BRZ vs 370Z vs MX-5 Review

bvl · 04-16-2012, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkJak

I feel like they are shortchanging the Z in the handling department.

Apparently our cars lack grip and composure. I dunno bout the base Z's, but the sport package tire/suspension setup grips hard. Number-wise, I haven't read an article that puts the BRZ as being grippier than the Z. Still haven't driven one though, so I'll have to save my final opinion till this summer.

Its not always about ultimate grip but feel and how the car responds at the edge.

The Z's VCS is extremely abrupt with no settings. Any arguments? Didn't think so

But if a car is tossable, and easy to drive at the limits to push the slip angles in an easily controlled way, it can be a lot more fun to some. Ref: Z06 vs base Vette with MR suspension driven at 80-90%.

As to the hype...

In a world full of boring sedans, sports cutes, and trucks ^D^D^D^D^D SUVs, two companies defy the business odds by releasing a 25K RWD sports coupe that has limited practicality.

When was the last time this happened? 350Z and RX-8 intros come to mind.

Its been a while.

- b

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