2013 Subaru BRZ Long-Term Road Test


Just drove to Moab, Utah, and back in 2013 Subaru BRZ. Check out our first report on the 1,600-mile road trip.
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Just drove to Moab, Utah, and back in 2013 Subaru BRZ. Check out our first report on the 1,600-mile road trip.
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The noise was definitely a larger issue. I don't really have a problem with the wind noise, but tire roar and engine noise was an issue. Again, different tires would help. It wouldn't be so bad if the engine actually sounded good, but it doesn't- it just sort of moos and groans its way up to redline and it doesn't really seem to have much power at lower OR near redline. While I'm at it, the stick had short shifts and was accurate... but was extremely notchy too- there were times when I'm wondering whether I'm crunching the synchros to dust. Classic Subaru in that sense.