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Originally Posted by brzsgal
My bf owns a MK7 GTI that I have driven quite often and I just took delivery of the 2022 BRZ. The GTI is currently stock. So here's my long comparison between the 2 and hopefully it'll help with your decision.
1. Power-wise, I don't feel the BRZ to be that slow. But I would say that the GTI seems to have a longer gear and pulls so nicely across the entire RPM range.
2. The GTI rides a lot quieter, which I think is helpful if you are gonna go on a long road trip.
3. The infotainment unit on the BRZ is quite basic. The resolution is rather low but having CarPlay is a plus since the voice control on the GTI is a bit funky IMO so we never really use it. GTI's sound system is also better than the BRZ.
4. I prefer the gauge cluster on the GTI since there are more display info that you can choose from.
5. Obviously, the GTI has a lot more room because of an actually functional second row. But if you don't plan on carrying passengers you should be ok. The truck of the BRZ actually has quite a decent capacity.
6. Drivability-wise, I feel more connected to the car and the road when I'm in the BRZ. The steering response is fantastic and the shifter feel a lot more mechanical than the GTI. My bf sometimes jokingly calls the GTI shifter a joystick because how disconnected it feel to the transmission.
7. Because of the low centre of gravity, the BRZ is a joy to drive on curvy roads. Before I owned the BRZ, I was already quite impressed with the handling of the GTI but the BRZ kind of takes it to the next level for being so flat on turns.
8. Some people thinks that the BRZ's pedal position is easier for heel-toe.
Overall, I feel that you won't be disappointed with the BRZ because it is so fun to drive this car. It can absolutely be a daily and a good set of winter tires will set you up great in the cold months.
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Thank you for taking the time to write this. I truly appreciate the feedback.
Obviously both cars are great, and I absolutely love my GTI, and I am going to have a hard time saying goodbye to it. BUT, reasons 6, 7, and 8 are EXACTLY why I feel the need to make the switch at this time. I am not looking for an all around car (which we all know the GTI does amazingly). I am looking for a fun track toy, that can be used as a bad weather daily driver, so I don't have to use my other cars. I don't need to go on trips, or commute to work with it, and I will basically use it only a few thousand miles per year. I literally just need it to run random errands, go to bank, post office, lunch with friends, etc.
I will use it as a direct replacement for my GTI that I had for 7 years, and I have under 20,000 miles still! I have probably only needed the rear seats only 3 or 4 times, and I never filled the back up, other than for stuff to go to the track, and all my stuff will still fit in the BRZ.
I am probably going to head to the dealer on Tuesday to try and make a deal. The only thing that will stop me is if they try to get more than MSRP. I REFUSE to pay more than that. As a matter of fact, I never paid even close to MSRP in my whole life (I usually get under invoice), and I have bought many cars in my life (I have automotive ADD, lol). I feel like, in today's market, I would be ok going up to MSRP for a car, mainly because the value of my GTI also went up, so net/net, I would still add the same money to make the swap.