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I am surprised that you like the sound of the FA20 in the BRZ with you coming from the Honda camp. I owned a Integra GSR and my brother had a Civic SI (both B18) years ago and those cars were what I called "sewing machine" smooth. In my opinion, the Honda K engines are a little rougher which is probably due to the increased displacement. I never drove a S2000 because I just do not fit in the car very well so ironically I now have a 2ZZ Mr2 Spyder which is smaller outside but roomier inside. The 2ZZ-GE is not as smooth as the 1.8 liter Honda engines but it sounds silky compared to my son's FR-S. Every time I drive his car or hear the motor start it just reminds me that it is not a Toyota engine. Call me spoiled by the old Honda VTEC and The Toyota VVTL-i but that is the sound that I like from a four cylinder engine. I do like the sound of the boxer engine once it gets up in the higher RPM ranges but to me it sounds more like a Harley while the Honda and Toyota engines sound like Japanese sport bikes.

Except for the sound of the engine at idle and low RPM, I love everything else about the BRZ/FR-S. Interesting review between your three cars.