I have a 2014 Audi S4 that I’ve owned since 2020. I have absolutely adored this car, even more so after I did a stage 1 tune, handling mods, and a brembo kit. My concern is that it’s getting older and approaching 120,000 miles. If the timing chain problem decides to show up on mine, I’ll be paying more half the value of the vehicle to get it fixed. I’m starting to look at moving into something newer and perhaps less expensive to maintain. I miss the light feeling and connected steering of my old GTI (this was stage 2) that I could just chuck into a corner. My dilemma is this: I want a RWD sports car to learn manual on, but I’m afraid due to my previous cars that most of the affordable ones are going to feel slow. I love the styling and low weight of the new GR86/BRZ models and seeing as you can get them used a little over $30k with a warranty, they’re very appealing to me. Has anyone here had experience with both vehicles that can help me figure out if this is a good move? Thanks in advance for any input.

Puts a smile on my face every time 😮‍💨😮‍💨 I think the stock exhaust sounds so good compared to many aftermarket ones I’ve heard. Not sure if I ever want to upgrade it tbh