I came from a 2007 BMW 335i with the whole intake/exhaust tract modified except the turbos themselves. 245F/265R tires, M3 control arms, full Coilovers, upgraded brakes, stiffer engine/tranny mounts, the works. ~425 WHP, 450WTQ, tons of grip and balanced handling. Or so I thought.
I love that car still, and miss it. It was amazing and perfect to me.
Got a Saab 9-3 for baby needs, but that wasn't cutting it for me and I soon went on the search for more.
I drove an FR-S on a damp Saturday morning and by the first turn I was in love, as the salesman was grabbing for the ohshit-handle. The engine doesn't have any torque from 3-5k, but that is okay because between 5-7k it buzzes around like the angriest little bee that just wants to rev and rev and rev. Some places the car feels thin in the metal and a little cheap, but that is okay because it's legitimately light. The interior is spartan when compared to my previous BMWs, but that is okay because the seating position and driver controls are brilliant.
I fell in love, started researching the twins more (i remembered them from the concepts in 2010) and decided on setting my sights on a BRZ limited for under 20K. My modded 335i was so much fun, but only when you could use the power, which was almost never. Cars aren't much fun when driven at 25% speed. The BRZ is fun 95% of the time, because you can push it
whenever.
If the twins didn't exist, I would still be commuting in my Saab 9-3 and taking the wife's 335i (which we still have) out for a spin when I need an automotive adrenaline shot. Now I'm on an IV.
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Originally Posted by geezerbrzeezer
for many of those that 'get it', this car is primarily about daily driving fun. - The BRZ is slower (in a straight line) than many of my past rides, and I've never been more thrilled - this one makes you work for your pace -
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Originally Posted by Yanbags
The BRZ is slow as a slug in a straight line compared to the STi, but driving dynamics and the way the car moves around around a corner has me with an ear to ear grin every time. I don't think there's a single *new* car out there in the market that comes close to what the twins give you for the money.
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And this, also used the value is even better. I got one of the best sports cars money can buy, fully loaded for 18K
