It seems like a lot of people (mainly Evo drivers) say that the FRS/BRZ is slow. What are people's opinion on that?

 

Because they can't drive?

Jk Honestly, this kind of debate will just go in circles. It's all down to preference: quick traction returning to all four tires, quick acceleration, quick cornering/high Gs, fast on the straight, etc

 

Seriously. I was like.... ummmm... wtf?


Cayman. 275 hp and $53k. Mid engine.

BRZ. 200hp and about $25k. Front engine.


The only similarities are that they're both RWD and have boxers.

Twice the price.... sorry but if the word porsche was coming out of my mouth as a reality... no way in hell would I consider a BRZ. Sorry. I love the things but you're talking about TWICE the dollars.

Funny thing though... head to head doesn't the BRZ put down better track times?



Blows me away when I see this stuff.


I test drove a civic and an m3... went with the m3. Well no ****.

 

If we are going used with a budget of 25k and the terms are NA, nothing turbo rwd coupe

I'd get an S2000

 

If you were going used with a budget of $25k. You can get a lot of s2k for $25k.


Me personally... since we're talking about things the OP doesn't give a crap about... $25k... used car... I'm looking at an STI or an M3. Should get me a pretty clean 05 or 06.

 

was going to get a new brz but ended up with a lotus.

 

seriously?

Again....


Even used aren't those about $10-13k MORE than a new BRZ?

 

i lol when i hear people say you can get something better on the used market for less than 25k. yes, this is true--but you know...there is value in buying something brand new.

 

I'm thinking about buying a new BRZ after owning my 2002 WRX for the past 5 years. I'll still use my WRX as a daily commuter.

I'm looking for a fun weekend car and I'm willing to spend $5-10k on upgrading a BRZ with a supercharger. I want to get as much or more power than my current stock WRX from a BRZ. Will this be possible with a Innovate or Vortech supercharger (or something similar)? I want to get this done at a local shop too. Is there a shop around the bay that can install one of these kits or have made their own supercharger kits?

 

i thought it was the general consensus

 

they are cheaper than you think, i bought mine for 28k used, you just have to wait for the right season to buy for a good price.

 

I have owned and driven friend's cars:

07 Sti
06 EVO 9
10 Evo X
13 genesis coupe 2.0t
s2000 2.2
BRZ
MY 01 miata hardtop
run of the mill boxster s
and a e46 m3

Honestly the BRZ is a good car for what it has to offer at its price point and modest power level.
But here is my biggest turn off for the BRZ.....Hills....
The lack of Tq is VERY evident when you need to climb any gradient hill with a passenger and some stuff in the trunk
Altamont pass, 84 livermore, hwy 17 ...juts doesnt go...it wants to and you downshift hoping it would but by the time you get to 3rd its hopeless while people in minivans and v6 camrys pull ahead

but once the road turns twisty and tight turns the car wakes up and carves the corners like nothing I have driven, including a very ell setup S2000

Its a great little car to putt around town and take on/off ramps...but as far as performance it falls VERY short of a sports car
At the end of the day, no amount of fun to drive factor, awesome steering and handling with a superb balanced chassis will change the fact that it it still slower around the track due to lack of power.
the track times don't show fun to drive factor or how well the car feels and handles, it simply shows that the guy with the FASTEST car ie combination of power, handling, brakes, steering, tires, suspension etc... made it around those corners FASTER than the BRZ
just my 2 cents

 

I was gonna get a brz but I got a Ferrari enzo instead.

 

I love my BRZ
In a straight line, it's quick
Around corners it's fast
I'm having fun shaving weight and doing intake, exhaust, & suspension mods.
Keeping it NA and enjoying it for what is.
I've kept my WRX and have fun with both

 

I was going to get a brz but then i bought a decade's worth of bart tickets.