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dowroa · 04-24-2019, 11:39 AM

Hi All:

I wanted to ask a simple yet complex question. Please forgive me for being a little wordy. I have been internalizing this for a while and I am trying to ensure I make a reasonable decision.

People who come to the BRZ have come from nothing, first cars, commuter cars and faster cars.

I would like some perspective and feedback from anyone!

Question

I would appreciate some perspective in going from a 2002 C5 Z06 with 13k miles to a 2017+ BRZ.

Has anyone else come from a higher HP, "faster" car to the BRZ? What were your thoughts over the course of ownership (or deciding not to buy)?

General Change Premise

Yes yes. Power is nice (especially if you have never had such before) but unusable power is unusable when the gearing and power are such that they are reserved for the track.

What does that mean?
1st- 48.0
2nd - 68.8
3rd - 99.7
4th - 142.5
5th - 169.7
6th - 254.5

V8s do sound awesome, however!

I do like 405hp/405tq .. but it costs a lot to make that safe, and is really not able to be utilized on the road.

I would rather have a car I can use whenever I want (even in race form) than a car that really is just liked a leashed animal sitting in my garage doing nothing.

Input Welcome!

I have enjoyed reading and keeping up with this community.

Everyone has been awesome and I have always liked keeping in touch with everyone who has had a Subaru (15+ years for me)

I am not looking for a robotic answer, but some input/thoughts I may have not considered or your perspective is very welcome!

Please note I will also have a rallyX car soon for off-road Subieness.

There is a 2016 STi's. Its current purpose is that of safe, unmodified daily driver for 4-people and isn't going to the track or getting modified. I have REALLY enjoyed being back in an STi which really made me notice that daily usability and "fun" meant more to me.

There is also a 7-seat family car and long trips.

Thanks!

Thanks if you take time to read or provide feedback. It is nice to hear back from people who are excited about cars and don't see them as appliances.

04-24-2019, 11:39 AM	#1
dowroa Old Guy Join Date: Jan 2011 Drives: 16 STi, 22 MX-5 RF BBS, 04 OBS RPA Location: Durham, NC Posts: 293 Thanks: 531 Thanked 187 Times in 136 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Perspective Question: c5z06 to BRZ? Hi All: I wanted to ask a simple yet complex question. Please forgive me for being a little wordy. I have been internalizing this for a while and I am trying to ensure I make a reasonable decision. People who come to the BRZ have come from nothing, first cars, commuter cars and faster cars. I would like some perspective and feedback from anyone! Question I would appreciate some perspective in going from a 2002 C5 Z06 with 13k miles to a 2017+ BRZ. Has anyone else come from a higher HP, "faster" car to the BRZ? What were your thoughts over the course of ownership (or deciding not to buy)? General Change Premise Yes yes. Power is nice (especially if you have never had such before) but unusable power is unusable when the gearing and power are such that they are reserved for the track. What does that mean? 1st- 48.0 2nd - 68.8 3rd - 99.7 4th - 142.5 5th - 169.7 6th - 254.5 V8s do sound awesome, however! I do like 405hp/405tq .. but it costs a lot to make that safe, and is really not able to be utilized on the road. I would rather have a car I can use whenever I want (even in race form) than a car that really is just liked a leashed animal sitting in my garage doing nothing. Input Welcome! I have enjoyed reading and keeping up with this community. Everyone has been awesome and I have always liked keeping in touch with everyone who has had a Subaru (15+ years for me) I am not looking for a robotic answer, but some input/thoughts I may have not considered or your perspective is very welcome! Please note I will also have a rallyX car soon for off-road Subieness. There is a 2016 STi's. Its current purpose is that of safe, unmodified daily driver for 4-people and isn't going to the track or getting modified. I have REALLY enjoyed being back in an STi which really made me notice that daily usability and "fun" meant more to me. There is also a 7-seat family car and long trips. Thanks! Thanks if you take time to read or provide feedback. It is nice to hear back from people who are excited about cars and don't see them as appliances.