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Old 03-23-2012, 11:14 AM   #1
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Autoweek full test review

Another rave:

http://www.autoweek.com/article/2012...IEWS/120329931
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Old 03-23-2012, 11:16 AM   #2
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Sweeeeeet! I've been like this pretty much all morning reading these -
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Old 03-23-2012, 11:31 AM   #3
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gr8 review. loved these two parts:

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In a word: sensational. A few years ago, the Hyundai Genesis coupe seemed as it could mark the return of the affordable and agile rear-wheel-drive sports car. However, it came in too heavy and not refined enough. The BRZ packs everything you look for in a sports car, including a tight and responsive chassis, a comfortable driving position and sporty looks. It is a riot to pilot. We spent a day hammering the BRZ on the twisty roads through the Alps in southern France.

the first bit is exactly how i feel about the new Camaro, which for a good while was my dream "sports" car. the BRZ is here to save the day, and boy am i glad i didn't do something stupid and try to get into one of those things only to regret it upon the BRZ's arrival.

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Do I want it?

If you've been waiting for an affordable rear-drive sports car then yes, you do--badly. In short, the Subaru BRZ marks the return of what you crave. The philosophy Subaru followed while developing this car should be music to a car enthusiast's ears, with light weight, a low center of gravity and rear-wheel drive being the pillars.

yes indeed, i want this car....BADLY.
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Old 03-23-2012, 11:43 AM   #4
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Another new review claiming April 20 sale date.

http://www.autoweek.com/article/2012...IEWS/120329931

"When the BRZ goes on sale on April 20, two trim levels will be offered, Premium and Limited. Standard features on all models include a front strut tower brace, xenon headlights, touch-screen navigation system and satellite radio. Upgrading to the Limited version gains Alcantara seat inserts with leather bolsters, heated front seats and exterior mirrors, dual-zone climate controls, fog lights, keyless entry and push-button start."

w00t!!!!
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gr8 review. loved these two parts:

the first bit is exactly how i feel about the new Camaro, which for a good while was my dream "sports" car. the BRZ is here to save the day, and boy am i glad i didn't do something stupid and try to get into one of those things only to regret it upon the BRZ's arrival.

yes indeed, i want this car....BADLY.
Working from home today, and I have to stop reading these reviews, from the sounds I'm making my wife thinks I'm watching porn.
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Old 03-23-2012, 11:51 AM   #6
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Working from home today, and I have to stop reading these reviews, from the sounds I'm making my wife thinks I'm watching porn.
Let her keep thinking that... it'll have less impact on the household budget ;-)
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Let her keep thinking that... it'll have less impact on the household budget ;-)
Hah, probably!

Actually, SheWhoMustBeObeyedHawk is all on board. We saw the BRZ at a recent auto show, and she was making googoo eyes at it from across the floor before I even told her what it was.
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Dammit... I don't want anymore reviews. I'm already convinced.

Can you just stop teasing us now Subaru!?
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Dammit... I don't want anymore reviews. I'm already convinced.

Can you just stop teasing us now Subaru!?
i know!

98% of the forum is pretty convinced..we just need more magazine and internet reviews to get others interested in the car that arn't part of the forum.
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i know!

98% of the forum is pretty convinced..we just need more magazine and internet reviews to get others interested in the car that arn't part of the forum.
so that SOA will import MAWR BRZ's!!!
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But a ford Mustang is better value cuz...

MOAR POWERS!!!!!!


skidpad/slalom numbers are pretty crazy for this car considering it lacks what lots of people believes it needs.

This car seems like the non-exotic version of a Lotus Elise/Exige without the hefty comfort compromises.
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But a ford Mustang is better value cuz...

MOAR POWERS!!!!!!
and MAOR cheap plastic and a live rear axle (which is pretty good in the latest S197 i must say, but it'll still twitch the rear out easily if you mash the accelerator down hard enough- i've done it).
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This car seems like the non-exotic version of a Lotus Elise/Exige without the hefty comfort compromises.
I see it more as an attainable 911. 95% of the experience at 1/4 the price.
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