Corey Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 http://www.vorshlag.com/forums/showthread.php?p=57100This thing could be fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Awesome. Best enthusiast-geared info I've seen yet. Too bad they couldn't weigh it, but it's nice to know there's proper helmet room in a car that short, and that a cat-back will chop 50 lbs.I hope someone local buys one and races it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Great article, thanks for sharing.I, like Jeff, hope someone local buys and races a BRZ/FR-S. Should be a pretty fun little sports car, even if it isn't a class beater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themikewoo Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Nice read can't wait to see them in person but I would never buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frs_jeremy Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Some performance numbers and video:http://www.insideline.com/subaru/brz/2013/2013-subaru-brz-full-test-and-video.htmlThey seem to like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRS Joe Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 I like it as well. Just not in the budget now. I think it will be killer for stock class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/05/2013-subaru-brz-priced-from-25-495-w-pollThe starting price of $25,495 does include a destination charge of $750* and will get you the BRZ Premium with a six-speed manual transmission. Choosing a six-speed automatic will add $1,100 for a new total of $26,595. That price of admission does, however, include a touchscreen navigation system, Bluetooth connectivity and HID headlamps.Those who require more pampering can step up to the BRZ Limited with a base price of $27,495 for the manual-equipped model. Adding the automatic again bumps the price by $1,100 to $28,595. Limited models also get heated seats with Alcantara inserts and leather bolsters, heated mirrors, dual-zone automatic climate control, fog lights, keyless entry/start and a body-color rear spoiler. The last and most expensive configuration comes when opting for seats fully covered in leather, which raises the starting price to $27,495 for the manual model and $28,595 for the automatic.Even fully loaded, the 2013 Subaru BRZ appears to come in safely under $30,000. Based on our experience driving the car, that's a reasonable price to pay for such a high level of rear-wheel-drive handling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon_Claudio Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/05/2013-subaru-brz-priced-from-25-495-w-pollHmmm, $25,495? Using the current exchange rate of 0.9964 CAD per USD, that should equal around $36,400 here.I'd love to try one, but I'm to cheap to get one new. They are also now hinting at a BRZ STi version that should have around 250HP. That would be a better amount, assuming they don't add any weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frs_jeremy Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Hmmm' date=' $25,495? Using the current exchange rate of 0.9964 CAD per USD, that should equal around $36,400 here.I'd love to try one, but I'm to cheap to get one new. They are also now hinting at a BRZ STi version that should have around 250HP. That would be a better amount, assuming they don't add any weight.[/quote']The Canadian pricing for the Scion has been announced and it's surprisingly good.http://www.scion.ca/scion/en#I can't imagine that Subaru would think they can charge a 10k premium for the same car but if they do I guess Canadians will just buy the Scion.Other things I have heard/read:-The Subaru is a bit understeery (so that it doesn't shock all the people coming from WRX's?)-The Scion is more neutral.-The Scion apparently has more aggressive damping, whereas the Subaru has stiffer springs.-The Scion will have available camber bolts: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4756 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share Posted April 6, 2012 Hmmm' date=' $25,495? Using the current exchange rate of 0.9964 CAD per USD, that should equal around $36,400 here.[/quote']I laughed! So true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT_TT Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 The concept of the car is really cool, but i think i am gonna wait for the STI version with some real power :)tempting little car though...i think a test drive will be in the books Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z8_canuck Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Autocar UK proclaims it is the best car to come out of Japan since the NSX!!!Hmmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian_Earl_Spilner Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Autocar UK proclaims it is the best car to come out of Japan since the NSX!!!Hmmmm.Quite a bold claim.... GTR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90RioGS Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Quite a bold claim.... GTR?Perhaps they're referring to the driving experience? GTR sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magner Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 If it was based on driving experience I think the statement would be: Autocar UK proclaims it is the best car to come out of Japan since the S2000!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted April 11, 2012 Author Share Posted April 11, 2012 I like my S2000 and all, but I had more fun in the corners in my Miata. The power difference is what makes the S2000 quicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 Videos with the BRZ engineers:Part 1 - Part 2 - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRDTurko Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 I am definitely going for the scion over the BRZ, and not just for the price difference either. The neutral handling and suspension setup appeals to me more. Scion might not come out with its own "STi" version but it would be cheaper to make it go faster yourself anyway. I am not sure if I can afford to get one this year but I will definitely get one next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magner Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Potential for more power in the future. http://blog.caranddriver.com/turbo-version-of-subaru-brzs-fa-series-engine-debuts-in-japanese-legacy-will-power-next-wrx/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_saint Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Potential for more power in the future. http://blog.caranddriver.com/turbo-version-of-subaru-brzs-fa-series-engine-debuts-in-japanese-legacy-will-power-next-wrx/That would be interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast_Toys Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I like my S2000 and all' date=' but I had more fun in the corners in my Miata. The power difference is what makes the S2000 quicker.[/quote']Comments like that will get you kicked back to hairdressing school! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frs_jeremy Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Road test in Evo magazine - with surprising results...http://www.germancarforum.com/community/threads/evo-brz-vs-mx-5-vs-370z-vs-megane-265-trophy-vs-97-impreza.44252/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian_Earl_Spilner Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Road test in Evo magazine - with surprising results...http://www.germancarforum.com/community/threads/evo-brz-vs-mx-5-vs-370z-vs-megane-265-trophy-vs-97-impreza.44252/Sooooo a turbocharged AWD car with piles more torque than its N/A RWD competitor won? Those results shouldn't surprise anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frs_jeremy Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Sooooo a turbocharged AWD car with piles more torque than its N/A RWD competitor won? Those results shouldn't surprise anyone.Did you read the whole thing?Are we seriously about to say that a front-drive hot hatch is more fun than a car most people have described as something akin to the saviour of the performance car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian_Earl_Spilner Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Did you read the whole thing?I did, yeah. My comment was about the Impreza vs BRZ article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frs_jeremy Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Yeah I wasn't terribly shocked about that either. I was referring to the fact that they liked the Renault the best. It also destroyed the BRZ on the track, although I'm pretty sure that with equal tires the results would be a lot closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conebasher Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 All I see with this car is a low priced, stylish, rear wheel drive coupe with tons of tuning potential and I applaud Subaru/Toyota for bringing it to market. I hope this is the beginning of the end for stupid FWD cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 All I see with this car is a low priced' date=' stylish, rear wheel drive coupe with tons of tuning potential and I applaud Subaru/Toyota for bringing it to market. I hope this is the beginning of the end for stupid FWD cars.[/quote']x2.123456789 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f0rd Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Fastrack just came out. FR-S and BRZ are in CS. They moved out the Solstice Z0K and the Miata MS-R to make room. Interesting decision.FS just got interesting too. E46 M3, E9x M3, C63 AMG, and Lexus IS-F are all in with the pony cars now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Run Away Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Factory appearance package:I can see myself in 10 years buying a crappy one for slightly less than a nice one, then spending thousands trying to make it nice again.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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