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05-27-2012, 10:11 PM | #1 |
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I think the BRZ and FR-S will win Car(s) of the Year awards...
... I am not sure which magazine will crown them, but it doesn't matter.
Automotive magazines are like cheap beer, consume enough of them, and it all starts tasting like water in the end. I digress. The magazines will use phrases such as:
Just watch.
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But, but, but... It's only 200 hp?!
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05-27-2012, 10:31 PM | #2 |
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If this dosn't do it a turbo brz would!
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05-28-2012, 07:33 AM | #3 |
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Motortrend gives out the COTY award but I rarely ever see a sports coupe win that.
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My first, stupid post aside, I actually think MT - or one the other rags - is going to give the win to the twins. Besides genuinely being good cars, they are going to want to make a point to the consumer and the manufacturer: Fun still matters.
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05-28-2012, 10:05 AM | #5 |
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I see the car as too much of a niche car to win CotY. It's (almost) everything I've ever wanted from a car, but I'm not everyone.
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CoTY will probably go to the new 3 series.....if it is eligible....
Remember the BRZ/FRS is "limited production" , I dont think it qualifies |
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Yes I know that......I was trying to be sarcastic since many dealerships want to make it seems like this is a one time "touched by the hand of God" car that is "limited" and therefore add $5K to MSRP....
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Look for Car and Driver to add the twins to the Top Ten Awards, and to the editors choice awards.
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If it's not the new 3 series I can't think of another car besides BRZ/FRS that should get the COTY award this year.
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ROFL!
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Don't lose hope! I think we'll win it The new 3 series and the new 911 might be runners up, but they're just improvements on the old guard. Both very impressive compared to their outgoing models, but we've got the advantage of being a NEW car with a fresh design.
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Can't wait for it to get CoTY! Then we can see $10K Markups..."limited , CoTY, touched by the hand of God"....lol... I'm glad there are dealers like Longo in Souther California that want to see this car do well..... I have to wait 3 years
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