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Originally Posted by nikitopo
A BRZ is very close to the power-to-weight ratio of a WRX. There are still differences in torque curves and real life drive situations, but if you high rev a BRZ you won't miss a lot. It also depends where you are living. Only issue, is on high altitude where the NA engine stays pretty much breathless. Did you have a chance to drive to Colorado Springs?
WRX STI for me is another story. If the BRZ is a fun car, then the STI is the weapon car. Those that had this car and still saying that BRZ is better, they never realized or explored the full potential of the STI or they never needed such a car. Different drivers, different needs ...
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I have not yet made the drive to Colorado Springs I've only got about 400 miles on it, so I haven't even really driven it yet.
I agree with you, I never came close to realizing the full potential of the WRX STI. I never drove the car anywhere but on the road, never on a track, and I rarely drove it hard.
I realize that the many of the things I love about the BRZ are the exact same things I loved about the STI, mainly how direct and precise the steering inputs are. Simply surgical in both cars. Every movement of the hand translates into a movement of the car. I like the feel of the BRZ slightly better, just because the wheel is smaller.
I remember the STI felt more firmly planted at high speeds around corners, with very little if any body roll or twist. The 2015 STI suspension is amazing. AWD probably has adds to the more planted feel, as well as the STI coming with bigger wheels and tires from the factory. You can feel a bit more of a twist of the car in the BRZ at high speeds around corners, due to back end wanting to slide out, less rubber, RWD, whatever. To me, this provides a bit more fun feeling on the daily drive.
Its like you said, it's what you are looking for in a car. I've always wanted a rear drive, good looking coupe. Even after owning the STI fir a year, the BRZ has been enough for me so far, at below 4k rpms.
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