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Originally Posted by Fazzster
BRZ is at the top of my list when it comes time to replace my GTI. However I am torn about leaving the "solidity" of a German car for a Japanese car. I have owned a couple of WRX's, Mazdaspeed3 and a zillion Honda's back in the 80's and 90's. Nothing comes close to how a German car feels. I also appreciate the high quality interior of my GTI. My question to all you former/current GTI owners who now have a BRZ, does it feel "cheap" or are the driving dynamics so good you can overlook some of the negatives?
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Both. The interior on my FR-S definitely feels cheaper than on my GTI. You can tell this car is meant to be lightweight so you won't, for example, get that heavy *thud* when you close the doors the way you would in a GTI. The GTI definitely feels a level or two more upscale on the inside.
The FR-S is exactly what you would guess -- a minimalist, lightweight RWD sports car. But that's part of its charm. If it helps, I've never once been driving it and found myself thinking, "I wish it had a better interior." I just enjoy it for what it is.