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Originally Posted by D87
Yep, I'm gonna do that. BUT...
I still want to know what other people think: Does a 10-year old "luxury-ish" car hold its own compared to a new, "basic" model? I mean with technology advancing the way that it is, I'm thinking they can get the gaps on the panels tighter, parts are designed to last longer, etc. I mean my factory NAV in the G still has a little stick for me to point the cursor to the individual letters to spell out my destination! (For those of you that don't understand, this means it isn't a touch screen) Honestly, the most awesome part of the BRZ I think, is the location of that oil filter! This is the part where I tell you I had to get special ramps just so I can roll the G to change the oil!
OR: Is this one of those cases where "They don't make them like this anymore" and I should just keep the G? I've been thinking about this for two years while I watched the FT86's development.
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Well the drive will confirm that. Me? I would probably go for the newer car. But these are too different cars.
I would also tell you to drive everything you can as well that are in the same price range as the BRZ then decide:
- VW GTI
- Hyundai Genesis Coupe
- Upcoming Ford Focus ST
- Ford Mustang V6 w performance pack
- Mazda Speed3
- Mini Cooper S
etc
Assuming you have not already
When you drive the right car for you, you will know
Also decide what your priorities are. Is it handling over acceleration? Are you willing to go with a car that has lesser interior features and amenities over one that does? Warranty? Custom mods? Gas mileage?
I know for me I focused on the following:
- Acceleration
- Handling/suspension
- Exterior Styling
- Interior quality and amenities
- Road noise
- Warranty
- Gas mileage
- Reliability
As I drove cars, I would rate each one. Some areas for me (handling and acceleration) were more important than say gas mileage.