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Old 08-07-2012, 08:50 AM   #1
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MotorWeek's FR-S video review

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at work, anything we haven't heard before?
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Pretty standard Motorweek review, relatively positive about the car in general. For some reason, Motorweek staffers and I almost always agree on cars.

I was a little disappointed they weren't able to do their standard measured tests, having obviously done this at the press event in Nevada.

For those that have an interest, the episode also includes a good review of the Zero Motorcycle (electric). I've ridden one, and their review pretty much matches mine. Range is still not long enough for me, I'd need at least 200 miles before I could go electric for a motorcycle.
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Not really, pretty positive review.
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That Jon Davis guy never ages lol.
Hes been with autoweek since forever, and he sounds the same lol.
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Holy, turn up the volume...that engine sure chirps like nothing else!
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I'm a big fan of MotorWeek! Thanks OP!
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Motorweek reviews BRZ

Motorweek features a 6AT BRZ this week to round out the twins. Some details in the BRZ section here.
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