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Need advice on picking a car - Diiaa36 - 03-02-2024

Hey guys, 

I used to take my 2022 brz to the track and loved it. Due to subaru of austin techs messing up my car I am having to lemon law it. 

I want to get another track car but stay away from subaru engines. 

Right now I am thinking about getting an already prepped track NC or used ND2. I am also 6'6 so either car will get custom rollbars and be mostly and track only car. What do y'all think I should do? 

I am also open to other ideas. As far as budget trying to stay around the 20k range. 

Thanks!

RE: Need advice on picking a car - likeafox - 03-03-2024

What was your take on the BRZ? Other than the engine, what did you like, and what did you find lacking?

RE: Need advice on picking a car - Diiaa36 - 03-03-2024

(03-03-2024, 01:19 AM)likeafox Wrote: What was your take on the BRZ? Other than the engine, what did you like, and what did you find lacking?
I loved the BRZ. With the flex fuel tune power and pep were perfect. Chassis and suspension from oem was way above standard. A bit more body roll then I wanted and not enough camber adjustment but minor thing.i didnt fit in the oem seat so a racetech seat solved that. The paint sucked and chipped easily. Oem brakes are shit switched to track pads. Otherwise the car was great.

RE: Need advice on picking a car - likeafox - 03-03-2024

My opinion below, eager to hear from others.

So having a car you liked so much- I would consider just getting another one. Sounds like you got unlucky with the engine, might not happen again.

A few other options along similar lines, NC or ND2, Elise, early cayman/boxster.

More work/cost/oldness options, good aftermarket support: e36, e36, 996, 997.

Less common good options: E82 (I had one, loved it), rx8, focus RS

Then if you want to spend a bunch of money on tires and gas: s197 and s550 mustangs, modern Camaros, C5/C6.

If you’re looking to maximize track time per dollar, I would try to maximize reliability (newness) and pick something with common, smaller tires. Miata and BRZ, basically.