Anyone coming from more powerful cars to the BR-Z? - Page 6 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

surfwaxsmitty · 09-19-2016, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by krayzie

Coming from a faster car to a BRZ is like coming from a modern console to a mini NES just to rediscover what fun really is.

Spot on!!!

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I am coming from a 2004 WRX for 10 years. The BRZ is in every way a more enjoyable vehicle.

Often I would think mann, why dont I just grab an NA impreza 2.5 tune for throttle response and then go all out for suspension. but the limit of starting at about 165hp at the crank always deterred me. Didnt want an older 240, or similar.

This car basically has the NA motor I always wanted, the steering and handling I always wanted, the weight I always wanted. . lol you see where this is going.

Really though, with the auto and transportation industry changing so much, I am just happy that a car with good steering, RWD with a factory LSD, and closer to 2500 than 3000lbs is available for around 25k and it has flat folding rear seats!

Edit: I was reflecting on this question more today and what i love most about this car is that it captures all the good of the moderate-weight econo 4 cylinder of days past (think integra, prelude) except with RWD and top notch motoring design features both mechanical and ergonomic/aesthetically.

Rear seats only useful for belongings or kids, maybe medium build adults in a pinch: check. (more useful that a tight 2 seater, but not so big to be a sedan, give room to stretch out if needed)
Good gas mileage with a cheap tank to fill: check.
Simple mechanics and design: check.
moderate pricing when compared to the rest of the industry: check

Then it has endless benefits beyond what was available back then. and its done it all with the tighter regulations and safety.

MGPAX · 09-19-2016, 10:57 AM

I came from an '09 G-37 coupe. 330 hp. 3400lbs
With all the added weight anything below 70 mph feels like the BRZ is faster.
Above that...well who needs to go too far above that?
Otherwise the BRZ is better in every conceivable way!
Steering, handling, braking, cruising, seat comfort, radio, looks.....you name it!

BTW I took both cars on the Tail of the dragon and the G37 was exhausting!! The BRZ was just plain heaven!!

vroomvroom1 · 09-19-2016, 07:25 PM

I have a '13 Genesis Coupe 2.0 (260 / 270 hp, 3400 lbs). I'm considering getting a '17 BRZ. Although I totally hate the spoiler, I might get one anyway.

Never had a stick before either, so a little worried about that as well since there's quite a bit of traffic where I live. I "can" drive stick, but I'm far from being any good.

Jen · 09-20-2016, 07:06 PM

If you are in traffic, bumper to bumper, reconsider the manual. The BRZ manual is much more fun, but I would not want to commute with it. I drive 60 miles in 2.5 hrs home from work. I have driven my manual WRX home and I would go crazy if I had to do this daily. The husband takes the WRX since he's opposite traffic, I take the Prius, and the other manual cars are for the weekend ('16 vette and '10 Challenger).

The auto BRZ also gets better mpg. If you have ten or fifteen minutes bumper to bumper, not a big deal, an hour, yeah, that's a real pain in the ass.

Leonardo · 09-20-2016, 07:16 PM

GS-400 Lexus. 300hp 315tq. 0-60 5.8sec Traded it in on my FR-S.

I miss the Tq to be honest. But not the 15 city. Also, the stock Mark Levinson stereo system with pioneer 10" sounded amazing!

Twinz · 09-20-2016, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leonardo

Also, the stock Mark Levinson stereo system with pioneer 10" sounded amazing!

Try OEM Audio Plus. I have never heard the Mark Levinson system in that Lexus, but I know the O+ system sounds great. We have two FRS''s and my wife was not excited about me spending so much money on a stero upgread......then she listened to a few of her favorite songs on the new system, and we ordered her O+ reference system the next day.

It's that good.

darthpnoy1984 · 09-23-2016, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leonardo

GS-400 Lexus. 300hp 315tq. 0-60 5.8sec Traded it in on my FR-S.

I miss the Tq to be honest. But not the 15 city. Also, the stock Mark Levinson stereo system with pioneer 10" sounded amazing!

I would've kept that car

to be honest the S161 GS chassis is a classic.

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Leonardo · 09-23-2016, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darthpnoy1984

I would've kept that car

to be honest the S161 GS chassis is a classic.

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Yeah, for the $3750, I should have.

09-19-2016, 10:57 AM	#72
MGPAX Still 17! Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2014 Silver BRZ Limited Location: HIGHLANDS, NC. Posts: 162 Thanks: 121 Thanked 41 Times in 30 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I came from an '09 G-37 coupe. 330 hp. 3400lbs With all the added weight anything below 70 mph feels like the BRZ is faster. Above that...well who needs to go too far above that? Otherwise the BRZ is better in every conceivable way! Steering, handling, braking, cruising, seat comfort, radio, looks.....you name it! BTW I took both cars on the Tail of the dragon and the G37 was exhausting!! The BRZ was just plain heaven!! __________________ '14 BRZ LIMITED-OFT (W.W. TUNED)-PERRIN-K&N-WHITELINE-DIODE DYNAMICS-GRIMMSPEED-REXSPEED-FT86-TAPTAP-OLM-GOODYEAR-OSRAM-WEIR-ENKEI-TOMEI EL

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09-19-2016, 07:25 PM	#73
vroomvroom1 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Drives: 2013 Genesis Coupe 2.0T Location: USA Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have a '13 Genesis Coupe 2.0 (260 / 270 hp, 3400 lbs). I'm considering getting a '17 BRZ. Although I totally hate the spoiler, I might get one anyway. Never had a stick before either, so a little worried about that as well since there's quite a bit of traffic where I live. I "can" drive stick, but I'm far from being any good.

09-20-2016, 07:06 PM	#74
Jen Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2016 WRX, 2016 Corvette Z51 3LT Location: NYC/Central PA Posts: 161 Thanks: 7 Thanked 61 Times in 27 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you are in traffic, bumper to bumper, reconsider the manual. The BRZ manual is much more fun, but I would not want to commute with it. I drive 60 miles in 2.5 hrs home from work. I have driven my manual WRX home and I would go crazy if I had to do this daily. The husband takes the WRX since he's opposite traffic, I take the Prius, and the other manual cars are for the weekend ('16 vette and '10 Challenger). The auto BRZ also gets better mpg. If you have ten or fifteen minutes bumper to bumper, not a big deal, an hour, yeah, that's a real pain in the ass.

09-20-2016, 07:16 PM	#75
Leonardo Country Boy 4 Life Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 19' & 06' Ridgelines, 13' FR-S Location: EUGENE Posts: 5,228 Thanks: 6,719 Thanked 5,291 Times in 2,720 Posts Mentioned: 47 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	GS-400 Lexus. 300hp 315tq. 0-60 5.8sec Traded it in on my FR-S. I miss the Tq to be honest. But not the 15 city. Also, the stock Mark Levinson stereo system with pioneer 10" sounded amazing!

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