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Old 07-18-2018, 12:27 PM   #18
dowroa
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Originally Posted by squelchy451 View Post
Hi all, I'm regretting going with a boring car (2017 Mazda3) to replace my 2014 mk6 GTI.

Things I miss from the GTI
1. Sound deadening.
2. Stability on the highway
3. At its best when driven easy, can hold its own when driven hard

It had the best signal-to-noise ratio. Offered feedback where it counts (steering clutch, brakes, suspension, etc) without being jarring or loud.
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No. You will not want the BRZ.

It is meant to be a loud, simple template for a racecar.

If you want to cross-shop relative to the GTi, you need to look at the STi or WRX instead.

I would personally suggest a used STi.

- brian
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