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Old 06-02-2015, 03:31 PM   #1471
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Hey guys, First timer over here. I've been using this site for a while now, I finally decided to join in the party.
I just got one of these last week. Traded my BMW 335i for a 2015 Limited WRB! Let the mods begin..
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Old 06-02-2015, 04:21 PM   #1472
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New here, looking to do some research on the frs/brz. I like to do a lot of research before buying a car so I came here to watch the forums for common issues among other things. Currently own a Caliber SRT-4, and while it has a ton of power (too much for FWD) I have grown tired of FWD and torque steer. Hopefully within the next year I will be back to RWD in a brz or frs.
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Old 06-02-2015, 04:40 PM   #1473
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New here, looking to do some research on the frs/brz. I like to do a lot of research before buying a car so I came here to watch the forums for common issues among other things. Currently own a Caliber SRT-4, and while it has a ton of power (too much for FWD) I have grown tired of FWD and torque steer. Hopefully within the next year I will be back to RWD in a brz or frs.
Please keep in mind when looking for "issues" that by searching for them you will find them but a forum where people come to discuss them can blow them grossly out of proportion. The reality is usually quite different than the extremes.
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Old 06-02-2015, 10:04 PM   #1474
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Hey guys! Just bought my 2015 Ltd WRB on Saturday.

I had been looking at this car for a long time but thought that it wasn't practical for me. I do a lot of bicycle racing and traveling to & from the airport and thought I should get maybe a WRX Hatch or something else. Turns out my bike fits fine (though it is by no means roomy). I love the car, so I took the approach to buy something I really want instead of buy something I kind of want. Will be flying to the Philippines soon for an Ironman and it will be interesting how the bike fits while packed inside the case, with all of my other stuff

Glad to be a lurker on this forum
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Old 06-03-2015, 03:23 PM   #1475
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Please keep in mind when looking for "issues" that by searching for them you will find them but a forum where people come to discuss them can blow them grossly out of proportion. The reality is usually quite different than the extremes.

Yeah I normally stay pretty objective when it comes to issues. And look for common denominators. Like in the Caliber world, there is an epidemic of cracked blocks right now. But when you ask them, they all say they were trying to push 25psi on a stock block. So, I know what you're saying. I still have plenty of time for research too, because, a brz purchase is still a few months away
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Old 06-07-2015, 04:45 PM   #1476
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Howdy. I just picked up a 2015 BRZ Limited in white. Love the car and look forward to really opening it up after the break in period is done. I hope to join in on some of the NorCal activities coming up.
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Old 06-09-2015, 12:03 PM   #1477
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NEW Hyper Blue BRZ !!!!

Hey Guys, Did you see the new Hyper Blue BRZ that was just released??? actually, this is my favorite Color ands down, but I think I still dig my Satin White one I just bought 3 months ago, Anyway, my Buddy who owns Glanzman in PA ssaid, I could trade min straight up if I really wanted that color. What do u guys think. I would have to see it, but same color u see on the BMW m3 and Mustang GT. They call it Laguna Blue or Maui Blue, but they are basically the same color !!!
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Old 06-09-2015, 12:10 PM   #1478
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Awesome

I bought the Satin white Limited about 3 months ago. Also, went on CAR ID and bought side skirts and front bumper and my Buddy who owns Tricked out Cycles in Pa, wrapped them in white Carbon Fiber. I have to post Pics. Came out incredible and gives it that depth with the solid color instead of Black.....

I have 3 Sons and My Wife has a Subaru Tribeca. I told I was going out to get a Legacy and came home with this. HAHAHAHA. She digs it though and I got a stick so she can't drive it........Always thinking. Good Luck with it. Great Car, great on Gas and Handles incredible..........
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Old 06-09-2015, 12:11 PM   #1479
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Newb here

Hi, all! Just bought the wife a '14 lightning red Subaru BRZ with just under 20k on the clock. Test drove both the FR-S and BRZ earlier this year. She's been wanting one so we looked around. Got a good deal on this one. Nice car.
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Old 06-09-2015, 12:12 PM   #1480
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Here's my car

Modified '07 Saturn Sky. Had 312 WHP and 352 lb-ft coming out of its 4-cyl LE5 engine. I yanked the SC kit and sold it off. I'm in the process of dropping in a V8 5.3L, but progress has slowed drastically because of the purchase of the BRZ and the now shortage of funding. Shooting for 400-500 WHP with a SC V8. In the meantime I'm stuck driving our '08 Pathfinder.
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Old 06-10-2015, 12:34 AM   #1481
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Just picked up a 2015 CWP BRZ Limited today!

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Old 06-11-2015, 05:31 PM   #1482
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Hey guys, finally picked up 2013 BRZ and I love it. Had to convince wife that its what we want....she finally said yes, as long as I take her to Europe this fall....

I'm from Canada and own Mazda 3 as daily driver which I tracked till last year. Already did my first mod on the BRZ and installed tow plate holder as it was Quebec car with no holes in the front bumper and wanted to keep it that way. Better tires and rims along with JDM exhaust tips are on the list next. Will be taking it to the track this summer and put it to some good use.
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Old 06-15-2015, 01:53 AM   #1483
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New here. Thinking about buying a brz. The local dealer has one and I'm honestly contemplating it. It would be my daily driver. Hopefully I'll be chronically the whole deal on here.
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Old 06-17-2015, 05:09 PM   #1484
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Picked up my 2015 CWP BRZ Limited last night! I love it! I am coming from 2012 VW Jetta GLI, so it is a huge difference (in a good way). I can already tell that the BRZ is going to be a blast to drive, even though I'm still in the break in period haha

2015 CWP BRZ Limited





2012 Jetta GLI



And I also had a 2009 Scion tC (which I sold to get the GLI)

Hey! My car list is awfully similar. I'm coming from a 2012 GTI, and I've owned a 2008 Scion tC once upon a time.
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