Subaru BRZ is a midlife crisis car. - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

husker741 · 10-27-2013, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Kimsey47

I guess he hasn't heard of a Corvette or Porsche...

You forgot GT500

DAEMANO · 10-28-2013, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kimsey47

I guess he hasn't heard of a Corvette or Porsche...

Exactly - Status sporty/sports GTs are generally more apt to be mid-life crisis cars than affordable sports cars. Heavy, flashy, expensive that's the 370/G37, Corvette, Panamera, and nearly all muscle cars to a T. He was just projecting. Real enthusiats are more likely to drive MX-5's, '86's, and Lotuses.

drewbot · 10-28-2013, 12:32 AM

Dude, does that mean I'm gonna die at 50?

Dadhawk · 10-28-2013, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by drewbot

Dude, does that mean I'm gonna die at 50?

Not sure, but if so I'm going to make it to 104.

bestwheelbase · 10-28-2013, 01:40 PM

Clearly this is a playful jab designed to create buzz and lead into their launching a new design. I think this is GREAT!

A new sports car from Nissan is a good thing. Bring it on!

sklimo · 10-28-2013, 01:54 PM

I have found proof of what the midlife crisis car is. If it's in a meme it must be true.

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strat61caster · 10-28-2013, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by soundman98

and if this is the concept that he's convinced is going to take on the twins
http://jalopnik.com/nissan-to-show-a...ore-1447701729

i think he's more off his rocker then he thinks..

If they can undercut the weight of the 86 and have a comparable chassis and suspension that thing is a winner, I would definitely go for a test drive (doubt I'd jump ship though, don't have the income to just throw away on chasing the next thing). Looking at the Juke the headlights aren't that outlandish, the body reminds me of the RX8.

I always hope that Renault styling will creep back to America through Nissan, if that sketch comes to life I'd be a happy enthusiast.

Edit: would be better NA but I'll take what I can get as an anonymous internet goer with no money.

Gary in NJ · 10-28-2013, 02:37 PM

Seriously, WTF is a mid-life crisis? I'm 50. I have never been overcome with the feeling that my life is half over. It could be 99% over for all I know. I enjoyed some very extreme sports in my youth and now take pleasure in my children's (who are now adults) accomplishments and some very mild activities for me. I feel no need to relive or recapture my youth, I'm just glad to have survived it. I really don't want to do it again.

m.wood0213 · 10-28-2013, 02:47 PM

I believe Porsche owns the mid life crisis trophy. Not the most down to earth companies Subaru and Toyota. YOU JUST JEALOUS Datsun!

bestwheelbase · 10-28-2013, 02:48 PM

It will be turbocharged.

7thgear · 10-28-2013, 03:00 PM

i'm gonna have a very short life if this is my mid-life..

Diode Dynamics · 10-28-2013, 07:47 PM

Shut up Nissan and build a new 240SX already!

I've had so much fun working on my 95 S14 recently. BRING IT BACK!

This Palmer guy has surprisingly little knowledge of his competitors and the target market....they have the GTR / 370Z / Maxima and that's about it right now...I'm disappointed Nissan doesn't have an FR-S / BRZ fighter yet...

Nick C.

Shagaliscious · 10-28-2013, 09:02 PM

LOL, I was talking to a co-worker and he said even on the Mustang forums they were confused by this guy calling the BRZ a midlife crisis car. So we aren't the only ones that thinks this is asinine.

Whitigir · 10-29-2013, 02:10 PM

I take it as Nissan said they could have done better as in

1/ Lighter
2/ Sexier
3/ Faster
4/ Handling Better
5/ Cheaper
6/ More Reliable

Especially, the Faster, Handling Better, Cheaper. I think he means Nissan will Beat FT86 in every-way and under his Eyes in the Future Car that he has in his pocket, the FT86 is nothing more than a Mid-life Crisis car.

Words has it that Nissan is reviving it's 240Z with 2.4L Turbo engine in a light Chasis, and affordable to Compete with FT86.

Though I am surprised at how much confidence he has to throw this stone at the FT86 though. There is no possibility to make that 240Z cheaper than FT86 now, unless it is made of Plastics

Everything will be answered Next week in Tokyo !!!

10-28-2013, 02:37 PM	#22
Gary in NJ Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: WR Blue BRZ, 240Z Location: Amongst the twisty roads Posts: 587 Thanks: 21 Thanked 412 Times in 206 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s)	Seriously, WTF is a mid-life crisis? I'm 50. I have never been overcome with the feeling that my life is half over. It could be 99% over for all I know. I enjoyed some very extreme sports in my youth and now take pleasure in my children's (who are now adults) accomplishments and some very mild activities for me. I feel no need to relive or recapture my youth, I'm just glad to have survived it. I really don't want to do it again. __________________ Phantom ESC, ECUtek Tune, Nameless Front Pipe & Axle Back, Enkei RS+M 17x8 et35, OEM+Ref

10-28-2013, 02:47 PM	#23
m.wood0213 Driving Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited Location: Burleson, TX Posts: 837 Thanks: 83 Thanked 158 Times in 118 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	I believe Porsche owns the mid life crisis trophy. Not the most down to earth companies Subaru and Toyota. YOU JUST JEALOUS Datsun! __________________ “This isn’t a supercar, it’s a sports car. It sacrifices rear seats yes but it just feels alive. Pure, direct, immediate. The other two are going to get all the admiring looks yes, that’s my point. I’m not driving around in this for other people’s benefit. I’m driving around in this BECAUSE I LOVE DRIVING IT. END!” -Richard Hammond, Top Gear, USA Supercar Road Trip, 2011 Porsche GT3 RS. *My BRZ*

10-28-2013, 03:00 PM	#25
7thgear i'm sorry, what? Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Canada Location: I rock a beat harder than you can beat it with rocks Posts: 4,399 Thanks: 357 Thanked 2,509 Times in 1,268 Posts Mentioned: 40 Post(s)	i'm gonna have a very short life if this is my mid-life.. __________________ don't you think if I was wrong, I'd know it?

10-28-2013, 07:47 PM	#26
Diode Dynamics Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 2,770 Thanks: 1,503 Thanked 1,761 Times in 877 Posts Mentioned: 197 Post(s)	Shut up Nissan and build a new 240SX already! I've had so much fun working on my 95 S14 recently. BRING IT BACK! This Palmer guy has surprisingly little knowledge of his competitors and the target market....they have the GTR / 370Z / Maxima and that's about it right now...I'm disappointed Nissan doesn't have an FR-S / BRZ fighter yet... Nick C. __________________ John C. Diode Dynamics Follow Us: FB // IG // YT // TikTok

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bestwheelbase Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 1985 P-Type Location: Nashville, TN, USA Posts: 3,710 Thanks: 3,273 Thanked 2,058 Times in 1,098 Posts Mentioned: 50 Post(s)	Clearly this is a playful jab designed to create buzz and lead into their launching a new design. I think this is GREAT! A new sports car from Nissan is a good thing. Bring it on!

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bestwheelbase Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 1985 P-Type Location: Nashville, TN, USA Posts: 3,710 Thanks: 3,273 Thanked 2,058 Times in 1,098 Posts Mentioned: 50 Post(s)	It will be turbocharged.

10-28-2013, 09:02 PM	#27
Shagaliscious Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Firestorm FR-S (MT) Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,315 Thanks: 3,283 Thanked 2,479 Times in 1,166 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s)	LOL, I was talking to a co-worker and he said even on the Mustang forums they were confused by this guy calling the BRZ a midlife crisis car. So we aren't the only ones that thinks this is asinine.

10-29-2013, 02:10 PM	#28
Whitigir Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 450 awhp twin turbo vr4 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,012 Thanks: 94 Thanked 273 Times in 177 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	I take it as Nissan said they could have done better as in 1/ Lighter 2/ Sexier 3/ Faster 4/ Handling Better 5/ Cheaper 6/ More Reliable Especially, *the Faster, Handling Better, Cheaper. I think he means Nissan will Beat FT86 in every-way and under his Eyes in the Future Car that he has in his pocket, the FT86 is nothing more than a Mid-life Crisis car. Words has it that Nissan is reviving it's 240Z with 2.4L Turbo engine in a light Chasis, and affordable* to Compete with FT86. Though I am surprised at how much confidence he has to throw this stone at the FT86 though. There is no possibility to make that 240Z cheaper than FT86 now, unless it is made of Plastics Everything will be answered Next week in Tokyo !!!

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