Anyone who pays 5k over the FRS/BRZ sticker is an idiot. I haven't test driven but have inspected the standing car thoroughly. Imho, HYPE is what gave the FRS BRZ its 25 & 26k sticker. Both these cars don't look like they are worth more than 23k. FR or not.
I know a gencoupe weighs more but, 27k can get you a 2.0 r spec that weighs 3300lbs gives you 275hp turbo engine that's modifiable on the cheap to 450hp, 4 caliper brembo brakes all around, Torsen limited slip and pretty good handling and .93g of grip on
the skidpad.
I don't think I can justify buying a toyobaru new based on this. Maybe as a commuter? I appreciate all this car can offer as an experience but right now. We have some pretty good choices in sports cars. Its not 2001 anymore. We don't have to be overcharged. As a sports car for 27k. A mustang v6 or 2.0 gen has a competive edge in overall value. If you put a 5k upmarket on a FRS? You might as well buy a Z or mustang GT base.
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