Would you buy it again - Page 2

quentinberg007 · 11-02-2014, 09:39 AM

The FR-S is the second best bike carrier in my fleet. The Rav has a hitch rack, the FR-S has drawings for the tow bolt bike tray, and the MINI has zero ideas.

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gravitylover · 11-02-2014, 05:14 PM

Phew! Took the wife and family for a test fit and then for a drive and ... she loved driving it

All three of them whined it's small, it's tight, I feel the road under me blah blah. After all was said and done I think they understand. Fingers crossed I can pick it up tomorrow

quentinberg007 · 11-02-2014, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by gravitylover

Phew! Took the wife and family for a test fit and then for a drive and ... she loved driving it

All three of them whined it's small, it's tight, I feel the road under me blah blah. After all was said and done I think they understand. Fingers crossed I can pick it up tomorrow

Congrats!

gravitylover · 11-03-2014, 09:19 PM

I love the bump

Never let the salesman talk to your wife while you're not there. He called it mid life crisis white

I guess it's possible he was right

quentinberg007 · 11-03-2014, 10:41 PM

Mine is mid life crisis white, too.

I could spend hours looking at this car. Dem fender bumps and those haunches.

Jive Turkey · 11-04-2014, 12:12 PM

i'd buy again in a heartbeat, but i would never be able to keep it stock after having mine...except i'd pick up a used one because they depreciated like no subaru i've owned before

gravitylover · 11-04-2014, 01:01 PM

Yummy

itwillboost · 11-04-2014, 02:55 PM

Congrats man I wish you the best. I think you will be very happy with your decision.

chanomatik · 11-04-2014, 04:12 PM

Sweet dill pickles, Sir! Good job.

gravitylover · 11-04-2014, 04:38 PM

mmm mmm I love me some pickles

chanomatik · 11-04-2014, 06:52 PM

Looking at your ride kind of makes me wish I was wingless. I'd go out of my mind trying to figure out what I'd want to put on there, though. I often ponder about the STI trunk lip spoiler. You either love it or hate it.

OrbitalEllipses · 11-04-2014, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by gravitylover

All three of them whined it's small, it's tight, I feel the road under me blah blah.

That's the point! Grats on your purchase.

quentinberg007 · 11-04-2014, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by chanomatik

Looking at your ride kind of makes me wish I was wingless. I'd go out of my mind trying to figure out what I'd want to put on there, though. I often ponder about the STI trunk lip spoiler. You either love it or hate it.

I'm planning on sneaking a TRD ducktail spoiler back from Japan in April. Otherwise, I'll stick with a naked trunk.

OrbitalEllipses · 11-05-2014, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by quentinberg007

I'm planning on sneaking a TRD ducktail spoiler back from Japan in April. Otherwise, I'll stick with a naked trunk.

You should check my pics

soslow · 11-05-2014, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by gravitylover

Yummy

Grats!! Saw your post over on club terrible, didn't realize it was you.

gravitylover · 11-05-2014, 07:51 AM

Thanx guys! This thing is fun

Haha club terrible

That does seem to be where the kids hang out. This will most likely be where I end up more often but that place is a wealth of info if you dig.

I need another couple of days to get used to it but there are some sounds the car makes that I wonder about.

FearBoy · 11-05-2014, 10:14 AM

I don't think I would as a primary vehicle. The build quality seems fairly low; there are lots of noises and rattles. Engine performance is mediocre (even with a header, CAI, and tune) and the transmission does not "feel" like it is very durable or reliable. And unfortunately, cargo and passenger capacity is just a little too meager for my lifestyle. It still is great as a driver's car and handles better than anything else I've owned.

If I could afford to have a summer/track car, I would buy a used one and build it up.

nathanb · 11-12-2014, 11:16 PM

I had a lot of fun at the track, and with Driver Skills courses, but with 4 kids I've decided to I'm selling the BRZ and getting a 2015 WRX STI. Very stoked.

CopperTopNWOR · 11-13-2014, 10:29 AM

If you sell a couple of the kids you could go up to a Cayman from the BRZ instead of going to the STI.

chanomatik · 11-13-2014, 11:45 AM

Not the worst upgrade, but I think I would've gone with the WRX, especially with kids. That FA20DIT! So done with the EJ.

OrbitalEllipses · 11-13-2014, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CopperTopNWOR

If you sell a couple of the kids you could go up to a Cayman from the BRZ instead of going to the STI.

Masterauto · 01-26-2015, 12:54 PM

Yes buy again. Best bang for the buck. Like driving a late 80s 911 only it shifts great and the AC also woks great.
My son loves it now so I'm moving on to STI.

Masterauto · 01-28-2015, 01:16 PM

But..............having driven the new WRX and it's about same price I would opt for the AWD more powerful WRX. The BRZ is funner to drive for sure but the WRX is so versatile and also good in snow. The BRZ goes nowhere in snow.

CopperTopNWOR · 01-28-2015, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Masterauto

But..............having driven the new WRX and it's about same price I would opt for the AWD more powerful WRX. The BRZ is funner to drive for sure but the WRX is so versatile and also good in snow. The BRZ goes nowhere in snow.

The BRZ does just fine in the snow with proper tires. I drove mine all last winter and we had more snow here than Buffalo NY did last year. The only days I didn't go to work we were under the top level snow emergency and I didn't want to risk the ticket.

That being said I wouldn't buy the 2015+ BRZ since they softened the suspension up. No need for that.

chanomatik · 01-28-2015, 11:34 PM

I get around great in the snow. Just not the best on pure ice...

11-03-2014, 09:19 PM	#29
gravitylover Scooby Newbie Member#: 334328 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Mahopac NY Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Premium 6MT Mid Life Crisis White	I love the bump Never let the salesman talk to your wife while you're not there. He called it mid life crisis white I guess it's possible he was right Last edited by gravitylover; 11-05-2014 at 08:33 AM.

11-05-2014, 07:51 AM	#41
gravitylover Scooby Newbie Member#: 334328 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Mahopac NY Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Premium 6MT Mid Life Crisis White	Thanx guys! This thing is fun Haha club terrible That does seem to be where the kids hang out. This will most likely be where I end up more often but that place is a wealth of info if you dig. I need another couple of days to get used to it but there are some sounds the car makes that I wonder about. Last edited by gravitylover; 11-05-2014 at 08:28 AM.

11-12-2014, 11:16 PM	#43
nathanb Scooby Newbie Member#: 90609 Join Date: Jul 2005	It was fun for a while, but... I had a lot of fun at the track, and with Driver Skills courses, but with 4 kids I've decided to I'm selling the BRZ and getting a 2015 WRX STI. Very stoked.

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11-02-2014, 09:39 AM	#26
quentinberg007 Scooby Guru Member#: 7887 Join Date: Jun 2001 Vehicle: 2023 Tangerine 2023 3 Cylinder	The FR-S is the second best bike carrier in my fleet. The Rav has a hitch rack, the FR-S has drawings for the tow bolt bike tray, and the MINI has zero ideas. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

11-02-2014, 05:14 PM	#27
gravitylover Scooby Newbie Member#: 334328 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Mahopac NY Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Premium 6MT Mid Life Crisis White	Phew! Took the wife and family for a test fit and then for a drive and ... she loved driving it All three of them whined it's small, it's tight, I feel the road under me blah blah. After all was said and done I think they understand. Fingers crossed I can pick it up tomorrow

11-03-2014, 10:41 PM	#30
quentinberg007 Scooby Guru Member#: 7887 Join Date: Jun 2001 Vehicle: 2023 Tangerine 2023 3 Cylinder	Mine is mid life crisis white, too. I could spend hours looking at this car. Dem fender bumps and those haunches.

11-04-2014, 12:12 PM	#31
Jive Turkey Scooby Guru Member#: 219492 Join Date: Aug 2009 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Soviet Russia Vehicle: 17' 5mt XV & 02 WRX @comrad	i'd buy again in a heartbeat, but i would never be able to keep it stock after having mine...except i'd pick up a used one because they depreciated like no subaru i've owned before

11-04-2014, 01:01 PM	#32
gravitylover Scooby Newbie Member#: 334328 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Mahopac NY Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Premium 6MT Mid Life Crisis White	Yummy

11-04-2014, 02:55 PM	#33
itwillboost Scooby Specialist Member#: 289693 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: New Jersey Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Sterling Silver Met.	Congrats man I wish you the best. I think you will be very happy with your decision.

11-04-2014, 04:12 PM	#34
chanomatik Scooby Guru Member#: 159474 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Phoenix, AZ Vehicle: 2017 Impreza Sport Lithium Red - OLDKID	Sweet dill pickles, Sir! Good job.

11-04-2014, 04:38 PM	#35
gravitylover Scooby Newbie Member#: 334328 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Mahopac NY Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Premium 6MT Mid Life Crisis White	mmm mmm I love me some pickles

11-04-2014, 06:52 PM	#36
chanomatik Scooby Guru Member#: 159474 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Phoenix, AZ Vehicle: 2017 Impreza Sport Lithium Red - OLDKID	Looking at your ride kind of makes me wish I was wingless. I'd go out of my mind trying to figure out what I'd want to put on there, though. I often ponder about the STI trunk lip spoiler. You either love it or hate it.

11-05-2014, 10:14 AM	#42
FearBoy Scooby Newbie Member#: 84529 Join Date: Apr 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Southern NH Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Limited Lightning Red	I don't think I would as a primary vehicle. The build quality seems fairly low; there are lots of noises and rattles. Engine performance is mediocre (even with a header, CAI, and tune) and the transmission does not "feel" like it is very durable or reliable. And unfortunately, cargo and passenger capacity is just a little too meager for my lifestyle. It still is great as a driver's car and handles better than anything else I've owned. If I could afford to have a summer/track car, I would buy a used one and build it up.

11-13-2014, 10:29 AM	#44
CopperTopNWOR Scooby Specialist Member#: 295724 Join Date: Sep 2011 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: NW Ohio Vehicle: 2022 WRX WRB	If you sell a couple of the kids you could go up to a Cayman from the BRZ instead of going to the STI.

11-13-2014, 11:45 AM	#45
chanomatik Scooby Guru Member#: 159474 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Phoenix, AZ Vehicle: 2017 Impreza Sport Lithium Red - OLDKID	Not the worst upgrade, but I think I would've gone with the WRX, especially with kids. That FA20DIT! So done with the EJ.

01-26-2015, 12:54 PM	#47
Masterauto Scooby Specialist Member#: 198376 Join Date: Dec 2008 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Delaware Vehicle: 23 RAM 1500 diesel BMW ///M4 23' C8 23'	Yes buy again. Best bang for the buck. Like driving a late 80s 911 only it shifts great and the AC also woks great. My son loves it now so I'm moving on to STI.

01-28-2015, 01:16 PM	#48
Masterauto Scooby Specialist Member#: 198376 Join Date: Dec 2008 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Delaware Vehicle: 23 RAM 1500 diesel BMW ///M4 23' C8 23'	But..............having driven the new WRX and it's about same price I would opt for the AWD more powerful WRX. The BRZ is funner to drive for sure but the WRX is so versatile and also good in snow. The BRZ goes nowhere in snow.

01-28-2015, 11:34 PM	#50
chanomatik Scooby Guru Member#: 159474 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Phoenix, AZ Vehicle: 2017 Impreza Sport Lithium Red - OLDKID	I get around great in the snow. Just not the best on pure ice...