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Originally Posted by Mike86CelicaGTS
I finally decided to join the Forum after meeting
Slick, Pbrown, and CorollaKen at M&M. Klinn I have met
a couple of times, he took me for a Vet ride of my life.
normancw, we missed you. I was originally number
four at TG but number two for pick-up. It was a great
experience. Thanks Jen and John!
I counted five FR-S at M&M. I was so excited about tonight,
I forgot to put my newly charged battery, back in the camera….
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Wow, sorry I missed this. There are still 3 colors of FRS I have yet to see and I'd be happy to share the BRZ experience with you fellas. Let me know the next meet. I'm off pager duty on Wednesday.
Oh and the BRZ is totally amazing by the way. I love everything about it. Between the outstanding transmission and steering feel I can't seem to wipe the smile off my face. Just a few 30 minute excursions so far... (STUPID JOB!)
Couple interesting facts and opinions about the BRZ Premium (Canadian):
1. Unlike the FR-S the BRZ doesn't include the USB and aux connectors on the Premium, only the Sport Tech has it. Kind of annoying.
2. The Subaru standard Pioneer AVIC X9310B is better than the unresponsive Pioneer unit they get in the USA. The Pioneer X9310B can not play FLAC audio from the SD-Card slot. Bluetooth audio pairing, phone calls and the NAV all work very very well. The touchscreen is a little awkward compared to my Galaxy s2 smart phone but I think I'll get used to it.
3. The Subaru has a $750 Ski Instructor Rebate (CSIA) as well as a grad rebate.
4. Photos do not do the BRZ justice at all. The lights in particular are jaw dropping. I think it's one of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen in person. Same goes for the FR-S. I had 3 people yell at me to ask what it was on the way home from the dealership... Rush hour.
5. The BRZ has lower insurance rates than the FR-S.
6. I prefer the center seat fabric on the BRZ to the FR-S for hot days.
7. Two keys and a third valet key are standard on the BRZ.
8. My very good friend JM sat comfortably in my BRZ, he's 6'5' and with the seat on the floor he had almost 2 inches of clearance above his head. His body type is long legs, short torso. Seat was all the way back, he'd have a difficult time driving it but as a passenger he was quite comfortable. Most sports cars he can't even get in.
9. It looks better without fog lights.
10. I'm tired and should be sleeping but the car is keeping me up.