Motortrend's Best Driver's Car 2012 preview: BRZ vs ZL1, GT500, Aventador, 911s, MP4 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

nubbster927 · 08-14-2012, 11:07 AM

UPDATE: Added Motortrend's BRZ review, along with the Lamborghini Aventador and Jaguar XKR-S
http://www.motortrend.com/features/p...ar_contenders/

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38WqRJf7So8&feature=player_embedded"]2013 Subaru BRZ Hot Lap! - 2012 Best Driver's Car Contender - YouTube[/ame]

http://wot.motortrend.com/best-drive...wn-246127.html

Didn't find this posted before. Here's a preview of their annual Best Driver's Car test that they'll begin publishing on Monday, Aug 20. BRZ has some tough competition.

Video preview:

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnL1VV8S2-g&feature=g-u-u"]Behind the Scenes of 2012 Best Driver's Car - Wide Open Throttle Episode 29 - YouTube[/ame]

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xwd · 08-14-2012, 11:28 AM

Haha yeah, as much as I love my BRZ, I'm not going to pick it over a McLaren MP4-12C or Aventador.

I think the next cheapest car on that list is twice the cost of the BRZ...

DarkSunrise · 08-14-2012, 11:30 AM

Crazy I'm not sure the BRZ will place even mid-pack against this group. It's absurd when the next weakest car after the BRZ is a 400hp Carrera S. They should have included a couple more great drivers' cars under $60k like the Evolution X and Cayman.

Spaceywilly · 08-14-2012, 11:32 AM

Top Gear chose the GT86 over the MP4-12C in their Speed Week, so it's not impossible.

Draco-REX · 08-14-2012, 11:39 AM

The low cost will count a lot in the BRZ's favor. We'll see. But I'm not holding my breath for an American car rag to declare a low-hp car the best driver's car.

eikond · 08-14-2012, 11:49 AM

We should go post this link on the Hyundai Gen Coupe website and ask them why they didn't get picked for this comparo.. lol

Seriously though.. What a huge compliment for the BRZ to be included in that group of cars.

S2kphile · 08-14-2012, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eikond

Seriously though.. What a huge compliment for the BRZ to be included in that group of cars.

This is what is called

for BRZ/FRS. I can't wait to read it; I expect it to be in the top 3. And definitely the best bang for the buck.

OrbitalEllipses · 08-14-2012, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spaceywilly

Top Gear chose the GT86 over the MP4-12C in their Speed Week, so it's not impossible.

I think Chris Harris did a video through /Drive on DDing the MP4-12C and came to the conclusion it was terrible.

SupraLove · 08-14-2012, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwx

Haha yeah, as much as I love my BRZ, I'm not going to pick it over a McLaren MP4-12C or Aventador.

I would. Tell me when a Lamborghini ever competes in Solo II and wins.

I'd rather drive a slow car fast, than a fast car slow. It's not like I'd be having any fun in the Aventador anyway, because there'd be hardly anybody to compete with on the track or on the autocross course.

drifter · 08-14-2012, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkSunrise

It's absurd when the next weakest car after the BRZ is a 400hp Carrera S.

Absurd? I think it's an honor. : )

was385 · 08-14-2012, 01:32 PM

Yeah, it all depends on whether they're including value as a part of the judgement. Not including price, it's not going to stand up with most of those cars, but to be included is pretty impressive on its own.

UncleFester · 08-14-2012, 01:39 PM

I see this comparison as relative to each vehicles cost. All of these cars are seen and proven as the top performers within their respective price points/targets.

So, the spirit of the comparison is to find the most car for the least dollar.

SUB-FT86 · 08-14-2012, 01:46 PM

Aventador is the only car there that makes me drool.

TRD_86 · 08-14-2012, 01:55 PM

This is crazy that they just keep take this car and compare with $100k, $200k, $300k out there ... ???

Man, it's too unfair for 86! Every single magazine on the stand today show and talk endlessly for GT86/FRS/BRZ. I saw the 86 on Modified magazine last night and another of red hot FRS pic with a new fastest Ferrari Berlinetta on another magazine at costco stand .... like a Men's choice.

08-14-2012, 11:07 AM	#1
nubbster927 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: BRZ Limited 6MT Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 40 Thanks: 37 Thanked 18 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Motortrend's Best Driver's Car 2012 preview: BRZ vs ZL1, GT500, Aventador, 911s, MP4 UPDATE: Added Motortrend's BRZ review, along with the Lamborghini Aventador and Jaguar XKR-S http://www.motortrend.com/features/p...ar_contenders/ [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38WqRJf7So8&feature=player_embedded"]2013 Subaru BRZ Hot Lap! - 2012 Best Driver's Car Contender - YouTube[/ame] http://wot.motortrend.com/best-drive...wn-246127.html Didn't find this posted before. Here's a preview of their annual Best Driver's Car test that they'll begin publishing on Monday, Aug 20. BRZ has some tough competition. Video preview: [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnL1VV8S2-g&feature=g-u-u"]Behind the Scenes of 2012 Best Driver's Car - Wide Open Throttle Episode 29 - YouTube[/ame] __________________ Last edited by nubbster927; 08-20-2012 at 05:01 PM.

08-14-2012, 11:32 AM	#4
Spaceywilly ZC6A2B82KC7J Join Date: May 2011 Drives: 2002 WRX Location: Providence, RI Posts: 1,632 Thanks: 361 Thanked 727 Times in 236 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Top Gear chose the GT86 over the MP4-12C in their Speed Week, so it's not impossible. __________________ Straights are for fast cars. Turns are for fast drivers.

08-14-2012, 01:55 PM	#14
TRD_86 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 86 white Location: ca Posts: 725 Thanks: 69 Thanked 129 Times in 93 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This is crazy that they just keep take this car and compare with $100k, $200k, $300k out there ... ??? Man, it's too unfair for 86! Every single magazine on the stand today show and talk endlessly for GT86/FRS/BRZ. I saw the 86 on Modified magazine last night and another of red hot FRS pic with a new fastest Ferrari Berlinetta on another magazine at costco stand .... like a Men's choice. Last edited by TRD_86; 08-14-2012 at 03:15 PM.

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08-14-2012, 11:28 AM	#2
xwd Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2013 DGM Subaru BRZ (Subie #9) Location: ATL, US Posts: 2,667 Thanks: 123 Thanked 860 Times in 552 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Haha yeah, as much as I love my BRZ, I'm not going to pick it over a McLaren MP4-12C or Aventador. I think the next cheapest car on that list is twice the cost of the BRZ...

08-14-2012, 11:30 AM	#3
DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,794 Thanks: 2,164 Thanked 4,242 Times in 2,220 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Crazy I'm not sure the BRZ will place even mid-pack against this group. It's absurd when the next weakest car after the BRZ is a 400hp Carrera S. They should have included a couple more great drivers' cars under $60k like the Evolution X and Cayman.

08-14-2012, 11:39 AM	#5
Draco-REX Corner Junkie Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 13 BRZ, 11 STI, 99 RS Location: Ohio Posts: 2,908 Thanks: 129 Thanked 1,520 Times in 702 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The low cost will count a lot in the BRZ's favor. We'll see. But I'm not holding my breath for an American car rag to declare a low-hp car the best driver's car.

08-14-2012, 11:49 AM	#6
eikond Wish Nissan made one Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '13 WRB BRZ Premium Location: Lake Orion, MI Posts: 886 Thanks: 129 Thanked 360 Times in 189 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	We should go post this link on the Hyundai Gen Coupe website and ask them why they didn't get picked for this comparo.. lol Seriously though.. What a huge compliment for the BRZ to be included in that group of cars.

08-14-2012, 01:32 PM	#11
was385 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: MT WRB BRZ Limited, 2007 911s Location: CT Posts: 812 Thanks: 218 Thanked 381 Times in 181 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yeah, it all depends on whether they're including value as a part of the judgement. Not including price, it's not going to stand up with most of those cars, but to be included is pretty impressive on its own.

08-14-2012, 01:39 PM	#12
UncleFester Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 597 Thanks: 157 Thanked 178 Times in 120 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I see this comparison as relative to each vehicles cost. All of these cars are seen and proven as the top performers within their respective price points/targets. So, the spirit of the comparison is to find the most car for the least dollar.

08-14-2012, 01:46 PM	#13
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)	Aventador is the only car there that makes me drool.

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