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Originally Posted by clipsedsm95
2017 BRZ Limited
Things I love
-The looks. I think this car is beyond hot honestly
-I've aways wanted a RWD car
-last time I've owned a 2 door was when I was 16. I am 24 now so excited about that
-The true roots to a JDM car and all the possibilities of customization to it!
-Push to start
Things I am meh about
-This thing is slow. I've driven an FRS and I remember taking off but unlike my STI at the time it just never gave that pull it was just slow the whole time.
-I live in NY so snow is a huge concern to me as this will be my DD
-The lack in tech (I know it isn't a car for that but still stuff I like)
2017 STI Base
Things I love
-Fast
-Looks
-Handling
-The pride of owning this car
-AWD
-4 Door
Things I am meh about
-Lack of tech
-Since base no push to start will suck
-price is 8K more is it really worth it?
-Dinosaur EJ engine
-Fuel Economy Blows but not a deal breaker
-Should I wait for 2020+
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Here is my input
Starters, sounds like you already made up your mind for the STI and your on the BRZ forums. For your Pros you have 'looks' in both so thats a wash. For the Cons you have 'lack of tech' on both so thats a wash too.
BRZ:
Pros - Rear wheel drive is great. You'll save 8k so you can 'customize' it since has true roots to JDM. Push to start contradicts what you were saying about lack of tech.
Cons - Its not slow by any means. Has sufficient power in both city and highway, and sure as hell puts a smile on my face every time in behind the wheel. *If you customize with your savings then that goes out the window. Snow can be solved with tires.
STI:
Pros - Fast/Handling, yes it has power but when do you really go 'fast'? handling, test drive the brz lol. Pride of ownership? you'll be proud either way. 4 door AWD, now we are talking. Yes it is easier to have four doors and put ppl in the back, but do you ever drive ppl around? AWD, doesn't solve your snow problem but rather helps with the right practices and tires.
Cons - Lack of tech since you have to get a base. Price + insurance. Dinosaur engine, it works and its proven. oh and it give you your 'POWER'. Fuel economy is relative to how you drive and you said no deal breaker so why is it a con? Should you wait for 2020, lol you need a car now and who knows if you don't want a minivan by then...
Bottom line is pick what you think is practical for both your passengers or cargo and what you really need the car for. I also am a firm believer in getting a car with all the bells and whistles for resale value. Whats a harder sell, fully loaded car or the basic? Good luck!