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ElDominio
02-04-2013, 09:24 PM
Just wanted to know all of your guy's opinion on this matter.
I have a Genesis 2.0T, but I like the FR-S as a car (wouldn't own one though)

I'd like to know from the 3/S fanbase which one you guys like best, seeing as I came from a 3/S myself (and my dad still owns his 550awhp one and STILL doesn't let me drive it -_-)

Any engines, any trims anything goes, just a good discussion to see what you guys (gals maybe?) like and why.
futurevr4man
02-04-2013, 09:33 PM
i love the LSX engines. i also like a lot of honda engines... they make great power for their size
ElDominio
02-04-2013, 09:48 PM
WOW I went stupid.... I meant to post this on the "Other Platforms" section

Christ I might be retarded.
futurevr4man
02-04-2013, 11:33 PM
hah, i didnt even see that
ElDominio
02-05-2013, 12:38 AM
Lol someone please lock/delete this thread or move it to the appropriate section
IPD
02-05-2013, 01:06 AM
imho, the 2.0t is woefully underpowered. and they should have offered the tau v8 in the coupe.
Uniuno
02-05-2013, 01:07 PM
I hardly ever see Genises(?)(even funnier; Mozilla spell check suggests "Penises") rolling around. I remember sitting in one at the auto show and liked it though. I'm a big fan of the FRS, more so the BRZ, but I can't wait til they come out with a turbo version!
green-lantern
02-05-2013, 04:08 PM
I'm a big fan of the FRS, more so the BRZ, but I can't wait til they come out with a turbo version!

Agreed

Some say the power is just right on those things though. It's made to carve up the backroads and I've heard it's perfect for doing so. I still want turbo though lol
AdamVR4
02-05-2013, 05:35 PM
imho, the 2.0t is woefully underpowered.

Huh? In its class, it's a beast.

I've driven both several times. I don't think you can go wrong with either. I prefer the power and interior of the gc2t but prefer the exterior styling and aftermarket of the frs/brz.

And a factory turbo on the frs/brz? I won't be holding my breath... From what I've read, they're concerned about cutting into the sales of the WRX (don't know how much truth there is to this). Besides, as fast as the frs/brz is leaving dealer lots, why would they bother cutting into their profit margins?

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/06/20/subaru-brz-scion-fr-s-lead-list-of-fastest-selling-cars/
vr4gto
02-05-2013, 08:00 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puhX7b2BB7A
green-lantern
02-05-2013, 09:20 PM
Great video! I will own one!
IPD
02-06-2013, 12:12 AM
Huh? In its class, it's a beast.

I've driven both several times. I don't think you can go wrong with either. I prefer the power and interior of the gc2t but prefer the exterior styling and aftermarket of the frs/brz.

And a factory turbo on the frs/brz? I won't be holding my breath... From what I've read, they're concerned about cutting into the sales of the WRX (don't know how much truth there is to this). Besides, as fast as the frs/brz is leaving dealer lots, why would they bother cutting into their profit margins?

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/06/20/subaru-brz-scion-fr-s-lead-list-of-fastest-selling-cars/

i guess for 2013 they've upped it to 271hp from 210hp. that's a big improvement, and the 3.8L v6 is up to 345hp now too.

i'd called it underpowered because the ford focus st's ecoboost i4 is ranked at 252hp.