What % of BRZ owners are on a forum?

[fatoni]

Originally Posted by chandz05

I take offense to that. this car is pracitical to *me*. i dont have kids, i dont need or like big cars. i think the HP/driveabiltiy etc is perfect. and i most certainly do not have cash just "lying around". this is the only car i own, and I'm enjoying the shit out of it, that's what's good about it.

Anyway, back on topic, I haven't seen any BRZs in ATL at all, although there are quite a few on the forum. i have seen many FRSs though, and so far it looks like none of *those* guys are on the forum.

the problem is that it doesnt matter whether its "practical" to you or not. in comparison the the wealth of cars on the road, it is impractical. saying the frs is practical based on that argument is like saying the smartcar is fast because its fast enough for me.

[Superhatch]

Originally Posted by Kilzod

You also have to realize, that this isn't the only FR-S/BRZ/GT86 forum out there, I've seen at least 3 so far with google, so even if you do the member count from this forum it wouldn't be accurate.

Sure. I started on a BRZ only forum but it was dead so I came here. I'm just theorizing that compared to a lot of other cars, the FRS especially, could have a much higher % of owners on a web board.

[snapspinner]

I'd guess that the percentage of owners online for this car is higher than many other cars. Heck this car is so popular that we get a large share of online haters like JMaryT up there. Drives a Civic and has hundreds of posts on a FT86 forum WTF

[mashal]

Originally Posted by jmaryt

only certain people will buy this car,because it is for a limited market.
it's too small,and has limited practicality.from a safety perspective,you do not want to get hit hard in this car,regardless of the safety features,you will get hurt,because of no mass,too small.the back seats are useless,so to actually transport people,it is limited,and it's gas mileage is matched,and /or beaten by many larger cars.it has limited cargo space,and truthfully,except for exceptional handling that can be duplicated with spring rate change,and updated
roll bars and shocks,what good is it? it's really just a toy for people with some extra dough laying around...just sayin'

Lol need I remind you of all the safety awards it won?
Please educate yourself then post!

[Longhorn248]

Originally Posted by jmaryt

only certain people will buy this car,because it is for a limited market.
it's too small,and has limited practicality.from a safety perspective,you do not want to get hit hard in this car,regardless of the safety features,you will get hurt,because of no mass,too small.the back seats are useless,so to actually transport people,it is limited,and it's gas mileage is matched,and /or beaten by many larger cars.it has limited cargo space,and truthfully,except for exceptional handling that can be duplicated with spring rate change,and updated
roll bars and shocks,what good is it? it's really just a toy for people with some extra dough laying around...just sayin'

Says the guy in the Civic.

Back on topic, I would guess there are less than 20% of owners on internet forums. We know it's a great "drivers car", but I think you guys over estimate how into cars most people are, even those that buy this car.

[Pete156]

The BRZ's IIHS and ANCAP crash test videos are online.

Shame we have to live with the exceptional handling.

[Doug&Julie]

Originally Posted by jmaryt

..it's really just a toy for people with some extra dough laying around...just sayin'

It's my daily driver, and I know I'm not the only one. In fact, I know I'm not the only one in Cincinnati.

Has anyone done a poll on how many peeps are using their BRZ / FRS as a daily?

[Skye]

This forum is a lot more active and usefull than the focus ST one!

[Khazzy]

Originally Posted by chandz05

I take offense to that. this car is pracitical to *me*. i dont have kids, i dont need or like big cars. i think the HP/driveabiltiy etc is perfect. and i most certainly do not have cash just "lying around". this is the only car i own, and I'm enjoying the shit out of it, that's what's good about it.

Exactly THIS. Except I do not take offense to it. Saved all year to order and buy this car. Will it be worth it? To me it will and that is all that matters.

[LeeMaster]

I voted 0-20 percent on behalf of those who dont come here does that count-of course it does.

[jduffy]

Wow, this was scientific!

[chandz05]

Originally Posted by fatoni

the problem is that it doesnt matter whether its "practical" to you or not. in comparison the the wealth of cars on the road, it is impractical. saying the frs is practical based on that argument is like saying the smartcar is fast because its fast enough for me.

You make a good point. However, my argument is completely subjective. Is the 86 comparitively practical? Of course not. But its perfectly fine for my situation. Is a smartcar comparitively fast? Nope. Does it need to be? No idea, but it's definitely ugly as hell

[ProjectD]

Originally Posted by mashal

Lol need I remind you of all the safety awards it won?
Please educate yourself then post!

Originally Posted by Longhorn248

Says the guy in the Civic.

Back on topic, I would guess there are less than 20% of owners on internet forums. We know it's a great "drivers car", but I think you guys over estimate how into cars most people are, even those that buy this car.

Originally Posted by Pete156

The BRZ's IIHS and ANCAP crash test videos are online.

Shame we have to live with the exceptional handling.

My thoughts exactly. Well said.

Originally Posted by Doug&Julie

It's my daily driver, and I know I'm not the only one. In fact, I know I'm not the only one in Cincinnati.

Has anyone done a poll on how many peeps are using their BRZ / FRS as a daily?

This is my daily driver and I love the hell out of it. I am confused at the idea that anyone would buy this car then turn around and bash it for its faults/ short comings. Who goes out and buys a corvette and then says to theirselves..."damn ....I cant transport my 3 kids/ 2 dogs and wife + groceries. Let me go on the forums and complain about it...." really? lol

In my subjective opinion, this car is perfect. Im not worried about back seats because hauling more than 1 passenger is not a priority to me. Having 200 hp is not bad for a balanced car nor am I concerned because I know that there are options out there that can easily fix that. Mpg? I personally would prefer this than a hybrid that claims 40-50 +. Price - cant complain.

Married
No kids
1 dog
I now enjoy getting groceries and other misc small trips.

[jmaryt]

Originally Posted by dsgerbc

Ignorance is bliss.

yup! your ignorance,my bliss!