What kind of reactions are you getting in your BRZ? - Page 5 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Jayde · 06-12-2012, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Tbxgz

Got some thumbs from a 2013 GC and a 3 series BMW on my home from work yesterday. Funny enough, I gave a WRX owner a wave this morning and he scowled out me.

He probably was thinking "That's not a Subaru, it doesn't have AWD!"

86design · 06-12-2012, 05:31 PM

Was turning from my neighbor hood when 4 girls in a NEW chevy camero screamed out " NIIIIIIICEEEE CARRR!!!!" lol

Jayde · 06-13-2012, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 86design

Was turning from my neighbor hood when 4 girls in a NEW chevy camero screamed out " NIIIIIIICEEEE CARRR!!!!" lol

That's when you turn around and show them the car!

brzmass12 · 06-13-2012, 02:13 PM

I had Lojack installed on my car yesterday at my home and the installer kept going on about how nice the car was. He mentioned that he customizes Subarus and couldn't believe that the BRZ was made by Subaru.

Nice to get such positive feedback from a guy who undoubtedly sees high end cars on a pretty frequent basis.

Sushi Boy · 06-13-2012, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by brzmass12

I had Lojack installed on my car yesterday at my home and the installer kept going on about how nice the car was. He mentioned that he customizes Subarus and couldn't believe that the BRZ was made by Subaru.

Nice to get such positive feedback from a guy who undoubtedy sees high end cars on a pretty frequent basis.

how much was that low jack? im debating on getting this as well, never had it before on any car but i heard its great to have... less worries about it being stolen

brzmass12 · 06-13-2012, 03:57 PM

The dealer tried to sell it to me for $695, then lowered it to $595. Still too rich for my blood.

I actually got a great deal by purchasing it through the WGBH auction here in Massachusetts. I guess Lojack donated it to PBS and I picked it up for $260.

BigFatFlip · 06-13-2012, 04:39 PM

Got to work and was getting out of my car. An older gentleman walked towards me and told me "that is one classy coupe, I think I'll trade in my car for one of these". I said thanks, talked about how much fun I've had with it, then told him I had to go to work. As I was walking away, I see him get into his BMW M6 a couple of cars over... Jaw hits the floor...

Kimsey47 · 06-13-2012, 04:43 PM

Forgot to post last night... Was coming home, turned into one of the small roads to cut over to my house, and passed by two ambulances. In the second one a tech yelled over their loudspeaker "You have an awesome car!" LMAO My wife didn't beileve me till my 4 year old daughter backed up my story.

Nate219BRZ · 06-13-2012, 04:49 PM

These cars will be spotted by the younger crowd. Its like motorcycles, only young people notice sportsbikes, Everyone looks at a Harley. I feel this car is going to be too exspensive for young adults/college students so they will gawk, but is to cheap/modern for the older folks. My father drools at mustang shelbys, but never notices a GTR or Porshe. Generational diferences are huge. Thats not for everyone, but i do notice its a pretty solid average... The more modern looking vehicles stand out, only when your looking for them. Unless you drive a yellow smart for two. Then everyone points and laughs, but inside their jelous of your MPG.

Dadhawk · 06-13-2012, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate219BRZ

...Unless you drive a yellow smart for two. Then everyone points and laughs, but inside their jelous of your MPG.

Combined EPA on a smart is 36. I'm getting 32 in my FR-S after 2K miles. I think the wrong person is jealous in that scenario!

Longhorn248 · 06-13-2012, 05:02 PM

Did a short little road trip today and could see a couple of passengers on the highway quickly turning their heads as I passed with a couple of people staring if I was right beside them. Also had a guy at a gas station ask me, "woah, what kind of Subaru is that, and when did it come out?"

Definitely fun so far!

Nate219BRZ · 06-13-2012, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Combined EPA on a smart is 36. I'm getting 32 in my FR-S after 2K miles. I think the wrong person is jealous in that scenario!

Ya epa is always off though. My sisters friend says shes getting in the 40s with hers. I dont know if i believe her though

Dadhawk · 06-13-2012, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate219BRZ

Ya epa is always off though. My sisters friend says shes getting in the 40s with hers. I dont know if i believe her though

Rule number 1 when you buy a car for fuel economy, stretch the truth. Same thing folks do when they buy a car for 0 to 60 speeds!

According to Fuelly out of 500+ smarts reporting the peak of the curve is between 38 - 40. I'm getting a real 32. Seems a fair trade to me!

Laika · 06-13-2012, 06:56 PM

I had a guy in what appeared to be a fully modded EVO IX give me a massive thumbs up while next to me at the light yesterday. He proceeded to inch forward so he could take pictures on his phone.

I've literally gotten more positive recognition from EVO owners than WRX/STI owners.

A girl at my work with a '12 Impreza tells me everyday how upset she is that the salesman didn't tell her about the BRZ when she bought her car.

06-12-2012, 05:31 PM	#58
86design Attack By Demons Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2022 BRZ (pre ordered) Location: Riverside Posts: 2,070 Thanks: 750 Thanked 440 Times in 254 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Was turning from my neighbor hood when 4 girls in a NEW chevy camero screamed out " NIIIIIIICEEEE CARRR!!!!" lol __________________ #attackbydemons #imcomingbackbish

06-13-2012, 02:13 PM	#60
brzmass12 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ Limited MT Location: Massachusetts Posts: 50 Thanks: 9 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I had Lojack installed on my car yesterday at my home and the installer kept going on about how nice the car was. He mentioned that he customizes Subarus and couldn't believe that the BRZ was made by Subaru. Nice to get such positive feedback from a guy who undoubtedly sees high end cars on a pretty frequent basis. Last edited by brzmass12; 06-13-2012 at 03:55 PM.

06-13-2012, 04:43 PM	#64
Kimsey47 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2016 STI DGM Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,875 Thanks: 1,189 Thanked 1,460 Times in 662 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Forgot to post last night... Was coming home, turned into one of the small roads to cut over to my house, and passed by two ambulances. In the second one a tech yelled over their loudspeaker "You have an awesome car!" LMAO My wife didn't beileve me till my 4 year old daughter backed up my story. __________________ Subaru STI :

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06-13-2012, 03:57 PM	#62
brzmass12 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ Limited MT Location: Massachusetts Posts: 50 Thanks: 9 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The dealer tried to sell it to me for $695, then lowered it to $595. Still too rich for my blood. I actually got a great deal by purchasing it through the WGBH auction here in Massachusetts. I guess Lojack donated it to PBS and I picked it up for $260.

06-13-2012, 04:39 PM	#63
BigFatFlip sleep, drive, eat, repeat Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: '13 BRZ, '12 Outback Location: Sack of Potatoes Posts: 4,431 Thanks: 2,630 Thanked 3,797 Times in 1,981 Posts Mentioned: 188 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Got to work and was getting out of my car. An older gentleman walked towards me and told me "that is one classy coupe, I think I'll trade in my car for one of these". I said thanks, talked about how much fun I've had with it, then told him I had to go to work. As I was walking away, I see him get into his BMW M6 a couple of cars over... Jaw hits the floor...

06-13-2012, 04:49 PM	#65
Nate219BRZ Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: Rip 04 golf gti rip 05 scion TC Location: NWI Posts: 230 Thanks: 68 Thanked 65 Times in 25 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	These cars will be spotted by the younger crowd. Its like motorcycles, only young people notice sportsbikes, Everyone looks at a Harley. I feel this car is going to be too exspensive for young adults/college students so they will gawk, but is to cheap/modern for the older folks. My father drools at mustang shelbys, but never notices a GTR or Porshe. Generational diferences are huge. Thats not for everyone, but i do notice its a pretty solid average... The more modern looking vehicles stand out, only when your looking for them. Unless you drive a yellow smart for two. Then everyone points and laughs, but inside their jelous of your MPG.

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