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Originally Posted by Dadhawk
@ Flarpswitch I think you're reading too much into the term entry level.
Bottom line, it is an entry level vehicle into sports cars, because entry level simply means the least expensive way to get into a certain thing.
Porsche, Lambo, Ferrari all have "entry level" models into their world.
In the end, who gives a flip is someone thinks you have an "entry level" car? All that matters is you're happy with it. Look I could afford a much more expensive car and looked at more expensive ones when I bought the FR-S. However, it met the criteria I had at the time so I was perfectly happy with it. Still am 170,000+ miles later.
Is it entry level, yes. Do I care, no. |
One way to interpret Entry Level is when it is put into context of a larger story. I made the acquaintance of the Unsers and then the Galles racing team some years ago. I saw Al Junior get his start in a go-cart; his entry level car and you know the rest. When the term is used in the pejorative sense, it is condescending and insulting. It is as if, “Oh, it’s only a 86 or BRZ, you can’t be a serious enthusiast.” Way to go marketing people, you sure know how to make potential buyers feel good about their purchase. For some this is what they can afford and for others, this is all they want or need. I met a guy who just bought a Alfa Romeo Spyder. Nice. He owns a Mazda MX5 Miata and belongs to a Miata club. Miata entry level? Nope, he’s keeping it because it is the right tool for the job at hand.