Our sales rep stopped by with a pre-production Subaru BRZ. I got to take a quick drive in it. Very smooth, nice power, car handled great. The seats felt like my Corbeau's. I can see where this would definately be an alternative to a Hardtop Miata. I can't wait to autocross one, I just wonder what class they'll be in. The engine did not feel like a 2 liter, pulled very strongly and smoothly. The ride was stiff, but not abusive. I think they have a hit with this one.
where do you work?
I am jelly.
Was it bigger or smaller than it photographs? Highly subjective I know...
How was the handling? Steering feel?
I work at a Subaru dealer in Connecticut. The car looks slightly longer than a NC Miata. The handling was very precise, and the steering felt great. My normal summer driver is a NA Miata. The car handled very similar, with a ride like a lowered / stiffened Miata. Great power, I pulled out of our parking lot and just stayed on the throttle. The car squatted and accelerated, but it wasn't the crazy STI acceleration, but I can see where it's going to do well with cones. Decent visibility. At first I didn't care for the fender "crowns" but they really did help define the car. We're expecting our first real one in about 2 months. We have factory training starting next month, and usually the cars are in about the same time the last class is held.
Oh sweet! An unbiased... Never mind...
patiently awaiting confirmation of factory supercharged BRZ rumors
one of the only things I hate abotu leaving subaru for nissan.
I waited for that car forever, and one month after I quit, they got one in!
My buddy that still works there told me they got one in, not sure if Charlotte is going to be a test market or what, but I need to figure out how I can drive it.
Thinking of either telling them I'm wanting to write a review of it online or telling them I want to trade my car in on one. lol
I can not quite communicate the level of jelousy I am feeling. I have actually put moneyon the table, and will have to wait until????? to even test drive one!
So far, you have confirmed my motivation for plunking down th $$$. Tell me something about the "Back Seat"? Will my laptop bag fit back there?
In reply to NOHOME: I didn't get to drive one but I sat in one at the Ft. Lauderdale Auto Show. Laptop bag will fit in the backseat. I sat my behind in it too (I'm about 6' 1", 175 lbs) and it was very reminiscent of the 03 Cooper S I used to have. No one will sit behind an above-average sized driver, but you could comfortably fit two passengers to the right of you for normal trips.
mr2peak wrote: Oh sweet! An unbiased... Never mind...
I may work at a Subaru dealer, but I drive a Miata, so that should count for something. 
Thanks for this info, there are a lot of us that are dying for this stuff.
car39 wrote:mr2peak wrote: Oh sweet! An unbiased... Never mind...I may work at a Subaru dealer, but I drive a Miata, so that should count for something.
You're also a GRM (half) Dork...don't ever forget that. 
Luke wrote: You're also a GRM (half) Dork...don't ever forget that.
Well, he can forget that once he's achieved full Dork or greater status...
car39 wrote:mr2peak wrote: Oh sweet! An unbiased... Never mind...I may work at a Subaru dealer, but I drive a Miata, so that should count for something.
Well tell us about the REALLY important things!
How are ingress/egress? Does the entertainment system add unwanted flavors to music? What about the interior trim? How good are the gaps and general fit? Is the dashboard of a properly sumptuous texture? How many cupholders are there? Will they properly hold my designer bottled-water AND my Starbucks?
Enquiring minds want to know!!! I'm torn between a BRZ and a Camry.
Can I get the BRZ in a soothing beige?
car39 wrote: Our sales rep stopped by with a pre-production Subaru BRZ..........
Where can I get this guys job?
z31maniac wrote: *patiently awaiting confirmation of factory supercharged BRZ rumors*
Get in line with the rest of us.
Enquiring minds want to know!!! I'm torn between a BRZ and a Camry. Can I get the BRZ in a soothing beige?
Wow! That's like saying you are torn between the exotic model and the fat girl. Soothing beige? Get the Camry!
Knurled wrote: Well tell us about the REALLY important things! How are ingress/egress? Does the entertainment system add unwanted flavors to music? What about the interior trim? How good are the gaps and general fit? Is the dashboard of a properly sumptuous texture? How many cupholders are there? Will they properly hold my designer bottled-water AND my Starbucks? Enquiring minds want to know!!! I'm torn between a BRZ and a Camry. Can I get the BRZ in a soothing beige?
Don't forget the crash-test safety ratings, iPod connectivity and whether it's been recommended by JD Power & Associates!
I'm not interested until Consumer Reports gives it some circles.
You just know that the Scion (Toyota) will be smooth and peppy, while the Subaru will be harsh and buzzy.
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