Used 2017 Subaru BRZ Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2017 BRZ, so we've included reviews for other years of the BRZ since its last redesign.
Blast to Drive
curves1, 05/20/2014
2014 Subaru BRZ Limited 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is the first 2 door rear wheel drive coupe I have owned, and it is super fun to drive. My prior cars have been SUVs and sedans. The low seating position, combined with the super responsive steering and manual transmission are amazing. When I see cars that cost 2 to 3 times more, I think they way overpaid for the badge and extra horsepower that will hardly be used in my traffic congested area.
Show Stopper needs more "Go"
Jay Walker, 04/11/2018
2015 Subaru BRZ Limited 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
As a driving enthusiast, I am partial to the 6-speed manual gearbox. People ask me all the time if I like my car, and I will tell them I LOVE it, but it needs another 40-60 HP to really wake up the throttle response at low RPM. It is super fun to toss into corners, and the steering response is excellent, as is braking, although the latter could always be improved with some aftermarket brakes. The wheels are ho-hum, as they are the same wheels Toyota puts on the Prius. Something more personal should be added to the list of dealer options, as most people won't outright spend close to (or over) a thousand dollars on wheels, but they will sure finance them. The touch screen audio/navigation system needs a lot of improvement, as does the voice activated command system. I would prefer these were omittable options myself, but if you want the nice seats/interior, you get the 'upgraded' stereo with it. Road noise is noticeable, but if I wanted quiet, I would have purchased something more "luxury" in the first place. As I said, I enjoy the experience of driving: both hands on the wheel, connected to the car and the road ahead. If driving [for you] is just another chore--a means of getting from point A to point B, then this car is probably not for you. Entry/egress is not quick, but once you're in the car, you're IN the car. The deep bucket seats make sure your backside stays put during spirited cornering, and the heaters in the Limited trim are great in the winter. Now, if they could just add the steering wheel to it... The back seat needs to be omitted, as it is good for nothing more than tossing a windbreaker or foul weather gear into it; I'm sure it's only there for insurance discounts. The bottom line for me is: it may not be practical in the least, but it is great fun to drive, especially to run through the gears manually, and the exhaust note at full throttle above 4,000 RPM is music to the ears. Who needs a radio? ;-)
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Tranny problems at only 5 yrs and less than 50k mi
Harry T, 12/08/2022
2017 Subaru BRZ Limited 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I own a 2017 Subaru BRZ Limited. A few months ago I started having a slight intermittent problem with shifting from 5th to 4th gear, manual transmission, I didn't think much of it at first. The car had less than 50,000. miles and was 5 years old at that time. The problem slowly over a few months started with shifting from 3rd to 4th gear also intermittently, that's when I knew something might be wrong so I took it to a Subaru dealer near me. Subaru of North Tampa. The Subaru dealer after diagnosis says the transmission needs to be replaced possibly because of synchronizers worn on gears. Cost of repair $5,000.00. Cost of diagnosis is $197.74 Subaru of America will not pay for the repairs because the warranty is over 5 years and a few miles over the 50,000. miles at he time we brought the car in for diagnosis. The manufacturers warranty is over and I get it but we bought this car brand because we thought it was a reliable company. An engine and Transmission shouldn't only last for 5 years or 50k miles. I have owned several cars mostly Toyotas over 45 years of driving and NEVER had any issues with a Transmission or engine and they had more that 80k each on them. I will never buy a Subaru again and will not recommend anyone to buy one. Subaru customer care is as bad as their cars because I called Subaru customer care on the 2nd of Dec. 2022 at 11:55 am EST and spoke to Patricia who took all the information needed and said someone will contact me within 48 hrs. Nobody contacted me for 4 days, 96 hrs. so I called on the 6th of Dec. 11:16 am to follow up and I was given a case number and a person to contact and said that Cheri, will contact me within 24 hrs. and I got an email after 24 hrs. stating that they will not cover the cost for the repairs.
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TJ Kane, 05/17/2018
2015 Subaru BRZ Limited 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
A lot of fun. Can be a great daily, just get used to a REALLY FIRM RIDE. Car definitely needs more power. But the balance in cornering and track driving is incomparable to anything else in this price range. I also have a Porsche Cayman GTS (which cost me in the neighborhood of $65,000) and this cars handling is right on par if not slightly better than my Cayman. Would be a great car to teach people how to drive a stick on.
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Fun Fun Fun
malmel, 03/03/2014
2014 Subaru BRZ Limited 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
28 of 60 people found this review helpful
I'm 64 years old, this car is a gas to drive. cornering, handling, is very tight. I've been averaging 29 miles to a gallon. The bucket seats have nice supporting sides, instruments are very nice the controls are at your finger tips. I like not having all the horns and whistles on the steering wheel. The automatic climate control is very good too.