I'm waiting for the V vin # call, I think. What mods, if any, are you looking at? I've read the manuals already. Can very nearly smell that new car smell. 😍
I have had my World rally blue top spec manual since October last year, love it. Great little car with enough room for the missus and me and some gear. Here in Australia we get a full size wheel and tyre. Takes up some room but the convenience of a proper wheel etc is no hassle, plus you have the back seat or fold them down. A happy sixtieth birthday present for myself.😉
I’m only 59 but ordered mine this week. The ts doesn’t come with a full spare but the dealer said don’t be surprised if when they arrive in Oz that the full spare is fitted.
Does your full size spare fit under the trunk floor where they put the tire repair kit? I was thinking of putting a donut small tire if they have one that fits. In Arkansas USA dealer says it is too early to order a 2024 TS in WR Blue but they have a 2023 Pearl crystal white coming in soon. I like that most folks are buying the GR86.
@@josephsaia5527 Hi mate, No it doesn't, it sits proud of the boot/trunk floor. It is a pain and takes up room, but given this is a Sunday car for me and the girl, we are in our sixties, it doesn't matter. I work around the spare or I can drop the back seats if we want to put luggage in for a road trip. I like the idea of having the full size factory mag wheel and tyre and this car is a "selfish" car, just for the two of us. I prefer the look of the BRZ, over the 86.
Great video AA, I'm trying to decide between this BRZ or the ND MX5....to supplement my Crosstrek. Previously owned a 2014 BRZ so this 2nd gen is a great update.
Thank you! This time around driving the BRZ even more fun than I remember it being last year. So much so that I filmed a second video with it as a longer driving impression/talking review because I didn’t want to give it back yet lol. 😛 With that said, both options are great as you know. Go test drive them to see which new models speaks to you! 🙂
At around the 8:00 minute mark when you said there's no plugs in the glove box, that's incorrect! Watch the video and you can see a 12v outlet above the box on the right
Your comment about the weight of the driver and passenger was amusing but would have really hit home if you compared it to the Miata. At one point, I believe the Miata could hold 450 pounds. If the driver weighed 250 and you had a full tank of gas and two grocery bags in the trunk, your passenger would need to weigh less than 100 pounds. All guesses based on what I recall from a few years back.
I absolutely love my 22 BRZ. I traded in a Guila Veloce just to say how much I like lightweight sports cars. Go with BRZ if roads are rough where you drive. 86 if roads well maintained and ND2 club if you have 2nd car. Personally by looks BRZ has a little Porsche flavor & 86 a Nissan resemblance so again BRZ is my choice. Had great experience with dealership (a 1st)
Had a Miata and now have a new brz. The Miata was just a tad too small for me. The brz has a bit more room and is very close to the miata in driving characteristics. I’m 6 ft 1in btw. Have fun either choice is a great one.
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 2019 and I absolutely loved it. But as soon as I put the top down it was a bit small. Thankfully I live in San Diego so that wasn’t often.
Top up Miata and BRZ both have decent visibility that you quickly get use to and is totally fine, much better than a 5th or 6th gen Camaro. But it’s definitely not as good as most regular cars as the windows are short in either car. Thankfully you can survive most drive throughs in these cars but it’s close! 🙂
I’d imagine the lower sales figure comes from better inventory of the Toyota version. There’s typically a few of those in stock but currently only one BRZ in my area available. 🤷♂️
That’s what I’m hearing, Toyota is a larger company and may have more capacity to produce or allocations potentially. I hardly see either where I live. 😢
They actually both are built by Subaru in their factory. Toyota however advertised more aggressively and has edgier ride quality which pushed me to BRZ since roads are bad in my area
You did that on GPS? That’s an awesome time! 🙂 I’m sure about .7-.9 slower than rated is due to being down 10% on power at our density altitude. And another .3-.5 from the un-prepped private road I use and driver experience with this car. Because it’s not my car I literally only do one 0-60 attempt and call it good. In this case I thought 7.18 was close enough to what it realistically does for the average driver in this area, and called it good, lol. Thanks for watching and sharing your PB! 🙂
Not much of a vehicle for around $39,000.00 dollars. Looks like the front license plate mounting spot blocks a lot of air flow into the engine compartment.
Yeah! This one was barely used, so it has that “market competitive pricing” or whatever. Definitely order a brand spanking new one for less if you can wait a few months for it to arrive! At 39k rather than 32-33k you can almost start looking at different competition. Thanks for watching. 🙂
I got brand new at MSRP in 2022 from Subaru. Worth every penny. Hard to find lightweight rwd with lsd. Used Porsche or S2K ? ND2 is more expensive. Everything else bloated whale till $60+
I just ordered mine, got a black one coming hopefully I’m so excited only issue I’m asking everyone how long was the wait, I think it also depends on where you live, IM SO EXCITED DUDE 🔥🔥🤙🔥🤙🔥🤙🔥🤙🔥🤙🔥🤙
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 they don’t really have a set date but anywhere from 8months to a year but I just don’t understand because people are getting there’s much quicker I don’t get it….. this is why I’m asking around unless Subaru will ship it sooner idk….
Hopefully it’s much sooner! Are you in the U.S. ? I know when I ordered my Miata I expected a long wait and it only took 6 weeks, yet a guy over seas told me he’s been waiting already 7 months, lol….🤷♂️😝
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 I am in the US yes. Jersey. I’m guessing it is the us orders that are much harder to get a shipment quicker. But then again I know some people who live in the states who got there’s in 5-6 I’m just upset I’ll wait for a long time probably but hey atleast I have been so excited to get it and now I finally ordered it! I’m just bummed that Subaru is taking a bit long for some people might be a shortage I did hear as of right now in Japan both brz and gr86 are very hot right now over there. So it’s probably that or shortages in specific parts…. Due to economic fall….
Great review and good comparison to the MX5. I own a Club and I have been thinking about switching to a BRZ. I cannot afford both, I already own a GTI.
It depends on your club. If ND2 I would stay in it if any previous gen then upgrade. Since I don’t have 2nd car I went with BRZ and in love. However I liked ND2 RF slightly better.
Definitely a Miata, if you can manage the sacrifices that come with one. I have a new video of a GR86 and recently posted an update video on my own Miata.
I would search a google or social media BRZ forum to find an answer to that question. I would think you’d be okay, but It’s been a few months since I’ve been in one so I can’t comfortably share an opinion based off of my memory of the experience. They’re incredibly fun and I hope it works out for you. 🙂
I myself, have asked the Subaru dealer if they could find me an Orange 2023 BRZ which they're willing to order 1 in for me, so I am super stoked and can't wait.
How do you say it has Toyota reliability? It has a Subaru engine and is built by Subaru. Some of the components are from Toyota like the Fuel Injection but not much. It has Subaru reliability which is no worse than Toyota but the problems unique to Subaru will likely be a concern here.
You’re absolutely right. And I didn’t say it does, I believe I said “as if” it’s Toyota reliable. But I l don’t think I pronounced that well, sorry about that! 🙂
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 A lot of people talk about Toyota Reliability when they are talking about the GR86, Supra, and iA/Yaris implying the name on the trunk has some impact on reliability or their ability to service the cars. I own a Scion iA, made by Mazda and the Toyota dealership had no idea how to deal with the Mazda technology. In the showroom the sales people were adamant that it was made by Toyota.
@AutomotiveAnonymous208 Definitely am! It's my first new car ever :D before that bought a 06 g35 coupe 6speed in 2016 with 54k miles. Just traded her in
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 black on black the blue stood out too much I punched it and loved it Lost my 97 Integra to some Pookers Saturday morning they stole my tools and 2 10 inch kickers with amps attached to box. I am a east van kid I am use to being picked on. You can bet nothing starts without a foundation stronger then me.
I do not, that’s likely a question for the forums or the specific dealer you’re going to work with. However, since you posted this question another person commented that they just ordered one and it’s arriving in August! Best of luck on what you do! 🙂
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 I don’t think so. The only way it would work for me is a different seat entirely. My torso fits fine but my legs are far to wide. It was a super fun car but I don’t think it’s for me. I don’t think I could endure that for 4 years
I got a VB in 2022 I feel like I should have gotten the brz instead. The more I see the brz, the more I keep gaining interest in it. Would it be considered a bad trade if I like it after a test drive somewhat down the line?
Your VB WRX is a great car, but the BRZ is a totally different class of vehicle. If it works for your lifestyle and the financial change isn’t stressful then I would say absolutely consider it! There’s always time to drive a more practical car. 😉 There is an oil issue that I’m unsure of the actual severity of on this platform, but you can google RTV BRZ and learn all about what the current consensus and findings are. Otherwise, it’s a fantastic car, and I wish I liked it just a bit more as it’s a slightly better value than my Roadster Miata. Best of luck! 🙂
I would test drive BRZ because I traded in Guila Veloce because my heart truly yearns for lightweight RWD sports cars. Go with the car your heart wants.
Boxer engine often has an oil leak. It costs $2000 to fix it in Japan. Some people paid $4500 for engine trouble. Subaru doesn't sell much in Japan because it takes time and money a lot after all.
Hello Colt, It's interesting/disappointing that the BRZ in the USA does not come with a spare tyre. In Australia, the Subaru BRZ and BRZ S come with a full size spare tyre (it may be the only sports coupe on the market with a full size spare), whilst the BRZ tS does not come with a spare. Although the full size spare limits the usable volume of the boot, I prefer to have the spare tyre. I am okay with the power/torque considering its price and the digital instrumentation is also okay (2007 Porsche Cayman, Manual, 2.7 litre, 6 cylinder, 180kW/273Nm, claimed 6.1 sec, 0 to 62mph. Price When New AUD$124,390 plus on-roads. Whilst the BRZ S, is 174kW/250Nm. Currently AUD$$45,090 plus on-roads, about AUD$50,000 drive-away). Cheers. PS Although the BRZ comes with a spare tyre here, interestingly the Toyota 86 does not come with a spare tyre.
Comparing the BRZ to an Outback or even a Corvette misses the point. There are a lot of cars out there with more power and a better power to weight ratio. This car is made for it's driving dynamics. It's fun to drive on a winding road with it's low center of gravity, low weight, rear wheel drive and so on.
I’m so excited, mine gets delivered in four weeks!
That’s super exciting! What color did you go with?! 🙂
You’ve worked hard Dan, enjoy your BRZ. 🚙🥳🚙
NO WAY, that’s so cool dude I just ordered mine I’m so excited? Where do you live? Like location? How long was the wait? And when did you order yours?
How long ago did you order ?
I'm waiting for the V
vin # call, I think. What mods, if any, are you looking at? I've read the manuals already. Can very nearly smell that new car smell. 😍
I have had my World rally blue top spec manual since October last year, love it.
Great little car with enough room for the missus and me and some gear.
Here in Australia we get a full size wheel and tyre.
Takes up some room but the convenience of a proper wheel etc is no
hassle, plus you have the back seat or fold them down.
A happy sixtieth birthday present for myself.😉
That sounds awesome! I’m glad you’re enjoying yours, and I’m just about the best color they come in! 🙂
I’m only 59 but ordered mine this week. The ts doesn’t come with a full spare but the dealer said don’t be surprised if when they arrive in Oz that the full spare is fitted.
Does your full size spare fit under the trunk floor where they put the tire repair kit? I was thinking of putting a donut small tire if they have one that fits. In Arkansas USA dealer says it is too early to order a 2024 TS in WR Blue but they have a 2023 Pearl crystal white coming in soon. I like that most folks are buying the GR86.
@@josephsaia5527
Hi mate,
No it doesn't, it sits proud of the boot/trunk floor.
It is a pain and takes up room, but given this is a
Sunday car for me and the girl, we are in our sixties,
it doesn't matter.
I work around the spare or I can drop the back seats
if we want to put luggage in for a road trip.
I like the idea of having the full size factory mag wheel and tyre
and this car is a "selfish" car, just for the two of us.
I prefer the look of the BRZ, over the 86.
Great video AA, I'm trying to decide between this BRZ or the ND MX5....to supplement my Crosstrek. Previously owned a 2014 BRZ so this 2nd gen is a great update.
Thank you! This time around driving the BRZ even more fun than I remember it being last year. So much so that I filmed a second video with it as a longer driving impression/talking review because I didn’t want to give it back yet lol. 😛 With that said, both options are great as you know. Go test drive them to see which new models speaks to you! 🙂
At around the 8:00 minute mark when you said there's no plugs in the glove box, that's incorrect! Watch the video and you can see a 12v outlet above the box on the right
Good catch, thank you!!
Your comment about the weight of the driver and passenger was amusing but would have really hit home if you compared it to the Miata. At one point, I believe the Miata could hold 450 pounds. If the driver weighed 250 and you had a full tank of gas and two grocery bags in the trunk, your passenger would need to weigh less than 100 pounds. All guesses based on what I recall from a few years back.
That would have been good! The current Miata unfortunately can only host up to a 404# driver with an empty passenger seat and trunk. 🤷♂️😢😉
I absolutely love my 22 BRZ. I traded in a Guila Veloce just to say how much I like lightweight sports cars.
Go with BRZ if roads are rough where you drive. 86 if roads well maintained and ND2 club if you have 2nd car.
Personally by looks BRZ has a little Porsche flavor & 86 a Nissan resemblance so again BRZ is my choice. Had great experience with dealership (a 1st)
Had a Miata and now have a new brz. The Miata was just a tad too small for me. The brz has a bit more room and is very close to the miata in driving characteristics. I’m 6 ft 1in btw. Have fun either choice is a great one.
What year of Miata did you own? I get that! Both cars are incredible and it’s nice to have the variety at this price point. 🙂
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 2019 and I absolutely loved it. But as soon as I put the top down it was a bit small. Thankfully I live in San Diego so that wasn’t often.
How much visibility difference was there?
@@stefwithanf44 so mine was a soft top. Obviously I’m talking about when the top is up. The BRZ has better visibility looking behind you
Top up Miata and BRZ both have decent visibility that you quickly get use to and is totally fine, much better than a 5th or 6th gen Camaro. But it’s definitely not as good as most regular cars as the windows are short in either car. Thankfully you can survive most drive throughs in these cars but it’s close! 🙂
I’d imagine the lower sales figure comes from better inventory of the Toyota version. There’s typically a few of those in stock but currently only one BRZ in my area available. 🤷♂️
That’s what I’m hearing, Toyota is a larger company and may have more capacity to produce or allocations potentially. I hardly see either where I live. 😢
Same here, I have the same exact BRZ as in the video and never saw another one irl.
They actually both are built by Subaru in their factory. Toyota however advertised more aggressively and has edgier ride quality which pushed me to BRZ since roads are bad in my area
7.18? lol.. I have a brz and got 5.9 seconds from 0-60//
You did that on GPS? That’s an awesome time! 🙂 I’m sure about .7-.9 slower than rated is due to being down 10% on power at our density altitude. And another .3-.5 from the un-prepped private road I use and driver experience with this car. Because it’s not my car I literally only do one 0-60 attempt and call it good. In this case I thought 7.18 was close enough to what it realistically does for the average driver in this area, and called it good, lol. Thanks for watching and sharing your PB! 🙂
just went in to look at one of these, ordering mine soon, best BRZ build to date
Absolutely! Which color you going with? Call SoA customer service and see if you qualify for any emailed coupons! 😉
Not that I care about 0-60 but you should look at your own video.
Miata was my first choice, but it’s just too impractical for 1 person as an only car. The BRZ is perfect.
I adore my car
I’m glad you like it! 😎
BRZ is nice looking. A nice Refresh. Looks like a fun car to own.
my brz was just recently ordered!!! its arriving in august
That’s super exciting! What color?! 🙂
Mine is supposed to arrive in June. Super stoked to drive it.
Oh I bet, that’s gonna be a lot of fun! 🙂
Not much of a vehicle for around $39,000.00 dollars. Looks like the front license plate mounting spot blocks a lot of air flow into the engine compartment.
Yeah! This one was barely used, so it has that “market competitive pricing” or whatever. Definitely order a brand spanking new one for less if you can wait a few months for it to arrive! At 39k rather than 32-33k you can almost start looking at different competition. Thanks for watching. 🙂
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 Agreed!
if you can tell, if you pause, the license plate doesnt block airflow. the airflow doesnt even start until under the spot the plate would be
I got brand new at MSRP in 2022 from Subaru. Worth every penny. Hard to find lightweight rwd with lsd. Used Porsche or S2K ? ND2 is more expensive. Everything else bloated whale till $60+
We have a dealer with a red 2023 Limited for around 32k, tempting.
I just got a silver limited 2023 today and so far it’s been pretty nice. This is the first subie I’ve ever had
That’s awesome, there’s nothing like first day ownership! 🙂
I have a 2023 BRZ Limited and I love it. Cars I've had S2000 and RX8. The Subaru fits in class well. Looks good drives well and is fast enough.
I just ordered mine, got a black one coming hopefully I’m so excited only issue I’m asking everyone how long was the wait, I think it also depends on where you live, IM SO EXCITED DUDE 🔥🔥🤙🔥🤙🔥🤙🔥🤙🔥🤙🔥🤙
That’s awesome!!!! Any idea of ETA?! 🙂
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 they don’t really have a set date but anywhere from 8months to a year but I just don’t understand because people are getting there’s much quicker I don’t get it….. this is why I’m asking around unless Subaru will ship it sooner idk….
Hopefully it’s much sooner! Are you in the U.S. ? I know when I ordered my Miata I expected a long wait and it only took 6 weeks, yet a guy over seas told me he’s been waiting already 7 months, lol….🤷♂️😝
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 I am in the US yes. Jersey. I’m guessing it is the us orders that are much harder to get a shipment quicker. But then again I know some people who live in the states who got there’s in 5-6 I’m just upset I’ll wait for a long time probably but hey atleast I have been so excited to get it and now I finally ordered it! I’m just bummed that Subaru is taking a bit long for some people might be a shortage I did hear as of right now in Japan both brz and gr86 are very hot right now over there. So it’s probably that or shortages in specific parts…. Due to economic fall….
I just ordered a 24. Epic video review. I went with the ts in black.
Very exciting! I’m glad you enjoyed my video. Thanks for watching! 🙂
Took a test drive and knew in 5 minutes that it was a super nice car to drive. Just ordered a ts in white this week! Enjoy you BRZ.
I just ordered one, black, but damn.... White looks good.
That’s exciting, blacks gonna looks great! But there’s something about white sports cars! 😉
Hi,
In the truck, I would hide, baby dinosaur eggs..... Raptors🎉
All the best Shaun of NYC 😂
Very nice, lol. All the best to you! 🙂
Great review and good comparison to the MX5. I own a Club and I have been thinking about switching to a BRZ. I cannot afford both, I already own a GTI.
Both cars are great! It’s a decision only you can decide, but definitely test drive one before you order! 🙂
It depends on your club. If ND2 I would stay in it if any previous gen then upgrade. Since I don’t have 2nd car I went with BRZ and in love. However I liked ND2 RF slightly better.
Absolutely agree! ND2 as a second car is a wonderful thing. But as an only car the BRZ is such a great option!
This or a Miata.. hard decision
Definitely a Miata, if you can manage the sacrifices that come with one. I have a new video of a GR86 and recently posted an update video on my own Miata.
Great overview, but I think the practice of putting dealer stickers on the paint of new cars is really inconsiderate.
Thank you, and I would agree. 😞
I'm considering a '23 BRZ. I'm 6'2", is that going to be an issue? My local dealership will have to order it so can't exactly try it out>
I would search a google or social media BRZ forum to find an answer to that question. I would think you’d be okay, but It’s been a few months since I’ve been in one so I can’t comfortably share an opinion based off of my memory of the experience. They’re incredibly fun and I hope it works out for you. 🙂
My buddy is 6'1 and sat in the passenger and his knees were hitting the dash lmao . Have to be 5'9 like me 😂
Is the Apple CarPlay wireless or wired?
I think it’s wired. I’m unsure if the new year has wireless like Subaru did on a few of there other models.
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 I’m getting one around 2 and a half months from now and I hope it’s wired.
Very exciting! If it’s wireless I’m pretty sure it still would work wirelessly.
As far as service & dealer experience- which is better the Toyota version or Subaru? Totally agree though is a fun car to drive.
Of course some dealers are better ran/staffed than others, but in general I would prefer the Subaru dealer as this is a Boxer engine! 🙂
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 good point.
god intended you to drive a manual...
Why bother it to late 2024 will come out soon
That’s a good point, but why not enjoy driving every model year of this platform I can get my hands on? 😉😛
Because it will be the same damn car 😂🥵
I just saw one pass by n was like damn, that’s the new model, I want one lmfao
They look awesome, especially the first time you see one in person! 😎
I myself, have asked the Subaru dealer if they could find me an Orange 2023 BRZ which they're willing to order 1 in for me, so I am super stoked and can't wait.
That’s gonna be a good looking car, Orange is an awesome sports car color! 🙂
Where do they sell an Orange BRZ?
@@RyanBerich-u1w they're getting it imported and im hoping they can get it in for me
How do you say it has Toyota reliability? It has a Subaru engine and is built by Subaru. Some of the components are from Toyota like the Fuel Injection but not much. It has Subaru reliability which is no worse than Toyota but the problems unique to Subaru will likely be a concern here.
You’re absolutely right. And I didn’t say it does, I believe I said “as if” it’s Toyota reliable. But I l don’t think I pronounced that well, sorry about that! 🙂
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 A lot of people talk about Toyota Reliability when they are talking about the GR86, Supra, and iA/Yaris implying the name on the trunk has some impact on reliability or their ability to service the cars. I own a Scion iA, made by Mazda and the Toyota dealership had no idea how to deal with the Mazda technology. In the showroom the sales people were adamant that it was made by Toyota.
I just bought mine 2 days ago in red. She sure is purtty! Only took an arm and a leg but mmmhmmm
That sounds awesome!! Enjoy that new car smell. 😎
@AutomotiveAnonymous208 Definitely am! It's my first new car ever :D before that bought a 06 g35 coupe 6speed in 2016 with 54k miles. Just traded her in
This is a great review sir I bought my BRZ today.. not kidding.
I’m glad you liked it! That’s awesome! Which color did you go with?! 🙂
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 black on black the blue stood out too much I punched it and loved it Lost my 97 Integra to some Pookers Saturday morning they stole my tools and 2 10 inch kickers with amps attached to box. I am a east van kid I am use to being picked on. You can bet nothing starts without a foundation stronger then me.
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 black on black
Good review. I was wondering what was the point of having a lockless gove compartment. You are the only one to cover this. Thank you.
Thanks! If you liked this old one you’d probably like my more recent GR86 review.
Only 31k 😂
Right, lol. But I’m todays market….😬
Mine was 29,828 end of March 23
Nice! 😎
Very informative 👏 ❤
I’m glad you think so! Thanks for watching. 🙂
im hiding my 2 pounds of weed!
lol.
First gen looks better.
Haven’t heard that opinion often.
Do you know on average the build time?
I do not, that’s likely a question for the forums or the specific dealer you’re going to work with. However, since you posted this question another person commented that they just ordered one and it’s arriving in August! Best of luck on what you do! 🙂
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 sat in a 2022 today, I can 100% say that at 6’3 that car is entirely too small
Dang, I’m sorry to hear that! Do you think lowering rails would make enough difference?
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 I don’t think so. The only way it would work for me is a different seat entirely. My torso fits fine but my legs are far to wide. It was a super fun car but I don’t think it’s for me. I don’t think I could endure that for 4 years
I got a VB in 2022 I feel like I should have gotten the brz instead. The more I see the brz, the more I keep gaining interest in it. Would it be considered a bad trade if I like it after a test drive somewhat down the line?
Your VB WRX is a great car, but the BRZ is a totally different class of vehicle. If it works for your lifestyle and the financial change isn’t stressful then I would say absolutely consider it! There’s always time to drive a more practical car. 😉 There is an oil issue that I’m unsure of the actual severity of on this platform, but you can google RTV BRZ and learn all about what the current consensus and findings are. Otherwise, it’s a fantastic car, and I wish I liked it just a bit more as it’s a slightly better value than my Roadster Miata. Best of luck! 🙂
I would test drive BRZ because I traded in Guila Veloce because my heart truly yearns for lightweight RWD sports cars. Go with the car your heart wants.
@@TrojanRabbit521 I will definitely give it a test drive.
No turbo???
Correct. It’s a shame they don’t also offer the 2.4 turbo in this platform. 😢
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 thank you.
Boxer engine often has an oil leak. It costs $2000 to fix it in Japan. Some people paid $4500 for engine trouble. Subaru doesn't sell much in Japan because it takes time and money a lot after all.
Like the car. Disappointed with the power and lack of spare tire Also it should have analog gauges
Hello Colt, It's interesting/disappointing that the BRZ in the USA does not come with a spare tyre. In Australia, the Subaru BRZ and BRZ S come with a full size spare tyre (it may be the only sports coupe on the market with a full size spare), whilst the BRZ tS does not come with a spare. Although the full size spare limits the usable volume of the boot, I prefer to have the spare tyre. I am okay with the power/torque considering its price and the digital instrumentation is also okay (2007 Porsche Cayman, Manual, 2.7 litre, 6 cylinder, 180kW/273Nm, claimed 6.1 sec, 0 to 62mph. Price When New AUD$124,390 plus on-roads. Whilst the BRZ S, is 174kW/250Nm. Currently AUD$$45,090 plus on-roads, about AUD$50,000 drive-away). Cheers.
PS Although the BRZ comes with a spare tyre here, interestingly the Toyota 86 does not come with a spare tyre.
It’s too bad that the engine produces less than the Outback XT
The benefit of that is that you can rev it out, which is part of what makes these 7,500 RPM redline low HP cars extremely fun! 🙂
You do know these cars only weigh around 2,800 lbs
@@13jeffandtrish Yes, but look at the weight to horsepower of the Corvette.
The Subie would be a crotch rocket if it had the 260hp of the Outback
Comparing the BRZ to an Outback or even a Corvette misses the point. There are a lot of cars out there with more power and a better power to weight ratio. This car is made for it's driving dynamics. It's fun to drive on a winding road with it's low center of gravity, low weight, rear wheel drive and so on.
@@Andrew-zs5tc I’d buy a Miata instead, but I’m too old for those low little cars now