this coming from a guy who also want his car to let its tire loose and take it to its limit....
Um, no.
I'll throw my 2c into the hat as well...
Why don't I consider the FR-S and BRZ to be slow cars with not enough power? My daily driving is never going to consist of 0-120 mph acceleration runs, drifting, burnouts, driving more than 5/10ths etc...
I want something that makes the act of driving a manual car fun and "FEELS" quick. I want to have the longest periods possible where I am revving the engine and rowing through the gears without braking any major laws. I want a car that is very low to the ground so when I am going at speed it feels faster. I want a sporty suspension that transfers the feel of the road into my hands without being bone jarringly harsh. I basically want a 944 with modern reliability and a warranty and the FR-S / BRZ seems to be exactly this.
I did go check out an auto Raven Black FR-S today. Should be able to test drive it sometime early next week if they don't sell it by then.
Eyes/hands On Impressions:
- very attractive front fascia, the little points that jut forward at the bottom are a nice touch and add aggressiveness to the styling
- the car is tiny in a very good way, looks compact and very purposeful and has that classic coupe look. The raised areas on either side of the roof are striking in a good way.
- closing the doors felt very solid, boot lid felt solid, bonnet was very light
- the wheels look much darker than what i have seen in pictures, those on a white BRZ are going to be HOT in person. I don't think the fender gaps are bad or the wheels are too small.
- 3 people is definitely possible, 4 with an amputee sitting behind the driver
- trunk space with the rear seat folded down is not bad at all. plenty of groceries will fit back there.
- red stitching looks pretty nice, gauge cluster is very functional, like the red and black seats.
- driving position is bliss, steering wheel feels great, bolstering on the seats for my frame 6'0'' 170 is perfect
- rearward visibility is very good
- I actually really like the very simple digital clock, reminds me of a 944
- the buttons feel ok, HVAC controls don't feel spectacular by any means but get the job done
- power output from the speakers is meh but the pioneer touch screen head unit is very responsive