Proud owner of a new 2014 BRZ :) - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

gatsbysghost · 04-14-2014, 11:16 AM

Hey all! I just bought a WR Blue 2014 BRZ Limited (manual, of course), and I am really excited to be a part of this community!

I'm coming from a 2011 Mazdaspeed3 (also a manual, but of course the 'speed3 only comes with a manual). Originally I was in love with the Mazda's crazy power (I mean, the thing made 280 lb.-ft. of torque; that's ten more than an E46 M3, which is 200 lbs. heavier!), but the interior quality left quite a lot to be desired (mostly, I think, because it's basically just a Mazda3 interior), and the ride was utterly horrific.

^A size comparison with a BRZ that I saw in a parking lot one day

Anyway, the BRZ's low center of gravity means that the springs don't have to be quite as insanely stiff as the Mazda's, and as a result the BRZ's ride is really quite good! Seriously, Toyota and Subaru have done some magic with this suspension. I can't speak to the long-term quality of the interior trim, but I have high hopes, considering that it's a Toyota/Subaru joint venture and I don't live somewhere that gets very cold. Also, as you can see from the above pictures, there just aren't nearly as many parts (= potential sources of squeaks and rattles) in the Subaru as there were in the Mazda.

And I love the transmission. This Aisin 'box is such a sweetheart. It fits the engine so perfectly, and it's a really nice departure from the longer throws and more rubbery engagement of the MS3. I just think the BRZ is the complete package. (I wrote a blog entry with some detailed thoughts on what makes the BRZ so great, to be found here.)

So, anyway, I'm looking forward to 86Expo this year! I hope to see many of you there.

zc06_kisstherain · 04-14-2014, 11:36 AM

Congrat on new and welcome to forum.

kdmBRZ · 04-14-2014, 12:52 PM

congrats!

Churnobyl · 04-14-2014, 06:24 PM

Welcome!

Diode Dynamics · 04-14-2014, 06:31 PM

Welcome to the forum!

Nick C.

Odd · 04-14-2014, 08:35 PM

Congrats - sounds like you really did your homework on the BRZ; you made the right choice.

SirBrass · 04-14-2014, 08:38 PM

Congrats, and.... she's purrrrrrdy

ZOMBRZ · 04-14-2014, 09:03 PM

Congrats man! It looks good. Any plans for it? I just picked mine up on Saturday so I'm in the same boat as you. Hope you love it like I do!

86BRZ · 04-15-2014, 01:41 AM

Great looking car ! (just like mine)

alan.chalkley · 04-15-2014, 03:27 AM

Looks great ! Congrats! -
My steering wheel is on the other side.

Ponwh · 04-15-2014, 04:40 AM

Congratulations on your new car ! It looks very nice.

cornstar1234 · 04-18-2014, 03:39 PM

congrats!! good choicr of color. wr was my first color choice but the dealer ran out.

ekaj · 04-29-2014, 05:22 PM

Welcome! I'm a genpu refugee, too

kalamitykode · 04-30-2014, 12:57 AM

I had a 2008 Mazda3 (not Speed) before my BRZ. Deeeeeeeeeeeefinitely a huge upgrade. Welcome to the world of the awesome BRZ!

04-14-2014, 11:16 AM	#1
gatsbysghost Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 2014 Subaru BRZ; WR Blue; Manual. Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Proud owner of a new 2014 BRZ :) Hey all! I just bought a WR Blue 2014 BRZ Limited (manual, of course), and I am really excited to be a part of this community! I'm coming from a 2011 Mazdaspeed3 (also a manual, but of course the 'speed3 only comes with a manual). Originally I was in love with the Mazda's crazy power (I mean, the thing made 280 lb.-ft. of torque; that's ten more than an E46 M3, which is 200 lbs. heavier!), but the interior quality left quite a lot to be desired (mostly, I think, because it's basically just a Mazda3 interior), and the ride was utterly horrific. ^A size comparison with a BRZ that I saw in a parking lot one day Anyway, the BRZ's low center of gravity means that the springs don't have to be quite as insanely stiff as the Mazda's, and as a result the BRZ's ride is really quite good! Seriously, Toyota and Subaru have done some magic with this suspension. I can't speak to the long-term quality of the interior trim, but I have high hopes, considering that it's a Toyota/Subaru joint venture and I don't live somewhere that gets very cold. Also, as you can see from the above pictures, there just aren't nearly as many parts (= potential sources of squeaks and rattles) in the Subaru as there were in the Mazda. And I love the transmission. This Aisin 'box is such a sweetheart. It fits the engine so perfectly, and it's a really nice departure from the longer throws and more rubbery engagement of the MS3. I just think the BRZ is the complete package. (I wrote a blog entry with some detailed thoughts on what makes the BRZ so great, to be found here.) So, anyway, I'm looking forward to 86Expo this year! I hope to see many of you there. __________________ 2014 Subaru BRZ Limited (M/T)

04-14-2014, 06:31 PM	#5
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04-29-2014, 05:22 PM	#13
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04-14-2014, 12:52 PM	#3
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04-18-2014, 03:39 PM	#12
cornstar1234 Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2013 BRZ SWP MT Location: Bay Area Posts: 14 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	congrats!! good choicr of color. wr was my first color choice but the dealer ran out.

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