This review says it all. This is not just a car you buy. This is a vision you buy into. What car do you want ? Track drifter ? GT ? Anything in between ? This is it. This is a drivers pony car to die for. In 50 years time this car will be a legend. If the base stats put you off then you just don't get it.
@@triizziy Ofc someone who vapes would think a wrx is "much" better than a brz... smh. It's actually the opposite, the BRZ is MUCH better than the WRX in every single way possible (aside from acceleration).
Picked up an 86 a couple weeks ago. Have to agree with pretty much all of your comments. Love, love,LOVE, driving this car. Cheap to run, fun as hell to drive, and a pretty cool looking car at that. Good video, bud. Kinda nailed my thoughts on all counts.
Honestly, I've TRIED to stray away from Subaru but every time I do, I end up missing my Subie. Back to Subie and never leaving. Awesome price and UNBEATABLE RELIABILITY for an AWESOME PRICE!
I have always owned Audi or Corvettes. This is one of my few non Audi/Corvette cars and I have fallen in love with it. I bought the BRZ Limited with the Performance Package. My insurance dropped by $200/month as well. The BRZ cockpit is absolutely amazing. I am used to my RS6, S4 or Z06 so I thought I would miss that power but I don't. I think it has actually made me a better driver. The BRZ handles like a fighter jet. I do think I may add a turbo and tune to it but that's just me. Most people never mod their BRZ and you really don't need to. I think the most you really need are headers and a tune.
Info: I Live in Norway, and have the GT86.There is no need for "heated seats", even when there is -9 to -12 Celsius in the winter. Its good and warm without heated seats. No need whatsoever. The only problem this car have, its not that much of a problem, but the window can freeze and not reset properly after a 5-13 min drive / -9-12 Celsius. Basically you need to move your window up and down, until it can reset by itself. This car gives you the most fun, for your average work drives and long drive trips.
I plan on getting one in the future either GT or by the time I do get one the GR ones are on sale second hand, I got a Camry now hand me down from the fam that I'm content with using. Gotta save up
You forgot one of the best looking cars ever when you consider the price! Nothing in this price range looks this good...if people do not know cars they think its expensive! lol
Added a tungsten ceramic coated header and invidia N1 exhaust from 86 speed factory. Sounds a bit loud but my butt dyno says the torque dip is better now. Thinking hard about OFT. 2019 Toyota 86GT.
Are you in Texas? The Austin area would be great for that car. Try Ranch Road 12! Did the motorcyclist pass you on the right? Or were you doing the Texas thing of lolly-gagging in the fast lane? I agree about the clearance. I had a slightly lowered Mazda3 and it scraped everywhere, even when I crossed swales at an angle.
You have only driven 2 manuals? I was thinking about buying this car in manual but I didn't think it was a good idea to have it as my first to get used to a manual
I learn to drive stick in a '90 Miata! Say what you want about the car, the shifter is amazing and the clutch is so easy. They say it's one of the best shifters out there, I turned out alright driving stick that way!
Call me an stupid (if you like), but does this come in automatic? After being a delivery driver/in a mini-truck, I got tired of shifting at every stop sign. *My last car was a '87 300zx 2+2. I prefer to "cruise" and have no one to race or impress. The body style of BRZ reminds me of a 280z - anyone agree?
Exoticars19 Thanks for your quick answer! By the way, your reviews are both awesome and complete! You leave nothing out! On a totally unrelated topic, check out a guy named Leo Buscaglia. You will be nicely surprised, if you don't know him already. Have a ticketless weekend, ha ha!
UNFORTUNATELY, the sales are very low now because people are awaiting a new body style and MORE HP! They are selling currently on HYPE only not demand per reported numbers and SUBARU said its just a seasonal low! RIGHT! People want more and SUBARU knows that! EXPECT a 300-400HP option in 2018! VW learned the hard way and now standard has a 300 HP R VW! ALTHOUGH, its nice as is:)
Mike Smith I hope and believe that a higher HP version of the car will never be released. This car isn't about a number that makes you look cooler in drag races. Its about the handling, weight, and excellent engineering. Adding a turbo is an easy cheap trick. Getting 100hp per liter on a frame that's under 3k LBS, thats fucking awesome. That is the numbers that Subaru does and should care about.
Hopefully an STI version will come out. But if they do make a STI version, it might have to fall under the WRX horsepower figure because they don't want to make it overpower the WRX. But in a New York auto show, they showcased another STI BRZ concept featuring an engine of a Super GT BRZ that comes in about 350 hp. So cross our fingers and hope they do make an STI version.
There is no way in hell they will make a 300-400hp version of this car. This car is supposed to be a blank canvas N/A. Maximum hp version we’ll ever see won’t exceed 250-280. Personally I doubt we’ll even see one that breaks 250.
the gas milage is not that great if your getting 22mpg because i have the 2013 genesis coupe 3.8 and last week i go 22mpg in almost all city driving and i would agree form the outside the brz looks more expensive then what it is but the interior looks cheap as hell. thats why i got the genesis i paid about 1 or 2 thousand more for the genesis but it has a way better interior.
im stuck between the hyundai genesis coupe and brz, the interior of the genesis looks a little nicer i think but the grill is so ugly, but the one thing i dont get about the brz interior is the long "plastic" thing on the dash. i dont know what to chose. i already have an old subaru so i dont know
For shape this car is WEIRD! It just resembles a PORSCHE TURBO etc.........curves that most WOMEN will KILL for! SEXY and APPEAL is in my opinion a 9 out of ten comparing to PORSCHE and the likes for less than a 1/4 the cost! LOOKS kills and the BRZ/FRS delivers there- THANK you SUBARU, now just bring the HP to 400HP!
I have a question does it matter whether you get auto or manual? I plan on getting mine by end of next week (finger crossed, hopefully everything goes well), I really want the manual but unfortunately due to a few reasons I am thinking now more about getting an automatic one.
Tell me honestly. Is this a better long term option compared to the wrx? I really like these two, but I think I like the brz a little bit more. But if thr wrx is a better option I might go with that instead.
+Morris Jones III Well I can't speak for the WRX as I have never owned one, but as far as the BRZ, I've been driving a BRZ for over 2 years and somehow I've seemed to grow to like it more and more. Just unbelievable fun and very practical. All without a single problem with the car!
Does anyone ever say it's impractical because there is not a lot of space for passengers (what has been implied to me by some)? Don't know if you have that concern or not. But yeah it looks pretty fun!
Morris Jones III Yeah that just depends on your plans for use. I hardly ever have passengers. When I do, it's just 1 other person. I only used my back seats a couple times and it was very tight.
Hey, not sure if you will see this video but do you reccomened this car for a first car? I'm almost 16 and I think it might be in my price range, i really like this car! And what year is yours?
+Exoticars19 thanks for the reply, I was thinking about getting a 2017 frs because I'll be 16 in 2017 and is it reasonable to make it so I pay monthly ? I think it's around 360 a month? What are some major reasons of why I should get an 86, so I can explain it to my parents. Sorry for all the questions
okay serious question. I have a baby. I'll probably have another one. my wife drives a family car, so getting a family around isn't a huge issue, but I need to know: how miserable would a passenger be with a car seat in the back seat?
Haha none of your reasons changed my mind. I cant deny the car looks nice with its body design. 1. The interior is SH!T looks cheap. can't argue with me on that by saying oh everything is easy to find. You dont buy a car becaue it was easier then the vette to find the vol button, it doesnt even take that long to get use to them. 2. HP that says it all 3. For that price other competitors come with better options. 4. After all is your money and everyone has different taste. Also i'm not sure why'd you compared this car to audi and mecedez obviously they're not in the same category. Is like comparing a rock to a diamond ALTHOUGH they're both rocks you can tell what is different.
The interior is simple. There are other cars that look more appealing, but are really cheap plastic a crappy buttons. The BRZ has a simple and spacious interior that I've grown to love. HP does not "say it all" unless all you do is read off spec sheets and never actually drive, and the reason I mention the German brands is because of the options. German brands have options for a ton more money that come standard on the BRZ Limited package. I'm not comparing the BRZ to Audi and Mercedes for build quality or performance, I'm comparing the window stickers. Watch the video... I say the BRZ's base price is never far off from the actual invoice. While German brands can vary another $10-25K+ End of the day, I'm not Subaru sales rep. Wether you buy a BRZ or not does not affect me.
Lol, stop commenting on videos until you see when they were posted. This was 4 years ago. And if you don't like my recent videos, guess what? I'm still going to keep uploading ;D
This review says it all. This is not just a car you buy. This is a vision you buy into. What car do you want ? Track drifter ? GT ? Anything in between ? This is it. This is a drivers pony car to die for. In 50 years time this car will be a legend. If the base stats put you off then you just don't get it.
I did a 13 hour drive in my BRZ. You're right about the seats, feels right at home
Got the limited brz today. Just wanna say it's worth the money. It's just perfect
Manual??
Have you owned a brz before? Surely you do t say that after just one day
Marc Montalvo haha. Yeah I had it for a while. Got the wrx limited a few months ago trade it. Muuuuuch better than brz
@@triizziy
Ofc someone who vapes would think a wrx is "much" better than a brz... smh. It's actually the opposite, the BRZ is MUCH better than the WRX in every single way possible (aside from acceleration).
BRZ lookin good bro!
Thank you brother!
When are u gonna get started on that corrado mike😂😂
Picked up an 86 a couple weeks ago. Have to agree with pretty much all of your comments. Love, love,LOVE, driving this car. Cheap to run, fun as hell to drive, and a pretty cool looking car at that. Good video, bud. Kinda nailed my thoughts on all counts.
I think I want a BRZ now. Nice
Honestly, I've TRIED to stray away from Subaru but every time I do, I end up missing my Subie. Back to Subie and never leaving. Awesome price and UNBEATABLE RELIABILITY for an AWESOME PRICE!
subie or the toyota 86 version?
I have always owned Audi or Corvettes. This is one of my few non Audi/Corvette cars and I have fallen in love with it. I bought the BRZ Limited with the Performance Package. My insurance dropped by $200/month as well. The BRZ cockpit is absolutely amazing. I am used to my RS6, S4 or Z06 so I thought I would miss that power but I don't. I think it has actually made me a better driver. The BRZ handles like a fighter jet. I do think I may add a turbo and tune to it but that's just me. Most people never mod their BRZ and you really don't need to. I think the most you really need are headers and a tune.
Thanks for the shoutout!
Gold Pony FUCK YOU
I'm about to get my brz soon :)
on the steering point, the size of the steering wheel helps too. apparently it's the smallest steering wheel toyota has done
Yiyang BAO Is it really? I didn't know. But yeah it is a great size for the car!
Fantastic video keep it up!
FUCK OFF Thank you!
I agree again, just like the 8 things you don't like!
Info:
I Live in Norway, and have the GT86.There is no need for "heated seats", even when there is -9 to -12 Celsius in the winter.
Its good and warm without heated seats. No need whatsoever.
The only problem this car have, its not that much of a problem, but the window can freeze and not reset properly after a 5-13 min drive / -9-12 Celsius. Basically you need to move your window up and down, until it can reset by itself.
This car gives you the most fun, for your average work drives and long drive trips.
I agree the agera is the best designed car!
2 years left man, then, its mine...
One more year!!
Been 2 years!
How’s the car
iCƵ how’s the car brotha?
hows the car bro
I plan on getting one in the future either GT or by the time I do get one the GR ones are on sale second hand, I got a Camry now hand me down from the fam that I'm content with using. Gotta save up
You forgot one of the best looking cars ever when you consider the price! Nothing in this price range looks this good...if people do not know cars they think its expensive! lol
I want this car so bad.
Me too!
Added a tungsten ceramic coated header and invidia N1 exhaust from 86 speed factory. Sounds a bit loud but my butt dyno says the torque dip is better now. Thinking hard about OFT. 2019 Toyota 86GT.
Nice video bro
Thank you!
Are you in Texas? The Austin area would be great for that car. Try Ranch Road 12!
Did the motorcyclist pass you on the right? Or were you doing the Texas thing of lolly-gagging in the fast lane?
I agree about the clearance. I had a slightly lowered Mazda3 and it scraped everywhere, even when I crossed swales at an angle.
+KutWrite Yes I'm in Austin. And this road was a one way road, there are no multiple lanes.
from that amount of price it sounds cheap in my country... but when it converted to my currency.. nvm..i just ride my bicycle
It's cheap here, but in other countries price tends to go up
how much is it where you are? $40,000 AUD in australia for a new one
it has got a mustache ofcourse it's cool
Great video buddy! How do you think this car compares with the Miata?
Thanks! And they both do the same job only I think the BRZ is more practical.
awesome video! subbing
+The Crazyzandez nice vid!
You have only driven 2 manuals? I was thinking about buying this car in manual but I didn't think it was a good idea to have it as my first to get used to a manual
+Ven Olis It all worked out for me :)
I learn to drive stick in a '90 Miata! Say what you want about the car, the shifter is amazing and the clutch is so easy. They say it's one of the best shifters out there, I turned out alright driving stick that way!
+Kyle Hubick I drove a 94 Miata and have to agree. The clutch pedal is so intuitive compared to my BRZ's. The shifter is pretty nice too
Some Guys On XBL It`s a real joy to drive
If your gone get a BRZ don't get it auto it will be shit
Call me an stupid (if you like), but does this come in automatic? After being a delivery driver/in a mini-truck, I got tired of shifting at every stop sign. *My last car was a '87 300zx 2+2. I prefer to "cruise" and have no one to race or impress. The body style of BRZ reminds me of a 280z - anyone agree?
LuckyGuu The series blue doesn't but the premium and limited do.
Exoticars19 Thanks for your quick answer! By the way, your reviews are both awesome and complete! You leave nothing out! On a totally unrelated topic, check out a guy named Leo Buscaglia. You will be nicely surprised, if you don't know him already. Have a ticketless weekend, ha ha!
UNFORTUNATELY, the sales are very low now because people are awaiting a new body style and MORE HP! They are selling currently on HYPE only not demand per reported numbers and SUBARU said its just a seasonal low! RIGHT! People want more and SUBARU knows that! EXPECT a 300-400HP option in 2018! VW learned the hard way and now standard has a 300 HP R VW! ALTHOUGH, its nice as is:)
I saw an brz sti at the ny auto show, idk if they'll be put into production but that's something a lots of ppl would buy.
Mike Smith I hope and believe that a higher HP version of the car will never be released. This car isn't about a number that makes you look cooler in drag races. Its about the handling, weight, and excellent engineering. Adding a turbo is an easy cheap trick. Getting 100hp per liter on a frame that's under 3k LBS, thats fucking awesome. That is the numbers that Subaru does and should care about.
Hopefully an STI version will come out. But if they do make a STI version, it might have to fall under the WRX horsepower figure because they don't want to make it overpower the WRX. But in a New York auto show, they showcased another STI BRZ concept featuring an engine of a Super GT BRZ that comes in about 350 hp. So cross our fingers and hope they do make an STI version.
There is no way in hell they will make a 300-400hp version of this car. This car is supposed to be a blank canvas N/A. Maximum hp version we’ll ever see won’t exceed 250-280. Personally I doubt we’ll even see one that breaks 250.
im going to be driving very soon. i want a 2004 bmw e46 325. then i wanna save up for a BRZZZZZZZ :)
hamza ranjha wanna buy my bmw e46 323i? lmao
***** what state are you in?
hamza ranjha california
***** thats too far sorry
hamza ranjha all good might have a buyer!
I didn't even want a new car until I stumbled across these videos... Pick up my Brz in 2 days time
Great video! would you ever consider aftermarket tail lights for the brz?
Juan Gomez I have, i just don't know if i'm motivated enough to drop $450 ish for them yet.
I think the nightshade is a very good alternative to buying aftermarket lights.
What you think about put rear spoiler on it?
try this, maybe u gonna like it, like i do!
3:06 yw
the gas milage is not that great if your getting 22mpg because i have the 2013 genesis coupe 3.8 and last week i go 22mpg in almost all city driving
and i would agree form the outside the brz looks more expensive then what it is but the interior looks cheap as hell. thats why i got the genesis i paid about 1 or 2 thousand more for the genesis but it has a way better interior.
im stuck between the hyundai genesis coupe and brz, the interior of the genesis looks a little nicer i think but the grill is so ugly, but the one thing i dont get about the brz interior is the long "plastic" thing on the dash. i dont know what to chose. i already have an old subaru so i dont know
Don't get Hyundai they're pieces of junk
+PlumpCh1cken The Hyundai has soooo many issues. Seriously look at the reliability ratings and common issues with the Genesis...
anyone know what spolier 16:28
For shape this car is WEIRD! It just resembles a PORSCHE TURBO etc.........curves that most WOMEN will KILL for! SEXY and APPEAL is in my opinion a 9 out of ten comparing to PORSCHE and the likes for less than a 1/4 the cost! LOOKS kills and the BRZ/FRS delivers there- THANK you SUBARU, now just bring the HP to 400HP!
How many miles can you get out of a tank of gas?
I have a question does it matter whether you get auto or manual? I plan on getting mine by end of next week (finger crossed, hopefully everything goes well), I really want the manual but unfortunately due to a few reasons I am thinking now more about getting an automatic one.
+Hassan Farhad exactly!!
Automatic 0-60 is slower, but a manual is probably where u wanna go, much more control
what wheels did your buddy have on that lowered frs?
ShamanMafia Enkei ...hehe saw your other vid
Tell me honestly. Is this a better long term option compared to the wrx? I really like these two, but I think I like the brz a little bit more. But if thr wrx is a better option I might go with that instead.
+Morris Jones III Well I can't speak for the WRX as I have never owned one, but as far as the BRZ, I've been driving a BRZ for over 2 years and somehow I've seemed to grow to like it more and more. Just unbelievable fun and very practical. All without a single problem with the car!
Does anyone ever say it's impractical because there is not a lot of space for passengers (what has been implied to me by some)? Don't know if you have that concern or not. But yeah it looks pretty fun!
Morris Jones III Yeah that just depends on your plans for use. I hardly ever have passengers. When I do, it's just 1 other person. I only used my back seats a couple times and it was very tight.
I’ve owned both!! WRX is great for practical, BRZ is a good 2/3 year car for fun, wrx is a 5 year long term car :)
Hey, not sure if you will see this video but do you reccomened this car for a first car? I'm almost 16 and I think it might be in my price range, i really like this car! And what year is yours?
+Fei Xiang Tang If you're responsible it makes for a great first car.
+Exoticars19 thanks for the reply, I was thinking about getting a 2017 frs because I'll be 16 in 2017 and is it reasonable to make it so I pay monthly ? I think it's around 360 a month? What are some major reasons of why I should get an 86, so I can explain it to my parents. Sorry for all the questions
It's probably gonna be my first car
Is this in Cedar Park Texas?
+stephen risemberg yes
Yeah I definitely recognized that background, very cool
okay serious question. I have a baby. I'll probably have another one. my wife drives a family car, so getting a family around isn't a huge issue, but I need to know: how miserable would a passenger be with a car seat in the back seat?
It is totally possible to sit 4 people, i've done that before. Just not the most comfortable.
what are some of the things you don't like about it?
Only 25k$?
Here is 35k €
spino only 35k €? Here is 50k$
@@xXxUrbanNinjaxXx really? That's crazy. Where do you live?
wow that brz is sexy
Would you recommend this as a first car?
+Yamil Sanchez Well it worked out okay for me :)
Guess the Subaru BRZ isn’t as good as the good old American Mustang. 😪
Just by virtue of being American, all US cars are better. Totally agree, but for the purpose of fairness, we have to ignore that for reviews.
This car is 69500$ where I live. That's socialism for you...
after watching your previous negative video about BRZ I decided not to buy this car.
I don't have any affiliations with Subaru so doesn't affect me ;)
i realy like that model but i dont think its worth it to sell my fn2 civic type r for it ...
25 k there 250k here
Wtf XD
Yep thx ridiculous import tax
And insurant
Uhh......
I got my 2015 brz at 22k
Haha none of your reasons changed my mind. I cant deny the car looks nice with its body design.
1. The interior is SH!T looks cheap. can't argue with me on that by saying oh everything is easy to find. You dont buy a car becaue it was easier then the vette to find the vol button, it doesnt even take that long to get use to them.
2. HP that says it all
3. For that price other competitors come with better options.
4. After all is your money and everyone has different taste.
Also i'm not sure why'd you compared this car to audi and mecedez obviously they're not in the same category. Is like comparing a rock to a diamond ALTHOUGH they're both rocks you can tell what is different.
The interior is simple. There are other cars that look more appealing, but are really cheap plastic a crappy buttons. The BRZ has a simple and spacious interior that I've grown to love. HP does not "say it all" unless all you do is read off spec sheets and never actually drive, and the reason I mention the German brands is because of the options. German brands have options for a ton more money that come standard on the BRZ Limited package. I'm not comparing the BRZ to Audi and Mercedes for build quality or performance, I'm comparing the window stickers. Watch the video... I say the BRZ's base price is never far off from the actual invoice. While German brands can vary another $10-25K+ End of the day, I'm not Subaru sales rep. Wether you buy a BRZ or not does not affect me.
Idk why you bother looking at videos of this car when you're so opposed to it lol. find something better to do.
GTS version dumbass
Cool don’t buy it 😂
Stop making videos. Start again when you have more experience.
Lol, stop commenting on videos until you see when they were posted. This was 4 years ago. And if you don't like my recent videos, guess what? I'm still going to keep uploading ;D
@@TexasRevving your reply makes no sense. Stop making videos
nerd sanctuary stop talking u make no sense