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Ovrtme 06-13-2012 10:09 PM

My GBS Premium in Florida
 
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After 3 months of waiting, I'm finally an owner. I've already put 130 miles on it in 2 days. I can't wait to get it broken in, shifting early is getting harder and harder to do - it just sounds so good from 4500 RPM and up!

GBS- looks awesome in direct sunlight, gets really bright. Then dark as the sun sets.
Suspension - much stiffer than I expected. I'm coming from a Nissan Sentra and a Mazda3, both stock, so it's a bit different. Handling is crazy good, I've literally been searching for roads with more curves.
Exhaust-quiet until 4000 RPM, then has a great rasp as the revs climb. I've been downshifting just to hear it more.
Interior- feels tight at first - I'm 6'1 250, but its actually roomy up front. Not used to sitting so low, and less window area, so it exaggerates the effect. Once I got used to the feeling it has been great. Plenty of leg/elbow/headroom.
Seats are FANTASTIC. The bolsters really hold you in. If I was any wider I'd be sitting "on" the seat rather than "in" it though.

Haven't touched the radio or Nav yet. I paired my phone to bluetooth and that's it. I don't even have the presets programmed. Bluetooth sound quality is good and the touchscreen has been responsive the few times I've answered calls.

A few pics attached, don't mind the water. I had to give the hood a quick rinse -apparently a bird didn't like my color choice.

Laika 06-13-2012 10:12 PM

:thumbup:

Welcome to the GBS mafia! We have the same exact car actually, and don't worry, every new day only becomes more and more fun

:burnrubber:

dorkymork 06-13-2012 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Laika (Post 257033)
:thumbup:

Welcome to the GBS mafia! We have the same exact car actually, and don't worry, every new day only becomes more and more fun

:burnrubber:

GBS mafia... I like that.

michaelahess 06-13-2012 10:20 PM

You guys are making me very sad. :(

Congrats ovrtme, it's friggin gorgeous!

Ovrtme 06-13-2012 10:28 PM

Thanks Guys. "GBS Mafia" that's awesome. I'm glad they are finally starting to arrive, hopefully it won't be much longer for you michaelahess.

Sportsguy83 06-13-2012 10:35 PM

I got mine in Southeast FL (Miami) yesterday too! GBS Limited. What an amazing car for real...

dorkymork 06-14-2012 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sportsguy83 (Post 257070)
I got mine in Southeast FL (Miami) yesterday too! GBS Limited. What an amazing car for real...

Awesome news, all of us GBS guys, NYC BRZ included, picked ours up yesterday.

It was like Christmas morning then, and again this morning when I realized it is still here!

Turbowned 06-14-2012 01:51 PM

Dammit, I wanna join the GBS mafia!!!

slizoth 06-14-2012 04:14 PM

I've kept my owners manual and navigation manual on my desk and everyday I try to learn something new about how the BRZ operates and actually how to do said operation. Most recently I knew the shift light could be adjusted but not how, now I know how.

Laika 06-14-2012 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Turbowned (Post 258053)
Dammit, I wanna join the GBS mafia!!!

You better not pick up that firestorm frs!!:brokenheart:

Amalgamo 06-14-2012 04:41 PM

Congratulations, this is the one from O'brien Subaru right?
Sorry but I'm the one that was driving your car when you arrived to the dealer. I'm glad your car is here, mine will be here eventually. Curvy roads around here: Treeline between Colonial and Daniels. Three oaks pkwy towards bonita springs, The forum Blvd, North River Rd in North Fort Myers towards Labelle. Have fun and hopefully I'll see you around.

NYC BRZ 06-14-2012 05:59 PM

Congrats! I just picked my GBS Limited up last night. I felt like a rockstar at work today. About 15 people came out to look at it at lunch. They all said the same thing "gorgeous color"

dorkymork 06-14-2012 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by NYC BRZ (Post 258554)
Congrats! I just picked my GBS Limited up last night. I felt like a rockstar at work today. About 15 people came out to look at it at lunch. They all said the same thing "gorgeous color"

Same, the color is unanimously praised. Had a guy break a few traffic laws to stop next to me to take some pics at a light. Was awesome.

Ovrtme 06-15-2012 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Amalgamo (Post 258413)
Congratulations, this is the one from O'brien Subaru right?
Sorry but I'm the one that was driving your car when you arrived to the dealer. I'm glad your car is here, mine will be here eventually. Curvy roads around here: Treeline between Colonial and Daniels. Three oaks pkwy towards bonita springs, The forum Blvd, North River Rd in North Fort Myers towards Labelle. Have fun and hopefully I'll see you around.

Yep, that's me! They told me they had two cars in, but neither was mine. I showed up and my wife said "isn't that the color you picked out?". I checked for the two options(Homelink mirror and wheel locks) and realized it was my pre-order, a week earlier than Phil the salesman said to expect it.
I live close to Treeline /Colonial and The Forum- Treeline was the first place I went! :thumbup: I'll have to go hunting for North River Rd next, thanks for the suggestion. I hope you pick one up, great to see another fan locally.


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