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

dem00n · 10-27-2013, 08:58 PM

Hey, he didn't say the FRS...

http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/nis...7133/@ballaban

Oh yes, he's doing this. 50-year-old man and Nissan executive vice president Andy Palmer is bringing the hurt. Let's hope he's got an industrial strength flamesuit, because this is going to be intense.

When asked about the rear-drive sports car market, Mr. Palmer rhetorically asked,

"Do we have any competitors?"
But he's well aware of the latest offering from Toyota and Subaru, winning the hearts of auto journalists and consumers alike.

"...the Subaru [BRZ]? It was a car designed for a 50-year-old. It’s for a midlife crisis. That’s not what we do.”
Damnnn. He continued,

"You’ll see the answer to the midlife crisis. Except it won’t be for the midlife crisis.”

ZionsWrath · 10-27-2013, 09:02 PM

Well in that case any rear drive sports car = midlife crisis car.

What does he consider the Z? It's too expensive to be a young boy racer car

dem00n · 10-27-2013, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZionsWrath

Well in that case any rear drive sports car = midlife crisis car.

What does he consider the Z? It's too expensive to be a young boy racer car

Pornstar car.

I'm serious.

MeFryRice · 10-27-2013, 09:12 PM

The 350Z & G35 chassis is the new 240sx here in Atlanta. Every young wanna-be dorifto are buying them as prices are dropping.

Evil Jesus · 10-27-2013, 09:15 PM

I don't understand why people have to hate like that. The Nissan guy should go, "hey, that FR-S/BRZ/86 is a nice car that has given us something to have a friendly competition with. We welcome the chance to step our game up." Instead he takes the childish route.

Competition breeds excellence and sometimes, unfortunately, contempt.

soundman98 · 10-27-2013, 09:18 PM

sounds like he's jealous..

Ralph Spoilsport · 10-27-2013, 09:18 PM

Nice chin, dude.

I am going to laugh my ass off when this dork goes asshole first into a telephone pole in *his* midlife crisis car. (I hope no one gets hurt).

soundman98 · 10-27-2013, 09:20 PM

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..

ichitaka05 · 10-27-2013, 09:37 PM

There gonna be always a hater, it's not worth a energy. Some battle it's worth battling, but like this, not worth it

Ralph Spoilsport · 10-27-2013, 09:40 PM

OMG that concept is ugly. It's like the evil progeny of a threesome between a Juke, a 2000s T-bird and that ugly pussed Pontiac solstice thing.

FWIW, one of the things I really like about my BRZ is the rear side window shape. It's very 240Z. Nissan needs to get back to roots.

sprintertrueno86 · 10-27-2013, 09:58 PM

I thought the 350z/370z was more of a midlife crisis car.

Dimman · 10-27-2013, 10:07 PM

I'm seeing (noticing?) a lot more young women driving around in 86s around here lately. And haven't seen an old guy in one yet.

Kimsey47 · 10-27-2013, 10:14 PM

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

Allch Chcar · 10-27-2013, 11:45 PM

The MX-5 is a mid-life crisis car.

10-27-2013, 08:58 PM	#1
dem00n Member of the year - 2016 Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Scion FRS Location: New York Posts: 3,575 Thanks: 788 Thanked 2,427 Times in 1,111 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Subaru BRZ is a midlife crisis car. Hey, he didn't say the FRS... http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/nis...7133/@ballaban Oh yes, he's doing this. 50-year-old man and Nissan executive vice president Andy Palmer is bringing the hurt. Let's hope he's got an industrial strength flamesuit, because this is going to be intense. When asked about the rear-drive sports car market, Mr. Palmer rhetorically asked, "Do we have any competitors?" But he's well aware of the latest offering from Toyota and Subaru, winning the hearts of auto journalists and consumers alike. "...the Subaru [BRZ]? It was a car designed for a 50-year-old. It’s for a midlife crisis. That’s not what we do.” Damnnn. He continued, "You’ll see the answer to the midlife crisis. Except it won’t be for the midlife crisis.” __________________ Friends don't let friends Plastidip

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soundman98 ProCrastinationConsultant Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: '14 Ranger, '18 Tacoma 4Dr LB Location: chicago-ish Posts: 11,330 Thanks: 35,240 Thanked 13,675 Times in 6,782 Posts Mentioned: 98 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	sounds like he's jealous.. __________________ "The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time"

10-27-2013, 09:18 PM	#7
Ralph Spoilsport Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ, WRB Location: Galt's Gulch, NH Posts: 225 Thanks: 107 Thanked 207 Times in 93 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Nice chin, dude. I am going to laugh my ass off when this dork goes asshole first into a telephone pole in his midlife crisis car. (I hope no one gets hurt). Last edited by Ralph Spoilsport; 10-27-2013 at 09:49 PM.

10-27-2013, 09:20 PM	#8
soundman98 ProCrastinationConsultant Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: '14 Ranger, '18 Tacoma 4Dr LB Location: chicago-ish Posts: 11,330 Thanks: 35,240 Thanked 13,675 Times in 6,782 Posts Mentioned: 98 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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.. __________________ "The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time"

10-27-2013, 09:37 PM	#9
ichitaka05 Site Moderator Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: ichi 86 Project Location: Middle of No where Posts: 21,050 Thanks: 7,728 Thanked 19,278 Times in 8,388 Posts Mentioned: 697 Post(s) Tagged: 28 Thread(s)	There gonna be always a hater, it's not worth a energy. Some battle it's worth battling, but like this, not worth it __________________

10-27-2013, 09:02 PM	#2
ZionsWrath Thanks Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 4,163 Thanks: 5,989 Thanked 3,100 Times in 1,498 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Well in that case any rear drive sports car = midlife crisis car. What does he consider the Z? It's too expensive to be a young boy racer car

10-27-2013, 09:12 PM	#4
MeFryRice Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: '13 SWP BRZ Location: Marietta, Ga Posts: 168 Thanks: 70 Thanked 71 Times in 43 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The 350Z & G35 chassis is the new 240sx here in Atlanta. Every young wanna-be dorifto are buying them as prices are dropping.

10-27-2013, 09:15 PM	#5
Evil Jesus Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: '13 FR-S Raven 6MT Location: Albany, NY Posts: 443 Thanks: 1,072 Thanked 200 Times in 135 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I don't understand why people have to hate like that. The Nissan guy should go, "hey, that FR-S/BRZ/86 is a nice car that has given us something to have a friendly competition with. We welcome the chance to step our game up." Instead he takes the childish route. Competition breeds excellence and sometimes, unfortunately, contempt.

10-27-2013, 09:40 PM	#10
Ralph Spoilsport Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ, WRB Location: Galt's Gulch, NH Posts: 225 Thanks: 107 Thanked 207 Times in 93 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	OMG that concept is ugly. It's like the evil progeny of a threesome between a Juke, a 2000s T-bird and that ugly pussed Pontiac solstice thing. FWIW, one of the things I really like about my BRZ is the rear side window shape. It's very 240Z. Nissan needs to get back to roots.

10-27-2013, 09:58 PM	#11
sprintertrueno86 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2018 BMW M2 Location: United States Posts: 729 Thanks: 1,851 Thanked 474 Times in 203 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I thought the 350z/370z was more of a midlife crisis car.

10-27-2013, 10:14 PM	#13
Kimsey47 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2016 STI DGM Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,875 Thanks: 1,189 Thanked 1,460 Times in 662 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I guess he hasn't heard of a Corvette or Porsche... __________________ Subaru STI :

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