2017 Subaru BRZ One Year Review (Automatic) - Is it still fun after a year of ownership?

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  • Опубликовано: 20 окт 2024

Комментарии • 58

  • @TeamGun
    @TeamGun 5 лет назад +16

    I went from a manual Lancer to an Auto FRS, for a few reasons (have to teach my son to drive, buying the auto saved me like $10k not kidding, etc). The auto is very good in this, it apparently shares a lot in common with the Lexus LFA, that’s why it shifts so fast. Very good transmission, just drive whatever you feel like driving. Sometimes I buy manual, sometimes auto, just depends how I’m feeling and how the car functions. But this auto is very good I’m not disappointed in the slightest. Great video.

    • @xXxUrbanNinjaxXx
      @xXxUrbanNinjaxXx 4 года назад

      what a coincidence, i went from a cvt lancer to a manual brz.

  • @KrOmEiFiCaTiOn
    @KrOmEiFiCaTiOn 6 лет назад +3

    Nice video for a first RUclips video, wow! I’ve had a 2017 since Oct. 2016 that I mainly use to commute to school, and it is true that it always leaves a smile on your face!

    • @samchen5962
      @samchen5962  6 лет назад

      Thank you so much! Haha definitely an all around fun to drive daily. Have you done anything to yours yet?

  • @vision1707
    @vision1707 6 лет назад +24

    Love my 2017Toyota 86 automatic !

    • @Joolz1982
      @Joolz1982 5 лет назад

      vision1707 Can you still lose the. Back end easily in the Automatic?

    • @habbibi.86
      @habbibi.86 4 года назад

      Joolz1982 yes

    • @breckenbarnhardt8236
      @breckenbarnhardt8236 4 года назад +1

      Stick is the way to go

    • @vision1707
      @vision1707 4 года назад

      @@breckenbarnhardt8236 Unless you have carpal tunnel syndrome - very painful. I m extremely happy with my automatic. No regret over here.

    • @vision1707
      @vision1707 4 года назад

      @@Joolz1982 sorry, late reply. Absolutely !

  • @TenSuns1914
    @TenSuns1914 4 года назад +1

    You're a top dog. Cool you put in a year in your own BRZ. I appreciate your time and efforts.

  • @YesWayJose
    @YesWayJose 6 лет назад

    Awesome bro! Proud of you, may it be the the first of many!

  • @keepcool67
    @keepcool67 6 лет назад +3

    For the audio level going down, there is a feature you can turn off that automatically adjusts the volume while you are driving.

    • @samchen5962
      @samchen5962  6 лет назад +1

      Andrew Shields Yeah I definitely gotta figure that out for the next driving and talking video. Thanks for the tip man!

  • @MD-gj9vv
    @MD-gj9vv 6 лет назад

    Loved your video man.
    Please make more videos would like to know more about an automatic BRZ. I hope to buy one someday.

  • @ilovecake7109
    @ilovecake7109 6 лет назад +3

    BRZ, please take my 2013 wheels and fit the new 2017, they are sooo cool

    • @samchen5962
      @samchen5962  6 лет назад

      Haha maybe I could just sell you my stock ones when I get aftermarket ones :D

  • @godlymonstersstudios486
    @godlymonstersstudios486 3 года назад

    Good video Chen , is it possible you can upload a video showing how to change the transmission oil/fluids? Think that be really helpful :)

  • @saulespino2510
    @saulespino2510 3 года назад

    good cotent here, I have a 2018 BRZ with the performance package and the wheels are 17 inches not 18 but they are half an inch wider than stock

  • @blindaccuracy2881
    @blindaccuracy2881 5 лет назад +1

    Great informative video.

  • @INDIANSPlCE
    @INDIANSPlCE 6 лет назад

    Fantastic Video! Love your car man.

    • @samchen5962
      @samchen5962  6 лет назад

      Much appreciated man! Thank you

  • @hermittanimoto9325
    @hermittanimoto9325 5 лет назад

    Seems I found a good vid and good reviews on the auto here...am about to try out a 2019 brz auto during my vacation before winter sets-in and if its as good as every says;) its gonna become my 3 seasons car come spring...too much snow in winter:(

  • @ary6420
    @ary6420 6 лет назад

    Only the beginning! Make your dreams become reality my bro!

  • @fernandovargas7562
    @fernandovargas7562 4 года назад +1

    Cool car automatic BRZ for Boston... nice

  • @ASAPBash
    @ASAPBash 5 лет назад +2

    Where do you work to afford these /: I’ve been wanting one I just don’t have the money and I’m currently going to college right now but I wanna drive up in this!!

    • @kirauno
      @kirauno 4 года назад +1

      Keep staying in college bro. Once you graduate you would be able to afford it with your own money. I just graduated this year and just got the 2020 brz. It is awesome

    • @ASAPBash
      @ASAPBash 4 года назад

      @@kirauno thanks bro I currently got dropped from my scholarship because I fell .5 seconds short on my 40 yard dash time but I’m trying in February to get a full ride else where again been training all year💯

    • @kirauno
      @kirauno 4 года назад

      @@ASAPBash oh well keep grinding! hard work pays off! good luck bro

  • @Joolz1982
    @Joolz1982 5 лет назад +1

    Can you still lose the. Back end easily in the Automatic?

  • @thunderup823
    @thunderup823 6 лет назад

    Do you have an arm rest? Noticed your right arm was down. If so please drop a good link because it's ridiculous that there is none in the car!

    • @samchen5962
      @samchen5962  6 лет назад

      Hey zach, I actually don’t have an arm rest. I just rest my arm on the edge of the cup holder/center section. I would like to invest in one though

  • @xzavierwatts1344
    @xzavierwatts1344 6 лет назад

    Great video!

  • @tedboggs4569
    @tedboggs4569 6 лет назад

    I have the same issue with the audio volume drops. It doesn't do it on all inputs. The head unit will be replaced soon, perhaps this summer with something with CarPlay/Android Auto. Otherwise, it is a great car.

    • @samchen5962
      @samchen5962  6 лет назад +1

      Hey Ted Boggs! Just uploaded a video of my new car that fixes this issue! I’ll be doing a future video on how it is much better than the old infotainment system!

    • @tedboggs4569
      @tedboggs4569 6 лет назад

      Nicely done. I actually had to get rid on 2017 BRZ Manual recently. A bad back now has me driving a 2018 Legacy Limited. I miss the steering and handling of the BRZ, but I am not in constant pain due to the firm suspension when I drive any more. Either way, enjoy your new ride!

    • @samchen5962
      @samchen5962  6 лет назад

      Ted Boggs thank you! Maybe one day you’ll be able to get another one 👍

  • @WtfReal
    @WtfReal 6 лет назад +3

    when they add a dual clutch auto i will cop this car

    • @samchen5962
      @samchen5962  6 лет назад

      That would be cool to see. I would prob get one then too!

    • @BedazzledChanclas
      @BedazzledChanclas 5 лет назад

      Not a dry dual clutch I hope 🤞🏾

  • @cristianmendoza6301
    @cristianmendoza6301 5 лет назад

    what if I get a 2015 or 2016 model :(

  • @ejlung7758
    @ejlung7758 5 лет назад

    Why automatic man!?

  • @LuisHernandez-sl1ks
    @LuisHernandez-sl1ks 6 лет назад +5

    *sees automatic in the title, cringes*

    • @samchen5962
      @samchen5962  6 лет назад +5

      Hey Luis Hernandez check out the new video I just uploaded! 👍

  • @Juergen_Mueller
    @Juergen_Mueller 6 лет назад

    It's neither interesting nor informative in any way but boring to see YOU during almost the whole video. You could save your camera without loosing quality.

  • @wastenottingham3958
    @wastenottingham3958 6 лет назад +2

    you got an automatic ... so close to getting a real sports car and you do that? and then you tell the world you blew it ...

    • @samchen5962
      @samchen5962  6 лет назад +10

      Hey Waste Nottingham I would like to think I explained my decision to help out other buyers who are wondering what it’s like to own an automatic BRZ. But I’m sure you’ll like the new video I just uploaded 👍

    • @TithonNA
      @TithonNA 6 лет назад +12

      I went with the automatic as well. After driving both the manual and auto extensively, I decided that a clutch would irritate me with the BRZ as my daily (and only) car. The manual IS noticably quicker from a dead stop, but in this entirely momentum-based car, the bumper shifters don't cripple the experience for me. (Either way I'm getting torched by grandma's Town & Country). It's all personal preference - and as long as the owner is smiling, they made the right choice!

    • @zatharos6427
      @zatharos6427 6 лет назад

      Manual elitist i see

    • @lynnguyen7010
      @lynnguyen7010 5 лет назад

      @@samchen5962 I'm glad you went with Automatic, reason because I only learned how to drive in Automatic. I've been driving for 7 years.
      I will eventually learn how to drive in manual. But I'm planning to get this car hopefully. And it's good to see that there's a review for automatic which is rare. And I've watched hundreds of videos. And researching all about this car and the Toyota 86. Do you recommend the Subaru or 86?

    • @b3r15ky
      @b3r15ky 3 года назад +1

      @@lynnguyen7010 BRZ, 86’s interiors look cheap comparing to the BRZ’s