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OP, I have a 2012 SPW WRX. In my opinion of the WRX, the FRS comes nothing close to the power and practicality of the WRX. The WRX can go in the snow, sand, dirt, street, gravel, puddles and god damn it, even on frozen lakes. Like you said, the throws on the shifter are long and having a short shifter is day and night difference. Having Blizzaks on the WRX is like having super glue on paper. I am from Alaska and I tell you what, I wouldn't trade my WRX for a BRZ/FRS up here because of its practicality.
Now, however, from my experience driving a BRZ, I can say that the shifting is more notchy and to the point. It is much better then the WRX by far (unless you get a short shifter and the bushings). Sitting low to the ground is nice and the seats are comfortable. The clutch is light compared to the WRX and the interior is meh. There is no arm rest which I need as I take travel a lot. The stereo system sucks as much as the WRX. Yes, you can redline the crap out of it but it will not produce as much acceleration or the joy of boosting in the WRX. You will not win drag races nor will you have the practicality that a hatch/sedan brings. You will however, gain a little smile on your face when your sitting in one and driving down the road.
And that is why I am gonna buy myself a BRZ once I get back from deployment. I need that "something" in my life.
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