[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by thill

I think you are spot on Tyler. The WRX really is an all around better car. That does not mean it is more fun. That does not mean it is more sporty. But it is more practical (real backseats, four doors, AWD for winter, less harsh of a drive, easier to get in and out of, bigger trunk, etc). It puts down power and I am averaging 1.5MPG less and I don't granny the car. I loved my BRZ, but the car was completely impractical (I have kids) and too be fair to the car, I probably should not have bought one as my daily driver. It would have been much better served as a weekend fun car in hindsight, but I was having a mini mid-life crisis when I bought the car and it really was a blast.

The WRX is definitely a fun car. In a different way. It handles quite well, it has lots of power. AWD has saved my butt several times based on where I live and resale value is incredible with these cars, and to your point Tyler you get a ton of car for your money (no pun intended). I suspect that is why resale is so strong with these cars and why Subaru cannot make them fast enough. They are simply more practical and will appeal to a far wider audience than the FT86 ever will. And I don't mean that in a negative way but facts are facts. I wish I could have kept both cars and I am looking to add a used un, light, RWD car to my stable (S2K, Miata, FR-S). I suspect in a year or so I will be able to pickup a used FR-S for $15-16K range in good condition and I would love to own one again.

Wait wut. I get WAY better MPG in the WRX than in the BRZ.... and while I'm not a crazy driver, I do have my fun... Downshifted boost for every pass, WOT on every onramp, WOT around every turn that's reasonable....