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Originally Posted by Zadkiel
Says the guy with an automatic. Your logic is flawed. Nav, HIDs, e.t.c. don't degrade driving performance. They're creature comforts. An automatic however, does degrade the driving of the car. Buying the auto is like buying a brand new HDTV and watching VHS tapes with it. This isn't some high end, dual clutch unit like in modern supercars.
If the BRZ/FR-S are strictly driver's cars then an automatic goes against your whole "back to basics" approach. The BRZ's extras are like buying a gourmet steak and having them put some crumbled blue cheese on it. It isn't strictly needed, but adds to the experience.
I'm not saying buying the FR-S is a dumb choice. For those looking for a basic car that they're going to modify anyway, it's a good start. I just decided for that little bit more, why not get it from the factory in a wrapper that is more appealing for me?
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Bingo.
Plus, as anyone who has had Alcantara seats before knows, they hold you in place much better. Push start, keyless access, HIDs, and heated seats are all just icing on the cake. Also got the BRZ at invoice thanks to the glut of them in the northeast.
And if nothing else, the orange/red gauges make it worth it. White is terrible for your night vision.
The Pioneer nav you can keep though.