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roybotnik - you have some very interesting views. I've been around Porsches my entire life (father owned a dealership when I was younger). Just hearing you say you've spent 10k on maintenance in a year, makes it seem like you're either a) being dishonest or b) being taken advantage of. Not trying to be rude, but all your claims seem very out of the ordinary.
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Turbowned - I was in the same boat as you. I added up all of my mods done to the car, and quickly realized I could be in a Porsche. I went round and round between a 997 and 987.2 Cayman S. I sold off all my parts, sold my car, and bought a Cayman S (since I will be tracking this too, I prefer mid engine). It's been absolute heaven. The quality of the car is typical Porsche quality (opposite of what roybotnik claims)...very high. Everything is very solid and quiet. It's incredibly smooth, power is much better and is just a more refined experience. Having the engine right behind you screaming as you go through the gears, is a fun experience.
The FR-S/BRZ is a fantastic car. I enjoyed every minute of it. It was an absolute blast on the track, and felt much more raw. I still recommend the car to everyone that asks me about it.