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Originally Posted by DanielC
My only real gripe with the cars is the fact that they are so barebones from the factory at all trim levels. Even the BRZ Limited, which is the one I'm contemplating, lacks basic creature comforts like a freaking armrest (seriously, wtf?) and not even an option for different wheels/tires.
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This is what I meant earlier when I said that some people don't understand the point of this car. It has what it has and lacks what it lacks because it fills a particular market niche. Adding features would increase the price into another market segment, where it would be pointless because there are already other cars competing there. The idea behind this is to offer a (relatively) barebones sports car that you can customize yourself with aftermarket options to be exactly what you want.
I have the 2014 BRZ Limited, and personally I'm impressed with the features this car has for the price. The '60s and '70s sports cars in this market niche didn't even have air conditioning. Some didn't even have door handles.
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Originally Posted by strat61caster
Also if you like being able to reach over and hit a button on the radio by feel you're pretty much locked into a '13 FRS with a base head unit or installing your own. I haven't heard very many positive reviews on the touchscreen units in these cars...
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It sounds fine to me, but whoever designed the touchscreen interface needs a good punch in the balls. Trying to click those tiny buttons while my hand is bouncing up and down with every surface defect in the road can be a challenge. It's clear they designed it in a workshop and didn't do a whole lot of road testing in this car.