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06-20-2013, 03:41 AM | #1 |
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BRZ after Cayman S and M3... is it a downgrade? NOW WITH VIDEO!
Since getting my BRZ about a month ago, I've been raising some eyebrows among my car enthusiast friends as to why I gave up my M3 for the Subaru and how I feel about it after owning M3, Cayman and 911. My thread about when I first got the BRZ here, right after the M3. My original first impression thread of the FRS here, when I still had the Cayman S.
Truth is, I didn't know what to expect when I first got the BRZ or whether I would have regrets. Now that I've lived with it for 3000kms, I can better answer that question. And I've been answering this question so frequently that I decided I am very passionate about the topic, so I produced my first car video about it. Here it is below! Please watch in HD! BRZ VIDEO: [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17rRm4L0dtw"]BRZ Shakedown: After BMW M3 and Porsche Cayman S... is the Subaru BRZ still any good? - YouTube[/ame] There are, of course, already a ton of videos reviews of the BRZ from people far better than I. However, I wanted to share my experience from the perspective of someone who is 'downgrading' and has owned the BMW and Porsche enthusiast specials prior. I believe there are a number of us on this board who got the BRZ for the driving experience more than anything else and this is what I wanted to focus on. I also share a bit about how it compares to the newest 911 and Cayman S, which I drove recently at the track. Wrote, filmed, presented, edited, and graded it myself with help from my assistants. Worked really hard on this so I hope you guys like it! Porsche Roadshow VIDEO: [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZTBXNCvUQo"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZTBXNCvUQo[/ame] Screencaps: Last edited by Rosso_Corsa; 07-05-2013 at 11:26 AM. |
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06-20-2013, 03:47 AM | #2 |
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wait how come i dont have a dangling microphone lol...?????
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Very well done video man!! Bravo..
The 90s feel of the interior of the twins is actually what I love being I'm in my 40s. One of the best common joe vids I've ever seen I enjoyed your journey and references!!
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Nice video and very well done, wonder how long he will keep the BRZ before moving on to something else though...
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06-20-2013, 08:41 AM | #6 |
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I can't speak for an M3, but having spent a lot of time driving Cayman S's (and even base Caymans) in my opinion the BRZ is 100% a downgrade. Other than cost of ownership I can't think of a single parameter in which the BRZ comes close.
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Excellent review!
Totally agree with your conclusions. I still wish this engine made a little more power, but you're right: it does make you work hard for your grins. My only complaint is that it really runs out of grunt on uphill grades-- sometimes I'm hard-pressed to get any real rotation when going uphill, even with the throttle matted in second. The car could certainly exploit ~25% more power / torque. |
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Decent review.
The hand gestures were distracting, though. Even your picture has the gesture in it. Took away from the video. |
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Nice video, OP. Glad you're enjoying the BRZ still |
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You had me at "supple and stroking" when talking about the suspension...
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Very well done and professional...enjoyed it. The mic in the car is horrid....glad we don't have that in the States...
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I'm 50 years old and have owned a number of sports and sports-luxury (GT) cars over the years. In no way do I feel as though the BRZ is a "down-grade". It's exactly what I was looking for; an engaging car that is able to put a smile on my face whether driving it hard or just going to work. As of now I would put it at the top of my favorite car list, but only time will tell if it can stay there. I did love my 330Ci for its driving qualities, but I hated it for its build quality.
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I totally agree with Wolfpacks2k. It is ok to Bias toward the car you own though |
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