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theDreamer 10-30-2013 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by StangerGT (Post 2548066)
but i must be bias in some why right?

I mean... im only a Mustang owner on a 370z forum drooling over a Chevy powered Subi/Toyota... :icon14:

Eh, you are a true car enthusiast, something most people are not.
It would be nice to see the twins (or one of the 2) last and become a true icon car. Especially if a used one with decent miles and good condition can be found for 15k or less, super cheap entry and plenty of aftermarket support already (both good & bad).

StangerGT 10-30-2013 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 2548061)
That is something I could get behind the steering wheel of.
Plus unfortunately, "most" people I know who have bought a FRS/BRZ is your standard flatbill cap douche. :shakes head:

eh... once you realize douches drive everything... you wont let that spoil an otherwise cool car...

theDreamer 10-30-2013 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by StangerGT (Post 2548073)
eh... once you realize douches drive everything... you wont let that spoil an otherwise cool car...

Well that is 100% true.
But why should I believe you, you just drive a lame Mustang. :stirthepot:

/Angelo350Z/ 10-30-2013 06:42 PM

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UNKNOWN_370 10-30-2013 06:50 PM

From my side, I'm not hating... My test drive was just uninspiring. Im able to rent corvrttes for a weekend. Get back in my Z and feel inspired to drive it in spite of the 100hp deficit. From a subie to a Z, the toyobaru is a snoozer to drive unless you will do 100% street driving @ high revs and never pass 70mph.

The platform is generally very good. But as Kenchan said. The car is overpriced. The price holds it's criticism. When 2011 hit on the Z. The Z wasn't worth ifs msrp either. But smart shoppers were knocking $3000 off the price. Toyobaru is not negotiating. Lol. Not worth it.

PapoZalsa 10-30-2013 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079 (Post 2544975)
If the BRZ/FRS is the new midlife crisis car, the economy really has beaten us up. It used to be a Vette or Viper. :rofl2:

The Mustang, Challenger and Camaro fits that category now too. ;)

chops 10-30-2013 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370 (Post 2548086)
From my side, I'm not hating... My test drive was just uninspiring. Im able to rent corvrttes for a weekend. Get back in my Z and feel inspired to drive it in spite of the 100hp deficit. From a subie to a Z, the toyobaru is a snoozer to drive unless you will do 100% street driving @ high revs and never pass 70mph.

The platform is generally very good. But as Kenchan said. The car is overpriced. The price holds it's criticism. When 2011 hit on the Z. The Z wasn't worth ifs msrp either. But smart shoppers were knocking $3000 off the price. Toyobaru is not negotiating. Lol. Not worth it.

agreed. its been said over and over, but if this car was cheaper, id totally consider it. but at 25-29k it is not worth it, at all with the current power woes

TheGreatOne 10-30-2013 09:13 PM

I will say a widebody BRZ/FRS is a beautiful thing (think rocket Bunny)

Back to the article though, I really hope Nissan comes out with something impressive. Not that I'm looking to sell, trade etc, but I just love seeing Nissan occupy this space.

So many car makers have left it behind. They did well in the past with the Silvia, The Z...I'm more of a Z fanboy than a Nissan fanboy but again, be nice if Nissan can represent more than just economy

7speed 10-30-2013 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 2548059)
True, but the Z has a higher entry cost when new and I would say more Z are still well maintained or cleanly modded. It has taken years (original 350 was 2006) to destroy the image of the Z. The 86 twins have been destroyed from day 2 (day 1 the kids were all sucking the e-peen news over the car).

U mean 2003 for 350.
But people can do what they want with their cars , u shouldn't hate the car per say . I've never had a real drive in the twins but can respect them and the companies for bringing back a some what affordable rear wheel drive coupe. I give kudos to genesis coupe for maybe getting the Asian companies to get back into that market.
Hopefully Nissan will get it right.

luigi90210 10-31-2013 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by StangerGT (Post 2548073)
eh... once you realize douches drive everything... you wont let that spoil an otherwise cool car...

true, but there are considerably more douchebags driving FRS/BRZs, mustangs(V6 with the occasional GT), and hondas out there than any other car

everytime i talk to a FRS/BRZs, mustang(V6 with the occasional GT), and honda owner, it usually turns into, your 370z doesnt respond well to mods and its slower than their car or some **** like that :shakes head:

Firebase99 10-31-2013 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by StangerGT (Post 2548038)
The hate on this thread makes me :rofl2:

In a few years these things will be like cockroaches (think miata) at track events... I priced out a coilover setup for one... half the price of my mustangs suspension. Slap on a turbo... swap the brake fluid and pads... golden

i think its a great little platform... small light and rwd. Hell people are already swaping LSx motors into them. (where dont those things fit)


All this...:icon18:moot. I could make a 10 second Suburban with the right money. They want $29K OTD for this POS. I saw one driving to work this morning...its so funny looking, putzing along on those bicycle tires. pathetic automobile.

theDreamer 10-31-2013 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 7speed (Post 2548397)
U mean 2003 for 350.
But people can do what they want with their cars , u shouldn't hate the car per say . I've never had a real drive in the twins but can respect them and the companies for bringing back a some what affordable rear wheel drive coupe. I give kudos to genesis coupe for maybe getting the Asian companies to get back into that market.
Hopefully Nissan will get it right.

Yes, 2003, my brain was flat dead yesterday and I was just going backwards and 06 sounded decent. :rofl2:

Elan 10-31-2013 08:26 AM

I think Subota sounds much better than Toyotabu or whatever it is. Flows off the tongue better.

kenchan 10-31-2013 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Elan (Post 2548695)
I think Subota sounds much better than Toyotabu or whatever it is. Flows off the tongue better.

i think better to name it like them faux jdm... :ugh:

toyotaburushimoto

just to a shimoto after everything. elanshimoto

DIGItonium 10-31-2013 10:05 AM

I've been seeing more FRS/BRZs on the road. One thing I really like about it is the compact package. It is plenty roomy and suited for its purpose. I'd love to have a Z of those dimensions, light weight, and running a VQ25DET.

I watched a video of a Crawford built BRZ. It is sick, but it sounds terrible. Thumbs up for VQ turbo sound.


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