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Originally Posted by Kona61
I had a MK7 Golf, a 1.8/5MT for 5 years. I also have spent a decent amount of time in 7 and 7.5 GTI's and a little bit in a 7R.
The versatility sucks comparatively. Trunk is fine for a coupe but can't compare to a hatch. The rear seats are also comparatively diminutive but I can sit behind myself in my BRZ (5' 9") in a pinch.
Driving wise, I will say this car for one does not feel slow. It's no rocket ship but it is fast enough to get you to jail haha. It does not have the low down punch the IS20/38 provides but has much more character as you rev it out. Also, the EA888 sounds pretty terrible in my opinion compared to the FA24. For me though, the biggest draw is the dynamics. It wins hands down to any car in the price segment. I always hated how numb the steering on my Golf was and the chassis balance of complete and utter understeer. The BRZ chassis is just much more purposeful as you would expect. Lastly, I am a child and I like to drift. Owned quite a few drift cars and tracked them. You definitely cannot slide a MK7 though I definitely tried with the handbrake lol.
I would also compare reliability too, the reason I sold my Golf was because it started burning coolant. No clue why as it was totally stock and had 28k miles and I had never beaten it to death. Also was having some electrical gremlins with the passenger airbag.
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Haha..
I agree about the room in the car, there is obviously no comparison. I can tell you that I don't absolutely need the room, but I can't promise that I won't miss the room. I did decide that I'm ok with that though, and decided to put driving dynamics, and fun as a priority for now, hence, my urge for the BRZ!
I'm also a child (53 yrs old), and love to drive my cars at the limit as much as possible (as long as it's safe (that's the growing up part that I did))
