Are we spoiled? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

spicyricecake · 04-15-2015, 02:02 PM

Been about 5 months owning my BRZ now, and I have to say I feel spoiled by our cars. When I'm in my car, I don't notice the good but instead always get reminded of the bad (notchy 2nd gear, how it runs better when it's a bit colder outside, ambiguous clutch, no power).

But then I had a chance to drive a friend's 2014 WRX 5 speed MT. While I admit the boost was REALLY fun and I'll probably get one down the road, it really made me appreciate our cars.

The wrx had a really long and clunky ass shifter, seats were disengaging, pedals were so weird I had a hard time heel toeing in the car (i heel toe just fine in ours) The clutch was a stiff one though and had lots of margin of error and was very forgiving. That was an interesting experience since we have to be pretty accurate/precise with our clutch.

The handling department goes without question, but I didn't think the WRX was that bad seeing as how it wasn't meant to beat our cars in the corners and the boost makes up for it.

What do you think? Are we spoiled by our cars?

SquadRogue · 04-15-2015, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by spicyricecake

Been about 5 months owning my BRZ now, and I have to say I feel spoiled by our cars. When I'm in my car, I don't notice the good but instead always get reminded of the bad (notchy 2nd gear, how it runs better when it's a bit colder outside, ambiguous clutch, no power).

But then I had a chance to drive a friend's 2014 WRX 5 speed MT. While I admit the boost was REALLY fun and I'll probably get one down the road, it really made me appreciate or cars.

The wrx had a really long and clunky ass shifter, seats were disengaging, pedals were so weird I had a hard time heel toeing in the car (i heel toe just fine in ours) The clutch was stiff one though and had lots of margin of error and was very forgiving. That was an interesting experience since we have to be pretty accurate/precise with our clutch.

The handling department goes without question, but I didn't think the WRX was that bad seeing as how it wasn't meant to beat our cars in the corners and the boost makes up for it.

What do you think? Are we spoiled by our cars?

Your experience makes me feel better about my car now.
I think we just demand perfection and not spoiled. Perhaps we love our car so much and want the best for it.

Pkush · 04-15-2015, 02:11 PM

I love my car, I don't care about the little quirks..yes i have a tranny issue, but it seems to be going away. yes i ripped off half of my front skirt but that's my fault. yes I can't fit more than 2.5 people in the car - i don't care. I enjoy racking up 100 miles a day on this thing!

*LET THE CIRCLEJERK BEGIN*

Jesse36m3 · 04-15-2015, 02:11 PM

My buddy had a 12' wrx that we took to lunch on work break, and we'd switch it up and take mine now and then. It feels like a completely different car. You're much higher up, roofline is a lot taller, seats feel like they're only supporting your ass, shifter has a long throw like you said, clutch was super forgiving and soft - kind of like ours, brakes were meh, tons of body roll. Overall I really wasn't impressed. It really helped me to aid the decision between buying as he purchased his first.

I get back in my car and immediately I'm reminded of the low slunk down seating position.

My roommate has a Boss302 and he calls my brz a go kart.

spicyricecake · 04-15-2015, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesse36m3

My buddy had a 12' wrx that we took to lunch on work break, and we'd switch it up and take mine now and then. It feels like a completely different car. You're much higher up, roofline is a lot taller, seats feel like they're only supporting your ass, shifter has a long throw like you said, clutch was super forgiving and soft - kind of like ours, brakes were meh, tons of body roll. Overall I really wasn't impressed. It really helped me to aid the decision between buying as he purchased his first.

The boost has left me a strong impression though. I will never boost mine since I don't have 10k to invest in the car (i'd rather keep as is and use that 10k for a downpayment towards the STI), but man that shit is fun.

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My roommate has a Boss302 and he calls my brz a go kart.

I get the go kart reference for my car all the time too. My dad actually said that exactly when I told him I wanted the BRZ.

Teseo · 04-15-2015, 02:21 PM

Boost up your car and have the best of both worlds

spicyricecake · 04-15-2015, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Teseo

Boost up your car and have the best of both worlds

Nah, I'd rather save the 10k for OEM boost and keep my go kart

Jfheisenberg · 04-15-2015, 02:53 PM

I dont think the car has too many 'bads' IMO. I had the car for about 3 months now and it only thing i can complain about is the paint. It sucks so bad i get pissed off sometimes.

Other than that, i love the car and driving it, i also get lots of compliments for the car (but this is just a plus)

tahdizzle · 04-15-2015, 02:56 PM

I don't have any complaints about my BRZ, other than I can't justify owning 2.

Shedd22 · 04-15-2015, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by tahdizzle

I don't have any complaints about my BRZ, other than I can't justify owning 2.

I've been convincing myself otherwise...I think of it like a sock or shoe. I need two BRZs to function!

gramicci101 · 04-15-2015, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jfheisenberg

I had the car for about 3 months now and it only thing i can complain about is the paint. It sucks so bad i get pissed off sometimes.

Thin, fragile paint is just part of the Subaru Experience(tm).

Speed2th · 04-15-2015, 03:56 PM

people forgot it is a 25k econo sports car. I think it is a damn fine fun toy.

JS + BRZ · 04-15-2015, 04:25 PM

I'm like 200% satisfied with my car.

It's one of the best DD+Track cars ever in my opinion.

kch · 04-15-2015, 04:27 PM

Is this another circlejerk thread? Where do I sign in?

04-15-2015, 02:02 PM	#1
spicyricecake Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Drives: 2017 CWP BRZ Performance Package Location: DFW Posts: 1,108 Thanks: 168 Thanked 425 Times in 228 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Are we spoiled? Been about 5 months owning my BRZ now, and I have to say I feel spoiled by our cars. When I'm in my car, I don't notice the good but instead always get reminded of the bad (notchy 2nd gear, how it runs better when it's a bit colder outside, ambiguous clutch, no power). But then I had a chance to drive a friend's 2014 WRX 5 speed MT. While I admit the boost was REALLY fun and I'll probably get one down the road, it really made me appreciate our cars. The wrx had a really long and clunky ass shifter, seats were disengaging, pedals were so weird I had a hard time heel toeing in the car (i heel toe just fine in ours) The clutch was a stiff one though and had lots of margin of error and was very forgiving. That was an interesting experience since we have to be pretty accurate/precise with our clutch. The handling department goes without question, but I didn't think the WRX was that bad seeing as how it wasn't meant to beat our cars in the corners and the boost makes up for it. What do you think? Are we spoiled by our cars? Last edited by spicyricecake; 04-15-2015 at 02:14 PM.

04-15-2015, 02:11 PM	#4
Jesse36m3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: JDL Turbo BRZ Location: EG, RI Posts: 450 Thanks: 46 Thanked 305 Times in 140 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	My buddy had a 12' wrx that we took to lunch on work break, and we'd switch it up and take mine now and then. It feels like a completely different car. You're much higher up, roofline is a lot taller, seats feel like they're only supporting your ass, shifter has a long throw like you said, clutch was super forgiving and soft - kind of like ours, brakes were meh, tons of body roll. Overall I really wasn't impressed. It really helped me to aid the decision between buying as he purchased his first. I get back in my car and immediately I'm reminded of the low slunk down seating position. My roommate has a Boss302 and he calls my brz a go kart.

04-15-2015, 02:21 PM	#6
Teseo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: frs Location: Gunsai Posts: 4,952 Thanks: 7,466 Thanked 2,980 Times in 1,802 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Boost up your car and have the best of both worlds

04-15-2015, 02:53 PM	#8
Jfheisenberg Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: 2015 BRZ Series Blue WRB Location: North Jersey Posts: 830 Thanks: 371 Thanked 204 Times in 156 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I dont think the car has too many 'bads' IMO. I had the car for about 3 months now and it only thing i can complain about is the paint. It sucks so bad i get pissed off sometimes. Other than that, i love the car and driving it, i also get lots of compliments for the car (but this is just a plus)

04-15-2015, 04:25 PM	#13
JS + BRZ Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: 2010 MS3 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,820 Thanks: 1,180 Thanked 1,161 Times in 597 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm like 200% satisfied with my car. It's one of the best DD+Track cars ever in my opinion.

04-15-2015, 04:27 PM	#14
kch Senior Misanthrope Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 2015 BRZ Series.Blue CWP Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,490 Thanks: 1,743 Thanked 1,169 Times in 645 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Is this another circlejerk thread? Where do I sign in?

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