Review: 2017 Subaru BRZ Series.Yellow (Manual)

[@HandsomeAlex25]

I drove a 2017 Series Yellow back to back with my 2015 FRS and the thing that stood out the most was the quality of the damping. The Sachs dampers make bumpy roads a non-issue. In the FRS, every bump is felt, and noted to avoid for when you next come along that road. The bumps in the FRS would upset the balance and poise midcorner. So when you are near the limit of those tires, it could cause for some exciting, but unexpected moments. With the Series Yellow, those Sachs dampers and other suspension changes allow you to just attack the road with confidence. The rear is more planted, and the front end is much sharper. Despite less rear end mobility, the car still feels fantastically up on its toes, and responds very well to trail braking and throttle lifts midcorner. With the softer rear springs, there is more rear end grip, so its harder to drift or get the rear end loose in the dry, but on a rainy day, you can use Track mode to safely (relatively) be a hooligan on any corner, at any time. The suspension changes are, I think, the biggest and best changes when getting the performance pack. In the US, you should tick that option, and pick your color, but up here in Canada, the performance pack is only available with Yellow. I like Yellow now that I own it.

[@st3v3nb915]

Dam I've noticed that people complain to much and find flaws on any car . Just enjoy the dam car bro !

[@timza123]

8:21 thank me later lads

[@sebastianseanz7543]

Alrighty so let’s turn on to this back road here.... seee how it does

[@willhart1523]

Incoming comments of "needs more hp" I own a 2014 FRS, has an aftermarket intake and perrin catback and it's great fun. Going for headers and a tune but other than that the car is fine, it's not meant to be a drag car. It handles fine, is nice to ride in, clutch is easy. Drive it before you complain folks.

[@Chair991]

People don't know how to drive it fast either. You need to be above 4k RPM and it'll go pretty fast.

[@177SCmaro]

Complaining about people complaining about the car needing more power, goes on to explain all the things he's done to make more power....okay then.

[@jponz85]

@@177SCmaro lol right? This car really does need more power. I drive a FBO prelude sh, I beat these cars all the time and even I will say my prelude needs more power. So I bought an HR 350z problem solved

[@ryans.5998]

Am I the only one who thinks that Subaru shouldn't change a thing? To me, it'd be fun to just improve it myself with after-market upgrades. I understand not wanting to void your warranty, but I think it's nice that the price is relatively low for the amount of potential you get.

[@Vracer111]

Ryan S. Yes, correct. That was Toyota's entire intent from the beginning that many don't get... the BRZ/FR-S/86 is a base car that you buy and have TONS of aftermarket support with. Toyota/Subaru absolutely nailed the most critical part of a drivers car: chassis and suspension design. They even had aftermarket companies develop parts for the car before it was even released, so it had aftermarket parts ready to go at release in 2012. If you inspect the car closely you can see all the detail and thought they put into it being a car the owner can work on and modify by themselves. Bleeding/flushing the clutch fluid is the absolutely easiest of any car ever made an can be done in a few minutes with the car on the ground - just open the hood and the bleeder is right there on top of the transmission bell housing. If you want more power, you have MANY options to choose from - tons of top brand turbo and supercharger kits to choose from, and even stroker kits. Personally if I wanted to upgrade the power (and I don't) and had the money to do so along with the upkeep funds necessary, I would go with a 2.6L Synergy V8 motor swap. 2.6L, ~400hp, ~200lbft, normally aspirated, 11k rpm V8 that is lighter than the stock motor and drops the CG and works with the stock transmission.... It's the absolute perfect motor for the car from a handling and response perspective - from a cost and upkeep perspective you are more than doubling the price of the car and quadrupling maintenance/rebuild... For all the people crying for turbo/more power, consider this ... that isn't going to happen until they can solve heat management issues. There is already enough of a heat management issue with the stock NA motor (you will be going through ignition coil packs like they are brake pads if you regularly track one in a hot climate), a turbo would only further compound the issue and add much cost to do so. You'd be looking at $40-45k for a factory turboed version. How many would be willing to buy a $40-45k factory 300hp/220lbft BRZ/86 compared to the $26k current model? Plus turbo is not the same as NA when it comes to how the car responds to driver inputs... many prefer NA for instantaneous feedback to throttle, and therefore chassis control, at any rpm. Turbos may have improved over the last few decades, but they will NEVER match a well tuned NA motor for responsiveness. May get close, but never match... because physics/thermodynamic reasons. And in the end, the BRZ/FR-S/86 as envisioned by Toyota is about affordability, responsiveness, and agility - not power and speed at a much higher cost. That is what the upcoming new Supra is for...

[@Mogwai-user]

That is what the car is for, out of factory it is basic bc it was made with the intention that the owner would modify the car. It is called an 86(under Toyota) bc it is inspired from the AE86 from the 80's-90's when mods and street racing was popular.

[@iheartgs400]

Ryan S. thats the beauty of N/A cars honestly even at 2.2L variant at 230 would shut these power whiners down.

[@MultiMustafa7]

They Should Put Better Exhaust Headers & A Tune; That Torque Dip, Is An Annoyance, Which Is Easily Fixed Yet They Ignore It, Like It's Not A Problem. Unless You Shift At 6500+ RPM, You Land In That Dip, Which Is What Makes It Feel Sluggish When Not Driving Aggressively. I Mean, That One Won't Always Feel Like Wringing That Engine Out, All The Time; In Traffic, On A Ramp, Or In Some Slightly Less Curves. The Car Feels Amazing At 8/10ths & Above, But You Drive it At 4/10ths Normally, So That Dip Is Where You Always Drive Around In.... If That Dip, Has Anything To Do With Panel Vibrations In The Cabin, That Can Be Fixed By Putting Some Damping Between Dashboard And Overhead Panels; Yet They Purposely Tune It Down, For What Seems To Be No Solid Reason At All... That's My Only Gripe With What Is The Purest Sports Car You Can Buy Today. And The Engine Note. Someone Needs To Tune That Exhaust Properly. Enough With 86mm Tropes. It Needs To Sound Like A Rumbling, Throaty Boxer. Not A Garbage Truck Gargling On Glass. It Badly Needs A Good OEM Exhaust.

[@ciscoajkb9308]

People got to stop with this "ohh it needs more hp" like if u want hp in a sports car u don't buy a brz , look towards a z or Infiniti. Brz not meant to be fast, it's supposed to be fun to drive around corners.

[@eddieyakin7173]

cisco ajkb I have a toyota 86 and it needs more power, it has a terrible torque dip that makes it feel slower than a Jeep. I get it shouldn’t have 400 horsepower, but it isn’t sports car fast. A civic Si has the same horsepower but like 100 more torque and it’s cheaper, and the BRZ’s sales reflect this.

[@jponz85]

@@eddieyakin7173 well said. This car is really nice, but it's slow af. So yes, I'm one of those guys that will say "this needs more power". Man if they had just put in a camry v6 engine with a manual it would really be an awesome all around car.

[@eddieyakin7173]

Jonathan Pontel I get why they didn’t go with the big V6, but they shouldve Atleast just turbo’d it or supercharged it

[@jponz85]

@@eddieyakin7173 why didnt they go with the v6? Almost 300hp, rwd, with a 6 speed manual? Would sell like hot cakes...

[@xFlared]

@@jponz85 If they put in a V6 in the the front end would not be as sharp. The steering will be vague, heavy and you'd feel the car turning in much later simply due to the front weight. I watched best motoring with Tsuchiya recently and in one of the episodes they brought in a V6 86. The understeer was horrible, front end was not as responsive, and the front tires wore down fast. It turned into a mini muscle car that got devoured by a stock 86 on the touge they were testing it on. Heavier engine would annihilate main characteristic of this vehicle. Handling. In addition handling that is so light it rivals porsches in terms of feeling alone. Ironically on tighter courses even the turbo is slower. A stock engine 86 with better suspension, tires and brakes will beat a turbo 86 with same modifications simply because the lag and huge chunks of late torque thrusts upsets it in corners. I guess the best option would be a supercharger. A more linear response and minimal addition of weight should retain its characteristics while giving it a significant "balanced" power boost.

[@travisr9834]

having that square screen in a circle gauge would annoy me to no end

[@taabisharshad2513]

Yeah. It looks ugly.

[@TheDonYG]

TheJollyGiant They need tt he entire thing to be digital. smfh

[@justinhamrick1099]

TheJollyGiant no brother this car is cool! It’s a bit small for me! I bought mine through my ex wife

[@SloppyShotz]

Test drove one and felt in love. Got a super high from it. didn't care about the speed but the handalingis what really got me, with downshifting. Working my ass off to get this beauty

[@IroquoisCage]

Everyone talks about it needing more horsepower, but what it needs is TORQUE. On top of that, DEAR LORD did you see the torque dip at 4k on that pseudo-dyno graph in the display?!?

[@vkmicro2]

indeed.

[@heeltoe6845]

Brandon Quixote with power comes torque

[@ExplicitAutoClub]

yea lol its like they want to remind of how little torque you have.

[@IroquoisCage]

Isn't it the other way around? with more torque comes more horsepower right? Horsepower is mathmatically equal to torque multiplied by the RPMS then divided by 5252?

[@IroquoisCage]

Yeah I did but your mom's been tutoring me so I'm good!

[@brentpoteet8775]

Great car! Just bought a Series Yellow BRZ a couple weeks ago! Great review!

[@RedPanda555]

All the custom interior touches look awesome, except the STI logo. If the car is not an STI, it should not have STI logos.

[@wanabevideographer1613]

It looks soo professional, I thought it came like that from the factory

[@RedPanda555]

Da BRZbeast Yeah love the yellow air vents. Just hate the use of STI logos on non-STI cars. Just screams try hard.

[@spcorbust]

Think you're a little misinformed. STI makes badging specifically as well as other performance and preference parts for the BRZ that have STI all over it - its not really a try-hard thing unless you create your own, non-OEM STI parts. STI is also like M, you can purchase any M pieces for a BMW, its not try-hard its just a performance piece from the manufacturer.

[@joeljeffrey9139]

I like how you always take the time out to review any brz that comes your way. Still got the soft spot for it lol

[@bryanbohlken7653]

Own and Love this car!

[@kingweeez6821]

I watch these videos just to see him throw his hands and speak in fast forward in every intro. Gets me everytime.

[@TheDonYG]

I was so happy for Su' when I saw they made a beautifully thought out interior, only to find out you basically revealed the owner customized it a little bit. SMFH heart breaking.

[@vkmicro2]

surprisingly the yellow does look pretty good on this car. I'm impressed... also, i had DRL's... but that's just me.

[@Dolby109]

Normally I hate painted interiors, but this one is actually really well done. The key is that it looks like it could be factory.

[@xxDemonRider]

Everyone wants these to come turbo'd until Subaru actually does it and marks up the price 5-10 thousand dollars. This car is perfect the way it is, if you want to buy a car with power for straight lines, get a muscle car.

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I don't think a turbo would make it that much more expensive. Subaru offers the much bigger WRX with all wheel drive AND a turbo motor for around the same price. If they can afford to sell those at 26k, they can easily offer a BRZ Turbo for like 2k more than a regular BRZ to cover the cost of the turbo components and it would still be easily under 30k.

[@emmexfyv]

Agreed - as it is the WRX comes off as the much greater value.

[@TW-ns9lj]

I would gladly pay $10k more for a BR-Z STI.

[@ericmeyer1373]

You've reviewed damn near every brz or frs out there

[@Froot99]

My god, I would kill to have a BRZ. The thing looks so sweet, yes I know it might be abit underpowered but I fell in love with it when I first saw one a few months ago 👌🏼

[@shiznat84]

Just got a Blue 2017 brz limited with preformance package. Drove it Across country from Colorado Rockies in Breckenridge to New Hampshire Lake winnipasuake in about 35 hours stopping only for fuel and food every 4-5 hours for no more then 20 minutes. I had to get home in a hurry and i was amazed i put 2200 miles on it running it hard up and down mountains and highways and it never skipped a beat or over heated. Absolutely amazing car and a pleasure to drive. It was more comfy strangely then my 4 door jaguar x-type i traded in but the back seat is all but useless for people lol. I wish i had saved my Snap Chat story i did in every state i was in, or thought to make a video i was just to tired and focusing in the drive. Not the fastest around but wouldn't you rather use all your gear almost anywhere you are if you choose too with a satisfying sound and snap, not to mention the obvious drift fun to be had.All I can say is watch any video of anyone driving one and there is a smile on their faces! With that said the new model has a extra 5hp stock and the performance package has some other cool goodies like rims and brakes ect. Also a very gamer feeling lap and stop watch mode that is triggered with buttons on steering wheel if your ever doing laps or 0-60 ect, plus other cool performance readers. Upset they don't have gps on the video or a way to link phone gps...i mean its 2017 you cant figure that shit out so i dont have to look at my phone? Either way what i good deal I almost leased it because of the buy option after 3 years but it was love at first site and i mean to own it out right by 2019! Cant wait to rip these windy New England roads for 6 months till i put her away for winter.

[@Jake-jf9ij]

Corey what does performance package come with

[@shiznat84]

it comes with brembo brakes..SACHS performance dampers for stability...17x7.5 inch 10 spoke alloy wheels. basically a no brainer for the exta 1100ish its a dam steal as the 2017 fixed alot of dislikes but the performance package is worth it for the insane brakes and wheels just from a value standpoint. especially if you plan to get agressive or do upgrades you will need the brakes.

[@BboyDaquack]

how are you liking it now? I'm in the market and might be buying one of these yellow's soon.

[@xXeFilmsXx]

i like how i can see matt's gains growing, or at least I think

[@grandpachink8745]

this car looks like a blast to drive

[@SUDOMILKYWAY25]

People that say that the BRZ needs more power don't understand what the BRZ actually is. It is a light fun sports car. That isn't made to have Hellcat amounts of power. It doesn't need anymore power.

[@NeokingTech]

I don't think anyone is advocating that it have hellcat level horsepower. I think it's more that it's an attractive, fun sports car that is just slightly underpowered. I say it should be around 275-325 hp either with boost or by adding a V6. Plenty to have tons of fun with but not that much to the point where it's insane and scary.

[@SUDOMILKYWAY25]

Obviously no one wants 700 HP in a little car like the BRZ. I am just saying that 200 HP is plenty. Now that I look at the specs all it needs is a little more torque. But I think they should stick with the 4 cylinder it's lighter, also if it was a V6 it would just be a rebranded Hyundai Tiburon lol. But overall I think it's enough power for how light it is. It's only 2,784 pounds! But that's my opinion that doesn't matter, because I've never driven one. And I'm also not old enough to drive anything. So I don't have a say in how much power cars need.

[@NeokingTech]

Understood. I've driven one, and while it was lot, it definitely needed more power to have some fun. It costs way too much money for that amount of power. A V6 would probably be overkill and too heavy, but with some considerable boost they could easily get it up to 300 hp.

[@SUDOMILKYWAY25]

Yeah a small turbo would be very cool in one of these, but it is nice to be naturally aspirated. Subaru makes pretty good stock turbos so it wouldn't be hard for them.

[@Chair991]

@@NeokingTech Sorry but you did not know how to drive it then.

[@surge337]

I have this car and watching you drive makes me want to go for a drive now! 😂

[@recheveste31]

@8:26 the " waiting for magic to happen...." face LOL

[@mikelepard6827]

Love the BRZ. Test drive a 2015 BRZ Sport-Tech a couple years ago and was very impressed. Didn't buy it at the time due to the snow driving concern (even with winter tires) but I see Subaruwrxfan's mustangs handed the snow so why not the BRZ? But the new 2017 makes me want one again... time to book a test drive!

[@GisherJohn24]

Just got my BRZ. No regrets. Pretty peppy for a 4 cylinder. But most of all, just a pure joy to drive. I wish the audio was better. i'm getting upgraded speakers.

[@danielchampion2982]

It doesn't need more horsepower, it does however need more torque. Specifically at the 4k mark. Just a tune, intake, and exhaust really changes that dip in the midrange powerband. :p

[@kevinsdb1]

BRZ's need a turbo and another 50HP. They feel so gutless. I took one for a test drive and punched it to get on the freeway. All I heard was noise but I didn't really go any faster lol.

[@DevasionX]

its not a straight line cannon, its a corner monster.

[@VasyaIvanovichPupkin]

Think Go-Carting.

[@darksideemt]

Love the 15 I just picked up last month. Going to do the header and cat back exhaust to get rid of the torque dip and make it sound better soon. It is a fun daily driver car. Taking it up the Smokies this weekend and can't wait to play in the mountains with it.

[@bryanramos3151]

I remember test driving this car and since the clutch is so short throw i stalled it once but after that i was good it just takes a bit to get use to

[@mr.2cents.846]

Does look sharp. In 1988, the last and best year of the Fiero, was the only year the Fiero was offered in yellow.

[@jamikes94]

The way you start your vlogs is fuckin hilarious!!! nice vid tho

[@pathsgfx]

beautiful car, can't wait to see when the brz Sti comes out, they will finally add a little more power out the box lmao

[@qcwred]

God watching this on the interior I was like omg I love this car. love the accents and almost everything I said I loved u said ur friend did. killed me. wanted to buy it like that

[@efrenlopez92]

I can see the the FT-86 Speed factory things on top lol. Awesome review bro! You should do some Collaboration with FT-86 Speed factory! 🔥⚡️

[@lamkevin1141]

A lot of car manufacture be tubing the exhaust note through the car speaker which initially make the exhaust louder than it actually is.

[@R21654A]

Definetly my dream car. Hands down.

[@stephenmccabe9507]

Ali how old are you?

[@R21654A]

Stephen McCabe 20

[@warfighter8936]

Kind of low standards for a dream car, but whatever floats your boat

[@R21654A]

only one of many my friend ;)

[@vinnyexe3991]

samlee27 Mine's a BRZ, MR2 GT, or Koenigsegg Agera. I'm certain only two of those are realistic dream cars

[@johnss2k434]

People complain about this car way too much! It's made for fun, enjoy it for what it is. Not too many cheap rwd sports cars are being made anymore.

[@qcwred]

contemplating on getting a 2013 brz but I know they're kinda slow and was worried but seeing u smile while driving it made it seem less of a snail

[@brandonm.4187]

Truth is the BRZ will never make more power so it doesn't take market away from the WRX

[@mistamaog]

I won't lie, I skipped out on your original 2017 BRZ review because it was automatic. This I'm watching all gitty

[@cls63amgwagon34]

Friends don't let friends paint interior parts...

[@dave11686]

I want a BRZ for a "fun" cavr someday. Yellow is my favorite color but blue BRZ's just look right.

[@ethan12313]

@subaruwrxfan at 11:46 put the road video as the full screen and the footage of you talking in the bottom left corner. It looks better and easier to watch. Thats my feedback for this video.

[@MatrixPlays]

Hey man, could you possibly doing a Genesis coupe review? I'd love to hear your opinions on it!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

I've already reviewed both the 2.0T and 3.6 models.

[@Itsnotfast]

subaruwrxfan 3.8*

[@probablywrong8538]

review the new 3.8

[@htxgencoupe4934]

Harda Nou he reviewed a 13' 3.8GT a while back, that's one of the higher level trims. The whole second generation Genesis really isn't all that different. While I'm all for seeing another Genesis review on this channel lol, the only difference he could make for the second time around would be very minimal and not worth the effort of doing a completely different review for it, unless he were to review a manual, because both reviews he did were of the 8 speed auto. The manual tranny Hyundai had equipped was pretty garbage from what I hear up until 2015, so maybe then it would be worth doing a separate review. Cheers!

[@htxgencoupe4934]

TheSouravde they're discontinued. Genesis became it's own brand and is expected to release a 3.3T V6 coupe in 2020 or so, but they've taken a more luxurious approach of styling rather than sporty, unfortunately.

[@Zander13Productions]

do you enjoy the handling of this better than the RS?

[@m.a.k.807]

so whats extra in this performance pack BRZ without those brembos and rims?

[@Reksir]

I would love to own this one day and turbo it for the ultimate drift missel for meh lol

[@bohlken999]

I bought this model 2.5 years ago, and they have a hard time keeping up with me in corners in stock mode, HP does not matter on the corners, choose your battles.......

[@justinhamrick1099]

It’s a cool car! I’ve had one since November but finally drove it last week it is hard to get into but everyone should get to experience this at least for a few years! Problem is it’s yellow

[@freezor80]

It looks sweet in yellow. I like the way it sounds. I have a 2008 Civic Si. They should copy a K20 as best they can and use that. Did you turn off ESP? When I test drove one a couple years ago, I could not get it to do anything squirrely with ESP on.

[@jspr7859]

Daammmmmmnnnnnn! Probably my car goal right now.

[@660adv]

i love how this car gets under people's skin. they should drop the power by 5hp every update just to annoy them more. I have never had more fun going round hairpins in my life than in a brz.

[@arch417powersports]

I wish the performance of these cars matched the looks. I understand what they are going for but they look aggressive and I feel that they should have more power.

[@mikelepard6827]

It was quick enough "feeling" when I drove the '15. I also drive the WRX, Golf R and EVO. The BRZ was more fun than those three in corners and good in straights. It won't beat 0-60, but what is more important to you? Fun or speed?

[@arch417powersports]

Mike Le Pard I drove one too. But my gripe is that the looks don't match the performance.

[@mikelepard6827]

Absolutely agree. Although with the low, low seating position, it "feels" faster than it is inside the car... like my Porsche did. Can't find that "feeling" in another new car at this price range (I believe)

[@alaandalaak4976]

Your reviews are great

[@xdiv1nity]

Lmao spot that Hunt & Co key tag 😂 the owner watches Tj Hunt

[@integrafreak1]

Full windshield tint needed, not just banner.Great review!!

[@slaWterCH]

Great job on the interior mods!

[@maxxjettfilms6322]

great balanced car, they bring a smile to my face every time I drive one, just like miatas. could they use more power? no, but if you must have speed from your momentum car, then the aftermarket is your new best friend.

[@bohlken999]

They ony made 500 total, and when I drive mine stock it turns heads, and on the corners it rolls heads

[@wintechandrew]

Need BRZ-S version with V6 engine (250-330hp)

[@chandy4ever]

@MattMaran so does this ride closer to a BRZ tS or a BRZ RS (similar to the US BRZ Limited with Performance Pack I believe)?

[@Eljojo]

You have done a couple of brz reviews it's only fair that you do another 370z review but this time a nismo version. Thank you!

[@smoshfan47]

I really want this car but I feel like I'll be extremely underwhelmed, esp coming from a 335i.

[@jtkent28]

Blob Eye Sti Those are like completely opposite cars though..

[@3DMVR]

Supercharge it

[@kevingarrett398]

I would buy a real car and not one that has a lawn mower motor that's meant to cut grass.

[@calise1628]

Blob Eye Sti fun car, you can make it fast and keep it reliable

[@sahilg8254]

Blob Eye Sti i have a 335i and this thing feels like a prius, still fun to drive though

[@justinzansen8724]

When comes the yellow one to germany? I dont know should i buy the 2017 one in white or yellow. Are there more differences or same car only other coulor

[@rafaelmillan5800]

What tires would you recommend and size?

[@christopherwalsh4653]

hey subaruwrxfan love your channel you have the best review site online in my opinion!! Got a question for you im from Newfoundland Canada and im really considering buying an sti but im currently paying off my truck. Tried getting one this year but not really in the position with the loss on my truck so i was wondering do you think subaru will have a way better sti in 2020? if so il hold off till then hope to hear back! I know it has nothing to do with this brz but i though that this may be the quickest way of response sooo hope to hear from you soon!!!! Big fan again btw watch all your videos!!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Thanks for being a fan! If you can wait till 2020, the new STI should almost certainly be better. Future cars usually are.

[@christopherwalsh4653]

subaruwrxfan perfect thanks a lot for your help keep it up with the great reviews!!

[@Eeaotc02]

Where can you change materials in your car? Been trying to do that on my old car and couldn't find results.

[@7viewerlogic670]

Great car! Great video!

[@adamlee007]

when will they add more HP!?!?

[@travisr9834]

they added like 5HP for the new models :|

[@drunkpolack7612]

TheJollyGiant lol you can do that with an airfilter

[@android-ud2nf]

CobNasties you saying the car has erectile dysfunction.

[@calise1628]

adamlee007 doesn't need power, needs torque

[@gdumpling6889]

airfilter will add 15 HP

[@noahbean7648]

Dumb question. Can you get it a different color than yellow?

[@coffeeblak86]

Subaruwrxfan reviewing a Subaru? Wow!

[@emmexfyv]

Correction that is pronounced "SUBADEXFAN" lol

[@niallmccaffrey791]

Is the dip in the torque annoying and mood killing or do you just get used to it?

[@quentonmillstid850]

love those headlights

[@knifetoucher]

Isn't the MX5 supposedly even better in terms of handling?

[@vhateverlie]

HUGE JACKEDMAN Not really. it's more fun to drive cuz of how the shocks are set up. this is more of a track car.

[@ProjectM97]

HUGE JACKEDMAN yeah the new mx5 is quicker around a track and in a straight line. The BRZ/FRS is more planted in the corners so you would feel more confident, but the MX5 can still hold higher speeds in corners.

[@brandondannys-menary3678]

HUGE JACKEDMAN the brz is a better track car, the entire suspension setup is stiffer so it's more flat and planted around corners. The Miata (which j personally like) is made for the back roads, they designed the suspension to drive on harsh to average American rods lol. So they didn't want it to stiff. You can buy stiffer springs and a good seat bar then it'll be great

[@wanabevideographer1613]

More or less Think of the miata vs BRZ competition like this: Do you want a roadster and something with no rear seat space and maybe less trunk space, or would you want a nice coupe that's punchy, and an equally balanced engine and with imo more character And with the beautiful Subaru Starlink. Appearance wise, I'd choose the BRZ(even though the front bumper, rear spoiler, and the steering wheel is not really cool.). I'd love to have both but there's something about the BRZ I love. Maybe it's the boxer sound

[@anthonyfrombelow]

Da BRZbeast You're forgetting one major thing. Slightly better handling can never make up for being able to put the top down on a sunny day. Miata, for the win.

[@ViceVersaMusik1]

I'm surprised Subaru hasn't made an STI version of this car for public!

[@unlimitedpowerrecords]

that's strange...mine doesn't have the STI logo or the yellow Subaru logon below the shifter...?

[@kevinbraun3427]

Oh, I didn't know about the somewhat more planted handling. I wonder if that means we could up the FDR some more...

[@liampink8704]

Where can I find the part in your intro with wheel spin you nike1600 and others have it where can I find it

[@Summon-Zero]

I'm not much of a fan of the yellow. Pretty much any other color available would look better in my opinion. I just don't think yellow looks good on these cars. I'll still get excited when I see them though because I know they're uncommon.

[@lariosmendoza]

Halo 86 looks like a banana car

[@pussydestroyer99]

How does it compare your old BRZ? Should I save some money and get a used one, or buy a new one? I will be daily driving so it seems like the new features (back camera, new radio) would be worth the money

[@arch417powersports]

Dave used. It's the same car.

[@dungtri92]

What is 4.3 differential? Does it have synchro-rev-match?

[@KRBY555]

why would you want more grip? THe lack of grip with the low HP is the whole appeal?

[@dacoolhuan]

Do you guys think you’d like the tail happiness back? I feel like they’re holding the driver’s hand too much imo by taking that aspect away

[@S96Blue]

I heard that the 2017 BRZ is heavier than the older models. Is this true?

[@skidoomonkey5]

Beautiful looking car👍🏼

[@jarrettbuell3458]

Should I/ could I put a vortech supercharger on this?

[@thebestseven9403]

Guys does it worth it to buy a brz from 2017 for 30 k or is a brz for 20 k enough?

[@zdenojasoyasho3077]

Beautiful design ....one of the best ....

[@lisamuel41]

put more Hp😂？Google first to understand why BRZ /86 has been created. theyre not muscle cat or hatchback. it is for mountain road and drifiting , also the brz is fun to drive because this car gives you lots space and idea to refit .

[@gtrzdaddy]

revised rear diff? u mean final drive right? Really enjoy your reviews, now i 'm gonna go out a get one!

[@josiahthibodeaux]

I know you like the Mustang and all it's your dream car, but seriously you are a BRZ it's totally you! ( in my opinion) thanks for the review.

[@austindrew1413]

Daaaaaamn that TJ Hunt key tag though

[@areyoujelton]

I realize it could use more power, but I drove one of these before I got my WRX and it was a tough decision between the two. In the end the WRX won because of power, AWD (we have weather where I live), four usable seats, and I got a great deal on it. But I will probably buy a BRZ STI if they ever make it! Doubtful though. Maybe I'll get my wife a BRZ next so I can have both hahaha

[@skyistooblue2]

does this have a rear view camera? I saw my girlfriend use one on her outback and you know what. I like cars. i like purity of sports cars, but holy fuck those cameras are amazing

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Rear view camera is now standard on these!

[@BRIANBOBCHAPMAN]

COOL Review: 2017 Subaru BRZ Series.Yellow (Manual)

[@HeuristicsEnjoyer]

Why is it that people complain about horsepower in the BRZ, but not in the Miata? They're very similar cars...

[@80srockerable]

I know. I had a honda crx in the 80's & was fun & was probably 1/2 the horsepower.

[@Catalina._]

I miss that "whassup everybody subadurexfans here"