I'm back! Sport-tech worth it?

[mr.whiskers]

Originally Posted by andys_garage

I forgot to mention that at least on the Toyota, rear cross traffic alert and blind spot alerts are only available on the premium trim, things I regard as essential on a street car in this day and age.

BRZ is same way

And I am very happy it doesn't have all this electronic mumbo jumbo

[mr.whiskers]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

When I bought the FRS back in 14 both my grandsons were little guys (11 and 8) and the rear seat was used all the time since both would rather ride with me than grandma's SUV. t.

Lucky, my kids hate riding in the brz haha
They keep complaning that they can't see out of the windows and how spacious our minivan is in comparison

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Desertnate

Since you've owned both generations, what is your thoughts on the back seat room? I've heard lots of people talking about carrying smaller children in the back seats of the gen 1. Is there less room in the gen 2?

Looking at my gen 2, I'm not sure how I would have put my kids in there beyond age 4~5. I'm not a tall person, but the gap between the front and back seat is minimal. As an empty-nester, carrying kids is no longer an issue and the seats work as a nice parcel shelf. Pretty sure no human will ever sit there while I own the car.

Don't have (and never will) a Gen 2 but there isn't much change anyway. The back seat is fine for small children with skinny legs. Can manage with an adult for short distances but it is far from comfy. Road trips are right out of the question!

[Jegan_V]

Originally Posted by Desertnate

Since you've owned both generations, what is your thoughts on the back seat room? I've heard lots of people talking about carrying smaller children in the back seats of the gen 1. Is there less room in the gen 2?

Looking at my gen 2, I'm not sure how I would have put my kids in there beyond age 4~5. I'm not a tall person, but the gap between the front and back seat is minimal. As an empty-nester, carrying kids is no longer an issue and the seats work as a nice parcel shelf. Pretty sure no human will ever sit there while I own the car.

I'm probably the one who actually puts people in the back the most. I've tested the new one and can only go by what my mom said since she's usually the one there. My mom prefers the newer car here. Don't know if it's because it's better there because of the seats of whether the new BRZ is just softer.

That said "not tall" is relative. I'm the tallest in my immediate family but I'm somewhere between 5'5 and 5'6. My dad is 5'4 and my mom is 5'2. If most of the people you're putting in the back are my parent's height, the back seat room is tolerable, never comfortable though.

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[mr.whiskers]

I am only 6' tall and even for my 4 year old to sit behind me I have to move my driver seat forward in an uncomfortable position. I can't imagine even a 10 year old or any adult for that matter being able to sit behind me

[andys_garage]

Originally Posted by mr.whiskers

BRZ is same way

And I am very happy it doesn't have all this electronic mumbo jumbo

Both are easily disabled in car settings fwiw

[mr.whiskers]

Originally Posted by andys_garage

Both are easily disabled in car settings fwiw

If it doesnt get turned on every time on start up thats a win