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

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[@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.

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

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[@brianb7844]

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

[@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!

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[@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.

[@midnightquest9758]

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

[@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!

[@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.

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@@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.

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@@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.

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

[@peanutbutterpadre1519]

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.

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

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[@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.

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

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You are slowly becoming the queen of the double entendre.

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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 = )

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[@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!”

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A STI version using the EZ36 would be a cool upgrade🙂

[@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.

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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!!!

[@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!

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Love your "softer rear end".

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

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The flying hair also.

[@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

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

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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!

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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!

[@johnrooney507]

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

[@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

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Fabulous review. Am I weird being a 68-year old and wanting either this or an 86? Aren’t we Boomers supposed to get the Miata? 😂 Love the new graphics for the scores. And congratulations on the reaction to your last video, Sarah! 👍👍👍

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Yep me too at 67 this takes me back to my Impreza days …. I feel a retirement present coming on 😊😊

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Wow you guys are slow. I’m 55 but have a merc amg ml55, BMW Z4, an FPV GT 315 as well as some silly sensible stuff. Catch up guys. 😃 (FPV is Ford Australia’s version of AMG, BMW “m”series etc. it has a 5.4l quad cam, vvt hand made v8 with 315kw from the factory)

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hello ; I'm 67 and always dream to be a Lotus type 74 Europa boomer

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@@fugawiaus Ok Tom! I'm 61, since it's time to show off our cars. Porsche 911 2010 (997.2), BRZ tS 2020 (because of Sarah), and a Subaru Forester XT 2017 (again, because of Sarah)... No catchup to do ;)

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Sarah's editing skills are becoming, what the kids say nowadays, "fire". Personally, I think they're the bomb.

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Lol, "a turbo would ruin this car", there goes my nighty car mod comparison for this channel 😂 loved this video, Bravo Zulu

[@RyuKimGaming]

Put a K24 on it and you will be fine

[@kc510]

Porsche seems to make sports cars with turbos. 🤔

[@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 :)

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

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Penguin score > Doug score

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These subtle differences are enough to persuade me to pick the Subaru version over the Toyota version. Thank you for always giving us the straight up honest truth. 👏🏻 Gotta love the upgraded score board. 👏🏻😂😎

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You were in primo mode on this video. Chef's kiss.

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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.

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Sarah really like how you measure everything.

[@danespi193]

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.

[@paulhall170]

I love your off-the-cuff descriptions; "hairy cardboard" lol

[@300DBenz]

I agree about the turbo, it would upset the nature and well rounded-ness of the car. However, imagine if it had a tiny belt driven Roots supercharger....

[@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.

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

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I am guessing that someone had as much fun making this review video as we did watching it lol Thanks for a great video Sarah have fun take care

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Why I watch you is an immensely complicated thing, but the best part is how you continually improve your presentation, tiny little changes, so there is always a gradually better reason to watch next time.

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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

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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

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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!

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

[@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

[@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.

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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.

[@jackshrader4161]

Gawd, your sense of humor and naughty little tidbits very welcoming.

[@RobertMacCready]

Only Tuber I watch that would probably pass gas and laugh...and keep it in the video. Ur way too much fun.

[@KCRetroGamer]

Thanks again and colour coordinated 😎

[@aaspookyaa]

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

[@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...

[@Slowcarfastbeans]

Axolotl’s were my only friends at university. I had to experiment on them by cutting them distal to proximal, piece by piece until they couldn’t regenerate anymore and watch them die.

[@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.

[@paulitik7]

I’m a huge Subaru fan, but I can’t get past the grill on the BRZ. The GR86 is so much better. Been debating one of these or a Miata for my next car. I want one last great manual before having to go electric.

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This woman bangs 2nd gear better than most men nowadays, you better subscribe.

[@TheJonnieredeyez]

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

[@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.

[@jimiverson3085]

It is an interesting car, but I would wait for this generation's version of the performance package, with better dampers and brakes (Brembo calipers) with wider rims. Also waiting to see if they work out the engine assembly bugs.

[@user-sp4nx4ho1i]

That thumbnail IS nearly perfect.

[@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.

[@cryogenikaffliktion1769]

This review had me on my knees...cracking up. 🤣😂

[@Dreznin]

Fun colors - that is why I actually love the "Solar Shift Orange" on the 10th Anniversary Edition GR86 - this is one of those cars that can actually look great in bright colors like that and the Neptune Blue. You're right though - even more options would be awesome.

[@On2thakneppz1]

Lol they made it SO ugly though on the 10th Anniversary

[@Dreznin]

@@On2thakneppz1 That's a subjective opinion, not an objective fact. Different people like different things - I, for one, like the color and that's why I'll have one in my possession later this month or early next month.

[@SuperThatguylol]

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

[@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….

[@dianeadkins-diorio1783]

I'd like to see a side-by-side comparison between the GR86/BRZ and the previous FR-S...

[@SarahnTuned]

I drove them back to back on the track review of the GR86. This car ruined the other one for me, it’s better in every way.

[@JohnDoe-qz1ql]

Red looks ... INCREDIBLE on you!

[@jaydibernardo4320]

Awesome review for a great car, well done Sarah. But I'd pass on this & buy a Miata ND2 RF. There is nothing like a convertible sports car/roadster. I know, I owned one. Besides, I don't think that boxer motor will hold up to abuse as well as a Mazda. The Boxer has a spotty reliability record.

[@brandonwoo8299]

Yeah....the heart won't last 120,000km unless you don't abuse it much. 😬

[@dough5626]

You crack me up, especially when you CRACK yourself up, great times.

[@CoopsToyCars]

Everyone else talked about feel. You showed us why the BRZ and GR86 are different. Nice job!

[@LockieNZ]

235kw and 605NM from an N/A 2.4l? Impressive stuff Subaru! 😂

[@okatashiyoniku]

AI-A is stamped on the mission, but the company has already disappeared and was integrated into Aisin AW, which in turn was integrated into Aisin Seiki. I worked at AW. I quit, so compliance is no longer an issue.😁