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11-22-2015, 09:11 PM | #114 | |
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In the OP's case, IIRC, he is buying an older 2013-2014 twin, and back then, the suspension on the FR-S allowed it to be more tail happy than the BRZ. Still, I don't see why not the FR-S; the BRZ can be just as prone to being tail happy if the driver wishes to mash the foot pedal through a turn.
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Or get a Z car.
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11-22-2015, 10:26 PM | #117 |
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My first instinct is to say "No".
I think there are more suitable cars to learn in. That said - these cars are safe. Here are the cons - 1) They are a bit hard to see for other drivers. 2) They are a bit hard to see out of. 3) They attract the wrong kind of attention for a new driver - the come race me bro crew and the I am going to cut you off crew 4) They encourage limit driving 5) An all wheel drive car can give you more predictable handling in variable conditions So - I am not saying "don't do it" I am just saying there are better choices for a first car. You will need a few years under your belt until you have encountered the majority of things that you will need to learn about. On the topic of motorcycles - I almost always recommend some form of dual-sport / dirt bike to get the chops down. Then move onto the more specialized vehicles. |
11-23-2015, 09:18 AM | #118 |
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Got my BRZ at 17 and let me tell you I love the car but hate paying the insurance
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11-24-2015, 08:32 AM | #120 |
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I'd still wait for a little until you are older for insurance reasons. I'm 18 and got it when I was 17. I am very fortunate though because I have a very good job. If you buy an frs or brz your going to MOD it. Anyone who gets a stock 86 will be itching to do something. If I would do it again I'd wait until I was older.
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If you have the money and you are SURE that you can afford it (not your parents) then go for it, i would have love to have the money at that age to buy a BRZ/FRS. I got mine at 25 lol
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You will also appreciate it more if you pay for it.
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FWIW - I'm not downing the FRS from a quality or handling standpoint... but the FRS is known to be a little more tail happy.
So not every *new* driver is going to know what to do when it steps out - that's a main reason why I wouldn't recommend it to a new driver. I'm not sure if Toyota has changed this since 2013, but it was noticeable enough to have Motor Trend pick the BRZ over the FRS for best handling car testing. |
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To the OP I'd say if you want a BRZ and you know a sports car is what you want to drive it would be a great first vehicle, the best and safest affordable sports car you can get. Its handling will spoil you however - so whenever you drive almost any other vehicle you will wonder why it feels so weird, disconnected, and just plain wrong to drive.... you will have withdrawal symptoms! If the BRZ is your first car, your second car would need to be something equivalent to a Lotus or Porsche to move up to a better overall handling sports car...
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You'll be fine as long as your parents are willing to foot the ever-increasing insurance bill.
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