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Thanks for all the comments, especially from the current owners of the Type-S. Its still hard to justify buying a new car like the FR-S/BRZ with no info on reliability and resale, but the Type-S prices are still pretty high too. I'm gonna look into some good deals on the RSXs if they're out there but if not, I'll be waiting for the pricing of the FR-S and BRZ.
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Will the FRS/BRZ come with a tape deck? Nope.
Score one point for the RSX Type S ;-) |
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name a super car that has a higher cog. this is just marketing. the frs has a higher cog than the miata and even the archaic c4 corvette. yeah its a respectable number but its just like touting the .27 cd. pretty impressive until you actually look at figures and realize that that is higher than the prius and the ls430 and dead even with cars like the mazda3. |
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Well Subaru always advertises the low center of gravity thing, so it's expected.
All the other advertised features are decent, better than average, but not stellar. I guess the whole is more than the sum of the parts or whatever. They advertise low weight, but 2700 isn't exactly light. The Cd is pretty good, until you consider how Mercedes got 0.26 on a van, and they say they still have plenty of room for improvement. Of course, this car has exposed rear suspension which would hurt aero a little bit, and that's a pretty quick and easy fix. They talk about the engine being so special, and it ends up coming with disappointingly low power compared to most of the market, and lower specific output than much older engines. Maybe a refresh down the line will improve on everything a little bit, trim down the weight a little, slightly longer 6th gear, slight power bump, slight aero modification etc. |
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i like how a lot of the people are coming and wanting to switch from a rsx.
I also own a rsx type -s and its an amazing fun car but yea the fr-s feels like it will be an upgraded version of the rsx. |
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If you notice on the Mercedes, they have the windshield recessed into the A pillars to reduce A pillar vortex formation, and a completely covered undertray, and tire spoilers designed to work with the particular tires they have, among other things. |
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I think the only real upgrades is the RWD and lower engine. I wonder if that would make a small or big difference though.
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don't forget the LSD.
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This is funny, cuz when I was fondling the BRZ this weekend in Hermosa Beach, I was reminded of the interior feel of my cousin's RSX. The seating position, the snug feel of bucket seating, similar feeling plastic knobs, etc. Even the actual size of the car. I really appreciate that they made a low and short car tho, cuz it sucks notbeing able to see what's on the road in front of me :/. Then again, I have a Lude, so maximum road vision up front, like all old Hondas do lol. Yah...so for those who haven't seen the BRZ in person yet, you're going to enjoy it , I promise
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Quick question, how low is the sitting position on the BRZ, is it similar to RSX? or is it similar to 370z like almost sitting on the floor? Is the BRZ lower (referring to the height from roof to ground) than RSX? |
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Just finished driving a 2005 RSX type S and it was a major let down. Didn't communicate everything I wanted it to. Steering felt kind of numb. Power didn't seem to really do it for me.
I guess I gotta test drive the FR-S/BRZ now. If it doesn't pan out, it might be Miata time!
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