I will tell you one aspect of BRZ ownership I am NOT looking forward to

[alluringreality]

Originally Posted by S2kphile

The main aspect I'm not looking forward possibly is this becoming the next civic, s2000, integra, etc. The reason being is the thought of it getting stolen as soon as I park it in a public place

That will never happen, it's not a Honda.

[Phaedrus29]

Easy. If straightaway, ignore. If windy road, engage and destroy. Oh wait, you're an old man and want to be "responsible".

I guess there's something wrong with me being 33 and wanting to get in a little trouble.

[Enemies]

Some dude today pulled up to me in a muscle car and kept racing off the line to the next red light. I was like... /headinhand.

[AshWilliams]

We have a blue pearl WRX. No one tries to race it. That kind of behavior has to be provoked.

[Lighting Red]

Originally Posted by (K)

Don't mean to burst your bubble or anything, but the BRZ isn't that "special" of a car. Frankly, the majority of the people who you'll be sharing the road with won't be able to discern it from the nearest Camry, never mind trying to mess with you just because you drive a hot car. It's nothing personal, you jusy happen to be a victim of a random retard attack. If you check around ANY car forum you'll run into at least one topic of "so there I was minding my own business when..." People with poor driving habits come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and walks of life. There's just no escaping them. You could be in your dad's '99 Solara beater and it wouldn't matter. Some jerk in a (insert vehicle here) will feel the need to assert himself/herself with a 3300+ lb weapon. Best advice would be to try and avoid them at all costs and be the responsible person. If anything, the sooner you let them pass, the sooner you'll be able to go on your merry way at your own merry pace in your merry car.

The thing is I feel exactly as you do - to the letter in fact. The BRZ should be nothing special in that way, but reading some of the almost vindictive comments on the usual car blogs was the reason for my original post. The BRZ isn't for everyone, I get it, but WTF(?!)... some people talked like damned car rolled into their homes and forcibly made them their new step kids.

I figured I'd pose the though to the good folks here, and see what y'all thought.

[Lighting Red]

Originally Posted by alluringreality

Don't buy red.

The car matches the Ducati, not the other way around.

[Pakjk89]

Being from nova I feel your pain. I swear we have some of the worst drivers on some of the most hectic highways. I just hope this car doesn't attract all the cops my way either.

[Lighting Red]

Originally Posted by Phaedrus29

Easy. If straightaway, ignore. If windy road, engage and destroy. Oh wait, you're an old man and want to be "responsible".

I guess there's something wrong with me being 33 and wanting to get in a little trouble.

Hell, I'm not so far gone, brother! I just understand getting into trouble is way better when you don't get caught.

The best impromptu showdowns happen on big sweeping exit ramps. The best thing is murdering the guy next to you, and settling into a nice, easy cruise on the highway. After thirty, or fortyfive seconds the guy flies by, but slows down enough to see who just ate his lunch on the ramp. That's fun

[whaap]

Since I never had a problem in my Mustang, Corvette, Miata or 911 I don't expect one of the Toyobaru twins. Many people will probably think it's an unsanforized Genesis.

[bestwheelbase]

Originally Posted by Lighting Red

Here is what I think is going to be a pain about BRZ ownership. Dealing with all the pricks driving like compete asses around me when I am just trying to enjoy my drive. I can almost see some highway hero damn near rear-ending me because he has to prove... Something.

Originally Posted by Lighting Red

The best impromptu showdowns happen on big sweeping exit ramps. The best thing is murdering the guy next to you, and settling into a nice, easy cruise on the highway. After thirty, or fortyfive seconds the guy flies by, but slows down enough to see who just ate his lunch on the ramp. That's fun

Somewhere between the first part and the second part, I got confused.

[Dave-ROR]

Originally Posted by illmatic

Simple..ignore them.

That's what I do all the time.

[Dave-ROR]

Originally Posted by bestwheelbase

Somewhere between the first part and the second part, I got confused.

Not that confusing. He became what he hates.

[86fanatic]

I really don't see it being a problem with this car. No ridiculous wing, very conservative styling, no hood scoops or really any clues on the exterior about being a super high performance car. Just another sleek, low, handsome coupe on the road.

Despite all the negative comments online, in real life most people don't know anything about cars. They will just see a big wing or a hood scoop or something and make assumptions. The BRZ/FRS have none of those details.

[Phaedrus29]

Originally Posted by bestwheelbase

Somewhere between the first part and the second part, I got confused.

I think I provoked him a little bit.