If you want a NEW sport car under $30K, there is not that many options. As for "issues", you always can expect them in the first model year. Tail lights are likely sourced by Mazda and Subaru from the same OEM manufacturer, so no surprises here.

 

Sorry to hear about your downgrade to the BRZ. On the other hand, at least you'll be getting better MPG.

If I *HAD* to get rid of my 8 and get a sports car in the 30K range, would have gone with a used 09 - 10 vette.

 

Unfortunately two seaters were out of question. I have to carry my 5 y.o. son around town, so child seat is permanently attached in the back.

 

7K a year doesn't sound like enjoyment to me unless you like dusting but to each his own. 132K and if it comes down to it I'll drop in a new engine. No point in settling for something I don't want.

Life is for living.

 

I really dislike those. Had one on the dyno at work. Really underpowered and after driving it just doesn't compare to the RX. I would go buy another rx8 before I would think about a subaru(or scion for that matter)

 

It definitely would benefit from more power, but in stock form weight to power ratio is not much different from RX-8. Better wheels/tires are must though, they are much worse than what came with Mazda.

 

Well stock the FRS put down 144hp(i forget tq) uncorrected. I've seen rx8's do 170-190 on same dyno.

 

You forgot that BRZ/FRS is 300 pounds lighter. It almost fully compensates for power difference. If tuners would be able to get rid of dip in power band between 3000 and 4000 rpm, it will feel much better. Torque is practically the same with RX-8. The deficiency in horse power lies in lower maximum rpm.

 

SUBARU POWER!!!!!!


When can you get mine on the dyno?

 

My favorite part of this thread was where OP said his goodbyes and informed you on his purchase and most people started flaming the BRZ. We already have a RX8 Vs. BRZ thread. Can't most people be happy for the OP? I'd feel pretty **** if i came back to read my thread and seen my old community had expressed there dislike for my new ride.

The BRZ isn't most peoples cup of tea, deal with it. No need to make the OP feel like he just spend 25grand on a downgrade (which it isn't)

This thread should be closed or merged with the other BRZ thread