My New BRZ

Zaggeron · 08-06-2012, 09:11 PM

Obviously I still have that new car euphoria and the car is still in the break-in period, so it is too early for a serious review. But here are a couple of things

1. While the Nav unit might be fine, it is the most unintuitive system I've ever used.

2. No trip computer functions available on the Nav -- no miles left in tank, average MPG, etc. (or I haven't found them yet. See point 1)

3. There are some trip computer functions available in a display below the tach, but the same display is shared between ODO, trip A, trip b, and trip comp display. You have to toggle between them -- e.g. you can't show ODO and outside temp at the same time or miles per gallon and trip miles at the same time. Makes me appreciate the funky game boy display to the left in my Z

4. Music through the speaker system via bluetooth is not good -- but that might be my phone's fault since it is streaming the music not the file.

5. The auto climate control is on par with my Z's -- a bit better because it is dual zone, but dual zone is probably not strictly necessary in the BRZ or Z.

6. While I like the interior and it is nice with the alcantra and leather trimmed seats. My Z interior is nicer with more soft-touch areas.

7. The shifter throws are nice and short and it shifts beautifully, but the shifter itself seems to be a bit less solid feeling than in the Z.

8. The warble of the boxer (I know it is only 4 cylinders) as the power comes on is a beautiful sound and I haven't even revved it high yet.

08-06-2012, 09:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 19	Obviously I still have that new car euphoria and the car is still in the break-in period, so it is too early for a serious review. But here are a couple of things 1. While the Nav unit might be fine, it is the most unintuitive system I've ever used. 2. No trip computer functions available on the Nav -- no miles left in tank, average MPG, etc. (or I haven't found them yet. See point 1) 3. There are some trip computer functions available in a display below the tach, but the same display is shared between ODO, trip A, trip b, and trip comp display. You have to toggle between them -- e.g. you can't show ODO and outside temp at the same time or miles per gallon and trip miles at the same time. Makes me appreciate the funky game boy display to the left in my Z 4. Music through the speaker system via bluetooth is not good -- but that might be my phone's fault since it is streaming the music not the file. 5. The auto climate control is on par with my Z's -- a bit better because it is dual zone, but dual zone is probably not strictly necessary in the BRZ or Z. 6. While I like the interior and it is nice with the alcantra and leather trimmed seats. My Z interior is nicer with more soft-touch areas. 7. The shifter throws are nice and short and it shifts beautifully, but the shifter itself seems to be a bit less solid feeling than in the Z. 8. The warble of the boxer (I know it is only 4 cylinders) as the power comes on is a beautiful sound and I haven't even revved it high yet. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited