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GTB/ZR-1 · 12-27-2012, 01:05 PM

A possible shot @ an SCCA Solo National Championship! lol

Beyer Subaru · 12-27-2012, 01:31 PM

Queue Tard the cat GIF = "No."

Quote:

Originally Posted by carbonBLUE

i like jokes, dont you?

Exhaust · 12-27-2012, 01:43 PM

I started eye balling the car when I first laid eyes on it in motortrend. At the time I was looking at buying an Evo X but after seeing the review of the FRS by Chris Harris I had to have it. Reminded me so much of the 90's era and gives me the opportunity to tune my own car, and one from my generation at that. Once I drove it at the AutoX event, the want was set in stone.

Acid18 · 12-27-2012, 02:07 PM

As an enthusiast, First saw it and known that it only has 2.0 engine i was a bit hesitant at first but its certainly a head turner then i test drive one of it.. Rest is history..

Cant stop driving it.. And staring at it..

FR-S Matt · 12-27-2012, 02:48 PM

The popularity and see a car that will hold value down the road. I didn't even test drive it and I had one ordered because I knew I'd love it. Sure enough, no regrets, and the gamble paid off well. It's not always about going fast in a straight line like I've done for years in my '02 SS. This thing handles like a beast compared to that car and it's still quick to boot.

On top of everything, I wanted to be the original owner on a car in the color I've always wanted.

DarkSunrise · 12-27-2012, 03:05 PM

It was everything I was looking for. Fixed-top, light weight, and small dimensions. The engine is NA making 200 hp. And it handled beautifully.

One drive and I knew.

lastsnare · 12-27-2012, 03:06 PM

I bought a BRZ because I hate my WRX below 3500rpm, and wasn't convinced enough to buy a newer 2.5L or STi when I test drove them. I also like that the BRZ seems to turn much more effortlessly than the WRX, which tire-scrubs around turns way too much for my satisfaction (camber plates help, but then the tire wear is uneven, so it goes through tires no matter what....even with zero toe in front).

So,
1. more responsive throttle than my WRX
2. goes around corners nicely
3. 6 speed
4. sporty coupe styling
5. new car smell
6. better mpg than my WRX
7.

8 not FWD
9. LSD

EBMCS03 · 12-27-2012, 04:11 PM

Price and what you get

redGSRguy · 12-27-2012, 06:23 PM

Trying to get one for DD and good gas mileage

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jmaryt · 12-27-2012, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knewsom32

That's how I was. When I saw the FR-S I knew I had to have it. Too bad my fiance bought it manual and now I have to learn to drive it in a big city filled with crazy drivers. D:

i feel for you,cuz you are right! best of luck with that!

Fortunate Few · 12-27-2012, 06:36 PM

because it has matches everything i like about my rx8
•light
•small
•fun to drive
•Decent space for people, luggage, boxes, whatever.

and covers everything i hate about my rx8
•mpg
•radio (compared to brz limited)
•seats (i have the basic cloth seats)
•lights ( i have halogen lights compaired to brz)

12-27-2012, 02:07 PM	#18
Acid18 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 GT86 Lightning Red Location: Dubai UAE Posts: 131 Thanks: 60 Thanked 16 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	As an enthusiast, First saw it and known that it only has 2.0 engine i was a bit hesitant at first but its certainly a head turner then i test drive one of it.. Rest is history.. Cant stop driving it.. And staring at it.. __________________ Mods: VDS Headers, Milltek Header Back System Resonated, H&R Sport Springs, AFE Magnum Flow Drop In filter, Stock Flat Black Dipped Rims, Black Dipped bumper tongue, Blacked out LED Headlights, Blacked out Tail lights

12-27-2012, 03:05 PM	#20
DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,798 Thanks: 2,187 Thanked 4,243 Times in 2,221 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s)	It was everything I was looking for. Fixed-top, light weight, and small dimensions. The engine is NA making 200 hp. And it handled beautifully. One drive and I knew. __________________ "Never run out of real estate, traction, and ideas at the same time." 2022 BRZ Build 2013 FR-S Build

12-27-2012, 03:06 PM	#21
lastsnare ^_^ Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ Galaxy Blue Silica Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 30 Thanks: 5 Thanked 19 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	I bought a BRZ because I hate my WRX below 3500rpm, and wasn't convinced enough to buy a newer 2.5L or STi when I test drove them. I also like that the BRZ seems to turn much more effortlessly than the WRX, which tire-scrubs around turns way too much for my satisfaction (camber plates help, but then the tire wear is uneven, so it goes through tires no matter what....even with zero toe in front). So, 1. more responsive throttle than my WRX 2. goes around corners nicely 3. 6 speed 4. sporty coupe styling 5. new car smell 6. better mpg than my WRX 7. 8 not FWD 9. LSD __________________ 2004 WRX sedan Java Black Pearl (manual) 2013 BRZ Galaxy Blue Silica (manual)

12-27-2012, 06:36 PM	#25
Fortunate Few will photoshop for ft86 Join Date: Mar 2011 Drives: 07 Mazda RX8 Location: Upland,CA Posts: 281 Thanks: 10 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	because it has matches everything i like about my rx8 •light •small •fun to drive •Decent space for people, luggage, boxes, whatever. and covers everything i hate about my rx8 •mpg •radio (compared to brz limited) •seats (i have the basic cloth seats) •lights ( i have halogen lights compaired to brz) __________________ www.AEPerformance.com

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FR-S Matt Banned Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2013 Ultramarine FR-S MT Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 3,941 Thanks: 679 Thanked 1,771 Times in 1,111 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s)	The popularity and see a car that will hold value down the road. I didn't even test drive it and I had one ordered because I knew I'd love it. Sure enough, no regrets, and the gamble paid off well. It's not always about going fast in a straight line like I've done for years in my '02 SS. This thing handles like a beast compared to that car and it's still quick to boot. On top of everything, I wanted to be the original owner on a car in the color I've always wanted.

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