Nissan execs diss FRS/BRZ

Firebase99 · 11-01-2013, 10:16 AM

Im tracking at Sebring Sunday, have a pair of Advans and hawk pads. I think i paid around $400 for all of it. no one said its cheap but its not like its a Ferrari with ceramic $10000 brakes and Pilot Sports.

Firebase99 · 11-01-2013, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

You're really emotionally invested in hating this car. Show us on the doll where the BRZ touched you.

I know, I have it in for this turd. It just rubs me the wrong way, what the ads say....trying desperately for you to believe this is the 2nd coming.

StangerGT · 11-01-2013, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Firebase99

It was a BRZ for $29 not an FRS. Never said it would be reliable either. Try tinkering with that little 2.0 that **** box has, need some work on the internals to make power, with questionable reliability. And who the f*ck cares about ANY of this sh*t???! My point was out of the box for $29 is a major rip off for this car. Praise the chassis all you want, ive said it before...a FUN handling car is not necessarily a well handling car. Big difference. Whats so "sharp" about the platform? That it gives you confidence to step the tail out at 15mph? If those itty bitty tires were any smaller Id expect to see a friggin horse and carriage pulling that "sharp" platform. Its expensive, the interior is hideous, its gutless in any gear at any RPM, it has no grip whatsover and its so overpriced i find it hard to believe all the dbags who actually bought this marketing ploy.

Thus far the discussion has been about "the twins" ..hence the FR-S post. but if you really want to get into specifics

Subaru BRZ | The New 2014 BRZ Sports Car

and I think its sharp as the interior is spartan, the exterior looks good (very clean), parts seem cheap and overall I think it will be a nice compact sporty car... maybe a power adder, pads, and some tires (to handle the increased power) is all you need...

StangerGT · 11-01-2013, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Firebase99

I know, I have it in for this turd. It just rubs me the wrong way, what the ads say....trying desperately for you to believe this is the 2nd coming.

Are you so emotionally involved with your 370... the simple idea that this "could" compete (even though its not designed to) offends you? Check that ego sir... its unbecoming of you. oh and stop being such a fanboy...

Firebase99 · 11-01-2013, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by StangerGT

Are you so emotionally involved with your 370... the simple idea that this "could" compete (even though its not designed to) offends you? Check that ego sir... its unbecoming of you. oh and stop being such a fanboy...

I am the antonym of a nissan nut hugger. The 370...cool car. Its definitely not the end all, be all of vehicles. Its what I wanted in my price range. IMO a decent bang for your buck, not the greatest. I really want a 2014 911 Turbo S as well as a gold plated shitter, some things just arent in the cards.

Firebase99 · 11-01-2013, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by StangerGT

Thus far the discussion has been about "the twins" ..hence the FR-S post. but if you really want to get into specifics

Subaru BRZ | The New 2014 BRZ Sports Car

and I think its sharp as the interior is spartan, the exterior looks good (very clean), parts seem cheap and overall I think it will be a nice compact sporty car... maybe a power adder, pads, and some tires (to handle the increased power) is all you need...

Alright, thats fine. I could ALMOST agree IF the OTD was around $21K. Now THAT would be a great, fun, inexpensive DD. Really, though at close to $29 for a BRZ, now with Nissan rebates, its like a grand less than a base Z. Thats unacceptable because they are very different vehicles in different classes.

Chuck33079 · 11-01-2013, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Firebase99

Alright, thats fine. I could ALMOST agree IF the OTD was around $21K. Now THAT would be a great, fun, inexpensive DD. Really, though at close to $29 for a BRZ, now with Nissan rebates, its like a grand less than a base Z. Thats unacceptable because they are very different vehicles in different classes.

Unacceptable to you. Considering they're outselling Zs 3 to 1, many people disagree with you.

kenchan · 11-01-2013, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Unacceptable to you. Considering they're outselling Zs 3 to 1, many people disagree with you.

i'd be funny if nissan started offering 370Z wagons for the sorta poor.

Firebase99 · 11-01-2013, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Unacceptable to you. Considering they're outselling Zs 3 to 1, many people disagree with you.

You should add to that ratio, go drop $30 large on a Twin. They do look adorable in the rear view mirror of my sisters mini van.

Chuck33079 · 11-01-2013, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Firebase99

You should add to that ratio, go drop $30 large on a Twin. They do look adorable in the rear view mirror of my sisters mini van.

I'm fine with my Z, thanks.

Firebase99 · 11-01-2013, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i'd be funny if nissan started offering 370Z wagons for the sorta poor.

E37?

Firebase99 · 11-01-2013, 11:53 AM

Look, can we all just agree to hate the "Twins" so I can move on?

kenchan · 11-01-2013, 11:55 AM

i agree that the tomica cars can be cool if $25K otd with some options on it.

it's just over priced for wat you get.
and i hate toyota's to begin with...and subaru isn't my favorite either.

Chuck33079 · 11-01-2013, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i agree that the tomica cars can be cool if $25K otd with some options on it.

it's just over priced.

Come on Ken, we're supposed to hate it so much we post long rants about it on multiple sites.

Firebase99 · 11-01-2013, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Come on Ken, we're supposed to hate it so much we post long rants about it on multiple sites.

This

Yes please. Moar.

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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	i agree that the tomica cars can be cool if $25K otd with some options on it. it's just over priced for wat you get. and i hate toyota's to begin with...and subaru isn't my favorite either. Chuck33079 likes this.

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Firebase99 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: fl Posts: 1,372 Drives: 14 3.8 Gen Coupe GT Rep Power: 14034	Im tracking at Sebring Sunday, have a pair of Advans and hawk pads. I think i paid around $400 for all of it. no one said its cheap but its not like its a Ferrari with ceramic $10000 brakes and Pilot Sports.

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Firebase99 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: fl Posts: 1,372 Drives: 14 3.8 Gen Coupe GT Rep Power: 14034	Look, can we all just agree to hate the "Twins" so I can move on?