Comments for drivencarreviews.com http://drivencarreviews.com Car Review Videos- Emmy Award Winning Automotive Reviews Fri, 18 May 2012 06:01:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on 2013 Scion FR-S HD Video Review by TV http://drivencarreviews.com/2012/05/2013-scion-fr-s-hd-video-review/comment-page-1/#comment-4884 TV Fri, 18 May 2012 06:01:52 +0000 http://drivencarreviews.com/?p=5830#comment-4884 I'lll check in with the Subaru people. I can think of worse things to drive for a week. / ; ^ ) I’lll check in with the Subaru people. I can think of worse things to drive for a week. / ; ^ )

]]> Comment on 2013 Scion FR-S HD Video Review by vaderprime923 http://drivencarreviews.com/2012/05/2013-scion-fr-s-hd-video-review/comment-page-1/#comment-4883 vaderprime923 Fri, 18 May 2012 01:05:31 +0000 http://drivencarreviews.com/?p=5830#comment-4883 Are you going to get the BRZ for a week? I'm more interested in that one because of the slightly sportier suspension and would love to see a review as a daily driver Are you going to get the BRZ for a week? I’m more interested in that one because of the slightly sportier suspension and would love to see a review as a daily driver

]]> Comment on 2013 Scion FR-S HD Video Review by Video review of FR-S at Las Vegas press launch http://drivencarreviews.com/2012/05/2013-scion-fr-s-hd-video-review/comment-page-1/#comment-4881 Video review of FR-S at Las Vegas press launch Thu, 17 May 2012 05:08:42 +0000 http://drivencarreviews.com/?p=5830#comment-4881 [...] [...] [...] [...]

]]> Comment on 2013 Scion FR-S HD Video Review by TV http://drivencarreviews.com/2012/05/2013-scion-fr-s-hd-video-review/comment-page-1/#comment-4880 TV Thu, 17 May 2012 03:00:23 +0000 http://drivencarreviews.com/?p=5830#comment-4880 Yes, I've heard that it uses Prius tires. When I'm at those events I don't get to everything because of limited time. As it is I'm running around like a caffeinated squirrel to get things done. Who knows? Interest in this car could cause sales of the others to rise. If someone can't get an FR-S or BRZ they might go shopping elsewhere. Hard to know... I would be more than happy to check out the Focus GT. I too am a GTI fan and would like to see how they stack up. Yes, I’ve heard that it uses Prius tires. When I’m at those events I don’t get to everything because of limited time. As it is I’m running around like a caffeinated squirrel to get things done.

Who knows? Interest in this car could cause sales of the others to rise. If someone can’t get an FR-S or BRZ they might go shopping elsewhere. Hard to know…

I would be more than happy to check out the Focus GT. I too am a GTI fan and would like to see how they stack up.

]]> Comment on 2012 Buick Verano HD Video Review by TV http://drivencarreviews.com/2012/03/2012-buick-verano-hd-video-review/comment-page-1/#comment-4879 TV Thu, 17 May 2012 02:53:25 +0000 http://drivencarreviews.com/?p=5674#comment-4879 Not at a track. Those are called "chicanes" and they put them on Seattle streets to "calm" traffic. In other words, slow speeders. It basically ends up being a challenge for those speeders to see how fast they can get through them. An idiot driving on my street ended up on his roof in my neighbor's yard doing that. Those chicanes are now gone. Thanks for the Spanish lesson! Not at a track. Those are called “chicanes” and they put them on Seattle streets to “calm” traffic. In other words, slow speeders. It basically ends up being a challenge for those speeders to see how fast they can get through them. An idiot driving on my street ended up on his roof in my neighbor’s yard doing that. Those chicanes are now gone.

Thanks for the Spanish lesson!

]]> Comment on 2013 Scion FR-S HD Video Review by VwMkVI http://drivencarreviews.com/2012/05/2013-scion-fr-s-hd-video-review/comment-page-1/#comment-4878 VwMkVI Thu, 17 May 2012 02:11:24 +0000 http://drivencarreviews.com/?p=5830#comment-4878 Enjoyed the video! There is a lot of buzz about this vehicle and it was good to see you get a chance to review (though would agree that more road less track would have been useful for most folks who will buy this vehicle, but thanks for noting the TP figure in the above report!). From what I have seen so far, the question is how extra horsepower folks will be able to add to the car with after market turbo's and other modications. Heard that Scion deliberate use Prius tires, not super grippy tires since the driver would feel more involved? Subaru used grippier tires and slight different mapping and maybe a different suspension setting? While the Genesis Coupe and Mustang may not be in the same league due to weight, Hyundai and Ford must be thinking this could affect sales, even Nissan must see that the 370Z might have some more value seeking drivers opting for this Subaru/Scion offer instead of their "budget" racer. Tack this on the end, please hope you have chance to try out the Ford Focus ST when it eventaully arrive, I know front wheel drive, but as a GTI owner, would like to know how it stacks up! Enjoyed the video! There is a lot of buzz about this vehicle and it was good to see you get a chance to review (though would agree that more road less track would have been useful for most folks who will buy this vehicle, but thanks for noting the TP figure in the above report!). From what I have seen so far, the question is how extra horsepower folks will be able to add to the car with after market turbo’s and other modications. Heard that Scion deliberate use Prius tires, not super grippy tires since the driver would feel more involved? Subaru used grippier tires and slight different mapping and maybe a different suspension setting?

While the Genesis Coupe and Mustang may not be in the same league due to weight, Hyundai and Ford must be thinking this could affect sales, even Nissan must see that the 370Z might have some more value seeking drivers opting for this Subaru/Scion offer instead of their “budget” racer.

Tack this on the end, please hope you have chance to try out the Ford Focus ST when it eventaully arrive, I know front wheel drive, but as a GTI owner, would like to know how it stacks up!

]]> Comment on 2012 Buick Verano HD Video Review by denisrenepl http://drivencarreviews.com/2012/03/2012-buick-verano-hd-video-review/comment-page-1/#comment-4877 denisrenepl Thu, 17 May 2012 01:51:02 +0000 http://drivencarreviews.com/?p=5674#comment-4877 On minute 1:29 the road has this half moons sticking out with a sign. I have a question about that Tom. Were you at a track? or at a regular street? if you were at a regular street, wont you agree that those half moons, are a little bit stupid? P.S. Verano is a Spanish word that means Summer On minute 1:29 the road has this half moons sticking out with a sign. I have a question about that Tom. Were you at a track? or at a regular street? if you were at a regular street, wont you agree that those half moons, are a little bit stupid?
P.S. Verano is a Spanish word that means Summer

]]> Comment on 2013 Scion FR-S HD Video Review by TV http://drivencarreviews.com/2012/05/2013-scion-fr-s-hd-video-review/comment-page-1/#comment-4876 TV Wed, 16 May 2012 00:23:53 +0000 http://drivencarreviews.com/?p=5830#comment-4876 I am probably as guilty as the next guy for concentrating on the track aspect of the event. It was a very long day and my co-pilot Eric Trytko was generous to pull of the highway so we could do some "regular road" photography and try a few 0-60 runs. In case my piece doesn't make it clear, I found the FR-S to be a decent daily driver. The clutch take up is easy and the car isn't hyper or squirley during civilian duty. I never once thought that it was a chore to drive while going through the light city traffic Toyota laid out for us. In many ways I find it's much like the Miata, the two are similar in driving dynamics (much more than any of the other cars you mentioned). The suspension is actually fairly comfortable for a sports car. The real question is how hard will it be to find one to buy. I had a conversation with the Scion folks about price gouging and they have asked their dealers to keep the Scion "Pure Price" policy in tact. It will be interesting to see how that goes. I am probably as guilty as the next guy for concentrating on the track aspect of the event. It was a very long day and my co-pilot Eric Trytko was generous to pull of the highway so we could do some “regular road” photography and try a few 0-60 runs.

In case my piece doesn’t make it clear, I found the FR-S to be a decent daily driver. The clutch take up is easy and the car isn’t hyper or squirley during civilian duty. I never once thought that it was a chore to drive while going through the light city traffic Toyota laid out for us. In many ways I find it’s much like the Miata, the two are similar in driving dynamics (much more than any of the other cars you mentioned). The suspension is actually fairly comfortable for a sports car.

The real question is how hard will it be to find one to buy. I had a conversation with the Scion folks about price gouging and they have asked their dealers to keep the Scion “Pure Price” policy in tact. It will be interesting to see how that goes.

]]> Comment on 2013 Scion FR-S HD Video Review by augaug http://drivencarreviews.com/2012/05/2013-scion-fr-s-hd-video-review/comment-page-1/#comment-4875 augaug Tue, 15 May 2012 19:06:48 +0000 http://drivencarreviews.com/?p=5830#comment-4875 Yeah.. Question answered. I'm just having a tough time trying to categorize this car. Other big magazines have talked about how much fun it is, and when you check their websites (or apps) and see video's of the car, all you see is a bunch of videos of guys drifting it, or sliding out the tail around the track. Very few show, or explain what it's like as a true, regular, everyday car on the roads I drive on the roads, not the track. I love the Miata as a fun "road" car, and I'm just trying to figure out where this car sits from a driver's perspective. It's not a GTI or a Mini, it's not really a Miata, it's not a Mustang or Genesis. It truly is unique. I'd love to drive one, but I'm not one to go bug a car sales guy and pretend like I'm interested. Thanks for your reviews! I really do enjoy them, especially when you get the car outside of a press event. You do an excellent job of providing us with relevant information in an easy to read (and great to watch) manner. Yeah.. Question answered. I’m just having a tough time trying to categorize this car. Other big magazines have talked about how much fun it is, and when you check their websites (or apps) and see video’s of the car, all you see is a bunch of videos of guys drifting it, or sliding out the tail around the track. Very few show, or explain what it’s like as a true, regular, everyday car on the roads

I drive on the roads, not the track. I love the Miata as a fun “road” car, and I’m just trying to figure out where this car sits from a driver’s perspective. It’s not a GTI or a Mini, it’s not really a Miata, it’s not a Mustang or Genesis. It truly is unique. I’d love to drive one, but I’m not one to go bug a car sales guy and pretend like I’m interested. Thanks for your reviews! I really do enjoy them, especially when you get the car outside of a press event. You do an excellent job of providing us with relevant information in an easy to read (and great to watch) manner.

]]> Comment on 2013 Scion FR-S HD Video Review by TV http://drivencarreviews.com/2012/05/2013-scion-fr-s-hd-video-review/comment-page-1/#comment-4874 TV Tue, 15 May 2012 15:59:31 +0000 http://drivencarreviews.com/?p=5830#comment-4874 The Scion is MUCH better than my 22 year old Miata. I sure hope it is. I'll assume you mean recent vintage though. It's been a long time since I've driven a recent Miata but I will say it has less body rigidity than the Scion simply because it's a droptop. The Mazda's cockpit is more snug too, you wear that car almost like a jet pack. Trunk? Advantage Scion. I still prefer the manual transmission feel of the MX-5 though, maybe I'm biased there... Miata obviously has the convertible advantage and since Scion doesn't even get the option of a glass roof, sun lovers will know where to turn. For those who are truly going to track the car, I'd go with the Scion. However, in the real world, both the Mazda and Scion are more than up to the task of having fun. Pushing them to the limits on public roads is not advisable because those limits are high. Question answered? The Scion is MUCH better than my 22 year old Miata. I sure hope it is.

I’ll assume you mean recent vintage though. It’s been a long time since I’ve driven a recent Miata but I will say it has less body rigidity than the Scion simply because it’s a droptop. The Mazda’s cockpit is more snug too, you wear that car almost like a jet pack. Trunk? Advantage Scion. I still prefer the manual transmission feel of the MX-5 though, maybe I’m biased there…

Miata obviously has the convertible advantage and since Scion doesn’t even get the option of a glass roof, sun lovers will know where to turn.

For those who are truly going to track the car, I’d go with the Scion. However, in the real world, both the Mazda and Scion are more than up to the task of having fun. Pushing them to the limits on public roads is not advisable because those limits are high.

Question answered?

]]> Comment on 2013 Scion FR-S HD Video Review by augaug http://drivencarreviews.com/2012/05/2013-scion-fr-s-hd-video-review/comment-page-1/#comment-4873 augaug Tue, 15 May 2012 14:29:01 +0000 http://drivencarreviews.com/?p=5830#comment-4873 Ok Tom. I know you have a bias towards a certain Mazda product. But, I'm putting you on the spot. Forgetting the convertible top, which is the more entertaining drivers car? Miata or FR-S? And what are the differences in the way they drive? Ok Tom. I know you have a bias towards a certain Mazda product. But, I’m putting you on the spot. Forgetting the convertible top, which is the more entertaining drivers car? Miata or FR-S? And what are the differences in the way they drive?

]]> Comment on 2013 Scion FR-S HD Video Review by motorstreet http://drivencarreviews.com/2012/05/2013-scion-fr-s-hd-video-review/comment-page-1/#comment-4872 motorstreet Mon, 14 May 2012 22:58:06 +0000 http://drivencarreviews.com/?p=5830#comment-4872 Unlike Scion, Subaru hasn't ruled out the possibility of a turbo model. Unlike Scion, Subaru hasn’t ruled out the possibility of a turbo model.

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