WRXs have always had a great style and as I walked into Subaru to check out the BRZ I was afraid I would like whatever the new WRX was, then I saw it and I threw up in my mouth a little. "So, where are the BRZs?"

Ever since I upgraded the clutch and pressure plate but kept the stock flywheel, I've not really noticed the torque dip as it revs up faster now. I thought Porsche also has this torque dip around the same rev range (been a while since I've driven a 986 2.7L so can't quite remember).

I think ever since the early to mid 2000s that mechanical feeling with sport compact cars have slowly been disappearing.

Guess I'm the only one who thinks the new wrx looks the best so far lol. Don't get me wrong its still not a beautiful car but I think by it looking more EVO xish it appeals to me more

If you have a $35k budget, why would you buy an FC instead of an FD? It's possible to get FDs in fairly good condition for as low as $10k-$15k... I even see shells for as low as $5k some times, which is a pretty good deal if you're willing to put in the work (or want an LSx instead of a rotary anyway :P)...

Turbo FC arent even that much faster then BRZ/FRS.... owned both NA FC and Turbo FC....
but seriously tho! go test drive the Cayman then decide ;)

From those two options, FC without a doubt

I still miss my FC3S Turbo II. Loved everything about it except the electrical system. So I'm definitely biased in opinion, but since it won't be a DD, I'd say get the FC.

Wasn't that bad as long as you had spare wiper switches and cleaned the window contacts daily... :P

My center dash warning light module would light up like a Christmas tree sometimes too, even though everything was fine in the car...
Car came with the factory security system, which would randomly sound, so at its worst, I was disconnecting the battery every time I was done driving for the day until I permanently disabled the system.
And yeah... Those pesky switches. Even with all those electrical issues though, I loved that car.

i went a little overboard wanting the mechanical feel again....

love me some rotary though, this is my 3rd rx-7(have two at the moment) along with my FR-s daily


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Pics of my old 1990 Turbo II; I loved that car; for all of four months before the apex seals went... It had 203k on it, so it was on its second engine already. Oh well! It was fun for a $2000 car bought sight unseen on eBay. I parted it out and made my money back. The exhaust note was great, driving dynamics were a lot of fun, but the gearbox was a little iffy (probably due to mileage) and the interior plastics were rubbish; I broke a few pieces trying to take them off.

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beautiful car.. but too many horror stories.

....I used to have two of them....they both blew up. However. I have the softest of soft spots for the FC3S. And despite my best judgement I will probably own another.

Rotary powered Twin. The end.