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Is there a reason you aren't considering WRX or GTI?
I've owned both a ND1 (2017) and my current FRS (2015). Given you're in NY w/ snow I would think you would want a RF not a softtop..
I'll give you pros and cons of both and it really comes down to your living situation and other factors I can't answer for you.
86
Pros:
Quieter
More Spacious / Functional
More Theft Proof (vs softtop)
Transport 3rd human being in a pinch
Better for long roadtrips
Steering is phenomenal
Doesn't need roll bar for track
Ample headroom
Cons:
Need a 17+ for bulletproof engine
TOB issues on earlier models
Avoid 2013 like the plague
Avoid 2013-2014 for coilpack issues
Feels slow man (stock)
Subaru build quality
Suspension is not fully adjustable
Clutch feel blows
ND
Pros:
Feels more visceral
More Fun
Feels fast
Quick enough
Clutch feels is amazing
Mazda build quality <3
300 lbs lighter?
Fully adjustable suspension
Double wishbone
Bespoke performance platform (no sedan underpinnings)
Cons:
Loud
Impractical
Small, do not recommend for taller than 5' 10"
Need 2019+ for telescoping steering wheel
Get the 2019+ for that sweet sweet engine update
Less storage, although trunk is impressive for what it is (IMO)
Steering feels overboosted, lack of feedback (my experience from a 2016 & 2017, may have been fixed)
Need rollbar for HPDE goodness
A big thing if you want to HPDE a ND that no one talks about is, if you want to clear an aftermarket rollbar in that car and you are average height you will need an aftermarket seat as well to get low enough. Which means losing side airbags and going to a fixed bucket and also potentially losing sliders (front/aft adjustment). Which isn't great for a daily/dual use car. This is a big reason I switched to a 86 car. Also for the price of a ND you can get a used 86 and slap a supercharger on it and still have play money left over.
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