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I'm biased, but I would say that you can definitely get away with using the BRZ as your daily IF your other vehicle takes up the slack. I don't have 2 kids, but I have one little one and a medium sized dog, and they fit in the back fine for now. I think it is actually easier when they are little but not so little that they need a fully reclined rear facing seat. I drive my 2 year old daughter almost every day, and she can get out completely on her own and only needs minimal help getting in.
Our primary vehicle is a 6/7 passenger mini-van, and if we need the space we can take that. Meets our needs just fine, and I don't have to drive anything bigger than I need everyday.
The clutch is no problem at all, I find it a little too soft compared to my previous daily. I can't say if it's forgiving or not, because it's been awhile since I was a beginner, but it does bite pretty high up. My wife can drive it, and she is tiny and driving stick terrifies her, but she can do it in the brz. If you have decent tires you shouldn't be afraid to drive it in winter either.
Of course if you can afford to keep both financially and space wise, that's for you to decide. I wish more families would consider just keeping one large vehicle for their needs and then another fun one like when I was a kid. Most people don't need to have 2 enormous people movers or SUVs.
Good luck whatever you decide though.
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