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Originally Posted by mbrooksatl
Wow, I was gone for a couple of weeks and forgot to check my thread here, and realized how many responses you guys gave me. Incredible.
I think I'm going the used FR-S/BRZ route like many of you suggested. Awesome involvement and help y'all. Really. I'll hopefully start participating more often with a new BRZ soon!
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Originally Posted by dejahboi
You can ask @ BigFatFlip . He went from the BRZ to the RS  |
Wow...I'm super late to the party lol. Well, I don't think I can add much to what has already been said, but coming from a moderately modded BRZ (supercharged, coil overs, etc) and now an RS owner, I think I have a slightly more unique perspective.
-Try to drive both cars. Both are extremely fun cars, both are very practical for what they are, but they are apples and oranges, light and nimble vs heavy and fast, only you can decide which you like better.
-I had to travel out of state to get my RS below MSRP in Dec/Jan, but If you are still looking, they can now be had for MSRP or below. Guess the dealers realized the party is over and are now staring at these sitting on the lot. Also, quite a few '16s are already on the used market for even more savings, but still expect to pay ~$36k+ which is STI money.
-Which ever you end up with, don't mod it immediately. Drive it for a few months and let it dictate what you need from it. I was very surprised how much fun I had with my BRZ after going back to stock. What can I say, #stockisbest
I don't really know your goals or financial situation, but this is what I would do if I were in your shoes: Buy a mint condition used BRZ with the $10k and drive it for 6 mos before modding it. Buy better tires down the line, maybe camber plates and rear LCAs and an alignment, then use what's left for track days and food...at least that's what I'm planning on doing 2-3 years from now lol.