And as for "AWD BRZ!" - seems like half the US buyers don't even realize it comes with SUMMER tires standard, not all seasons. I wouldn't expect the dealer to have a clue.
Months after I bought my BRZ, my dealer ran a TV ad for Subaru's stating that all Subarus come with AWD standard. "It's what makes Subaru a Subaru." Yeah - might want to change your marketing material. I wonder if Subaru of America has any worries about offering a RWD car, when their commercials for the past 10+ years have been to build the brand on its AWD feature, not found on any other brand. (As in, every car they sell has AWD instead of it being an added option at most other brands.). But now they need to put a "*" next to that statement and in fine print say "excludes BRZ" and explain to customers "because racecar".
Seriously - Subaru built their US empire on offering AWD standard on EVERY car. If they start making a rwd car, what's to keep them from offering a cheaper fwd Impreza like they do in other markets? Will the "all Subarus come with AWD!" reign be brought down by the BRZ?! And what about the children? Won't someone think about the children?!!