Choose This Over A Toyota GR86? // 2022 Subaru BRZ Mechanical Review

[@richardramey7241]

I have a neighbor that ordered one and it came in yesterday. Haven’t seen her since!!! Best Wishes

[@jamessilvester9454]

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[@derekhayter4879]

Cuz we all SIMPS for this review

[@timdixon9224]

Because we like Her review format on each car. And besides that You are gorgeous to top things off.

[@LM-ek2hb]

The 'token back seat' is for lower insurance premiums ;-) Yes, your sense of humor is a trip-and-a-half. Love it!

[@ReenTheBean]

I love your sense of humor! You take the doldrums out of car builds and reviews! And I like the fact you get your nails done which means you're taking time out for YOU! I know how hard you work on these videos! We appreciate it!!

[@jonathanm9436]

My thoughts too!

[@andresmatty3864]

We love u Sarah 👋 what this one said 👆

[@billclark1569]

Budget car brunette strikes again. Glad to see you having fun in this one. You are the boss after all so change the rules all you want.

[@ftr911drvr]

🤣🤣🤣 simping it up

[@Lieutenant_Dude]

Yeah, you're one of the most excellent car youtubers around. Mostly because of your hands on mechanic stuff, but also you're lighthearted sense of humor.

[@kamikazi5144]

You forgot to mention she's a girl and attractive, that'll drive the views up for sure

[@g.r.2985]

Nothing to do with sex appeal, I’m sure!

[@kamikazi5144]

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[@bart5158]

SIMP?

[@bobjoatmon1993]

I have a 2016 BRZ and a couple of months after I bought it new I installed an Eldelbrock eForce supercharger that doubled the stock HP (it's now 300 HP w/ 93 oct, tuned by DDPR of Texas) and totally changed the car from a 'nice' car to one that was an awesome daily driver and now a fun track car. NOTE that the supercharger replaces the intake manifold so no shoehorned turbocharger problems. I have no intention of ever getting rid of this fun car, so although I'm interested in how the car has matured, I'll stick with my supercharged roller skate. Racecar spelled backwards is racecar because racecar

[@On2thakneppz1]

How’d it change the torque?

[@bobjoatmon1993]

@@On2thakneppz1 raised it of course but I actually don't remember what it peaked at at the moment. It did basically eliminate / reduce the dip that engine is notorious for into insignificance. It's still not going to do burnouts well on launch control, because when you try the RPM drops badly and you get a bit of bogging so it's never going to be a dragster BUT if you get even 1 MPH rolling on a fast launch then floor it it accelerates MUCH more strongly than a stock car. Very pleasing. Note that I've got wider tires so it would spin tires with stock width but with the wider wheels / tires installed for better track handling it does not. Actually if I'm running alcohol it does have more HP n torque but I've basically stopped running Flex fuel or alcohol and just run 93.

[@fishflash1]

You did a great job explaining this car and the comparison to GR86. It seems that it's going to be a personal preference for many for which to buy. You've also shown how cars can be a lot of fun to drive without having massive power or a high price tag. Love the new scoreboard effects. You keep things fresh and filled with anticipation.

[@brianb7844]

Ordered a 2023 BRZ in WR blue last week. Love your channel.

[@martymoose623]

Sarah you make me laugh after a hard day working as a nurse in the ER. I so look forward to your stuff!

[@rsprockets7846]

snarky attitude

[@TrumpetBiz]

The new score intros are hilarious ! Thanks for the laugh. Love the idea of cranking up the performance and making an STI version.

[@SarahnTuned]

Slowly trying to shift into a new way of filming that part.

[@Schuler789]

@@SarahnTuned Don't stress too much tho! I already love them just the way they are because it's YOU who present them 🇿🇦

[@adamthirdbourne324]

I like the "ha" to cue the graphics. 😅

[@garyworokevich2524]

Thanks!

[@BikesCarsAndSake]

Hey Sarah! Thanks for a great review. I bought this car (in ignition red) earlier this year and I drive it often without the music or radio on just to clear my head. It is my daily driver that keeps me sane :) Keep on doing what you are doing - great work!

[@Doug_Morgan]

Once again Sarah don't ever change who you are. You are such a gem and never fail to put a smile on my face. Take time off if you need to if you feel you are heading down the road to burnout.

[@bret7306]

Dont let the channel burn you out, Sarah. Smart, talented, beautiful, great mechanical analysis, outstanding subject knowledge, cheeky commentary, nobody has this whole package. You are FIRE and produce quality product, so dont let the OCD worry you about quantity. Your automotive quirkiness takes us on a journey that is fun and informational to watch. Knowledge, Passion, Smokeshow. Nothing like your channel on this platform. Thanks for all your hard work, you are awesome. Keep it up girl!!

[@aluisious]

the thirst

[@bongodave13]

@@aluisious Not thirsty. I just appreciate an informed, witty car reviewer when I see one. Sarah delivers.

[@jonathanfairchild]

@@aluisious it’s not thirst it’s a compliment.

[@darkchild130]

"Don’t let the OCD worry you." You have literally no idea how personality disorders work.

[@ftr911drvr]

Such a simp 😒

[@richardhaas9519]

Love your "softer rear end".

[@user-teddmefrommydoor]

this is probably the most entertaining car review i’ve ever seen on youtube. i love how sarah can crack those jokes unexpectedly and i love it… keep it up sarah, we love you ♥︎

[@mxrclxst]

This is one of the most entertaining reviews of this car I've seen and equally informative as some of the big auto journalist channels. awesome!

[@IKnewMickey]

Still impressive production values. Sarah hasn't let the quality slip thank goodness. Watching other channels TFL with staff upon staff TFL with less effort editing and camera shots TFL put into many their videos, really makes me appreciate Sarah's efforts.

[@monkeybarmonkeyman]

TFL has lost the genie...

[@colinmcleod4190]

Your reviews are fun and informative,such a nice way to start the day.

[@rsprockets7846]

road runner horm...............meep beeeep

[@midnightquest9758]

Had mine for 3 months I love it . It’s fast and handles so well.

[@bobchronister3429]

You are slowly becoming the queen of the double entendre.

[@bosgaurus1]

Awesome special effects. Love all of the effort you put into everything, including your reviews.

[@Americathebeautiful49]

I’m actually glad I didn’t see this review until now a couple of years after. It shows how you have maintained your great sense of humour but slightly upgraded your presentation. Love it.

[@Gene1969]

This car is so Sarah! Try that horn against Ragnar's. I bet they are similar.

[@steveritter40]

Amazing. I have a silver 2022 BRZ. Loved your review. (love all the reviews) Made me feel even better about my purchase. Great job!!. Fun car eh? Great variety of content. Thanks!!!

[@beachboy0505]

5:16 ..a softer rear end with a 'stiffer ' front end results in better grip... sara is back 😍 🙌

[@donaldbarnes857]

two thunbs up

[@bsmirnov]

BTW, someone squeezed a 2JZ-GTE (inline 6, tuned to 737hp) into 2014 BRZ (and then sold it on Cars&Bids). That surely raised that car's center of gravity and made it quite playful at the rear end.

[@bray7607]

This is one of my top 3 KZbin channels to watch. For me it's the cars you have, the things you say and do plus I really enjoy your attention to detail as it satisfies my own OCD = )

[@harrycordell1438]

Sarah really like how you measure everything.

[@dogsbyfire]

You are the best automobile reviewer on the Internet. You are concise, informative, funny, and your research is always excellent. Thank you so much for your channel!

[@pemtax557]

Fun review … a pleasure to watch a video by someone who really “gets” the accomplishments of this vehicle. Subaru/Toyota have hit a home run with the second generation of the BRZ/GT86. I will take delivery of my 2023 Subia next week and can’t wait!

[@rockercover]

Agree 100% about having the center console *hand brake* . (Huge backup / safety brake system, when designed completely separate from the floor foot (standard), peddle brake

[@wesmattimore2895]

SARAH YOU ARE A HOOT.... FUN TO WATCH TO.. KEEP IT UP GIRL.... WE LOVE IT..

[@johnrooney507]

Almost two years owning & still love it. Would have bought yellow if offered. Gets lots of compliments with WR Blue though.

[@kevinflesner1342]

I like the brake test. Actually I like your facial expressions!

[@garyworokevich2524]

The flying hair also.

[@KCDublin91]

Thanks again and colour coordinated 😎

[@bobdailey5910]

Not to be disrespectful or anything, but you have bird legs just like me same knees same skinny calves wow it's awesome to see another person out there that has a nice looking bird legs.

[@Doug_Morgan]

I can see myself having a ton of fun with this car. My dad used to have a '90 MX-5 which I felt a little too cramped for my height. I had a '89 240 SX and the two of us used to have a ton of fun chasing each other around. I used to love my trips out to the west coast through the mountains as the 240 SX was a great handling car that begged to be pushed to the limits.

[@wild_lee_coyote]

I don’t know about y’all, but I would rather have a tight grippy rear end over one that is loose and will step out quicker. I want a car that can hold tight curves not one I have to hold back because it’s all over the place. It looks like a great car and one I would love to be inside of. Keep up the great work Sarah.

[@patricklinkous]

Same here. The BRZ also rides better than the GR86 due to the softer rear.

[@mylanmiller9656]

Subaru is famous for going Fast not for going far. There boxer engine is known for starving the Bearings of oil. .

[@ianbold2616]

The sti oil pump is supposed to resolve that issue.

[@hakonhalldorsson6673]

@@mylanmiller9656 Define far, cause my 98 Forester is coming up on 400K Km and never missed a beat. It´s kinda what they are famous for.

[@mylanmiller9656]

@@hakonhalldorsson6673 If you drive it like a Grand father it may last but every body that uses them like Subaru advertises them they will surly die.

[@stephensangalli]

You are the best car reviewer on the net. Also, your knowledge of all aspects of the engineering is a pleasure. That and the fact you are adorable to view is just an added bonus. 😊

[@Tsitris46]

I can just see Sarah smoking people from light to light with those shifts! So crisp!

[@OzzieBrian]

Ahh Sarah, your innuendos are priceless and make the videos funny just like yourself. Never change please 🤣😂

[@HyadumHH]

Great review, as always. You might want to check your metric specs though, this engine does not have 235 kW and 605Nm for sure. Those are turbo diesel 3.0 numbers :)

[@tonygiraldes7848]

Just the greatest content creator and KZbin channel 😊 much respect ✊

[@rogerp6903]

Thanks for the review and I enjoyed the format and of course the reviewee! Over my life I have driven numerous makes,models and types of vehicles including several race cars of varying types and bang for buck the BRZ is an excellent car.Almost all Suba's use tzhe flat four motor for the last 20 or so years and the all wheel drive is very durable. For handling it is very well ballanced due to suspension geometry and the flat four being mounted low and as far back as possible from the front so driving it and felling the road is a pleasure. I have owned several Subaru's over the decades and always was impressed how well they last and perrform. More horsepower isn't always the answer unless you are on a racetrack

[@kevinlyon9501]

Car reviews that are different, another reason to watch. :)

[@rsprockets7846]

ditto...............................

[@Simply_Yager]

I spent about an hour today just trying to find info on the new gen transmission. Thank you for actually going over it and for the link to the article

[@M-PASTA]

the back seat is where I put my backpack / where my dog sits when I have a passenger also it folds down for more trunk space love how detailed this was.

[@chrisdallas3194]

Came here for the subaru haven't left since. If I want to see a car review this is the channel to follow. I understand you are focusing on the US market but if you have a chance to review some common EU US models for us across the pond, that would be much appreciated. Its always a joy seeing a notification by Sarah n Tuned. Thanks for all your effort.

[@deltavee2]

Love your sense of humour and innuendo. Also like that you never miss a chance to give Bibendum a high five. 10/10 all around! Cheers from Ottawa RIP sti (snif) I did love my Subi

[@markfisher2683]

Really cool review…. You really seemed to be “ in the pocket/ mellow” for this review. I liked it. Well done, Sarah! I enjoy it when you’re just conversational throughout the review….

[@agunther08]

Love your reviews.

[@kingkong5483]

It’s a beautiful looking car! And, your unique touch to your reviews is refreshing, funny and informative! You also look like someone who would be a heck of a lot of fun to spend time with!

[@SuperDrummerJay]

This! This review here. All of it. People watch you because of this. I commented on your other video, that no matter what the content was, it was the character that brings people here, and I mean it 100%. I just knew you would go there with the jokes and innuendos, and was not disappointed!

[@bryanmayes9234]

Such a beauty... the cars pretty not too bad aswell.

[@rogue5643]

OMG, softer in the rear but stiffer in the front ! Has to be one of the best ones you've ever said. I laughed for 5 minutes, had to stop the video. Your the best Sarah !

[@porfiriato84]

5 mins of laughter? Really bruh? Stop it

[@LucklessGun]

people say they want a turbo, but they really just want more power and assume turbo is best route to that. even if the car had 250HP with natural aspiration, they’d say “but imagine if turbo!”

[@ImperialDecree]

Softer Rear End Stiffer Front End Sarah Likes it

[@danoneill2846]

@13:04 my Camaro has more room than that & it has no room . You can put stuff back there & lay down the seats & put big stuff in the trunk into the flat back seat area . I like the BRZ Very Cool !!

[@danoneill2846]

BTW I like the E brake a REAL Lever is 100% the way to go

[@archmagexiv]

Thank you Sarah!

[@michaelcase8574]

You have to practice your Price is Right model moves. Lott of potential. Glad no writing on board. Couldn't see it anyway. Keep it up!

[@ScottALaFollette]

Sarah, thank you for saying “the lack of fun colors”. Fun cars like this need to be offered in fun colors to match their personality. For safety reasons too, small cars need to stand out on SUV saturated roads. I wish the BRZ & 86 were available with a light color interior. White or a light tan interior would make the interior feel more spacious. Thanks for pointing out the differences. I hope you do the same comparing the MX-5 RF Limited & the MX-5 RF Sport. Thank you.

[@mathieucossette9019]

This channel is a must in terms of genuine, honest, unique reviews!

[@Ristogod]

Ha, more useful info presented better than the other guys. Nice find on this channel.

[@DonDegidio]

Hi Sarah, What No Meatballs! Awesome review. Appears you really love the BRZ. Looking forward to next review. Thanks for your service. You and Charlie stay safe.

[@robcreel4257]

Solid review!

[@Rick-el2ph]

There is a story breaking in the BRZ/GR86 community about RTV sealant in the oil strainer which has caused a few engine failures. Not sure how how many cars are affected.

[@brianaschino4903]

Oh lovely 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

[@ianbold2616]

Sarah ur silly lol. Anyway I finally picked my gr86 up last Monday. It rips! And yes i got the 6 speed manual! Great review on its equally fun counterpart.

[@craigpennington1251]

Cool little car. Back seat should be converted into a beer cooler. This is a prime example to put a 350 V8 into it & a 4 speed for the road coarse. Great review. Car looks like it's well made.

[@RigiLiquid945]

5:11 to 5:28 that right there, that is one of the many reasons why I enjoy your reviews.

[@seannorth6968]

As informative & distinctive as you would expect from this exceptional channel 🫘 sending sunshine smiles and happiness to all 🐧🐧🐧🙏🫶

[@mileshardeem2375]

@12:00 maybe does not need a turbo, but a supercharger is hard to beat. Same benefits zero lag potential and usually not quite as much added power but maintains the same motoring characteristics but adds that beautiful supercharger whine. Fun.

[@josegerena1028]

I love your sense of humor Sarah!!

[@WardSpose]

You are lovely Sarah. That is all. Love the vids. Entertaining and perfectly nerdy.

[@tryronecopper6906]

Welcome people of the interwebs, I love it ,keep the videos coming Sarah!!!!

[@enkay110]

This is remarkably like the Audi TT: large frameless doors with no B pillars which give large field of view over left shoulder; rear seats for kids or short journeys, provide enough space for normal driving detritus, foldable to create large trunk space. Questions: Does the head unit offer wireless, bluetooth connections for Android Auto? Does the turn signal stalk return to neutral automatically after the turn is completed? Does it come with a spare tire or space to fit one?

[@valeriemedina.drawingonspirit]

SUBSCRIBED!!! so entertaining!!! been going back and farther between the G86 and the BRZ for about 3 months now- will be pulling the trigger after the first of the year- I love to drive!!! but the knees are a bother sometimes so I may have to get an automatic- Thank you!

[@markir9]

Lots of interesting options for more power: Turbo and supercharger kits that bolt on top of the motor (no excuse for Subaru to not offer this as e.g HKS do), or even putting in the 3.0 or 3.6 six cylinder variants with aggressive VVT tunings and calling it an STI...

[@ericdupont1326]

Hi Sarah ; I like the brake test with your hair in the windscreen

[@richardmccaughey5928]

You continue to make me laugh while providing great information. Eat your heart out, Doug!

[@ChrisRash]

Penguin score > Doug score

[@anthonytriana4209]

Great review, Sarah! I like your new final cut review effects! I like the your sound effect even more. Keep up your great work!

[@TheJonnieredeyez]

Love the happy axolotl reference. I will always see this. Thank you.

[@tedschmaltz4346]

Another fun review. Keep on keeping on... we'll keep watching. Stay healthy out there...

[@tomheringer2047]

I am so bummed out! What happened to the Penguin ride along? Loved the review Sarah, but please bring the Penguin back. Hope the cat didn't eat it.

[@SuperThatguylol]

My 2023 Limited in Arctic white should be here in 3 months and I can't wait.

[@1mezion]

Great job as always Sarah. Don't know if I mentioned it before I'd love to see a small cartoon sarah bringing out to the ratings at the bottom of the screen

[@aaspookyaa]

Vanna White has met her equal! You make any car sexier Sarah, great review💕😎💕

[@betteheadbettehead4800]

So happy to see you, Artificial Scientist! It's been a lousy day but it just got better. Thank you so much

[@scorpio6638]

This is why we, and all the other people who have subscribed to your channel watch you. You are simply entertaining and informative, witty, funny, sarcastic,and your scenes of humor contagious. But please don't overdo it on our account. Take what time you need to continue with the content. Well wait!

[@DanShike]

What a great review. Great detail. Actually funny. Great stuff.

[@drexel5146]

When the brz/scion 1st came out I saw a magazine where a company joined two 1200cc four cylinder motorcycle engines together and put one in a Frs...or brz.

[@davidcassidy2731]

I love my 86 and I'm not ready to part with it but these are growing on me great music choice on the head unit! XD

[@alphabeta8403]

1:20 Softer rear springs 2:10 ~2800 lbs 3:30 Toyota transmission 4:28 Stiffer springs 5:10 *Softer rear end 🍑 stiffer front end 🍆* 7:05 Traction on rear end 9:02 2.4 NA 228 HP @7000; 184 lb ft @3700 10:30 *Driving impressions* 12:30 S2K vibes! 14:00 22 MPG combined 15:10 SCORES

[@JohnDoe-qz1ql]

Red looks ... INCREDIBLE on you!

[@sfxpunk]

Sucks these motors are blowing up left and right for excessive RTV on the oil pans. Toyota dealers are denying warranty but Subaru has been found to be working with buyers. Love the BRZ 1st gen owner myself.

[@Torsee]

Absolutely telling, when you said you didn’t use the infotainment center! It’s a car to be experienced. It’s a sports car! An enthusiast car for those who don’t need or want a big V powered monster.

[@rixkafer56]

I was genuinely interested in these cars when they debuted and i can say that after your review i am genuinely interested in these again ! Thanks Sarah.. im liking the red !!

[@BROTHERGRAVY]

I watch this tv show because you have got it together in every aspect i can see of your life ........that's respectful entertainment ........brog...out and over in a loud way...like breaker 19 way

[@SarahnTuned]

What TV show?