2022 Subaru BRZ

Started by Payman, November 05, 2020, 06:01:14 AM

MrH

Quote from: Rich on February 04, 2021, 01:40:07 PM
why not just drive the outback to work then, it has a top.  What would your commute look like if you were to get the new job?  If it's the same highway slog, I'd drive the DD for that and get something topless and powerful (M Roadster?  Boxster?) that's much more fun to drive. 

I do...I just rarely drive the S2000 as a result.  New job would be the same grind, just 5 miles and 10 minutes shorter.

Only reason I'm considering: I can get something new with minimal financial impact because the S2000 has appreciated.  I'm guessing in 5 years, the number of EVs is going to be big.  Seems smart to get a relatively cheap, fun, ICE sports car now before things like that aren't available much longer.
2023 Ford Lightning Lariat ER
2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD
2023 BRZ Limited

Previous: '02 Mazda Protege5, '08 Mazda Miata, '05 Toyota Tacoma, '09 Honda Element, '13 Subaru BRZ, '14 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec 5.0, '15 Toyota 4Runner SR5, '18 Honda Accord EX-L 2.0t, '01 Honda S2000, '20 Subaru Outback XT, '23 Chevy Bolt EUV

AutobahnSHO

I am good with picking between Impreza and Scrappy for work drive, which is almost all highway. I wear earbuds to listen to stuff or deaden road noise and crank up the car's stereo LOL.
Will

AutobahnSHO

By good I should say, "really love". If the weather looks like it'll be wet it's Impreza. Otherwise it's been top down every single day this winter. :lol:
Will

CaminoRacer

Quote from: AutobahnSHO on February 04, 2021, 06:44:50 PM
I am good with picking between Impreza and Scrappy for work drive, which is almost all highway. I wear earbuds to listen to stuff or deaden road noise and crank up the car's stereo LOL.

I wear earplugs when I drive for more than an hour in my dad's VW Beetle, since it's a very loud air cooled engine. I crank the stereo, which means the 12" sub is pounding away but I'm not going deaf. Love it!
2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV

AutobahnSHO

Quote from: CaminoRacer on February 08, 2021, 11:30:48 AM
I wear earplugs when I drive for more than an hour in my dad's VW Beetle, since it's a very loud air cooled engine. I crank the stereo, which means the 12" sub is pounding away but I'm not going deaf. Love it!

:rockon: :rockon:

PLUS you're not upsetting neighbors, or sound littering a neighborhood!!!
Will

r0tor

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee No Speed -- 2004 Mazda RX8 6 speed -- 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia All Speed

Payman

Quote from: r0tor on April 05, 2021, 09:54:27 AM
Too soft looking



I have to actually see it, because what looks bland in pics can look awesome in reality. When I first saw the Honda S2000 in photos, I though "meh, not bad", but the pics didn't do the design justice, with the pulled back front fenders and much sleeker appearance in the flesh.

AutobahnSHO

Yeah those photos look like a boring Porsche wannabe.
Will

MX793

There's some distortion due to a fisheye lens on the camera.  I'll pass judgement when I see them in person.  They do seem a bit curvier. Kind of remind me of the 90s Mitsubishi FTO, especially the tail lights.
Needs more Jiggawatts

2016 Ford Mustang GTPP / 2011 Toyota Rav4 Base AWD / 2014 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS
1992 Nissan 240SX Fastback / 2004 Mazda Mazda3s / 2011 Ford Mustang V6 Premium / 2007 Suzuki GSF1250SA Bandit / 2006 VW Jetta 2.5

Laconian

I think they look pretty good..
Kia EV6 GT-Line / MX-5 RF 6MT

Rich

#70
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZp7GE1rO-w

There are some very interesting suspension design choice differences between the two
2003 Mazda Miata 5MT; 2005 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport 4AT

Rich

2003 Mazda Miata 5MT; 2005 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport 4AT

CaminoRacer

I've solved all of the Miata pitfalls except the glovebox.
Springs + swaybar + even stiffer shock tower brace + tune + muffler = winner
Also buy a gently used model that includes the BBS/Brembo package for free.
2020 BMW 330i, 1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV