Nissan execs diss FRS/BRZ

Chuck33079 · 10-28-2013, 07:53 PM

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.

kenchan · 10-28-2013, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

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.

Yep, just shows how the middle class is suffering.

PapoZalsa · 10-30-2013, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

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.

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

Jordo! · 11-06-2013, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

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.

Yeah, it's an interesting choice of words...

I kinda see the twins as the "other MX-5" at this point. It's really a cone-dodger's car rather than a re-affirmation of youth, masculinity, power, and excitement. That's definitely more like Corvette territory.

Also, at least in the US, it's a very youth targeted car -- especially the FR-S.

Anyway, very curious to learn what the new competition from Nissan will be...

Firebase99 · 11-06-2013, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

Yeah, it's an interesting choice of words...

I kinda see the twins as the "other MX-5" at this point. It's really a cone-dodger's car rather than a re-affirmation of youth, masculinity, power, and excitement. That's definitely more like Corvette territory.

Also, at least in the US, it's a very youth targeted car -- especially the FR-S.

Anyway, very curious to learn what the new competition from Nissan will be...

I think you nailed it with that "cone dodger-youth target". For the performance thats exactly what it is. And its good and fun!! Seeing it Sebring changed my view of it. Again, that being said, I think a $22-$24K OTD is a more acceptable price point. Im curious to see what Nissan brings to the table. The older I get the more $ i have (Thank God), I might be in the market for a Cayman S in two years. Then again, I wouldnt mind sticking with Nissan if they could offer Porsche performance for a 1/3 the price (albeit 1/10 the refinement).

Jordo! · 11-06-2013, 09:21 PM

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The older I get the more $ i have (Thank God), I might be in the market for a Cayman S in two years. Then again, I wouldnt mind sticking with Nissan if they could offer Porsche performance for a 1/3 the price (albeit 1/10 the refinement).

They kinda did with the Z (in 2009). Lightning could strike again

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