I originally looked at the brz but subabru wanted 2500 bucks just to have the priviledge to by by it. with that being said i found the fr-s with upgraded aftermarket leather and actually got a great deal. i looked at almost all the cars in this class or at least close to this class. i made a great choice finally a car built for driving. i saw a brz at the shop the other day and talk with its owner we checked out each others car and they are exactly the same with minor adjustments. glad to be here on the forum.

I'll chime in here.. My last car was a Mazdaspeed 3, I traded it in on a FR-S, and on delivery got my money back, then a week later got a 2.0T 2013 Genesis Coupe, and am very happy with my decision..

Why? The FR-S was SO slow in comparison to the Mazda, my Mazda handled better than the FR-S (though it had Koni's on it, stock it probably wouldn't have) and the practicality of how tiny the FR-S was made it a bad choice for me.

The Genesis Coupe is actually a tad bit (but not much) slower than my Mazda was, But the Mazda had work done to it, and I plan to do a bit to the Gen Coupe. (it actually has higher potential modded than the Mazda did without needing a total rebuild, better internals etc, but I didn't know this at the time) It is also surprisingly good handling. It does need a firm boot to deal with under steer, but it is not bad.

I have taken the car to the Local Motor's auto-x days, so some of you may have seen pics of my car next to all the FR-S's and I actually posted better times than most of the FR-S's through the course. I do have aftermarket wheels and tires though, so that probably helps.

All in all, if the FR-S had more power, I probably would have kept it. I don't claim my Genesis is a better car, just more suited to me.

(Also whenever I meet up with yruyur and we park the cars next to each other, mine get most the looks and questions, his FR-S gets ignored)

Speaking of local motors are you coming out next Saturday? I've been practicing and I want a rematch I'm still not that good at autoX but I'm getting better. Well post our times here to show which was quicker to show the difference the extra power you have makes and I have to agree your's does look better

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Possibly, I am tearing my Audio system apart on Friday, so if I am done with that in time, I'll be there. But I don't want to half ass my install to make a single event.

I understand that I'm taking a day to do my coil overs so I don't have to rush it in an afternoon after work

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Thanks for your input, it is much appreciated. However, why your Genesis gets attention for how it looks is probably not a good thing. The front end is a complete mess on the 2013, like it wants to be an EvoX or GTR. The sharp angles just don't go well with the rounded rear end. Just my 2cents.

http://www.autoguide.com/gallery/d/5...DI_NOISSES_PMT

Possibly, though looks are always a personal thing. :D

my car: http://www.localmotors.com/wp-conten...d_IMG_7654.jpg