Thoughts on 2015 WRX vs 13/14 BRZ - Page 4 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

maximumunicorn · 11-15-2013, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Levi

Hoping the see a great engine. 0-100 km/h in 5.4 is bad. Needs to be under 4.8 sec. For 40K you can get a 306 PS M135i Hatch.

From the Auto Panel blog:
"The slower acceleration to 60 is due to the addition of the 6-speed, in which it takes three shifts to reach 60 whereas it takes two on the outgoing 5 speed."

Seems like this could be a good tradeoff.

GMU-BRZ · 11-15-2013, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maximumunicorn

From the Auto Panel blog:
"The slower acceleration to 60 is due to the addition of the 6-speed, in which it takes three shifts to reach 60 whereas it takes two on the outgoing 5 speed."

Seems like this could be a good tradeoff.

Absolutely. Same reason the twins are a half second slower to 60 than they seem. 60mph and 100km/h are such arbitrary numbers... They don't really indicate how fast a car is unless the only thing you're trying to do is get to the speed limit on a road as fast as you can.

Kwisak · 11-15-2013, 10:33 AM

Honsetly i love the wrx series, but this one is ugly. If they every get close to the concept i will update by sti, but as for driving appeal the sti is fun, but everyday when i come to the garage i always pick the BRZ to drive. sti more practical and faster, but the brz is blast to drive.

overlookedx · 11-15-2013, 11:03 AM

I don't think the WRX has ever been a great looking car, it's certainly been better some years than others but never a neck-breaker.

I do like this new one, mostly because they are finally putting a 6-speed MT and hopefully the interior won't be as bare bones. I am definitely interested in checking one out once they are available.

As much as I love all the attention the BRZ gets because of it's fantastic looks, there's something to be said for trying to be a "sleeper" and basically driving a turbocharged Impreza (yes, I realize the hood scoop and flared fenders don't exactly make it a sleeper, but it certainly will get less attention than a BRZ).

Coolhand · 11-15-2013, 11:25 AM

I like it, the front end looks good. Nice improvements to the interior as well. Will definitely have to drive one when my dealer gets it in.

daiheadjai · 11-15-2013, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by overlookedx

I don't think the WRX has ever been a great looking car, it's certainly been better some years than others but never a neck-breaker.

I do like this new one, mostly because they are finally putting a 6-speed MT and hopefully the interior won't be as bare bones. I am definitely interested in checking one out once they are available.

As much as I love all the attention the BRZ gets because of it's fantastic looks, there's something to be said for trying to be a "sleeper" and basically driving a turbocharged Impreza (yes, I realize the hood scoop and flared fenders don't exactly make it a sleeper, but it certainly will get less attention than a BRZ).

I don't mind "purposeful ugly" (think 2002, bugeye WRXs), but this is the worst kind of ugly: "boring ugly"

Dorb · 11-15-2013, 07:12 PM

If they are the same price...

lionbacker54 · 11-16-2013, 08:27 AM

i am just glad i didn't wait for this car. i was debating buying the BRZ this spring, or waiting for the new WRX after i saw the concept car designs. i was warned (thankfully) that there was a good chance the new WRX would NOT look like the concept. boy, how true that was.

Razz · 11-16-2013, 07:14 PM

This reminds me of the GEICO commercial.

The wife comes down stairs.

What is this?

That thing is just hideous.

Pbrown · 11-16-2013, 07:40 PM

Why release a beautiful concept to get everyone excited and then come out with this. If it was even close to the concept I was going to buy for my wife but now no thanks. FAIL!!!!

BRZer86 · 11-17-2013, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razz

This reminds me of the GEICO commercial.

The wife comes down stairs.

What is this?

That thing is just hideous.

State Farm*

Love that commercial.

Snoopyalien24 · 11-17-2013, 05:39 PM

Everyone said the FRS and BRZ were ugly when the shots were leaked... Oh I wonder how our reactions to the car are now..

schlomo · 11-17-2013, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrdanyo

Are you like 12 or something? Dude, chill out. There's more to life man.

BRZer actually had a point initially. Your response to his original post was pretty silly.

Meehow86 · 11-17-2013, 06:33 PM

Compared to the awesome concept that Subaru showed off the production car is a real disappointment. I wouldn't say its ugly, but it definitely isn't exciting. Oh well, maybe next time.

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Kwisak Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ GBS Location: Arizona Posts: 261 Thanks: 65 Thanked 57 Times in 37 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Honsetly i love the wrx series, but this one is ugly. If they every get close to the concept i will update by sti, but as for driving appeal the sti is fun, but everyday when i come to the garage i always pick the BRZ to drive. sti more practical and faster, but the brz is blast to drive.

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lionbacker54 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 WR Blue 6MT BRZ Location: OH Posts: 157 Thanks: 136 Thanked 52 Times in 37 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i am just glad i didn't wait for this car. i was debating buying the BRZ this spring, or waiting for the new WRX after i saw the concept car designs. i was warned (thankfully) that there was a good chance the new WRX would NOT look like the concept. boy, how true that was.

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Razz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Fast Location: United States Posts: 480 Thanks: 64 Thanked 101 Times in 71 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This reminds me of the GEICO commercial. The wife comes down stairs. What is this? That thing is just hideous.

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