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chrisl · 11-13-2013, 02:41 AM

Actually, contrary to what you said, the body of the car isn't weak. This car actually does quite well in collision tests.

That having been said, I think it's a fairly expensive and risky car for a first car. I would get something FWD or AWD instead, preferably cheaper and more practical. It isn't the worst choice in the world, but I know I would have done some stupid things if I'd had a BRZ when I was 16 (though I wouldn't have thought so at the time). The insurance will probably be pretty pricy too.

(Gas mileage is good though, so that's a plus...)

11-13-2013, 02:41 AM	#3
chrisl Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2006 Cayman S, 2007 Outback 2.5i Location: Colorado Posts: 1,116 Thanks: 116 Thanked 455 Times in 303 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Actually, contrary to what you said, the body of the car isn't weak. This car actually does quite well in collision tests. That having been said, I think it's a fairly expensive and risky car for a first car. I would get something FWD or AWD instead, preferably cheaper and more practical. It isn't the worst choice in the world, but I know I would have done some stupid things if I'd had a BRZ when I was 16 (though I wouldn't have thought so at the time). The insurance will probably be pretty pricy too. (Gas mileage is good though, so that's a plus...) Last edited by chrisl; 11-13-2013 at 04:26 AM.