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I've been lurking on this forum for a few weeks now and am excited to hear what your thoughts are on a potential purchase. Im looking at a 2020 subaru BRZ with 12k miles, and the performance package. 29k. I test drove it last night and man did it ride on rails, however the torque dip was EXTREMELY evident, and i didnt get a chance to really bang through the first few gears since it was a test drive.

My biggest problem is giving up my extraordinarily reliable 2012 Jetta TDI with a tune, that also has 3 years left on emissions warranty, which paid for a new turbo and DPF just a few months ago. For anyone curious with the tune in at 180~whp and 350~wtq. Going from all this low end and mid range grunt to an engine i have to wring out would be a huge adjustment. Also i pulled 44mpg last tank.

I loved the way the BRZ handled when i was swerving like i was going through a slolam, however the big question is whether to buy this one, or wait a couple years for a 2nd gen with a performance package.

Also i live in denver colorado and am wondering, for those that daily these including in the winter, what your experience has been. This would be my first RWD vehicle that wasnt a truck.

My main question is, in your opinions, is the compromise in reliability, safety, comfort and efficiency worth it? Should I wait for the 2nd gen?

My Jetta "Feels" faster, and its impossible to complain about the torque, its just always there. Not to mention the TDI's reliability and extremely low cost of maintenance.

My plans for the BRZ include autocross, canyon carving and It would be my only vehicle so itd be a daily. I havent autocrossed my Jetta yet, cuz ive been so busy and broke until this year, but i did used to autocross my 02 golf tdi and that was a blast.

I know this topic has been covered before, im just curious what people have to say about my specific situation going from a tdi to a BRZ. Oh, the tdi is manual of course.