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Partial Stall · 06-01-2012, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 350is

Congrats. Can you describe how fast is brz in mt. I test drove frs at. It so fast like under 6...should be at 5.9s; this is too fast for any 200hp car I know of.

I agree. The car is above my expections as far as the power. I haven't taken it past 4k (4.5k rpm once by accident passing some grandma). The low end grunt and the quick throttle responce is a really nice change from having a big turbo car.

Mitch · 06-01-2012, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by WRXGuy1

Thanks! I went through Bob (forget his last name), super nice guy. I had to go to Boston last night so he drove my car to my house so I had it when I got home. Only 12 miles on it when I picked it up!

I've been talking with Bob via email lately. Definitely seems like a nice guy.

Lytheum · 06-01-2012, 05:41 PM

lol...did you change your mind with the color or just couldnt wait 2-3 days more???

Laika · 06-01-2012, 06:40 PM

Noooo you left the GBS crew!

WRXGuy1 · 06-01-2012, 09:09 PM

Well I originally wanted a WRB, but when I heard there was a GBS available I opted for that. I really could go either way, but when I saw it at the dealer I knew this was the color for me, I like having a car that stands out a bit more.

As far as power goes, I'm coming from a 2011 Legacy 2.5i, so the BRZ seems like a rocket compared to that. I love the torque at the low-end, you don't have to hit 4K RPM's to feel the car move when you get on it, which makes it appear faster at city speeds. It has exceeded my expectations for power.

I have to say though, having all the stares as I'm driving and people giving me thumbs up really is a unique experience!

taosracer · 06-01-2012, 09:20 PM

Keene got the cars today at 11:30 A.M. Couldn't wait, or did Manchester give you abetter deal ?

industrial · 06-01-2012, 11:20 PM

Nice job OP! I think you got the car I originally ordered and cancelled. I decided to go with the limited instead! Picked it up today from Manchester Subaru. Gary is the man! I spoke with Bob alot yesterday too.

Since this thread needs more WRB. :happy0180:

Asterisked Accolade · 06-01-2012, 11:59 PM

That blue is my favorite color-- man, it looks awesome. But man, those exhaust tips look really little, is that just from the vantage point?

industrial · 06-02-2012, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Asterisked Accolade

That blue is my favorite color-- man, it looks awesome. But man, those exhaust tips look really little, is that just from the vantage point?

Nope they are small and recessed like that. At least it's easily fixed! The car needs a little exhaust love as is anyway.

ChicoAOM · 06-02-2012, 01:08 AM

congrats! i already know they must be working on bolt-ons to enhance that boxer rawr.

WRXGuy1 · 06-02-2012, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by taosracer

Keene got the cars today at 11:30 A.M. Couldn't wait, or did Manchester give you abetter deal ?

It really wasn't either of those. After seeing more photos of the GBS I both liked it and didn't like it, as some of the photos made it appear purple I was started to second guess myself. I didn't mind waiting a few more days as I already knew Keene was getting them a couple days later, but I'd rather only have to drive 15 minutes to the dealer than over an hour if something happened. Besides, I get free yearly inspections at Manchester.

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Originally Posted by industrial

Nice job OP! I think you got the car I originally ordered and cancelled. I decided to go with the limited instead! Picked it up today from Manchester Subaru. Gary is the man! I spoke with Bob alot yesterday too.

Haha, could be! The only accessory was the wheel locks, which I appreciated as I didn't care to spend more than was necessary.

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Originally Posted by industrial

Nope they are small and recessed like that. At least it's easily fixed! The car needs a little exhaust love as is anyway.

They are on the small side, but it's not bothering me at the moment.

ayilar · 06-02-2012, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by WRXGuy1

I do agree that the knobs in the limited look better.

One question I have is how the knobs light up at night. Does the background color look red, like the other controls?

cmspooner · 06-08-2012, 11:38 PM

I just did the same thing! I just picked up my SWP Manual Limited BRZ from Ed Reilly Subaru. I love this car!

Here is my new BRZ and my old xA

Old and New 2 by Cramit, on Flickr

Here is a Cell pick from the night when I put my deposit down on it

New Car on the Night of Deposit 2 by Cramit, on Flickr

DEC1 · 06-09-2012, 09:27 AM

GRATS!...nice color!...same as mine!...going out to wash mine now...damn rain!

06-01-2012, 06:40 PM	#18
Laika When In Doubt... Join Date: May 2011 Drives: Slowww Location: PA215 Posts: 1,844 Thanks: 1,023 Thanked 752 Times in 412 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Noooo you left the GBS crew! __________________ Join the Galaxy Blue Silica BRZ registry below: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...2c&usp=sharing

06-01-2012, 09:09 PM	#19
WRXGuy1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Premium 6MT Location: Goffstown, NH Posts: 662 Thanks: 606 Thanked 155 Times in 104 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Well I originally wanted a WRB, but when I heard there was a GBS available I opted for that. I really could go either way, but when I saw it at the dealer I knew this was the color for me, I like having a car that stands out a bit more. As far as power goes, I'm coming from a 2011 Legacy 2.5i, so the BRZ seems like a rocket compared to that. I love the torque at the low-end, you don't have to hit 4K RPM's to feel the car move when you get on it, which makes it appear faster at city speeds. It has exceeded my expectations for power. I have to say though, having all the stares as I'm driving and people giving me thumbs up really is a unique experience! __________________ 2013 BRZ Premium WRB MT - Picked up 5/31/12

06-01-2012, 09:20 PM	#20
taosracer Frickin' Genius Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: GBS BRZ 6sp, 2002 ts wagon WRX swap Location: Taos, N.M. Posts: 139 Thanks: 21 Thanked 63 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Keene got the cars today at 11:30 A.M. Couldn't wait, or did Manchester give you abetter deal ? __________________ Cullen I hear on occasion, people say that they are bored...wrong answer....An engine can be bored, a person would more correctly state that they are boring.

06-02-2012, 01:08 AM	#24
ChicoAOM Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ, 1985 Corolla GTS Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	congrats! i already know they must be working on bolt-ons to enhance that boxer rawr. __________________ www.instagram.com/acechico

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