[alphasaur]

Originally Posted by R_E_L

What I would ask any prospective buyer is what is your purpose for the car? How do you intend to drive it? What do you enjoy in a car? Based on the answers to those questions the car may or may not be a fit.

To those who are not interested in regularly running the car through undulating back roads, or simply don't have access to such roads, I would say look elsewhere.

This is not a powerful/smooth cruiser with big reserves of torque. If gunning or even cruising light to light, or pulls on the highway are your preferred form of driving pleasure (nothing wrong with any of those), this car does not serve that purpose stock. For the amount of money it would take to get there you are better off starting with another car.

Looking for a decently fuel efficient car with good looks and an affordable price tag to daily drive? A twin might be for you.

Want a simple, small, lightweight, nimble coupe with low limits that is best enjoyed on the curvy roads I described earlier? You might have found the perfect car.

I think a lot of people like the looks of the car, and some unfortunately have misinterpreted those looks to mean the car performs in a away that does not align with its original purpose. I think those are the ones who are ultimately disappointed. That can be especially true if they dump a bunch of money into the car to turn it into something else, only to later fall into that game of "Well I payed XX,XXX for the car brand new. Then I spent XX,XXXX more on the car to get to where I'm at and I STILL want more out of it... Dang. I could have just bought a XXXX and called it a day.

This car has an amazing aftermarket, but I think you need to have a plan and a budget before you go all in. Weigh your options and decide if you are OK spending a bunch of money that you won't necessarily get back if you want to sell one day. If heavy modding is what you're looking to do I think everyone would agree that used is the way to go. But in the end you know your situation best. Plan, budget, evaluate and decide.

Sounds like the BRZ is up my alley All back country roads all day.