[atomicalex]

I swear I have replied to this thread three times already. Thank you failing work internet.

I have both, too. 2018 BRZ and 2017 GTI Sport.

Two great cars but seriously apples and llamas.

The GTI is a fantastic all-rounder than carries five in style and with substance. The interior is awesome, especially with the Jacky Plaid seats. The ride is great, it hugs the road well, and it's quite responsive. You can even put a dishwasher in it if needed.

The BRZ is, well, not much of any of that. It has a far narrower purpose statement. It's not particularly heavy on creature comfort, but if you are driving with purpose, it's the place to be. Where the GTI is going to be comfy, the BRZ is going to be tailored to fit. Where the GTI is going to be roomy, the BRZ is going to be... not. It can fit an overnight bag, a briefcase, and your fireproof gear. The tradeoff is that it is a lot more responsive and road compliant than the GTI. It is far stickier and easier to rotate. It's just that much more fun.

I used to track a B5 and sometimes a MkIV. My track instructor told me that I needed more car if I wanted to grow. The BRZ was one of the cars on the upgrade list, along with the MX-5 and the Boxster/Cayman. BRZ was a no-brainer for me, as I wanted a newer car and the ND just was not what I was looking for.

So it boils down to how many people you need to carry around. The GTI is a really great choice if you need to carry more than one guest.

I am dying to get my mitts on a new TypeR to see how it compares to the MkVII GTI.....