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Joveen · 10-30-2018, 12:08 AM

I might have to use carmax. The power from the gen is really scratching my itch but I already test drove a brz and that's the reason I've been bent on getting one. Also the amount of aftermarket we have is amazing. The gen I have drove which might be a poison if I do lol. Tuning is kinda iffy but that still doesn't matter.

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Spuds · 10-30-2018, 12:09 AM

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I need help. The genesis coupe is really hugging my mind but I also want a brz. Sigh.....

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Have you driven both?

Joveen · 10-30-2018, 12:11 AM

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Have you driven both?

Only the brz.

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Spuds · 10-30-2018, 12:20 AM

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Only the brz.

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I test drove both new in 2013. The Genesis (Rspec) had a whole lot more torque, yes, but it just was meh everywhere else.
For example:
First time I sat in my FRS (yes, I bought the one I test drove lol) it felt engaging and special. And that was before I turned the key. The Genesis felt like every single other boring car I'd ever driven. If you can swing it, try them out back to back.

Xxyion · 10-30-2018, 05:00 PM

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I need help. The genesis coupe is really hugging my mind but I also want a brz. Sigh.....

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One of my best friends own the Genesis Coupe. Its a good car and with decent power. I prefer the BRZ as an all around drivers car.

The Genesis feels more...refined. Like theres less road noise, the interior feels cushier, and the ride feels smoother.

But with all that I felt less connection to the road.

The BRZ is more raw, you hear more road noise, the transmission has more feedback and you feel like you are wrangling a beast when you are putting it through its paces.

Both are great cars dont get me wrong, its just what you want out of your driving experience.

Tcoat · 10-30-2018, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Spuds

I test drove both new in 2013. The Genesis (Rspec) had a whole lot more torque, yes, but it just was meh everywhere else.
For example:
First time I sat in my FRS (yes, I bought the one I test drove lol) it felt engaging and special. And that was before I turned the key. The Genesis felt like every single other borimg car I'd ever driven. If you can swing it, try them out back to back.

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One of my best friends own the Genesis Coupe. Its a good car and with decent power. I prefer the BRZ as an all around drivers car.

The Genesis feels more...refined. Like theres less road noise, the interior feels cushier, and the ride feels smoother.

But with all that I felt less connection to the road.

The BRZ is more raw, you hear more road noise, the transmission has more feedback and you feel like you are wrangling a beast when you are putting it through its paces.

Both are great cars dont get me wrong, its just what you want out of your driving experience.

These ^

Joveen · 10-30-2018, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Xxyion

One of my best friends own the Genesis Coupe. Its a good car and with decent power. I prefer the BRZ as an all around drivers car.

The Genesis feels more...refined. Like theres less road noise, the interior feels cushier, and the ride feels smoother.

But with all that I felt less connection to the road.

The BRZ is more raw, you hear more road noise, the transmission has more feedback and you feel like you are wrangling a beast when you are putting it through its paces.

Both are great cars dont get me wrong, its just what you want out of your driving experience.

I appreciate the feedback.

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alphasaur · 10-31-2018, 11:17 PM

Ive driven the genesis 2.0t, I was not impressed from a power stand point. The handling and everything else felt sort of meh.

Joveen · 10-31-2018, 11:29 PM

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Ive driven the genesis 2.0t, I was not impressed from a power stand point. The handling and everything else felt sort of meh.

Bk1 or bk2?

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alphasaur · 11-01-2018, 09:22 AM

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Bk1 or bk2?

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Bk1. Not sure if the 70hp from the bk2 would have changed my impression. I also feel bk1 looks better rhan bk2

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Joveen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Drives: Bone stock Location: Windsor, CT Posts: 776 Thanks: 535 Thanked 234 Times in 164 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I might have to use carmax. The power from the gen is really scratching my itch but I already test drove a brz and that's the reason I've been bent on getting one. Also the amount of aftermarket we have is amazing. The gen I have drove which might be a poison if I do lol. Tuning is kinda iffy but that still doesn't matter. Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk

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alphasaur friendly Join Date: Oct 2018 Drives: 17' 86 Location: Dutchess County, NY Posts: 734 Thanks: 1,483 Thanked 483 Times in 293 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ive driven the genesis 2.0t, I was not impressed from a power stand point. The handling and everything else felt sort of meh.

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