I Test drove the BRZ today! Sexy Beast!

[Zgrinch]

Originally Posted by M-17

Don't worry I know what's good, but I wanted to hear it straight from the horses mouth. Cause that didn't make any sense to me.

Just giving u cats some crap...actually I was starting to doubt myself after your post....strange angle but you can see flecks when u zoom.

[Mango22]

Originally Posted by dsgerbc

Looks DGM to me. How was ride quality?

The ride was firm but not annoyingly jarring. You feel the road on uneven pavement but the impacts are controlled well. Feels like an aftermarket suspension to me. I liked it. Enthusiasts will like it.

[RRnold]

Originally Posted by Mango22

Scion is so screwed, if you ask me. BRZ is more for the money and better looking front end, interior & standard options. Seats look better in the BRZ too...

So how is Scion screwed?

[Sport-Tech]

Originally Posted by Mango22

It's the (DGM), Asphalt. Must be the angle of the shot but the paint job has a serious metallic flake effect to it. I ordered the Galaxy Blue Silica... I went to Tysons Corner Subaru first, and they had a GBS there (for viewing only).

Wow, I was sure that was black (still not convinced it isn't) -- if its DGM, what a drag, I really liked the look of Asphalt in shots like the one below, and it was going to be my choice. If that pic above is what it really looks like outside I'll pass. Any comments from those who have seen it live?

[86design]

MmMMmMmM DGM is beautiful!!!

[Mango22]

Originally Posted by Ryephile

I like hearing about good steering feel. Could you be more descriptive pretty please? How was the on-center feel? How about the texture of the feedback during steady state cornering? Does it feel alive in your hand? An important perspective is, what BMW are you currently in?

Thanks. ...and congrats on your test drive!

I replied to another post'rs question, but here's more description. First off its a small steering wheel but it was perfect for the size of the ****pit. On center was tight and exact, no play, nicely weighted, but not really heavy. You could one-had-it during a u-turn, but it also felt tight and exact when tossing the steering wheel back and forth. The car immediately follows exactly to your input. Incredible, just incredible. The steering and handling were the seller for me. I didn't plan on ordering today but after the test drive I was sold. also you feel the road through the steering but it's not harsh, you won't find any jittering of the steering wheel when encountering rough pavement. Tight and communicative. Hope that made sense.

[dsgerbc]

Originally Posted by Scion FR-S

Wow, I was sure that was black -- what a drag, I really liked the look of Asphalt in shots like the one below, and it was going to be my choice. If that pic above is what it really looks like outside I'll pass. Any comments from those who have seen it live?
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Go to the nearest Subaru dealership and look. There should Foresters, WRXs of that color. To me it looks like dirty-black, unless freshly waxed, in which case you can see the spark in it. Hence, I passed on this color.

[Kimsey47]

Originally Posted by Scion FR-S

Wow, I was sure that was black (still not convinced it itsn't) -- if its DGM, what a drag, I really liked the look of Asphalt in shots like the one below, and it was going to be my choice. If that pic above is what it really looks like outside I'll pass. Any comments from those who have seen it live?

I think it is just where the light isn't able to actively hit the side of the car causing it to look extremely dark...

[Kimsey47]

BTW, Mango, thanks for the post! There are so many good reviews and things people have said about this car that have driven it that I don't see how I could be disapointed when I finally have my go.

[Mango22]

Originally Posted by RRnold

So how is Scion screwed?

I think the BRZ is worth the minimal price difference. I think a lot of pre-ordered Scions will be canceled when they see they can get more for their money with the BRZ. And it will impact Scion's bottom line because of their pricing. Just my opinion. dont flame me...

[crash]

The 135i is the other car im considering. Coming from a car with double the hp did you feel that it was sufficiently powered?

[Sport-Tech]

After doing a little more checking, I think you are wrong on the color in the op photo for 2 reasons. It's most likely black, not DGM.

The pic below is from the crystal black thread and as you can see there is lot of metallic flake in it as well, so flake does not preclude the car being black.

Second, if you look at the tires in your pic, which was clearly taken with a cellphone camera with poor white balance, you can see that the sidewalls have the same greyish-brown tint as the paint, when they should be solid black. This suggests to me that the reason the car does not appear as black as it should is due to a camera issue.

[Kimsey47]

Wouldn't that be ironic if Toyota's move to save Scion with the FR-S was killed off by the same car it was trying to sell: The BRZ?

[Zgrinch]

Originally Posted by Scion FR-S

Wow, I was sure that was black (still not convinced it itsn't) -- if its DGM, what a drag, I really liked the look of Asphalt in shots like the one below, and it was going to be my choice. If that pic above is what it really looks like outside I'll pass. Any comments from those who have seen it live?
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I've seen DGM on several Subies other than BRZ both inside under trade show lights and outside. While it is darker than what you posted, given the lighting, the pic in this thread is under part shade and not full sunlight.

From what I have seen, Hanzo's pics have come the closest to what I have seen on other Subies.