Paradox of choice, what would you choose and why?

[KRyn]

Originally posted by Laoz
How are you getting a new BRZ for 26K? Honestly, I have a 2011 GTI, I love it and yea it goes quick with a tune, but sometimes I wish i bought the BRZ.

I was going to say something as well! Hook me up if you can get a BRZ all in for $26,000!

[01RedDX]

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[mslbebiz]

Originally posted by Laoz
How are you getting a new BRZ for 26K? Honestly, I have a 2011 GTI, I love it and yea it goes quick with a tune, but sometimes I wish i bought the BRZ.

Why, what leaves you wanting the BRZ?

[austic]

maybe he is getting the InRich/Roselover deal?

[mslbebiz]

Originally posted by austic
Depends on your tolerance for getting stuck. My 135i was terrible in the winter. I had studded winters but there were at least a handful of days each year that I would have to get the shovel and kitty litter out of the trunk and dig my car out. Don’t get me wrong I had a blast driving it in the winter drifting around every corner but when the snow got too deep it was game over.

I went with a Dinan 335xi and after a couple of winters of never getting stuck I would never consider a non AWD again as a winter DD.

I know the RWD is fine 95% of the time in winter but my love for snowboarding tends to drag me out in the worst winter condtions in search of powder.

Originally posted by austic
maybe he is getting the InRich/Roselover deal?

I wonder how many people that complain about getting stuck with RWD don't put any sandbags in the trunk? 2 or 3 of these over your rear wheels makes a big difference. So does a full tank of fuel vs running empty. If I was always going on mountain trips I'd probably consider an AWD or something else, too, but I mostly city drive.

No idea what the InRich/Roselover deal is.

The BRZ's actually $27k for fully-loaded, and the GTI's closer to $21k - I just did some quick recall when I posted the thread. As I mentioned earlier, this is plus GST and dealer fees. The ISF is actually less expensive than I originally listed though, they were willing to negotiate a little more.

Surprisingly little love for the 370Z Roadster.

[Laoz]

Originally posted by mslbebiz


Why, what leaves you wanting the BRZ?

This might sound silly, but on my daily commute I'd prefer to have fun driving and honing around in a light, rwd car vs in my GTI. That doesn't mean I'm going to be doing 1080 rockstar gangster drifts or anything like that, but the lightweight-ness and rwd seems like it would be suited for what I want out of a daily driver.

Not saying the GTI isn't fun, it has instant torque, corners well and has all the creature comfort you'd want in a daily, like leather heated seats, a sunroof, bluetooth audio/calling and not to mention the practicality of a hatch.

But something in the back of my mind says that I could definitely sacrifice all those things for a fun driving, pursuit (a bit slow) sports car.

[mslbebiz]

Originally posted by Laoz
But something in the back of my mind says that I could definitely sacrifice all those things for a fun driving, pursuit (a bit slow) sports car.

Tested 0-60 times are low 6's for the BRZ, as good as the GTI except at elevation which Calgary definitely gets affected by more than Edmonton. Not a slow car, but by today's bloated paper-performer standards it does seem that way.

[Laoz]

Originally posted by mslbebiz


Tested 0-60 times are low 6's for the BRZ, as good as the GTI except at elevation which Calgary definitely gets affected by more than Edmonton. Not a slow car, but by today's bloated paper-performer standards it does seem that way.

By slow I meant low torque

[Skyline_Addict]

Originally posted by mslbebiz


Surprisingly little love for the 370Z Roadster.

Not surprisingly at all. There's a reason you don't see a lot of them on the road (or 370Z in general). They're ugly as sin and heavy.

[mslbebiz]

Originally posted by Laoz


By slow I meant low torque

Yeah, power is delivered in a different way. For some this is more exciting because you get to (read: have to) wring the engine out to get the best out of it, and there's a certain satisfaction in that just like there is with very different powertrains that deliver gobs of low end torque (which ironically seem to run out of puff at the top end).

[Laoz]

Originally posted by mslbebiz


Yeah, power is delivered in a different way. For some this is more exciting because you get to (read: have to) wring the engine out to get the best out of it, and there's a certain satisfaction in that just like there is with very different powertrains that deliver gobs of low end torque (which ironically seem to run out of puff at the top end).

Nice job, beautifully said. I've never had the pleasure to drive a car that needs to be driven like that.

[mslbebiz]

Originally posted by Skyline_Addict


Not surprisingly at all. There's a reason you don't see a lot of them on the road (or 370Z in general). They're ugly as sin and heavy.

Really? They're smaller, lighter, more powerful and better handling than they car they replaced and a better car in virtually every way. Curb weight's around 3,200lb, adding roughly 65lb for the roadster. I wouldn't say they're ugly, especially with the top down. In fact most reviews talk about what a great looking car it is

[mslbebiz]

Originally posted by Laoz


Nice job, beautifully said. I've never had the pleasure to drive a car that needs to be driven like that.

Thanks! For as many people that love it, there's just as many that hate it. I'd be interested to hear what you think coming from the GTI.

[Hallowed_point]

Originally posted by Skyline_Addict
Not surprisingly at all. There's a reason you don't see a lot of them on the road (or 370Z in general). They're ugly as sin and heavy.

They sure are imo as well..lady @ work has a 370Z vert in white with a cranberry interior..and an auto trans

[Laoz]

Originally posted by mslbebiz


Thanks! For as many people that love it, there's just as many that hate it. I'd be interested to hear what you think coming from the GTI.

Well, if I happen to ever drive the BRZ or any other car like it, I'll let ya know

[Skyline_Addict]

Originally posted by Hallowed_point


They sure are imo as well..lady @ work has a 370Z vert in white with a cranberry interior..and an auto trans

which certainly aligns with the demographic a car like that commands, at least in this part of the world.

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

So my BRZ just finished with 3M and there is a HUGE paint defect that looks like they fixed transit damage. 43km on the car, let's see how Centaur handles this.

[HiSpec]

Originally posted by Twin_Cam_Turbo
So my BRZ just finished with 3M and there is a HUGE paint defect that looks like they fixed transit damage. 43km on the car, let's see how Centaur handles this.

What kind of defect?

[Skyline_Addict]

Originally posted by Twin_Cam_Turbo
So my BRZ just finished with 3M and there is a HUGE paint defect that looks like they fixed transit damage. 43km on the car, let's see how Centaur handles this.

Hope it gets cleared up. I bought my car at Scott Subaru in Red Deer because I haven't heard the greatest things about the Calgary dealerships.

[soloracer]

Interesting to me that nobody is talking about resale values and the potential loss of revenue when talking about the cost of a car. Then there is fuel economy, tires, insurance, etc. You should be looking at the total cost of ownership.