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Originally Posted by 370zBRZ
My buddy test drove my '13 BRZ and said his new '17 86 was more responsive in every way.
Is this normal or is it an issue that early year models have? I just got the used BRZ and I've never driven the newer ones.
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There were a bunch of small changes made to the car in 2017 that does make the newer ones more responsive. In fact, my 2018 has more quiet and ride comfort as well. I've driven the 2018 and a 2016, and these changes are real. However, they are not huge. From my perspective, if you want a more comfortable and quiet car, then it is worth going for a 2017+. The 2018 adds Android Auto/CarPlay as well. However, if you are going to mod it anyway, there's not enough of an increase to justify the extra money spent for the new model. I'm not going to mod mine (except for tires), so for me, it was worth it. And I don't want the extra noise of headers and exhaust upgrades -- which is the cost of extra hp. But it seems that most of you want that extra noise and "firmer" ride, and if that's what you want, then you get very little benefit from a new model.