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Originally Posted by Zaggeron
lol. No mass produced car produced in this century is an "investment" -- not unless you are willing to hold onto it for years and years.
I look at it this way. I want a new DD. I'm sick of 4 doors and FWD. I don't need another high-powered car like my Z -- which is my "weekend" car that I plan to keep for a while. What are my choices in the under 30K range.
To put it another way -- what are my choices in a brand new small RWD coupe under 30K
1. Mustang -- too big and too heavy
2. Genesis -- don't like the styling and it's too heavy
3. MX-5 -- I'd buy one if I didn't already have a convertible
4. ??
I don't buy used cars so a used Rx-8 is out -- though I would have bought one if they could stand he Texas heat and got a bit better mileage.
Not much else out there is there ...
Yes, if I didn't have my Z I wouldn't pick the BRZ over the Z, but given I already have a Z, what choices do I have in the class of car I want?
I like the look of the BRZ -- it's got the features I want -- leather, Nav, etc.
It's in my price range. If when mine comes in and I like how it drives and the dealer doesn't try and ream me, I'll buy it. I really couldn't give a crap if people think it's overpriced.
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I disagree I have typically bought production cars and broke even after driving them for 2 years. It takes some skill but I have done it multiple times. I bought Mazdaspeed 6 gt for 23k and two years later sold it for $22k and bought a new Chevy crewCab truck for $19k and sold it for 17k two years later. Your not going to get close to that with BRZ unfortunately so you lose a big piece of your intial investment.
You have more choices than you think! Go make a deal on a BMW 135 or even 128 coupe. Way more car for the money!
I just don't think making car rear wheel drive is worth $10 k premium over cars using similar motor etc. the power of marketing is a wonderful thing! Makes people like me a ltttle richer separating those who can rationalize this purchase with their hard earned cash!