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Right - the other thing to keep in mind is that a Miata can be had for dirt cheap in the winter because it's a convertible. We're talking like $6-7K off MSRP. If you frequent the MX5 forums you can see folks snagging top trim PRHTs for 22-24k in the off-season - and less for the soft top.
On the other hand, the BRZ is probably going to command MSRP and it'll be a while before you see it dipping much below given all the hype. The other thing to factor in while we're talking about pricing is the total cost of ownership - insurance on MX5s is dirt cheap because it's owned primarily by older people. Looking at the polls on this forum I really doubt BRZ/FR-S insurance is going to be low, and even if it is initially, it won't be for long.
Note that the lower pricing also gives you plenty of room to fix handling issues (if they bother you) with suspension modifications. Although to be honest, in 90% of my daily driving, the MX-5 doesn't bug me enough for me to want to modify the suspension, even with the body roll you get if you do things like corner 90 degrees at 35-40mph. If you're looking for a track car that's another story though - and I see that as where the BRZ shines: more space and an actual hardtop.
The other plus is that the BRZ actually has two additional seats, which allows you to conceivably have it as your only car, something that is much less feasible with the MX5.
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