This twin-turbo V6 coupe delivers 400 horsepower and head-turning retro styling for less than a loaded Camry costs, a genuine performance bargain that embarrasses the Supra on price. The driving experience is engaging and surprisingly livable for daily use, with strong aftermarket support for those chasing more power. The tradeoff: an interior that feels lifted from 2009, a notchy manual shifter that demands commitment, and the reality that you're buying a heavily refreshed 370Z platform, not a clean-sheet design. Early dealer greed and a resolved transmission stop-sale left some scars, but the mechanicals are solid. Buy this if you want analog thrills and heritage on a budget; skip it if you need modern refinement or cutting-edge tech.
The BRZ is the affordable sports car that actually feels like one, telepathic steering, a manual transmission 80% of buyers choose, and a chassis that rewards every input without punishing mistakes. The 2022+ FA24 starves itself of oil during sustained track lapping, and Subaru denies warranty despite marketing the car with track-day passes and 'born on track' messaging; if you plan regular HPDE sessions, budget for an aftermarket oil pan or buy something else. For backroad carving, autocross, and spirited daily driving, even winter commutes on snow tires, it's a joy that punches above its weight, though the paint scratches from cardboard boxes and the price has climbed 28% in four years with little added value.