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2013 Stock BRZ Premium 6MT w/35K. Just replaced the original Michelins. New tires are much better, but there is a good argument for the enjoyment of low-traction corner drifting.
Took the car to dealer 2X, but balked at $500 30K service and did it myself. Change my own oil and rotate my own tires. Car is ridiculously easy to work on.
I've owned old British sports cars and my last car was a MINI Cooper S. BRZ is much more civilized than British cars and more powerful and solid than MINI.
I've had none of the numerous problems complained about on this site. Subaru flat fours make odd noises and I occasionally see condensation in one of my tailights.
I've never experienced better feel for what the car's doing handling wise than I do in this car and I've never felt as comfortable with the tail out than I do in this car. Being able to vary the stability control/traction control aids is a joy.
I don't have any complaints about the interior; the seats are great and all controls are easy to get used to.
The transmission is notchy when cold and shifts must be deliberate for a few minutes. After warmup, the shifter's a joy. The 2-3 shift works best either very deliberately or very fast, no in-between. The transmission/shifter has a personality just like any manual transmission. I love it.
Best sports 2+2 for the money in the world.
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