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New BRZ premium owner here! Quick impressions:

1. Unlike the FR-S the BRZ has the USB and aux connectors in the glove box as opposed to the dash. I prefer the FRS location.

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. The unit is compatible with 32gb micro sd cards. I have a class 10 in mine and it's quick.

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. The BRZ comes standard with the Ipod cable (not that I'll ever use it).