So far it’s been great. I definitely appreciate the GTI for many of the things the BRZ was not... more comfortable, quieter, smoother ride, etc. And being able to drive it year round and fit my teenage sons in the back seat is huge.
But I’ll miss the BRZ for the things the GTI isn’t - RWD, extremely low center of gravity, a more raw driving experience, and such. There’s something to be said about a car that you can drift thru roundabouts at 35 mph.
That said, I’m good with my decision to go with the GTI, as I know somewhere down the line another RWD sports coupe is in my future. A gently used M2 or a new 400Z perhaps?