Went for a test drive and got 3k off the sticker price yesterday 😄 2024 BRZ tS

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How many dealerships did you visit to get that deal?

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Weston said:
How many dealerships did you visit to get that deal?

Just one, actually. I was looking for a sports car in the $50k-$70k range. Tried out the Mustang GT, Nissan Z, M240i, M2, S5, RS3, and was almost set on the M2. But then I thought, why not check out this BRZ that had been sitting on the lot for a while. It was just so fun to drive. Ended up with a $500 monthly payment for 3 years on the BRZ, compared to $1,600 for the M2, plus double the insurance and likely more speeding tickets! In Germany, though, I’d have gone for the M2 for sure.

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Is the only difference between the tS and the Limited the Brembo brakes and some accents?

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Mica said:
Is the only difference between the tS and the Limited the Brembo brakes and some accents?

It also has upgraded Hitachi front suspension components, some blue interior details, and a sportier STI-style dash display.

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I wish my Outback was paid off so I could buy one of these. It’s such a slick-looking car!

(I went with the Outback because it’s more practical for what I do.)

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Mikel said:
I wish my Outback was paid off so I could buy one of these. It’s such a slick-looking car!

(I went with the Outback because it’s more practical for what I do.)

Yeah, I’ve got a green 2024 Crosstrek for practical stuff too.

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In that first pic, the street light pole in the background looked like a giant wing on the BRZ, and I thought, ‘Why did someone put a wing on a brand-new 2024 BRZ? Give it a chance before adding stuff!’

Love the color, by the way.

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Love the car, but I wish Subaru/Toyota made it faster.

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Bradley said:
Love the car, but I wish Subaru/Toyota made it faster.

I almost bought a new M2, but after chatting with a guy who had one, he told me it was too fast for daily driving and less fun than he expected. So, I rethought things and realized I could save a ton by going with a rare-spec BRZ that’s like a mini Lotus or Cayman. Plus, it’s more fun to push on regular roads!

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@Kieran
You made the right call. It’s way more enjoyable to push a ‘slower’ car to its limits than to drive a fast one carefully.

And for ~$30k, the BRZ isn’t actually that slow.

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Fox said:
@Kieran
You made the right call. It’s way more enjoyable to push a ‘slower’ car to its limits than to drive a fast one carefully.

And for ~$30k, the BRZ isn’t actually that slow.

Agreed, it’s really fun to drive and push without hitting 100+ mph.

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@Mia
I had a 2019 and got to drive the new generation during a Subaru track day before its release. The new BRZ is one of the best driving cars under $50k, and surprisingly practical as a daily driver.

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@Fox
Yep, for sure. I had winter tires on mine, and it felt super secure even in snow. It’s a great all-year-round car.

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Mia said:
@Fox
Yep, for sure. I had winter tires on mine, and it felt super secure even in snow. It’s a great all-year-round car.

That’s awesome. I’ve since moved to a Lotus, but I agree that the BRZ is a fantastic car. Lotuses are amazing drivers’ cars too, though a bit less practical!

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@Kieran
If it’s not mid or rear engine, it’s not quite the same. They should bring back the MR2—that would sell like crazy. Wasn’t there a 4-cylinder Italian car with a carbon fiber body too?

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Sayer said:
@Kieran
If it’s not mid or rear engine, it’s not quite the same. They should bring back the MR2—that would sell like crazy. Wasn’t there a 4-cylinder Italian car with a carbon fiber body too?

MR2s were such fun cars back in the day!

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Sayer said:
@Kieran
If it’s not mid or rear engine, it’s not quite the same. They should bring back the MR2—that would sell like crazy. Wasn’t there a 4-cylinder Italian car with a carbon fiber body too?

You’re probably thinking of the Alfa 4C. It’s got a DCT, though, which is a bit of a letdown.

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@Ripley
Yes, that’s the one! I couldn’t remember if it was Maserati or Fiat, but I knew it was close.

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@Kieran
After having cars with 160hp, 210hp, 300hp, 360hp, and now 470hp, it’s hard to go back to less power. Even my 360hp STI feels slow now.

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Shaye said:
@Kieran
After having cars with 160hp, 210hp, 300hp, 360hp, and now 470hp, it’s hard to go back to less power. Even my 360hp STI feels slow now.

Mustang?