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soulever · 10-23-2013, 11:50 AM

[Obligatory morgan threewheeler/shooting brake suggestion from Jalopnik commenter]

Turbowned · 10-23-2013, 12:09 PM

Buy the BRZ and buy the wife a Forester. Problem solved!

Coolhand · 10-23-2013, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by NuLL0012

Hey OP here,

Wow! Thanks for all of your comments and honest opinions -- really appreciated!

From reading your posts, I think I've decided to take the advice and hold off on the BRZ. Instead I'll likely wait and save for the 2015 WRX which I believe is supposed to be released early next year.

Thanks again!
Have fun in your BRZs!

Good call.

Coolhand · 10-23-2013, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by soulever

[Obligatory morgan threewheeler/shooting brake suggestion from Jalopnik commenter]

I think you meant Miata or diesel wagon.

#actual Jalopnik commenter

soulever · 10-24-2013, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coolhand

I think you meant Miata or diesel wagon.

#actual Jalopnik commenter

My apologies, the Jalopnik meta has changed haha

ashtray · 10-25-2013, 12:02 AM

No.

I had a Miata (first gen) with pregnant wife. That actually worked out. Had a WRX wagon as a second (for me) car. Eventually though, I sold the Miata and bought the BRZ (ok, I had both for almost a year, but I found myself never driving the Miata).

My son is 5 now - back seat works fine for him in the BRZ, but good thing my wife is short and we're not carrying a stroller! I wouldn't want to break my back trying to put an infant/toddler in the back seat daily.

So - 2015 WRX might be an option if you can wait. Or go for a short term ownership on a BMW E39 5 Series Touring (wagon). I do recommend the ones with the LATCH system (I think they started that in 2002 or so?). The BMW will be cheap to buy but require maintenance $$$. But - find one that doesn't need work, drive it a year, then replace with new Subaru WRX - or similar fun, small, powerful, light, tossable, family friendly hatch.

uEih · 10-25-2013, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by strat61caster

I'm really surprised at how many people claim they can't fit four people in this car. I've fit four adults ranging from 5'5" to 6'2" I understand that it may not be possible for some drivers but looking at this post you'd think that 80% of the owners were over 6' tall.

Completely agree that it isn't a family car and should be bought with the understanding that tossing the whole gang in should be a rare occasion for the sake of those you love.

Sure people can fit in the back but I don't think the person behind the driver will be as comfortable. Usually I would have to move the seat of the passenger side up a lot in order for the person in the back to be comfortable.

Eazid · 10-25-2013, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by NuLL0012

hey everyone!

i'm seriously considering a BRZ.... buut, my wife and I will be looking to start a family in the near future, and i'm concerned that this car will just not work for a pregnant woman and eventual baby.

Can anyone from this forum speak from experience on how the BRZ worked as a daily driver in a similar situation?

Thanks!

I can't speak from experience with children.... However if you can't have multiple cars then you should wait on the BRZ. Everyone's situation is different but in my driving position (6 foot 3 inches tall) I fit perfectly in the car. Room for one more person and a set of tires. WRX, keep the A3, or something but BRZ doesn't look practical for anything more than the occasional +1.

Wasabi · 10-25-2013, 03:46 AM

supposedly there's going to be a 4 door brz in the near future. Perhaps this specific vehicle would fulfill your needs.

Deadspool · 10-25-2013, 08:29 AM

The WRX is a better move than the BRZ right now.

Baby in the BRZ = How many nopes can a nope nope nope, if a nope could nope nope nope.

ekaj · 10-25-2013, 02:26 PM

The BRZ is doable, but I personally wouldn't have the BRZ as my only car if I had a family, IMO. The reason being is that the car is way too low for a pregnant woman to get in and out of.

DavidGaddy · 10-27-2013, 04:46 AM

just buy a nice to used second car

Mobius357 · 10-27-2013, 11:43 AM

My wife is 18 weeks and has no problem getting in and out of the car. Into the 3rd trimester I imagine she'd have problems, but for now all is good. We have her legacy so 3rd trimester and carting around the newborn will be a non-issue. My sympathies to all of your who's wives don't like your cars. Mine loves the car, or at least loves taking naps in the car, it puts her to sleep. She also enjoys the vibration in the car...

Stierzy34 · 10-28-2013, 10:43 AM

You also have to ask yourself how many times does the entire family (to fill up all or most of the seats in the BRZ) go someplace and an alternative vehicle is not availible? I don't have children yet, however, if we need to all go somewhere together, we have a 4 door sedan for that.

Although I did come from a 2011 WRX hatch and while I love the BRZ, I could see that be much easier to transport a family.

10-25-2013, 12:02 AM	#34
ashtray As Seen On The Internet Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: 2003 WRX, 2013 BRZ, 442 Location: SoCal Posts: 852 Thanks: 23 Thanked 251 Times in 159 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	No. I had a Miata (first gen) with pregnant wife. That actually worked out. Had a WRX wagon as a second (for me) car. Eventually though, I sold the Miata and bought the BRZ (ok, I had both for almost a year, but I found myself never driving the Miata). My son is 5 now - back seat works fine for him in the BRZ, but good thing my wife is short and we're not carrying a stroller! I wouldn't want to break my back trying to put an infant/toddler in the back seat daily. So - 2015 WRX might be an option if you can wait. Or go for a short term ownership on a BMW E39 5 Series Touring (wagon). I do recommend the ones with the LATCH system (I think they started that in 2002 or so?). The BMW will be cheap to buy but require maintenance $$$. But - find one that doesn't need work, drive it a year, then replace with new Subaru WRX - or similar fun, small, powerful, light, tossable, family friendly hatch.

10-25-2013, 03:46 AM	#37
Wasabi おい、だいじょうぶ? Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: BRZ Limited 6 Speed Location: Groton, CT Posts: 132 Thanks: 44 Thanked 54 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	supposedly there's going to be a 4 door brz in the near future. Perhaps this specific vehicle would fulfill your needs.

10-25-2013, 08:29 AM	#38
Deadspool Much title. Wow. Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ Sport-Tech Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 716 Thanks: 118 Thanked 292 Times in 163 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The WRX is a better move than the BRZ right now. Baby in the BRZ = How many nopes can a nope nope nope, if a nope could nope nope nope.

10-25-2013, 02:26 PM	#39
ekaj because racecar Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ -- SOLD Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 50 Thanks: 33 Thanked 16 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The BRZ is doable, but I personally wouldn't have the BRZ as my only car if I had a family, IMO. The reason being is that the car is way too low for a pregnant woman to get in and out of.

10-27-2013, 04:46 AM	#40
DavidGaddy Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2007 Lexus IS250 2013 Brz WRB Location: Greenville NC Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	just buy a nice to used second car

10-27-2013, 11:43 AM	#41
Mobius357 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: '15 WRX '13 Legacy '07 Colorado Location: Seacoast NH Posts: 337 Thanks: 10 Thanked 118 Times in 82 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My wife is 18 weeks and has no problem getting in and out of the car. Into the 3rd trimester I imagine she'd have problems, but for now all is good. We have her legacy so 3rd trimester and carting around the newborn will be a non-issue. My sympathies to all of your who's wives don't like your cars. Mine loves the car, or at least loves taking naps in the car, it puts her to sleep. She also enjoys the vibration in the car...

10-28-2013, 10:43 AM	#42
Stierzy34 :unamused: Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2005 WRB STi "Edna" Location: Belleville, IL Posts: 227 Thanks: 144 Thanked 88 Times in 61 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You also have to ask yourself how many times does the entire family (to fill up all or most of the seats in the BRZ) go someplace and an alternative vehicle is not availible? I don't have children yet, however, if we need to all go somewhere together, we have a 4 door sedan for that. Although I did come from a 2011 WRX hatch and while I love the BRZ, I could see that be much easier to transport a family.

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