BRZ vs. Focus ST

[husker741]

Originally Posted by alexb99

Here's the thing though. I get the car when she's done with it...

Well if that's the case, get an ISF!

[Mandy]

Originally Posted by alexb99

I get the car when she's done with it...

Done with it as in...? Furthermore, can she drive stick?

[industrial]

That's pretty win-win if you ask me. Both are pretty fun cars, just in different ways. The focus would be a vastly superior appliance though. If you only have 1 car, it probably shouldn't be a brz/frs. It's just a bit too focused on being a driving machine. Hot hatches were made for young people that need a sporty ride that can do it all. Just my opinion.

[shawnperolis]

BRZ or FRS!!!

[Poogles]

I'm in the same boat myself and I'm finding it to be a very difficult decision. I don't currently need the extra two doors and trunk space of the ST, but I can't say for sure it wouldn't be useful in the future. The FR-S would be a perfect car for me right now, and when I sat in one I felt like I could drive a million miles an hour. As a year round DD though I just don't know that it's the most practical choice. It's basically coming down to do I use my head or my heart when I pick between the two.

[Nerfbacon]

I owned a 03 Focus SVT before the FR-S and test drove both the Focus ST and the FR-S. In the end when I sat down to talk price with the Ford dealer I really couldn't even justify buying the focus. For me it was way too busy with the number of screens/gauges and extra stuff in the car. It was fun to stomp on the accelerator and the brakes did stop it well but overall during the test drives the FR-S made me smile, the Focus didn't. At the same time even though it is my DD I didn't really worry about space constraints since I live in the same town as my parents and can borrow their pickup if i need the space.

[Allch Chcar]

Originally Posted by Poogles

I'm in the same boat myself and I'm finding it to be a very difficult decision. I don't currently need the extra two doors and trunk space of the ST, but I can't say for sure it wouldn't be useful in the future. The FR-S would be a perfect car for me right now, and when I sat in one I felt like I could drive a million miles an hour. As a year round DD though I just don't know that it's the most practical choice. It's basically coming down to do I use my head or my heart when I pick between the two.

Don't expect the Focus ST to do any better during the winter. For one it comes with wide summer tires so you'll still need dedicated winter tires and wheel. It also has an open differential. The electronic "differential" is worthless for ice and snow.

It's hard to beat the practicality though.

[Poogles]

Originally Posted by Allch Chcar

Don't expect the Focus ST to do any better during the winter. For one it comes with wide summer tires so you'll still need dedicated winter tires and wheel. It also has an open differential. The electronic "differential" is worthless for ice and snow.

It's hard to beat the practicality though.

Well as far as practicality goes, my girlfriend keeps reminding me that the FR-S is "stupid" because it doesn't have 4 doors and I can't put our non-existent children in the back. I told her that her opinion doesn't count when it comes to cars. She just bought a new Civic sedan so if we need practical we can use her car.

I think I'm just gonna have to drive em both because all the videos on youtube and articles online aren't making the choice any easier.

[green_comet]

I was stuck with this decision a few months back when I had my Toyota 86 on order. The 86 to me was more fun to drive but the Focus had plenty of torque/power and practicality, not only that it felt alot more solidly built compared to the 86.

In the end I cancelled my 86 order and chose the Focus, imo it's a much better daily driver and is still lots of fun when you want it to be. If I was going on track alot I would have gone the 86 but since I already have a Miata for that purpose there was really no need for another impractical sports car.

It all depends on what you want/need from a car, they're both great choices but for different reasons.

[Wes B.]

This topic has already been discussed in detail here -- http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=560908

Just sayin'...

[Ryeong86]

I'd say let your sister test drive both. If she feels the Focus brings a bigger smile, get the Focus. If she likes the BR-Z, then she gets the BR-Z. I look at this way, if you see yourself driving this car down the road it still puts a smile on your face, then it was a good choice. I always have a smile on my face with my FR-S and can't wait to upgrade this bad boy with a suerpcharger or turbo charger in the near future.

[ramiram1984]

A kid getting her choice of car... Spoiled kids these days.

[Wes B.]

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...st+gear+ratios

[R3d]

if she likes the focus just wait a year and get it for half price on the second hand market!! The fr-s you need to buy new it looses practically no value compared to the ford!

I was looking at these 2 cars just a week ago and I called my buddy who sells used cars and asked him to find me a used fr-s. He calls me up 2 days later and he says all i got are 10-15K milles going for 24500 ... go buy a new one lol. And he said if you like the focus just wait a year those cars loose soooo much value fast!