BRZ Automatic - Why its better!

[@priatalat]

Manual or automatic, we are all car lovers.

[@Jordanball-ib3iw]

Manual all on the way man a manual better

[@hyperloop7053]

AT can be used manually either?

[@UCTeeth]

I definitely enjoy my manual transmission over the automatic on my BmW, but I can see your point on why you chose the auto. I hate when car guys look down on automatic owners because they say it's not true enthusiast but they both have their places.

[@RodrigoMedeirosRM]

That's exactly it, in short they both have their places although for the communities the manual will always be looked up in regards to the Auto. Although id be really eager to find out how a BRZ would do if it was supercharged with an automatic transmission :)

[@MikeDMays]

Accurate! If I lived back in Indiana again I would certainly have the manual! 100% Flat there but where the BRZ shines is on twisty curvy roads.

[@MrSodaBelly]

Still waiting for you “manual is better” kids to display your driving skills on a HILL with incoming traffic 🤷‍♂️ exactly stfu

[@mitchconnor1263]

"A higher level of convenience" Smart guy 👍🏽 Ive come to the point where thats what I want.

[@gonemesisgaming1428]

I own a auto brz and love it, amazing car. keep up the good work, great content man

[@RodrigoMedeirosRM]

Glad to hear other people also went with the Automatic! Really appreciate you sharing your comment and enjoying the video!! Thanks for watching :)

[@itznicholaaas4843]

@@Ab01-p6p not as much as a manual obviously but the auto can handle about 270-300whp

[@dylantaylor2614]

@@RodrigoMedeirosRM are all of them automatic

[@vision1707]

I have the 2017 toyota 86 automatic - no regrets .

[@iheartgs400]

Great point, as much I will always have a soft spot for a manual driven car in terms of experience the auto has come a long way.

[@Kuehnpiano]

I'm kind of late to the party but I saw this video. I have an automatic FR-S like you said I do a lot of City driving to it works out so much better.

[@PlayinWithGhosts]

2014 zed auto here. I chose the auto because it fits with my commute and I didn't buy the car to Tokyo drift. If you are looking at mods, have some recommendations for you. JDL auto design makes some killer custom parts for the twins. I have the JDL EL header (with cat), Perrin over pipe, JDL front pipe (without cat), and the 2.5" Perrin exhaust (resonated). Custom 93 octane tune and well, the car is right on the money for me. Plus, I went with thermal coating on the header and front pipe (black). Torque dip is barely noticeable now. I still have fun on my spirited runs. Compliments a plenty. The exhaust note is more reminiscent of a WRX STI. When people come up and see it's an automatic, I honestly don't get flak for it. Drive what you like. If this thing had a DCT, the manual argument would still be there. Just enjoy the ride. Stick or no stick. Bragging rights for a car that YOU buy is bs imho. Cheers for the cool video. Btw, I get 30/31 mpg on average on 93 octane. If I keep it, I'm set for SC. I am on the fence, because the car is how they intended it to be from design to factory. Peace.

[@piplup0089]

Nice post. Mine is AT as well. JDL UEL stage 2 with OFT. Really fun.

[@Canderle]

Same here auto and really fun

[@xoxark7]

Tune for 93? Tune for e85??

[@PlayinWithGhosts]

@@xoxark7 I had both tunes by OFC. I ran e85 quite a bit. Preferred it for butt dyno. Car actually just ran super smooth with that tune. I moved and e85 was hard to come by, so went back to the 93 map. I miss my little blue devil.

[@raptor0768]

I have had manuals all my life but purchased the frs auto and absolutely love it. I use the paddle shifters all the time and its a blast! Never will I buy another manual.

[@RodrigoMedeirosRM]

That is what im trying to promote people to see through the video! Glad you relate! Thanks for watching and viewing the video! :)

[@namidaslave]

Great comment! I have had manuals all my life too and now I'm thinking of getting an automatic BRZ just because I think it isn't as slow as people try to make it seem. And the paddles are damn cool!

[@vision1707]

@@RodrigoMedeirosRM do you still have the automatic brz ?

[@MikeDMays]

@@RodrigoMedeirosRM I can relate 100% here in TN within the city where I live my old manual I never got past 3rd gear before having to stop also we have a large tourist area here and that is even worse! Sitting in traffic for 30-45 minutes when you could get out and walk on the sidewalk faster is real bummer especially when you own a manual! I used to swear by manuals being the best but now that I am in my Early 40's I am loving the hell outta my BRZ and for anyone crying about power just slap a supercharger on it and your golden! But honestly they perform great 100% stock.

[@ray0968]

late to the game but valid points not to mention if you really wanna get wicked in the twisties you can focus more on actually driving and controlling the car vs constantly shifting

[@79thproductions]

I like that collage you did at the beginning. 👌🏼 just a few tips if you're interested in hearing them.. try to find a cheap tripod, i got one from a garage sale for $5 and i shoot all my videos with it. And also.... maybe some shades?? Just so even though we know you're not looking at the camera, we still kinda feel like you are.

[@RodrigoMedeirosRM]

Interesting i never considered the shades! Ill highly consider getting a pair for the next video so stay tuned for that! I did use my tripod but seems like the little mechanism that lets me rotate the camera around was being stiff and didnt let me record as smooth as i expected! Thanks for the feedback and tips i appreciate them!

[@stuartwatson6849]

Thanks for the great video and POV. I'm a hard core manual shifting guy buying my first BRZ-same color as yours 2016 limited. The down side has been it's an auto and I've been torn about it tempted to pass. Reality is I often have to do the 5 to 6 hour round trip into LA for work and there is no time that is bumper to bumper free! I want to have some life left in me for my 11 year old when I get home and I think not shifting 6 hours will be a real gift! I appreciate your down to earth telling your POV without pushing it on others-Looking forward to driving my auto BRZ!

[@sponk12]

So agree just getting a ts auto so much better around town

[@vision1707]

i have the toyota 86 automatic - so much fun and more practical daily drive - i'm in south florida

[@loki_wolff]

I deal with the same haters with my Z. I straight up prefer paddles. I drive fast and clutch is annoying to me. At the end of the day it's your money so do what you want.

[@TedwardDrives]

I just got my first non-manual car when i added an e92 m3 DCT to my garage. I genuinely love the transmission, but I still have my M5 and 911 to fall back on when I want a manual experience. The DCT is so convenient as a Daily Driver

[@RodrigoMedeirosRM]

Ultimately thats what i would hope to have someday as well! Have the funner "manual" cars and then my daily driver for work or annoying situations to just sit back on and cruise! Thanks for the comment and watching the video!

[@backyardmodz933]

awsome video, these new cars with auto transmissions are amazing. Manuel cars are starting to become a thing of the past, especially automatic cars with Manuel paddle shifters😍

[@RodrigoMedeirosRM]

That's exactly it!! They all have their place its all relative to the user but in terms of time it does seem like the new age is kicking in :)

[@CRUMedia]

i'm 14 and driven both, i love driving manual it's so much fun

[@conanthanoz19]

Great video. Manual fanatics that have never driven casually on a highway or replaced a clutch would never understand an Automatic. For the last 20 years I've lived with manual transmissions (VW GTI and Taurus SHO), and although they CAN allow higher absolute speed on a track OR if you keep your engine ALWAYS at high revs... you're always one downshift away from being ready to react to a high-speed Camry closing in on the lane-change gap you need to get off at the next exit. With my Automatic 86 Hakone, if I see an opening...I floor it.... then BAM I am THERE. Simply put, a Manual is slower from 50-70 in real world situations 95% of the time unless you're driving like a maniac on meth, that's why even Ferrari has given up the shifter on most of its cars. Manuals are definitely "fun" in varying degrees, but give it a few decades and a few thousand dollars in repairs and a few stressful commutes then reality sinks in. Aggressive drivers and drivers in areas with lots of Stop lights with 50+ mph streets will enjoy Manuals....for a while, but...they'll also enjoy more powerful vehicles to begin with. If I was in Texas - a Manual Mustang GT would make more sense than an Auto 86. Now that I'm in Cali I am non-stressed on highways, but having a party on the curvy coastal and mountain roads!

[@no1washerezz]

you dont have to replace a clutch if you knew how to drive in traffic... leave a gap.

[@staggeredhorizons3657]

Another Great Video with a lot of personal input, keep it up!

[@RodrigoMedeirosRM]

Thank you very much my friend!! Appreciate the comment and that you enjoyed the video!!

[@dgxxtreme]

THE 2014 BRZ IS FAST/QUICK!!! SOMEONE ALMOST GOT 6.0 SECS USING SPORT MODE AND HAVING TRACTION CONTROL ON!!! ALMOST IN THE CATAGORIE OF REALLY FAST/REALLY QUICK!!! THE CAR IS AMAZING!!! AND IT SERIOUSLY NEEDS A ROOF SCOOP!!! 💯🔥 CANT WAIT TO GET THIS CAR IN 3 MONTHS!!! 💯🔥

[@streetsandpeaks3013]

Hmmmmm....yes to the convenience factor (I've had both). I tried every setting in the auto to make it more manual - best result I found was to turn off VSC and TRAC, VSC sport mode on, and set the rev limit up to 7000 or better. In the end, even then, I couldn't make it peel out and without everything off I couldn't stop the automatic from shifting all the time. Also, since it isn't a double clutch, there was a delay when hammering on the gas again between gears. Looking back, adding a Sprint Booster to the accelerator may have helped fixed that for under $400 CDN but the drift factor everyone loves in this car is missing without a clutch. That said....at high speed (not that we suggest anyone drive at high speeds) the paddle shift in any car, especially cornering at speed, lets you keep a solid F1 two hand grip on the wheel and shift while braking late. The manual is a tricky car to heel toe with such small pedals so nailing the down shift takes some skill...in the auto you just flip the paddle and let the sport mode rev matching on down shift do the work for you. I miss that! So what next...I bought the manual of course. Like Chris Harris said, why have a drift car that won't drift. Get the manual, kick the clutch and let it spin!! Even with 19" wheels and 275's on the rear I can spin on demand. Light it right!! Cheers!

[@RodrigoMedeirosRM]

Best comment by far! before i dig into your comment just want to flat out say i highly appreciate you taking the time to comment and watch the video! First and foremost you are absolutely correct the drift factor is completely missing! When engaging with the automatic transmission it will never give you the same level of engagement that you get from manual, so that kind of good feeling of "Skill" and the drift-ability and extra control from the car is gone! Ive tried many different methods to attempt to make it feel more manual (My intention with this video was to introduce the channel to the Automatic BRZ - different niche than the already out there videos on KZbin with manuals, so stay tuned for video on how to make a Automatic BRZ more manual ;) ) Thanks again for the amazing comment!

[@ylis7423]

Honestly, I would prefer a manual in my brz, but I settled with an auto just because most of my family members can’t drive manual. And believe me, I do appreciate the auto for the fact that it helped out my fam members who needed to do emergency trips with my car. So in the end, eh a car is a car

[@jossvega7]

haha I think the same

[@Yurien5943]

Keep up the good work bro.......I plan to join the brz auto community jn sooooo looking forward to more content

[@YourCarBro]

Awesome video bro! Nice Civic SI at 2:05 as well :P

[@RodrigoMedeirosRM]

Haha i've been trying with the advice you gave me! Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching the video and sharing your comment, stay in touch my friend!

[@TWphoenix24]

just bought an frs in automatic and love it. definitely convenient for living in seattle with hills everywhere, and sport mode is a great substitute for a clutch if you want to have fun. still thinking about the difficulty of how i could get used to a manual, maybe for my next car..

[@The_JDM_Dynasty]

Fantastic third video, you have done super well. Keep it up! Auto daily = yes. Weekend warrior/track car = Manual!

[@RodrigoMedeirosRM]

Really appreciate the feedback my friend!! I have been trying to get quality up there and produce some good content! I couldn't agree with you more, daily = Auto, and track = Manual! Really appreciate you coming and sharing your comments on the video!! Glad you also enjoyed the video :)

[@ADTheAwesome]

I get that you don't like manuals, but don't say automatics are better they just aren't

[@JohnSmith-tw3uq]

Aidan D you're absolutely right from a "fun" aspect but as I get older I'm getting pretty tired of driving standard.

[@mitchconnor1263]

Aidan D Adrian, quit being a douche, please :) .. the truth is that when youre in your late twenties and in traffic everyday, and your left knee starts to hurt from riding a clutch since the age of 16, youre most likely going to be interested in paddle shifters 👍🏽 Keep positive vibes man

[@BathSaltBadger]

First gear all the way home baby after legs day.

[@waider]

Mitch Connor you have shit legs if your knee hurts from using clutch. What kinda car you drive a car with a full on racing clutch lol.

[@masterwhopper414]

Drive either a ZF 8-speed auto or a DSG/PDK car, then get back to us about how automatics aren't better.

[@conradkimble4330]

Sweet thumbnail! Great video!

[@RodrigoMedeirosRM]

Thank you my friend! I appreciate you sharing a comment and enjoying the video!

[@MrRandomReviews]

another badass video👍

[@RodrigoMedeirosRM]

Thank you for the support!! Appreciate you leaving a comment and supporting :)

[@Marlon_Torres]

Good stuff man! Personally, I prefer manual cars, but you have some valid points. I also drive my Abarth in Sports mode all the time just for that extra power.

[@RodrigoMedeirosRM]

Manual cards definitely are more engaging then automatic! Thanks for watching the video and commenting my friend!

[@coleplatt4898]

I love the brz.... it's one of the few sports cars out there now. I daily a mazdaspeed Miata with a stage 2 clutch..... not fun in traffic so I know what you mean lol

[@RodrigoMedeirosRM]

Haha exactly my point, Im in Toronto and we have terrible traffic! Although im sure outside the traffic your car is extra fun! Thanks for watching and commenting!!

[@jinwooahn8505]

I understand what you're saying in the video, but you missed the one point that the automatic is not better than the manual. The automatic is convenient, but it is not for fun to drive for sure. You had to say it's not fun but it is convenient.

[@charlesxchaves]

I don't know about you but having to step on the clutch doesn't really sound like fun during heavy traffic. As for shifting gears, this car has paddle shifters as well as gear shifters. For drifting and stunt driving and track racing, the manual would win I think

[@hawaiicalivegazshane9794]

good video mang! I'm thinking about getting another 86 and this time an automatic. but I need to figure out how much torque the auto trans can handle. keep up the good work!

[@ipsyop]

i know this is 2 years later but I think they can handle somewhere around 300ft lbs's or torque, which is quite a lot for this car.

[@soykin021gamplays]

I want to get this car in manual. But nobody in my friend group wants to learn how to drive manual, it would be nice for those long drives in boring roads to have a friend drive for a min. Fuel efficiency is great and something I really care about. And also traffic sucks

[@balancemode4112]

I used to own manual 350z, man i say fck that shit, sold it and bought 86 automatic. So happy and never gonna look back

[@omargonzales3]

great video, what year is your BRZ ? and do you plan on doing any mods to it ? i'm in the works for a 2017 limited BRZ model.

[@RodrigoMedeirosRM]

Its a 2016! Definitely have some coming up! Doing some research as of now to know what the perfect ones would be! Video on that coming up!

[@TundraDude34]

Great video man!

[@fl4tbxr]

Nice videos so far! I noticed you're from Toronto. Do you go to any meets? (ie: BRZWORLD)

[@RodrigoMedeirosRM]

Thank you! Appreciate the input and support! I haven't been to any yet but definitely wouldn't mind going!

[@gravityhammer25]

Shifting and driving a manual car is easy. The thing I find annoying is stopping and going on hills (yes I know use the clutch to hold the car... but thats bad for the clutch) and someone is like inches from you rear bumper and I don't feel like using the ebrake to hold the car in traffic. However, with manual there are alot of components that can fail clutch disk,pressure plate flywheel(if you cant resurface), release bearing, pilot bearing and slave cylinder that may need to be replaced and these all get really expensive depending on what you get do. When you have to go in for one thing, you may as well do everything and the $$$$$ will add up especially if you can't do the work. Yes automatics are even more complicated and have components that can fail but If the Automatic transmission in my 300zx goes I cant just get another transmission for cheap off Ebay and it has all the components necessary.. used auto tranny are cheap and plentiful especially for sports cars. I turn overdrive off in my Z and have engine braking and then I can just downshift to gear 2 or 1 when I need to... good for the snow. Plus a shift-kit valve body upgrade and some other electronic modifications can speed up shifting alot.

[@FittieVEVO]

I seriously can't have fun in a BRZ unless its manual. i swear every automatic wrx, brz, etc driver ive talked to has 100 excuses of why they didnt get there car stick

[@RodrigoMedeirosRM]

Its true! Ultimately its always tied in to the user preference but cars will always be more engaging manual. Thanks for your comment and checking out the video!

[@user-zd8vg1nl5g]

seriously!!!

[@user-zd8vg1nl5g]

awkmochi just stop

[@2800boy]

I'm thinking of getting an automatic BRZ and that's simply because I drive thru bumper to bumper traffic mornings and afternoons and I would hate to drive manual like that every day.

[@ToastyClam]

LOL I have one automatic because Im not a rich guy that can afford two cars. there no way im going to have my only car as a manual.

[@Bisofication]

I get your point of why its better for you. But you can't say it's better in the video title because simply it's not better. Since the manual transmission is slightly lighter and has a faster 0-100 time with the only downside that it can be tiring when stuck in traffic for more than 30 min. Also, with time, auto transmission tend to become slower after years of driving which makes it lose it value even further. On the other hand, driving a manual is so much fun and engaging especially with the great feel and position the brz shifter has. A proud owner of an FR-S ;) Also, keep the BRZ videos coming!

[@RodrigoMedeirosRM]

Agreed 100%, Manual will be far more engaging than an automatic ever will be! Realistically i believe its always going to be a decision that weighs heavily on a geological factor more than engagement. At least it was for me, if i had lived anywhere else i would of gladly taken the manual! Thanks for coming out and checking the video and commenting! Appreciate the feedback as well! :)

[@Bisofication]

Rodrigo Medeiros I agree on that too! However, I made the sacrifice and chose the manual although I live in the city with shitty weather =( Any mods in the future though?

[@RodrigoMedeirosRM]

You are very brave! I admire you for that, tbh i avoided as much i could lol. Definitely some mods coming, going to post my next video tomorrow and will discuss one mod that is to come :) Btw great channel you have!

[@itsmecaseyle]

Why do GTRs only come in Auto?

[@TripleTapHK]

@@itsmecaseyle Because they have power and the auto is actually good and not cheap.

[@piplup6267]

Great video man are you in the Toronto area as well?

[@BedazzledChanclas]

I can’t decide what I want but now as I’m getting older (and military so I’m going to be moving to different places with varying levels of traffic) I’m kinda leaning toward auto.

[@behindthewheel1200]

Great video! I enjoy having full control, but I've driven some automatic cars with paddles that I would consider getting.

[@RodrigoMedeirosRM]

Thanks for the comment! Definitely agree some cars will always be funner on Manual because of the extra level of touch which gives the effect of control! I Wonder how a BRZ would do supercharged with an automatic though!

[@streetsandpeaks3013]

Jackson Racing makes an auto version of their popular super charger for the BRZ / FRS.

[@TanvirulHaque971]

@@RodrigoMedeirosRM search supercharged automatic FRS the smoking tire

[@IamIzayis]

Yea I see plenty of drivers in my area that drive manual, it’s a high traffic area and that engine constantly holds them back in traffic because of the need for it to pick up I guess... most of them are always in a race trying to catch up or pass up other cars only to hit the next light and stop again. I mean literally these drivers are attempting to race past everyone else in traffic... like, chill man. You’re in traffic. You’re gonna end up stopping a block or two away anywa, not saying all manual drivers are like that but definitely are plenty who do that just as there are those who understand where they are and aren’t pushing their cars when it’s unnecessary

[@ImJustElite]

Great vid. Do you recommend the 2017 Subaru BRZ?

[@RodrigoMedeirosRM]

Thanks! I do it has some modifications for the interior but from a financial stand point is it worth the extra couple of thousands for some slight modifications inside? Stay tuned for a video on that :)! Thanks for your comment and watching the video

[@Canderle]

I own a 2017 as my first car and it has great gas mileage and is incredibly fun to drive everyday and with what rodrigo said it has a lot of mods for it.

[@TheDuvee6]

So many people here are saying that you can't have fun in an automatic and it was a mistake buying one. When nearly all modern Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Astons, Porsches, Maseratis, sporty BMWs, Mercedes, Mclarens are automatic or semi-auto. Those cars clearly aren't any fun, right?

[@soup-bruhh]

but they all are way above 30k.... with 400 hp or more, the frs is so slow with the 200 hp (more like 180) that the auto just feels like you are in a small prius... the manual, you enjoy rolling through the gears at a super low hp.

[@eliezergutierrez3721]

How's the gas on the car? How often do you fill up the tank and average cost of fill up? Thanks!

[@RodrigoMedeirosRM]

Gas on the car is pretty good! its about 10 liters/100 KM or 28.7 MPG. Usually $40 and gets me about 260 miles / 420 KM. Thanks for commenting and watching!

[@kayla85470]

Keep it up babe, this video was killer!

[@3kbaby823]

True car enthusiasts don’t hate so if you hate then yea

[@zackbell5019]

Hey bro I just ordered my self a 2017 BRZ and I don't pick it up until November I just wanna know if you have had any kind of issues with your BRZ since you've owned it?

[@Chair991]

The problem is that the automatic is a lot slower than the manual.

[@RFSxBANSHEE]

Nice video! Keep it up

[@RodrigoMedeirosRM]

Thanks for the support really appreciate the feedback and the input!

[@RoadWayCrew]

this car is insane bro :D

[@RodrigoMedeirosRM]

Haha thank you my friend!! It definitely has the potential for marriage! haha

[@RoadWayCrew]

haha :D

[@SleepyRulu]

You have me convinced now my dad talking to me about starting off with automatic originally I was against after some thinking now I realized it good thing for sport cars.

[@gustavosandoval1253]

What’s the year of your car??

[@Jordanball-ib3iw]

Bro an automatic BRZ is criminal

[@300hunnabandz_8]

guys I have a Infiniti G37s but it’s just so hard to afford the gas, would this be a good Choice to go to?

[@T3DDYB3AR903]

i can agree with you, but i can't fully. i enjoy my manual because it's more fun. don't get me wrong, sometimes it can get frustrating switching gears, but i feel doing that you get to know the car more and i feel connected with the car as well. good video though!

[@RodrigoMedeirosRM]

You are absolutely correct, it is more connecting driving a manual then an auto! Auto = Daily, Manual = Track (As one of my friend quoted below!) They all have their place! Thanks for sharing your comment and enjoying the video!! Really appreciate it!! Thanks again my friend :)

[@bugs8054]

Thanks jim halpert

[@freshboosted2569]

i think youutbe is broken cuz i did not see this in my sub box, i get ur point about auto, i personally want my daily to be auto and my racecar to be manual, i dont have race car :(, also what camera do u use, quality is so crisp and clear

[@RodrigoMedeirosRM]

KZbin has been doing some weird things to me lately too! Peoples subscribes end up showing 1-2 days after they post! Maybe turning on Post notifications might help!! The BRZ is my daily driver so also why i went with the Automatic! I use the Sony A5100 :), Thanks for checking out the video and sharing your comments! Appreciate the input my friend :)

[@freshboosted2569]

no prob, i wish i had ur camera though

[@joseturcios8925]

Everyone hates on automatic cars. Most of the fastest cars made today are automatics. I wonder why? Manual is not better than auto just like auto is not better than manuel. Cars are like everything else. They have pros and cons.

[@itoitonomi1849]

Im sorry but maybe in some cars the automatic is better. But in the brz a manual is a must have.

[@elvinxelilov4118]

Best brz automatic rewiew 👍👍👏👏😂👏👍

[@bv2146]

I understand why you prefer auto but manual is and always will be better. Manuals faster, more fuel efficient and clearly suprr fun. No hate on autos, used to drive one before I got into manuals and now I drive a focus st

[@ichigokurosaki4639]

But it's not

[@BoostedPastime]

Why you prefer driving semi automatic vs manual would be a better title.

[@hyperloop7053]

AT can be used manually either?

[@romeoguitar]

Should I get 2017 BrZ top spec or WRX premium in auto ?

[@drm2566]

Cheers small ears, I'm about to get the 2017 limited here in Australia. Dean

[@lynzik7480]

I've been car shopping for awhile now and I can't seem to find the BRZ in an automatic.... is this something special that you had to order from the dealership when buying it brand new?

[@ethan6439]

Lynzi K No. most people get manuals in a car like the Brz so you'll just have to search a little farther. Expand your search range too

[@reddragon9182]

I don't know if you will respond to me but i am looking at getting a automatic brz just like what you have and i just want to know when you floor the car does it throw you back in your seat a little? thanks

[@piplup0089]

It will do that a little bit. Remember it is a 200 HP car so don't expect it to be a drag racing beast. I'm running UEL headers with a stage 2 tune from OFT. That gives it more power, but still it isn't a drag racer. As for the automatic transmission, it isn't bad. It suits my needs for daily driving in heavy traffic. The paddle shifters are really fun. I have taken it driving in canyons with lots of twists and turns. It performed very well. Remember it is your car and your money. Take one for a test drive and decide for yourself. I recommend it 100%.

[@richiewrx1549]

Red Dragon it your choice don’t listen to these fuck troll I bought a wrx cvt stage three came for it I beat Manuel car with the auto it not the car it the driver skill

[@bryanavilesalvarado1204]

Why is the manual faster? ( 5 horsepower more?

[@TameDose]

its 50LBs lighter and having a clutch free's up a little more torque all around. (I drive a 2017 BRZ auto) Was in the market for a used manual but they are hard to find in good condition. Found mine in mint condition with 100K mile extended warranty and that was enough for me to bite! I enjoy paddles daily!

[@trin_ity_]

The 17+ manual has an updated intake manifold while the automatic retains the same as pre-facelift.

[@SamnoldTelfort]

to people who got an automatic BRZ how easy is it to get one, my local dealer speaks about the rarity of the automatic ones for the 2017/2018 model.

[@RodrigoMedeirosRM]

Hard, not many were produced. Ratio is like 95% manual, vs 5% auto

[@fabianesparza7154]

If you are in sport mode is it still automatic

[@OpenHouse24]

I had the question and test drove both the same day highway and traffic. I bought the manual because as the auto might have its advantages. It's like having sex with a condom for the rest of your life. Now go ahead. Argue the point 😳

[@Ala7madFilms]

brz automatic is not a bad thing, but they shoved the CVT on it, which is not performance oriented at all. If only Dual Clutch was an option for that, I would take it.

[@lamkevin1141]

A manual really isn't that bad in normal traffic because it really does become 2nd nature. People are over exegerating the clutch in a manual transmission. It's somewhat annoying driving a manual transmission when you're tired but like I said before it does become somewhat 2nd nature over time. That's how you know society is becoming more and more lazy.

[@DimaGotovtsev]

Is it 1st generation or restyled 2016th?

[@proclub77]

auto or manual makes no difference to me! I wanna get a Auto FRS/BRZ because one I like the car itself and two I wanna slam mine. won't be building a race car by no means but I'll be enjoying mine none the less! also I drive a auto Is250 which also came manual. no one has ever given me any crap for owning an auto

[@lynnguyen7010]

I can't decide between premium or ts model.

[@WowenandWilma]

Driving a manual transmission truck daily through traffic, makes having a manual 86 amazing to drive anywhere, anytime.

[@grqmedia3489]

Question: Is there a weight difference between M/T and A/T.

[@Xxyion86]

yes Automatic is a tad heavier

[@grqmedia3489]

Ah ok. I had that feeling. Thx.

[@RodrigoMedeirosRM]

Yup the Automatic is heavier! The car weights 2835 lbs with an automatic versus 2793 lbs for a manual! Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment :)

[@michaelbuchanan2]

cool video

[@raydden1210]

i feel like nothing you said actually tells why it's better than manual. And actually manual saves more gas than automatic, more fun, makes you more connected to the car...especially when you start modding the car, and it is actually more satisfying to be a manual driver than a automatic . though i wonder can you drive manual? usually when someone knows manual..automatic becomes boring, ...like a go go kart.. but good quality video either way

[@RodrigoMedeirosRM]

Thanks for the inputs my friend! Automatic vs Manual have their merits in allot of scenarios it really comes down to personal preference, personally my biggest factor in getting the Automatic was geological location. You can view it from a (Urbanization vs rural) perspective where the driving is very different from a stop and go vs empty roads scenario. I owned a BMW E46 before and i could not deal with the constant stop and go and had to sell it because of that and it always stayed in the back of my head when purchasing a car in the future. Im sure if i end up moving out of toronto Manual would be great :). Thanks for the comment and watching and great channel yourself! Keep it up :)

[@raydden1210]

yes, planning to start a channel for my BRZ as well,..and you are absolutely right...it comes down to personal preference...the advantage you could have mention are like every 10k miles or so manual owners has to replace clutch cuz clutch wears out fast especially when trying to have fun with the car, and yes i agree with the location wise , totally more easy to deal with traffic vs manual, n maybe something like in case you need someone to drive you back or something in a case you are drunk or get incapable of driving auto comes more handy because most people knows auto so its easier to get someone to drive u back with ur car..lol,..just hope it don't become boring for you down the road..

[@wojak8574]

Manual is better for longevity of the car

[@thoy3099]

Cool car 👍🏽👏🏻👈

[@RodrigoMedeirosRM]

Thanks my friend! Appreciate you watching this video!

[@MikeCC]

Want one so bad

[@mdogzino]

sport mode burns more guess, you dont say.

[@ananomus6111]

i got a used automatic due to it being 3k under market price

[@dylanverkler4552]

I love automatic

[@WeVirtualGaming]

I was never taught to drive manual and my dad did not allow me to touch or even buy one so I had to get an automatic but in my heart manuals will always be better and fun

[@Harshonyx]

looks like you live in toronto please do a winter review

[@LeaveNoTrashBehind]

Those cars are super slow, I beat one in my 5100lb 06 Trailblazer SS. They're nice cars, but they should of made the performance better at factory. It's a shame.. I'd rather own a 350z.

[@Pabloperes675]

Thats the only thing your ss can beat, those trailblazers ss are slow as shit for being a perfomance model. My srt jeep would smoke your weak sausage supreme.

[@NishikoRyuu]

So, you actually wanted a manual, but you are ok with the automatic? It sounded like "because I am too lazy to shift" was the only proper argument. A 'classic' auto-transmission with a torque converter really offers no other benefits besides laziness, if the number of gears is the same as the manual version of a car. Even the better fuel economy on paper is not true in real life, like in this case, too. (according to the 123 GT86 drivers on spritmonitor the fuel economy is pretty much exactly the same)

[@gtmike916]

Jenson from Engineering Explained showed a difference of 2.6 mpg between the Auto and Manual of the FRS/BRZ but the funny thing is.... While the auto had somewhat better mpg, it was WAY slower than the Manual. The Manual 0-60 mph was 6.5 secs, the Auto was 7.6 secs. I never drove stick before and would be starting out, but I'll be damned if I cough up a whole 1.1 sec of acceleration just for 'convenience' and less than 10% more fuel efficiency.

[@NimsChannel]

Driving with Charlie brown.

[@Jordanball-ib3iw]

Love the BRZ but nah to me manual better

[@keepcool67]

Sport mode increases the rev limiter? lmao

[@areyoujelton]

My grandma drives automatic but she can really use a stick well if you know what I mean ;)

[@zureai]

Jelton Inc. fucking weirdo

[@devonsykes2598]

Manual is more fuel efficient and is cheaper of a car, manual also is very easy in city if you know how to drive, I have a feeling you don't know how to drive stick or never have beforeb

[@ADTheAwesome]

yeah this guy sucks. Just because he doesn't know how to drive stick doesn't mean he should talk trash about it

[@natsusuzaku4132]

actual Subaru says that the automatic gets better fuel mileage

[@natsusuzaku4132]

*actually

[@ThePs3isbetterthanal]

Jay Castillo dont mess up your clutch, push the pedal all the way. Don't dump your clutch

[@bobjoe3566]

Jay Castillo automatics are ticking time bombs