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Originally Posted by dsgerbc
This will be offensive to about 99% of the population. A lot of creative people drive super-boring cars because it's just an appliance to them. Some of them will a nicer appliance (BRZ/FRS), but they will still think that people like you probably have too much money, so that you don't know what else to do with it other than throw it at their car 
This is an example of what's wrong in generalizing your own view.
I like the car as is, with OEM rubber. It's a nimble playful coupe with enough grip for regular driving and enough slip when I want it to slip.
This car is not a 'blank canvas' to most buyers. It's an attractive package of features not present in anything else at the price. I'm sure it's a 'blank canvas' to some, but somehow I think that to those some every car is a canvas. I don't expect to see a lot of support for this view here, mostly because the forums are a concentration of people who are looking for information to modify their cars.
The majority of BRZ/FR-S owners I've chatted with in parking lots/gas stations etc are not on the forums.
Wheel gap, non-flush wheels etc - it's a taste preference of a small fraction of population. A small fraction that is vocal on automotive forums. I have nothing against this preference, I mildly like it, but I'm not prepared to lose suspension travel or overload the wheel bearings just for a marginal improvement. |
Ah. Good points! I guess you're right. I do look at every car and think, "What can be improved upon?" hahaha
I got a broken silverware piece caught in my rear tire weeks ago and replaced them both with all-seasons with a wider width. I really miss the stock tires. I was getting so used to turning with them. The new ones screech like crazy. So, in that regard, I definitely agree with you about the tires. I actually prefer more play, which is why I seriously considered the FR-S. But, I wanted my little amenities, too.
Okay, so let's be REALLY honest here... You're actually okay with the stock sound system and NAV?