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Differences in gearing and torque curves, and possibly cylinder configuration. 15-20 mph should be right at first torque peak, and 30 should be right in the dip so that's odd. It's probably not much 'better' with 1" taller springs If you describe the drive as horrible on the street, then it's probably not the car for you. |
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Sounds like you want a street car. Civic si is a better street car IMO, or daily driver might be a better word
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I for one, encourage people not to buy or sell their 86/BRZ. Buy the Civic. It's the better car for you and it is faster! You'll use the Civic to its 100% potential every day. Where as the BRZ/86 you'll hardly get to use it with out living on an autox course or track. And even then there are way better cars to buy than the BRZ/86 for that. Just buy the Civic you'll never regret it. Don't even think about it just do it. Just get the nice performance package on the Civic.
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I test drove both and there is no contest. I hated the clutch in SI. It was a quick test drive but I hated the SI. Its a great car, just not for me. There are other tangibles that when the right driving conditions and environment match up, it makes driving the twins so magical. Maybe as a compromise get a used 2016 brz with the bells and whistles and save the money for a few basic mods... Tune, Header, Exhaust(sounds plays a big role for me when driving on a canyon road) and tires. But as other have get the car that makes you happy. Its you that will haft to live with the decision.
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Also, the 86 is RWD, so easy donut/powerslide/dorifto fun all day long. Not really much of a thing on the Civic. |
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without going overboard few basic mods will open up the car headers,tune,tires power and handling wise
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You're going to continue to be disappointed.
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If you need convincing to buy an 86, it's the wrong car for you.
There was a time when my mk6 GTI was putting down faster laptimes than my FRS at one of the tracks I go to. I still knew which one I'd rather drive and it wasn't even close to be honest. If you prefer the Civic, there's nothing wrong with that. Plenty of reasons to prefer it. Buy one and go be happy, you have our blessing.
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