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Originally Posted by D87

Bringing this thread back from the recent past...

So I'm sort of in the same boat. I currently own a 2003 G35 which only has 60K. I just sold my DD so now I'm commuting in the G. Now if you're familiar with this model year, the interior isn't all that - plenty of hard plastics abound and squeaks and rattles have snuck up on the almost-10-year-old car. Mileage is decent on the highway - I can get ~25mpg if I keep it at 65mph with cruise control. Don't ask me about city mileage because it will make your eyes fall out.

Contemplating what I'll lose and what I'll gain if I go for the BRZ: Power loss, squeak-free chassis, new car smell, warranty, better tech, audio controls on steering wheel (yes I actually WANT that lol), gas mileage. I still wonder which is a "better" car - a 10-year-old "sport-luxury" or a brand-spankin' new "entry" coupe from this decade?

I've never owned a brand new car before in my life, and I'd like to, before December 21, 2012, so second model year is out of the question - unless we're all still here on the 22nd.

Input people! I need input!

I would not trust others opinions. You need to drive both cars back to back on extended test drives. Your opinion is the only that really matters at the end of the day.