Insideline getting an FR-S, BRZ long term test cars - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

tripjammer · 05-22-2012, 04:22 PM

The two cars are not exactly the same. This way we will find out for sure, for us that are on the fence between the two..

Deslock · 05-23-2012, 06:23 AM

I like that they're getting a BRZ and FRS, and that both have MTs.

I look forward to reading their long term impressions given the differences in suspension and amenities. Comparing an AT and MT would muddle the results (since the AT has taller ratios and is heavier).

Also, they could eventually mod one and leave the other stock, which would be interesting.

Additionally (zips up flame-suit), any able-bodied enthusiast that chooses to buy this car with the AT needs to have his head examined.

00NissanNinja · 06-14-2012, 02:43 AM

Edmunds has started their long term test of the FR-S. They plan to make the FR-S a project car. I look forward to seeing what they do with it!

http://www.insideline.com/scion/fr-s...term-test.html

So @Deslock, they did as ya wanted, one stock one modded

maxdriver · 06-14-2012, 05:52 AM

Should be interesting! As mentioned the Scion will be a project car that they plan on doing some aftermarket mods to....sounds great!

dirkXPC · 06-14-2012, 07:35 PM

Not to be pessimistic, but isn't the first year too early in the development cycle for the aftermarket companies that are making the big ticket items like forced induction? Or am I underestimating those companies?

alluringreality · 07-07-2012, 04:17 PM

So far the Insideline fuel economy is somewhat similar between their CVT Impreza Sport and their manual FR-S. Although the EPA rates the combined fuel economy 5 MPG higher for the Impreza, their fuel economy is separated by no more than 1.3 MPG in the first few thousand miles.

http://blogs.insideline.com/roadtest...june-2012.html

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find....n=sbs&id=31829
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find....n=sbs&id=32309

SkullWorks · 07-10-2012, 04:47 PM

http://blogs.insideline.com/roadtest....html#comments

the silver BRz is mine, Jay, myself, and a couple of friends had a great time on saturday.

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05-23-2012, 06:23 AM	#16
Deslock Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: 2013 DZE/01 (sold for MX5 ND1) Location: western MA Posts: 871 Thanks: 265 Thanked 269 Times in 133 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I like that they're getting a BRZ and FRS, and that both have MTs. I look forward to reading their long term impressions given the differences in suspension and amenities. Comparing an AT and MT would muddle the results (since the AT has taller ratios and is heavier). Also, they could eventually mod one and leave the other stock, which would be interesting. Additionally (zips up flame-suit), any able-bodied enthusiast that chooses to buy this car with the AT needs to have his head examined.

06-14-2012, 02:43 AM	#17
00NissanNinja The Thread Lurker Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: '14 BRZ, '17 GTI, MT09 Location: SW OH Posts: 552 Thanks: 282 Thanked 213 Times in 135 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Edmunds has started their long term test of the FR-S. They plan to make the FR-S a project car. I look forward to seeing what they do with it! http://www.insideline.com/scion/fr-s...term-test.html So @Deslock, they did as ya wanted, one stock one modded

06-14-2012, 05:52 AM	#18
maxdriver Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Honda Ridgeline; G37 sedan Location: United States Posts: 42 Thanks: 9 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Should be interesting! As mentioned the Scion will be a project car that they plan on doing some aftermarket mods to....sounds great!

06-14-2012, 07:35 PM	#19
dirkXPC Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: DGM BRZ Limited 6MT Location: GA Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Not to be pessimistic, but isn't the first year too early in the development cycle for the aftermarket companies that are making the big ticket items like forced induction? Or am I underestimating those companies?

07-07-2012, 04:17 PM	#20
alluringreality Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: Subaru Location: USA Posts: 139 Thanks: 14 Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So far the Insideline fuel economy is somewhat similar between their CVT Impreza Sport and their manual FR-S. Although the EPA rates the combined fuel economy 5 MPG higher for the Impreza, their fuel economy is separated by no more than 1.3 MPG in the first few thousand miles. http://blogs.insideline.com/roadtest...june-2012.html http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find....n=sbs&id=31829 http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find....n=sbs&id=32309

07-10-2012, 04:47 PM	#21
SkullWorks Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: SSM LT MT BRZ Location: SoCal Posts: 1,033 Thanks: 803 Thanked 754 Times in 328 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	http://blogs.insideline.com/roadtest....html#comments the silver BRz is mine, Jay, myself, and a couple of friends had a great time on saturday.

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