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MINI JCW R56
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MEGANE RS 250
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TOYOTA GT86 AERO
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BMW 220I
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0%
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Old 04-24-2019, 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted by rob-2
Be mindful if you get an early brz/86, the first few years had a bad tune and injector issues. Friend took the motor out twice at the track. Subi finally said no joy on a 3rd replacement and he sold the car. Regular tracker. Getting on/off throttle quickly caused a super lean as the computer got fooled and boom.
Only early 2013s had the tune/injector issue. TSB was issued to fix the early cars' tune in March 2013, so a lot of early cars were fixed. For sure later 2013+ cars are fine in this regard.

Personally the interior/space you spend time in the brz/86 isn't something I'd want to live with, nor is the lack of power something I'd want.
I think the interior is pretty great, for the most part (I have 2017 Limited PP). Seats are as good as the S2000, and the ability to adjust seat height in addition to telescoping and height-adjustable steering wheel means you can really dial in driving position to your wants/needs/desires. I haven't found lack of power to be any issue at all on the street.

Could likely get a mustang for cheap with a v8...
Yippee... BRZ/86 is pretty much a 2+2 coupe S2000, as close to that as you can get these days anyway, by a long shot. If you loved the S2000 driving experience, you should at least *like* the brz/86, a lot. Mustangs are cool and all for what they are, but the driving experience is never going to be anything like that of a relatively small, relatively lightweight sports car.
Old 04-24-2019, 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by ZDan
Waitaminute, Clio V6 is mid-engined, right? It was a "Clio" in name only. Isn't the Megane RS250 just another FF hatch with decent power?
Right on the Clio and I believe you are right on the Megane.
Old 04-24-2019, 09:07 AM
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I have a friend that raves about his new street / track car....

https://www.chevrolet.com/camaro-spo...r/1le-packages
Old 04-24-2019, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by ZDan
Only early 2013s had the tune/injector issue. TSB was issued to fix the early cars' tune in March 2013, so a lot of early cars were fixed. For sure later 2013+ cars are fine in this regard.

I think the interior is pretty great, for the most part (I have 2017 Limited PP). Seats are as good as the S2000, and the ability to adjust seat height in addition to telescoping and height-adjustable steering wheel means you can really dial in driving position to your wants/needs/desires. I haven't found lack of power to be any issue at all on the street.

Yippee... BRZ/86 is pretty much a 2+2 coupe S2000, as close to that as you can get these days anyway, by a long shot. If you loved the S2000 driving experience, you should at least *like* the brz/86, a lot. Mustangs are cool and all for what they are, but the driving experience is never going to be anything like that of a relatively small, relatively lightweight sports car.
guess I just don’t think the s2000 is so amazing that it’s the benchmark for the next purchase. It’s a great car don’t get me wrong but has as many shortcomings as it has upsides. I like my R so much more, and wait for it - the shifters better.
Old 04-24-2019, 12:27 PM
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Which car is your "R"? GT350R?
Old 04-25-2019, 04:06 AM
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Which car is your "R"? GT350R?
yes. Before you go off on me about price, at no point in my purchase did I think “must drive like a s2k” and nor will I think “must be better then R” on my next purchase. Otherwise I’d buy a Miata
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Little update.. got the MINI. Really happy with the car. Limited Edition only 500 worldwide. WC50 JCW 211 HP



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