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Originally Posted by djdnz

I just so happen to have both a BRZ and a GT3 (non-RS). They both have their ups and downs - I originally planned on selling the BRZ when I bought the GT3 but couldn't let myself part with it given how much money I've wasted in mods vs. the return I could get selling it. Its a fantastic car and really more than enough for daily driving and some light track work.

The BRZ has an edelbrock supercharger but still feels anemic compared to the GT3. the engines couldn't be further apart in terms of excitement. The GT3 is a screamer, people notice it which for me is a downside - it gets a lot more attention particularly when driving spiritedly which is something I'm not particularly fond of. Per OP's comments, you tend to be well above the speed limit to enjoy this car which is a bummer - it's definitely only OK to find its limits on the track. The PDK in the GT3 is amazing, shifts are like gunshots in PDK sport mode at 9K RPM but I still prefer the manual in the BRZ for daily enjoyment because its still fun even at low RPMs - if I can upgrade to a manual GT3 someday I will!

The GT3 is certainly more special, the interior, the exhaust note, the big wing and most of all the carbon bucket seats - you can have them when you rip them from my cold dead hands, so good! The climb from 5k to 9k RPM makes me smile from ear to ear every time.
The BRZ is a great car in day to day traffic and a blast up the mountains, more stealthy, has handling and good looks. It's more nimble, feels smaller and more approachable/playful.

What a fantastic pair!