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Originally Posted by Ryephile
The seats, driving position, and brake feel are all fantastic, but is that enough to buy a car on?
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Mainly this car is currently at the top of my shopping list for the driving position. For under $30k the Miata is really the only car I can think of for a possibly-similar experience, but it feels like one size too small clothing for me. In this price range there's simply not a lot of competition when looking for a new low-profile rear wheel drive car.
Personally my secondary reason for looking at the BRZ/FR-S is the expected lower than average maintenance and operating cost, and because the tiny rear seat might make it more useful than a 2-seater. The last time I shopped sporty cars over 10 years ago I really liked the 300ZX, yet I bought a previous-generation Camaro since it was significantly cheaper to own. I'm sure everyone doesn't necessarily put much emphasis on a slight bit of practicality in a sporty car, yet if it can hold a straight line at interstate speeds in Kansas winds, one draw I see to this car is a reasonable cost of ownership.