Edmunds Full-Test - 2013 Subaru BRZ RWD coupe
03-27-2012, 01:32 PM
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So much love/hate with this car....I can't decide if I like it or not.
I can guarantee one thing thou, the owners of this car will be annoying. I am talking circa 2003-2005 350Z owner annoying.
I can guarantee one thing thou, the owners of this car will be annoying. I am talking circa 2003-2005 350Z owner annoying.
03-27-2012, 02:07 PM
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03-27-2012, 10:00 PM
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And yes I drive a 5200lb boat, thank you very much.
03-28-2012, 01:28 AM
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Since when are 4th gens heavy? Last time I weighed mine it was right around 3,400 lbs. Let's see how some other cars compare...
Lamborghini Murcielago 3,638 lbs
Ferrari 599 3,721 lbs
Aston Martin DBS 3,740 lbs
McLaren SLR 3,900 lbs
So these ultra expensive supercars all weigh in at hundreds of pounds more than a 4th gen F-body. They all happen to have a LOT more power, so I guess the F-body is the "driver's car" in this comparison because it's so much lighter? That makes no sense at all.
Lamborghini Murcielago 3,638 lbs
Ferrari 599 3,721 lbs
Aston Martin DBS 3,740 lbs
McLaren SLR 3,900 lbs
So these ultra expensive supercars all weigh in at hundreds of pounds more than a 4th gen F-body. They all happen to have a LOT more power, so I guess the F-body is the "driver's car" in this comparison because it's so much lighter? That makes no sense at all.
03-28-2012, 11:31 AM
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03-28-2012, 11:55 AM
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this car isn't about power at all, no one will buy that version because they'd all rather just go slow, weren't you reading above?
But in all seriousness, this car with even less weight and 50+ more horsepower/torque would be quite a serious all around performer. Never mind what the aftermarket could turn it into.
04-01-2012, 06:43 AM
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Can't believe it took until the third page for somebody to say ls1 swap lol that's the first thing I thought when I saw it. Looks like a fun little car, but I'm not about to spend money getting one any time soon.
04-02-2012, 12:59 AM
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You beat me to it lol
This is a Muscle car forum, better yet this is a V8 Country. Where bigger is better and we need 4100lb+ muscle cars to be able to sit our not-so-tiny people in it. I'm really really not surprised of how many people have bashed on this car's 200hp.
The problem is that the 4th gen looks like an Elise compared to the 5gen as far as weight goes, and were satisfied with it. But sit in a 2500lb car and you'll quickly notice the nimbleness and that 900lb difference is A LOT! And 200hp goes very far to make this car feel quick(not fast), which is what they're aiming for.
I've driven a SRT8 Charger and a 5th get SS and compared to my stock 4th gen they were quicker(though by not much) off the line, but the weight of the car never gave me(the driver) confident to push the car to it's limits. A 2500lb car give confident to the driver and they'll push it to it's limit, which is where all the fun come in!
This is a Muscle car forum, better yet this is a V8 Country. Where bigger is better and we need 4100lb+ muscle cars to be able to sit our not-so-tiny people in it. I'm really really not surprised of how many people have bashed on this car's 200hp.
The problem is that the 4th gen looks like an Elise compared to the 5gen as far as weight goes, and were satisfied with it. But sit in a 2500lb car and you'll quickly notice the nimbleness and that 900lb difference is A LOT! And 200hp goes very far to make this car feel quick(not fast), which is what they're aiming for.
I've driven a SRT8 Charger and a 5th get SS and compared to my stock 4th gen they were quicker(though by not much) off the line, but the weight of the car never gave me(the driver) confident to push the car to it's limits. A 2500lb car give confident to the driver and they'll push it to it's limit, which is where all the fun come in!
04-02-2012, 03:50 PM
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The problem is that the 4th gen looks like an Elise compared to the 5gen as far as weight goes, and were satisfied with it. But sit in a 2500lb car and you'll quickly notice the nimbleness and that 900lb difference is A LOT! And 200hp goes very far to make this car feel quick(not fast), which is what they're aiming for.
04-03-2012, 11:28 AM
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04-03-2012, 12:12 PM
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Looks like the STi BRZ might turn out pretty well:
http://www.insideline.com/subaru/brz...cion-fr-s.html
http://www.insideline.com/subaru/brz...cion-fr-s.html
