For a stock car, it's really good. Hell, the suspension is better (or on par) and rides nicer than my Bilstein B8s. It takes Sea to Sky so smoothly, in the E46 you can really feel the weight, but in the brz it was so put together. There was no body roll, but it was definitely gutless. Typically after the 60 zone ends past the mine, on the uphill section, I can cruise up in 4th in the E46. But in the BRZ, I had to downshift to 3rd and even then, it felt like it was struggling.
Overall, I drove it like I was driving my E46 to see how well it does. Interestingly, I felt like the car was going a lot faster than it’s actual speed. For reference, for me to feel like I’m doing a quick number in the E46, I’d have to be doing about 40KM/HR faster than the BRZ. Weirdly enough though, my 330CI is built more for the track than a daily, but I don't feel exhausted or anything driving it for the whole day. But I feel tired as fuck driving the BRZ. Must be the seats.
I don’t think I’d get a BRZ though, the back seats are basically useless. I might as well consider a 350Z or 370Z at that point.
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I know you've ruled out the FRS/BRZ/GT86 but you have to remember it is a very different car compared to an E46. Like the Miata or Boxster, they are momentum cars, and when you learn how to control the vehicle using the engine and handling capabilities, you'll be a better driver than a lot of cars with bigger power and more dollar signs. They're relatively cheap now, so if you find yourself a daily driver and have some money to spare, consider picking up a cheaper FRS/BRZ as a track rat. Lots of good suspension options on the market. Sure, the power is never going to be comparable to your E46 or the VW Golf R, but it's a well sorted track application through and through, and well balanced. And yes, the seats can't be compared to your E46 - they're just different and takes time to get used to.
I'm sure you can still get groceries or drive your parents in a FRS. They might not be happy though haha