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Originally Posted by TylerLieberman
Lol
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.
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Maybe I'm different from the majority of people who purchase vehicles, but I bought the 86 because it ticked all the boxes regarding pretty cut and dry parameters - some of which are performance based, but equally as many others for things such as fuel economy, cost, ease of maintenance/repair, etc. Don't get me wrong - I enjoy the 'feel' of the car and like it's looks too, but I bought it because it was the best candidate. Personally, I've never particularly cared for Japanese cars and this is my first after 35 years of driving, but the choice was based on numbers, ultimately. My complaint about the Motor Trend article was simply on the arbitrary nature of their results, which contradict all the other measured criteria. I certainly don't take their opinion with much credence or concern.