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Originally Posted by DeeezNuuuts83
Stuff can still happen, and I don't think 16 year-olds these days are magically better at responding to the rear end stepping out than they were years ago. What are they going to do if that happens (and it will, otherwise they likely wouldn't care for an FR-S/BRZ)? Hit the brakes.
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And you think an adult would handle the situation any better? There are so many people out there that wouldn't even know how to respond, adult or otherwise. Age has NOTHING to do with an oversteer circumstance. If a car got loose on my 50 year old mother or my 52 year old father, the would both hit the brakes and crash. Neither of them are true enthusiasts though.
Age has nothing to do with being an enthusiasts, understanding vehicle dynamics, or being able to handle a RWD car. That's all driver dependent, regardless of age. The OP already has RWD experience (ever taken an SUV to a gravel lot for fun in 2wd? Yeah, that's seat time and vehicle dynamics training whether you like it or not).
I'm a strong proponent of learning to drive a car, any car that you are driving. Car control at a high level over understanding oversteer, understeer, and how to correct them are NOT dependent on age. Most drivers will never, ever, ever experience either one...and when they do, they will likely not know what to do.
The FRS is an easy car to drive. It is very forgiving, and doesn't have enough HP to get you into a lot of trouble - straight line or cornering.
Not trying to be overpowering here, but come on - you and I both know that age in general has nothing to do with handling a vehicle at the limits or once the limits are stepped over.