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brzmaybe · 12-22-2011, 12:14 PM

It's a difficult choice, but I think there are interesting differentiators:

1. I'll bet the two cars are aimed at different markets; one of baby boomers looking to re-experience the sports cars of the 60s-70s and maybe do some auto crossing, the other of gen-x or gen-y looking to buy their second Scion and maybe do some drifting. Evidence? Those subtly different suspension settings and the different tires.

2. Assuming the aftermarkets also remain differentiated (and I'm not so sure about this), the difference between turbocharging a BRZ and supercharging an FR-S. Difference response (and different soundtrack) for different folks.

3. I may be wrong about this one, but here goes.... interior shots of the two cars suggest a slightly plainer treatment for the FR-S; no digital ventilation controls, no LCD center screen, no silvered dash panel.

I lean towards the Subaru because we already have a Forester that's been a pleasure to own and drive, with a dealership that's a pleasure to visit. And I'm demographically a baby boomer. All that being said, I devoutly hope that when I want a bit more power for track day outings, I'll be able to raid the TRD parts bin. Oh dear.... I'm back at square one... glad I won't be buying until fall 2012.

12-22-2011, 12:14 PM	#73
brzmaybe Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Subaru Location: Virginia Posts: 77 Thanks: 7 Thanked 15 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Which one? My considerations It's a difficult choice, but I think there are interesting differentiators: 1. I'll bet the two cars are aimed at different markets; one of baby boomers looking to re-experience the sports cars of the 60s-70s and maybe do some auto crossing, the other of gen-x or gen-y looking to buy their second Scion and maybe do some drifting. Evidence? Those subtly different suspension settings and the different tires. 2. Assuming the aftermarkets also remain differentiated (and I'm not so sure about this), the difference between turbocharging a BRZ and supercharging an FR-S. Difference response (and different soundtrack) for different folks. 3. I may be wrong about this one, but here goes.... interior shots of the two cars suggest a slightly plainer treatment for the FR-S; no digital ventilation controls, no LCD center screen, no silvered dash panel. I lean towards the Subaru because we already have a Forester that's been a pleasure to own and drive, with a dealership that's a pleasure to visit. And I'm demographically a baby boomer. All that being said, I devoutly hope that when I want a bit more power for track day outings, I'll be able to raid the TRD parts bin. Oh dear.... I'm back at square one... glad I won't be buying until fall 2012.