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Old 05-23-2012, 12:16 PM   #1
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Motor Trend's $28K Bang for the Buck (spoiler alert!)


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July's Motor Trend compares 6 cars discussed ad nausem here against each other, including the twins. They wanted to include the V6 Camaro as well but GM didn't have "one available".

The article is not on their website that I can find, but the end result is:

6. Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec
5. Volkswagen GTI
4. Ford Mustang V-6
3. Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
2. Scion FR-S
1. Subaru BRZ Limited

Primary difference between the twins seems to be the suspension preference and they considered the Subaru a better value if you want the extra bling.

Randy Pobst quotes:

FR-S: "Stability controls have allowed setups like this - too loose at entry, a real drift car".

BRZ: "Bravo, Subaru (and Scion), and thank you for these proprioceptor-pleasing injections of the driving drug, the BRZ is better balanced."

The article is 10 pages (20 print pages because of ads) and no single chart compares all of them, but definitely worth a read.

Article on website now (thanks Astericked Accolade): http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...or_comparison/

Here is the article (in PDF):

Scan #1
Scan #2
Scan #3

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Old 05-23-2012, 12:28 PM   #2
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Very cool, I must read it.
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Scans or it didn't happen.

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And this is why I will be getting this car. I have looked at the competition and used car market and I cant help but love everything about it.
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Scans or it didn't happen.

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Sorry guys, I can only scan this as a PDF. MODS, if this is a violation of policy or copyright, please feel free to delete.
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I feel a bit weird saying this but...thanks Dad!
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That's it then, the FRS is rubbish! Everyone cancel your orders and run to the BRZ!
None of them appear to like the FRS better, someone give it a consoling hug.
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...None of them appear to like the FRS better, someone give it a consoling hug.
I just went outside and did that. She seems to be fine.
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very very awesome cant wait to see it!!!! The article i have been waiting to see.
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Awesome, thanks for posting.
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I just went outside and did that. She seems to be fine.
LOLOL!!!
Definitely don't read the review outloud while near the car
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