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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 01:15 PM
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I am harmed by this anti-gingerness, and demand infractions be handed out to those who have disgraced my peoples' souls.

That being said, I expected the FRS/BRZ to be crappay.
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 01:16 PM
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I am harmed by this anti-gingerness, and demand infractions be handed out to those who have disgraced my peoples' souls.

That being said, I expected the FRS/BRZ to be crappay.
I love the gingers. Like that one from Mad Men. And Castle. And Doctor Who...

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4G69 deserves more recognition for its torqueyness. May not be the most powerful engine but great for running around town. RA needs an LSD, though - badly.
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I still look forward to the future with the BRZ/FR-S and what the aftermarket is able to do with it. I think it'll be a bargain of a car in a few years on the used market.
That's like saying "I love Shakira; but I am waiting until she gets prego a few times, starts drugs, and does a snuf porno before I'd marry her."

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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 01:16 PM
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Nothing will help its soulless gingerness.
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 01:17 PM
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Do you think you'll get a chance to drive the BRZ version? I'd be curious of your review.
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 01:20 PM
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Do you think you'll get a chance to drive the BRZ version? I'd be curious of your review.
Not sure if that's different. Slap on a Subaru badge and charge more?
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 01:24 PM
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Not sure if that's different. Slap on a Subaru badge and charge more?
I believe the BRZ is RWD vs the FWD FRS. Some other slight changes are in there. So a back to back comparison would be interesting to read. Hopefully there is a difference.
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 01:25 PM
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If he didn't like the FRS, I see the BRZ being slightly less. It is rumored the BRZ's suspension is softer.

The BRZ is about $1000 more, but you get navigation and HID's for the higher price.
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by RAPTR
I believe the BRZ is RWD vs the FWD FRS. Some other slight changes are in there. So a back to back comparison would be interesting to read. Hopefully there is a difference.


Same cars. Different badges and some body panels.
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 01:26 PM
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LOL. Yah smike, can you get your hands on a FWD FRS?
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 01:29 PM
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I thought one had a different drive train than the other. I guess I was wrong?
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 01:30 PM
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I thought one had a different drive train than the other. I guess I was wrong?
Sorry mate. Same underpinning.

PS - Santa is also not real either.
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 01:34 PM
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I imagine some quick mods and it will be a fun car. Good quality suspension, light wheels, sticky tires, good brake upgrade and some forced induction. Nothing we don't consider basic mods on an evo. I think it's a good looking car, but I still see it as a little kids car for now.
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 01:36 PM
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Wishful thinking perhaps.
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 01:41 PM
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I imagine some quick mods and it will be a fun car. Good quality suspension, light wheels, sticky tires, good brake upgrade and some forced induction. Nothing we don't consider basic mods on an evo. I think it's a good looking car, but I still see it as a little kids car for now.
Say $1500 for entry level suspension. $600 for wheels. $700 tires. $3500 for FI. You're up to a good $6000. For $32,000...way more cars I'd go for first.

Very much agree. Kids car.
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Old Aug 28, 2012 | 01:41 PM
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That's like saying "I love Shakira; but I am waiting until she gets prego a few times, starts drugs, and does a snuf porno before I'd marry her."
You still would
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