S2K to BRZ as daily driver, looking for advice from anyone that has made the switch

[Darnold]

Hi All,

Looking at replacing my 2001 Honda S2000 with a '13 - '15 BRZ limited. In the north east it looks as though the used market is a decent savings.

I've looked up the common issue list however wanted to see if there was anything else I should be considering? I know i've seen bolster wear on a few FRS however not so much the BRZ. Also wanted to know if motor break in was a major concern with these cars?

Let me know what you think!

[sklimo]

@King Tut

[Darnold]

Originally Posted by sklimo

@King Tut

Thanks @sklimo I'm more or less looking for others who have made the switch and or recommendations at buying new vs used.

[sklimo]

Originally Posted by Darnold

Thanks @sklimo I'm more or less looking for others who have made the switch and or recommendations at buying new vs used.

He did. Had twin now has S2K

[Darnold]

Originally Posted by sklimo

He did. Had twin now has S2K

So he went in the opposite direction... I actually prefer the concept behind the lower center of gravity and improved aero of the BRZ over the S2K for a stock car to work up driving ability and confidence.

For daily driving it's a no brainer, the BRZ limited feels like a car I can drive daily where the S2K is all "Hey look at my pretty... Dash Board?"

[sklimo]

@King Tut

Get yo ass in here

[manonastick]

Trust me you will love the brz made the change from s2000 as it was far to harsh for a daily car. Things I really missed from the s2000 is the driving is fun in both but the s2000 was far more raw feeling while brz is a lot more calm til much higher speed. The f20c is something I really missed along with the roof down. But the brz is a lot more car than what the s2000 was. The both pure sports car but the can double as a "car" practicality, comfort etc and I have no regrets getting my brz

[Speed2th]

have you test drive the car yet? i think that will help you make up your mind!

[Darnold]

Originally Posted by Speed2th

have you test drive the car yet? i think that will help you make up your mind!

Yea I've test driven the car but not at it's limits by any means. Overall it felt a bit lackluster but I can see past this due to the crap stock tires.

[Darnold]

Originally Posted by manonastick

Trust me you will love the brz made the change from s2000 as it was far to harsh for a daily car. Things I really missed from the s2000 is the driving is fun in both but the s2000 was far more raw feeling while brz is a lot more calm til much higher speed. The f20c is something I really missed along with the roof down. But the brz is a lot more car than what the s2000 was. The both pure sports car but the can double as a "car" practicality, comfort etc and I have no regrets getting my brz

@manonastick That is what I'm thinking as well. The limited has the feature set to make me feel as though I'm driving a car and not sacrificing.

Ultimately the plan is to leave BRZ stock minus tires for as long as I can.

My short list

Pros:
- Inexpensive and low finance rate
- Great style
- RWD
- Great feature set
- Tune ability

Cons:
- Somewhat cheeky build quality for interior (felt a bit childish but not as bad as a STI)

It will do for a daily and lapper to get me into the project car when the driver's mod is there. Goal is after the BRZ is paid off convince the wife to let me get a K24 atom 3

[Darnold]

Also is there a list i'm unable to find of things to look for if I do consider a used BRZ? I couldn't find one just a list of mindless problems like leaking tail lights and chirping, and dips in RPMs due to a ECU reflash

[King Tut]

Originally Posted by sklimo

@King Tut

wat?

[King Tut]

Originally Posted by sklimo

@King Tut

Get yo ass in here

Neither of your mentions worked. I just happened to see this at the top.

[sklimo]

Originally Posted by King Tut

Neither of your mentions worked. I just happened to see this at the top.

dafuq?? I didn't mess it up either