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Originally Posted by thill
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. |
Nicely put here. I just don't want to end up buying the car, driving it to work/play and sit there thinking "Dang I miss my wheel buttons" or "Hmm... I think the G had less road noise".
Wards's lauded, proven reliable VQ engine vs. New Subaru engine
280hp vs 200hp but 3500lbs vs. 2800lbs
Touch screen NAV versus STUPID LITTLE STICK CURSOR
25mpg vs. 35mpg
ARG! This is really painful sometimes....