Nissan execs diss FRS/BRZ

kenchan · 10-30-2013, 10:20 AM

yah, that car was suppose to be a $25K car, no? and by that, i mean a otd price with some options on it. wtf was toyotaburu thinking.

/Angelo350Z/ · 10-30-2013, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, that car was suppose to be a $25K car, no? and by that, i mean a otd price with some options on it. wtf was toyotaburu thinking.

Those cars are overpriced and overhyped. RWD? Check. Lightweight? Check. Fast? No. A DC2 Integra R from the late 90s packs almost the same punch. I wouldn't be surprised if that little FWD could keep up, or even beat the FRS at the track.

I would rather purchase a used HR Z33, Z34, Evo, STi, Miata, S2K, etc., for the price of a new BRZ. The list actually goes on. Hell, for $10K more, you can get a Ferrari 308 GTB/GTS. Magnum P.I., anyone?

Chuck33079 · 10-30-2013, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by /Angelo350Z/

Hell, for $10K more, you can get a Ferrari 308 GTB/GTS. Magnum P.I., anyone?

A $35k Ferrari from the 1980s? What could possibly go wrong?

/Angelo350Z/ · 10-30-2013, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

A $35k Ferrari from the 1980s? What could possibly go wrong?

LMAO. But seriously, I don't care. I will have my old Ferrari or Porsche in a few years as my "retirement ride"

. Not even cross-shopping for a BRZ, FRS, or whatever. Mid-life crisis my @$$.

/Angelo350Z/ · 10-30-2013, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

A $35k Ferrari from the 1980s? What could possibly go wrong?

A few years back I got drunk, called my bank, and applied for an auto loan to buy a 355 Berlinetta. Surprisingly, I was approved for my $80K and immediately started calling dealerships

. I woke up the next morning wondering why I had a ton of emails with Ferrari pictures, monthly payments, etc. Then I drove my Kia Credos to work.

Chuck33079 · 10-30-2013, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by /Angelo350Z/

A few years back I got drunk, called my bank, and applied for an auto loan to buy a 355 Berlinetta. Surprisingly, I was approved for my $80K and immediately started calling dealerships

. I woke up the next morning wondering why I had a ton of emails with Ferrari pictures, monthly payments, etc. Then I drove my Kia Credos to work.

I still love the 355 more than just about any modern Ferrari. It's just timeless.

Firebase99 · 10-30-2013, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by /Angelo350Z/

A few years back I got drunk, called my bank, and applied for an auto loan to buy a 355 Berlinetta. Surprisingly, I was approved for my $80K and immediately started calling dealerships

. I woke up the next morning wondering why I had a ton of emails with Ferrari pictures, monthly payments, etc. Then I drove my Kia Credos to work.

This, this is effin gold!!! LMAO!!!

TheGreatOne · 10-30-2013, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by /Angelo350Z/

A few years back I got drunk, called my bank, and applied for an auto loan to buy a 355 Berlinetta. Surprisingly, I was approved for my $80K and immediately started calling dealerships

. I woke up the next morning wondering why I had a ton of emails with Ferrari pictures, monthly payments, etc. Then I drove my Kia Credos to work.

Lol.

As for the BRZ/FRS.

Really has a tiny feel to it, only sat in one. That whole feeling of driving on the edge I imagine is cool, but you are driving at the edge with 200hp...yawn. It does seem over priced too for what you are getting.

I mostly see 20 somethings here driving it or some late 30's early 40 types.

I think what makes me laugh the most is I'll see a FRS going ape **** in traffic, zig zaggin etc...I'll get close and then whoops...all calm, maybe even getting behind me lol...so I feel like the boss...untill a 911 or M3 comes along

alcheng · 10-30-2013, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by /Angelo350Z/

A few years back I got drunk, called my bank, and applied for an auto loan to buy a 355 Berlinetta. Surprisingly, I was approved for my $80K and immediately started calling dealerships

. I woke up the next morning wondering why I had a ton of emails with Ferrari pictures, monthly payments, etc. Then I drove my Kia Credos to work.

the good is... you just saw emails and pictures...

could be more confusing if there's a Ferrari actually sitting on your driveway..!!

kenchan · 10-30-2013, 11:37 AM

i like how they label that ferrari "Car"

StangerGT · 10-30-2013, 06:14 PM

The hate on this thread makes me

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)

theDreamer · 10-30-2013, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by StangerGT

The hate on this thread makes me

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)

That's what she said?

Anyways, with the way the "trends" are going this car will not be the next Miata or S2000. It will end up the next 240sx/Silvia in the US, which will mean hellaflush and horrible body panels, unpainted, and little value. Yes there will be some who take the car in a proper direction but the kids & trends will ruin it for the rest.

StangerGT · 10-30-2013, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

That's what she said?

Anyways, with the way the "trends" are going this car will not be the next Miata or S2000. It will end up the next 240sx/Silvia in the US, which will mean hellaflush and horrible body panels, unpainted, and little value. Yes there will be some who take the car in a proper direction but the kids & trends will ruin it for the rest.

ppfffttt.... people doing that with 350z's all day long... where you think the 370 is headed?

...might need a flame retardant suit here soon...

StangerGT · 10-30-2013, 06:23 PM

random car porn...

theDreamer · 10-30-2013, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by StangerGT

ppfffttt.... people doing that with 350z's all day long... where you think the 370 is headed?

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).

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StangerGT Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: MD Posts: 294 Drives: 2003 Mustang GT Rep Power: 13	The hate on this thread makes me 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) __________________ Maximum Motorsports Susp. \| MM Adj. Rear LCA \| MM CC Plates \| MM Front Coilovers 350lb \| MM Rear 500lb Springs \| Full Cobra Brakes \| FR 3.73 Gears \| FR LSD/31 Spline \| JPC/SCT Tune \| MGW Short Shifter \| Star Spec 265/35/18x9 F - 275/35/18x10 R \| stock exhaust lolz

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StangerGT Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: MD Posts: 294 Drives: 2003 Mustang GT Rep Power: 13	random car porn... shadoquad and 7speed like this. __________________ Maximum Motorsports Susp. \| MM Adj. Rear LCA \| MM CC Plates \| MM Front Coilovers 350lb \| MM Rear 500lb Springs \| Full Cobra Brakes \| FR 3.73 Gears \| FR LSD/31 Spline \| JPC/SCT Tune \| MGW Short Shifter \| Star Spec 265/35/18x9 F - 275/35/18x10 R \| stock exhaust lolz

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, that car was suppose to be a $25K car, no? and by that, i mean a otd price with some options on it. wtf was toyotaburu thinking.