BRZ vs Evo X - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Capt Canuck · 03-07-2012, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by cassidy0998

I was considering an Evo X before I got interested in the FR-S/BRZ... Since then I've become more interested in the GC and Mustang though. The Evo X is a great ride though, I've still been kicking one around in my head. I keep waiting for them to release some official info about the Evo XI though.

Isn't the future of the Evo in doubt? IIRC they were talking hybrid or something like that.
Or maybe it's still wishy washy: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/motorsh..._a_hybrid.html

cassidy0998 · 03-07-2012, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Capt Canuck

Isn't the future of the Evo in doubt? IIRC they were talking hybrid or something like that.

I think it's all kind of up in the air at this point. Who knows what'll happen

86design · 03-07-2012, 01:57 AM

see this i could relate to I my last car was a evo 10 and of course the power is a beautiful thing with those machines...but of course i havent test driven a BRZ yet...so we just have to wait and see...

devinclfalcons · 03-08-2012, 12:42 AM

I currently have a Evo X MR with SST Tranny. It's fun, but I want a manual and better gas mileage.

madfast · 03-08-2012, 11:09 AM

Im in the same spot as the OP. my hope is that the FR-S/BRZ can give me the same steering/handling feel in a smaller, lighter, and cheaper package. the X is great, but it IS heavy, and it IS full of electronic wizardry (AWC and AYC) that you cant turn off. it also sucks gas like crazy and insurance is ridiculous. the rear seats are relatively roomy, but the trunk is tiny.

hopefully the aftermarket will take care of the FR-S/BRZ's power deficit.

7thgear · 03-08-2012, 11:19 AM

do you prefer the S2K over your EvoX

going from one to the other will be same as with the FRS (and you get a rear seat for your offspring)

Ryephile · 03-08-2012, 11:20 AM

In person, the BRZ feels about half the size of the Evo X, which is a big tall beast. The Evo X is tall, and the BRZ is short. IMO, they're different worlds.

Envision your S2000 with a huge rear parcel shelf, and you've got the right mind-set for the usefulness of the BRZ's rear seats. They technically fit people, like a Porsche 911, but not comfortably, and not willingly unless it's a dare.

iLuveKetchup · 03-08-2012, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 7thgear

do you prefer the S2K over your EvoX

I much much prefer the s2k. It's not even comparable. The Evo X is phenomenal for what it is, but it's not a sports car by any stretch. This is just IMO ofcourse.

I can't wait to get rid of the Evo X, which is prompting me to look at the BRZ (or another s2k (CR)).

MrBonus · 03-11-2012, 10:13 AM

I loved my Evo X. Reliable, blisteringly fast, and exceptionally easy to drive.

I ultimately sold it because I felt the car did more driving than I did. The rear differential did an uncanny job of mitigating understeer and you had to do little more than point the car where you wanted it to go and mash the throttle when coming out of an apex as the car practically sorted itself.

They're amazing machines but I like the driving aspects of a simpler, N/A RWD car compared to the Evo.

iLuveKetchup · 03-11-2012, 10:32 AM

^ Nice wheels! SE37?

For whatever reason, I don't get an attachment with the Evo X. Like you mentioned, it does feel like the car is doing a lot of the driving. It's a bit boring IMO.

MrBonus · 03-11-2012, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by iLuveKetchup

^ Nice wheels! SE37?

For whatever reason, I don't get an attachment with the Evo X. Like you mentioned, it does feel like the car is doing a lot of the driving. It's a bit boring IMO.

CCW C14s

Yes, I agree completely. I went to a 993 (complete opposite end of the spectrum) and it was way too much work to drive (and maintain) and I ultimately settled on the Boss. If I had a larger budget and a tow vehicle, I would certainly go back to a classic 911.

I'm still contemplating picking up a S2000 as a daily driver instead of the BRZ but I do think the BRZ's will retain superior fuel mileage and cargo capacity that will ultimately make more sense day-to-day.

I'm assuming you love your S2K?

iLuveKetchup · 03-11-2012, 10:47 AM

For a daily, I'd get the BRZ for the storage room and creature comforts such as bluetooth NAV.

I love the s2k!!! So much so that I am tempted to get another (CR) for street use & competitive autocross. (I daily drive the NYC subway

)

MrBonus · 03-11-2012, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by iLuveKetchup

For a daily, I'd get the BRZ for the storage room and creature comforts such as bluetooth NAV.

I love the s2k!!! So much so that I am tempted to get another (CR) for street use & competitive autocross. (I daily drive the NYC subway

)

Nice. My commute is a paltry 4.2 miles but snow and poor plowing in my area makes the Jeep convenient; I'm hoping snow tires will make the BRZ capable enough to not be a hindrance.

SUB-FT86 · 03-11-2012, 06:23 PM

If the evo was so boring then why did you buy it? Thats a lot to spend on a boring sporty vehicle. If I cant grin on a test drive it isn't worth it.

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Ryephile Hot Dog Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: quicker than arghx7 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,316 Thanks: 103 Thanked 173 Times in 83 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	In person, the BRZ feels about half the size of the Evo X, which is a big tall beast. The Evo X is tall, and the BRZ is short. IMO, they're different worlds. Envision your S2000 with a huge rear parcel shelf, and you've got the right mind-set for the usefulness of the BRZ's rear seats. They technically fit people, like a Porsche 911, but not comfortably, and not willingly unless it's a dare. __________________ "Wisdom is a not a function of age, but a function of experience." Just Say No to unqualified aftermarket products.

03-11-2012, 10:13 AM	#23
MrBonus Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2012 Boss Laguna Seca Location: Delaware Posts: 76 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I loved my Evo X. Reliable, blisteringly fast, and exceptionally easy to drive. I ultimately sold it because I felt the car did more driving than I did. The rear differential did an uncanny job of mitigating understeer and you had to do little more than point the car where you wanted it to go and mash the throttle when coming out of an apex as the car practically sorted itself. They're amazing machines but I like the driving aspects of a simpler, N/A RWD car compared to the Evo. __________________ 2012 Jeep Wrangler 2012 Ford Mustang Boss Laguna Seca 2013 Subaru BRZ - On Order

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devinclfalcons Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Evo X MR Location: Houston, TX Posts: 183 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I currently have a Evo X MR with SST Tranny. It's fun, but I want a manual and better gas mileage.

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madfast Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Drives: 2010 Evo X MR-T Location: NY Posts: 942 Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Im in the same spot as the OP. my hope is that the FR-S/BRZ can give me the same steering/handling feel in a smaller, lighter, and cheaper package. the X is great, but it IS heavy, and it IS full of electronic wizardry (AWC and AYC) that you cant turn off. it also sucks gas like crazy and insurance is ridiculous. the rear seats are relatively roomy, but the trunk is tiny. hopefully the aftermarket will take care of the FR-S/BRZ's power deficit.

03-11-2012, 10:32 AM	#24
iLuveKetchup My VTEC fluid is full Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: EFF JAY Location: NYC Posts: 935 Thanks: 149 Thanked 268 Times in 183 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	^ Nice wheels! SE37? For whatever reason, I don't get an attachment with the Evo X. Like you mentioned, it does feel like the car is doing a lot of the driving. It's a bit boring IMO.

03-11-2012, 10:47 AM	#26
iLuveKetchup My VTEC fluid is full Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: EFF JAY Location: NYC Posts: 935 Thanks: 149 Thanked 268 Times in 183 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	For a daily, I'd get the BRZ for the storage room and creature comforts such as bluetooth NAV. I love the s2k!!! So much so that I am tempted to get another (CR) for street use & competitive autocross. (I daily drive the NYC subway )

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SUB-FT86 86 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: 2013 Toyota 86 2.0T (Asphalt) Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 3,129 Thanks: 126 Thanked 527 Times in 296 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	If the evo was so boring then why did you buy it? Thats a lot to spend on a boring sporty vehicle. If I cant grin on a test drive it isn't worth it.

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