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Originally Posted by venturaII
That's my point - the base suspension 86 is still (barely, but a win is a win) quicker than the Brembo packaged RF on their test course, and is a whole shitload cheaper in the process. In fact it seems to win the majority of comparisons when there's any measurable value, but despite all this, the RF wins on some imaginary component.
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Lol
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Originally Posted by venturaII
Not that I really care about the results of the actual article; only that it's a great example of the arbitrary nature of magazine comparisons when you allow 'feelings' to outweigh actual comparisons of measurable data.
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I find this statement comical. 90% of the threads on this forum that compare the 86/BRZ to any other car all come down to "feeling" and "fun". Both of which are entirely subjective and impossible to quantifiably measure. The whole point of the 86/BRZ was that they're fun cars and that argument comes up every time it's compared to another vehicle.
"Yes the McLaren is cool and and higher performance, but on the street, the 86 would be more fun."
^^This is has actually been stated in this forum. So it seems that when the
subjective point of view is in favor the 86, all is well. But when it isn't, cue the crying. If the 86 had won based on the subjective factor, I imagine you'd be silent and totally content with the outcome of the review.
Automotive journalism is largely subjective. The only things that are really objective are price and performance figures. After that, it's all opinion. You can listen to it or take it with a grain of salt. I take most of it with a grain of salt, but I happen to agree largely with what was said in this particular review.