2019 Subaru BRZ RAIU Edition Review - The MOST Expensive BRZ You Can Buy 

vundizzle tbh they could just download the songs in spotify via wifi before they leave home

lol

vundizzle get the satellite if you wanna see me

Agreed, they should have put the WRX STI turbo in it...... perfect

@@Al-yc4cn it won't fit since the FA20 has a bottom mounted turbo

I have it with 350hp(300whp) and it's a little too much now lol

@@IPL_VIC it's probably because he prefers low end thrust to top end power if there's a choice of highpower/low torque vs hightorque/low power. You came up with the perfect option that rarely exists.

Well I think if the car has too much power it will loose character I feel if the brz was a 0-60 in 5 secs and had a bit more go juice I would be happy. I don't need it to go crazy just a bit more umpf

BASITH PH blew that one

Launch mode

Launch control*

How can people like a comment that fucking has "launch edition" instead of "launch control"... how stupid can u be?

V. N. Because most people noticed the typo but got when he meant.

Raiu (Rah-ee-yoo) Ryu (Ree-yoo) said as one syllable as kindly pointed out by @tomatodamashi

You beat me to it, but thanks anyways. also thanks @Sanzo

It said 雷雨 in the thumbnail, which means Thunder and Rain

Doesn’t Trueno also mean thunder but in Latin

@@infamousjuan7714 And Levin means Lightning

Clutch lasted that long?

I would grind second and fourth gear in mine with 38k miles :(

Issue quite rare apparently but if valve springs break could be very dangerous.

You're the guy who sells their car and is oblivious to all the missed preventative maintenance ("it only needed a battery"). Like no, it needed lots of stuff. Next owner had a blast I'm sure.

The issue was when people went to get the recall fixed. dealership mechanics would butcher the valve spring replacement because it was a 12 hour job and engines would blow a week later. Mine was in the shop for a month.

John Anderson stop spamming your muscle car and pick up truck nonsense everywhere, this is pathetic. Again, if you only care about flooring it on the straight then why on earth are you watching a BRZ video anyway... 🙄

@@microsickful Seriously, what's his problem? Like five comments in a row that I've clicked on he's responded with a screed about how ford trucks are better.

@@chadhanson4369 ok anderson we get it you and your damn trucks are faster then a brz chill man this is like the 15th comment ive seen from you

@@chadhanson4369 because I think the brz is actually a great little package. The camaro is disgusting, has a shit interior, and handles like a boat.

can tell this dude only can drive straight line

Dude same

The fact that you like cars makes me appreciate you even more. I watched your videos a ton a couple years ago before I stopped playing the game, they were awesome!

vzda123 Was 2012-2013 recall some 2014 models also affected depends on number plate. Price jumps big time on 2015 model and up. E.g. 2012-2013 10-12grand 2014 and up 15grand plus.

@@Joolz1982 Technically there is no 2012 model. BRZ started as a 2013 MY

Yeah.. mine is 2017 that had zero problem.... what why would buy it at the end of 2019? it already outdated....

@@Joolz1982 frs/brz model 2013 still run 15-18k where I live

@@campkira How is it outdated? I'd still buy a new one if I could afford one 😔

Sambhav Arora Newfoundlanders loves that part lol trust me we say and have an accent like that, it’s a saying around here too lol

Canadian English for ya

​@@chadhanson4369 You just don't get it. It's not about speed, power, economy, or Price. it's just about fun. I've owned fast cars and slow cars, and the slow cars are almost always more fun. You put your foot down in a fast car you end up with a ticket. And tickets are absolutely NOT fun. You put your foot down in a slow car and you can run through the gears and listen to the car. And you can't get a loose rear end in an Accord lol. Edit: My guess is that you haven't owned a car yet.

Its not even that slow for what it is.

@@ChevyCamaroIsBetter you're right I've driven a new one and loved it. I mean I've driven new mustangs and stuff but they don't handle that good to me compared to the brz, civic, miata

Its named after a fking corolla

Peak power isn't my only issue with this car, it's the torque dip from 3,250-4,500 right in the meat of the power band. Having driven most iterations of the Miata (NA, NB & ND) and Mustang (most everything from the 60's to current, save the new GT350), either are better options. I currently drive a (mildly modified) 2006 WRX wagon that destroys a BRZ in every aspect of driving except for driftability in the dry, in the rain and snow my WRX out drifts a BRZ. All of that stated, I know people that have and love BRZs/86s, it's just not the right option for me.

handling is A++

Dude is shooting strings watching you guys.

Same, but also looks so much fun!

@@chadhanson4369 In straight line, yes. Are you sure it is same pleasure to take any truck into a corner? For other markets, this is "cheap" to insure as well. I still agree with a turbo, especially that Subaru has lost of engines to choose from :)

@@chadhanson4369 My family has been driving Subaru's since the 80s. This is also my second Subaru personally. I can tell you Subaru's are so much better built than Chevy's and Dodge's. The BRZ is a completely different car than the Camaro and Mustang. I used to work for a GM dealer and my BRZ interior and my old impreza interior was a nice place to be compared to the cheap plastic and rubber that American cars have. Those are pony/muscle cars and the BRZ is a sports car. Some people want to go fast in a straight line, others want to go corner to corner on a twisty road. Different strokes for different folks.

@@chadhanson4369 Just out of curiosity, why Toyota is not on the list? Just coincident or opinion? I agree with Subbie build quality being low. This is I will avoid S. even though they are cheap in Japan. I most likely will go for Honda Freed - AWD hybrid ;)

Same same man I fuckin love mine

It lacks the power it needs. It’s handling is phenomenal, but because it isn’t accompanied by a whole lot of power it feels a bit lackluster. It honestly doesn’t even need all the much power but it’s just so underwhelming. Does it ruin the car? No. Does it keep you wishing for more? Yes x10. Is it still a fun car? Fuck yeah.

John Anderson Not arguing with your reliability point as I’m not familiar enough; however my own friends who are also mechanics don’t seem to have a problem over any other cars they’ve owned. For your other points though, to be fair I don’t think anyone is getting this car for quarter mile times.. American cars have come a long way but there aren’t many that handle like a BRZ in its class. And that’s why you get these cars. They’re very fast in the corners.

John Anderson if accelerating in a straight line is all you care about then by all means stay as FAR AWAY as possible from the likes of BRZ/86 and Miata since these cars aren’t built for straight line speed. I traded in my V8 charger for a manual 86 because I wanted to learn how to drive fast on the racetrack and the 86 is the perfect tool for the job. Teaches you so much about car control and gives you so much feedback, but then again you only car about straight line speed and drag racing and all that stuff that hardly require any skills.

John Anderson yes I agree that the BRZ does not seem like it has the best value for the price and interior quality is somewhat cheap. But I feel like that’s the point of this car, a minimalistic lightweight sports car that resembles the classic JDM cars in the late 80s/early 90s. The Kia Stinger is a VERY good car and honestly I was tempted to get one of those used if not for it doesn’t come with a manual option. The thing is if you want more “interior quality” and such it would most likely come in the form of more weight, and the Stjnger is A LOT heavier than the BRZ despite it being not that much bigger. I never said that the BRZ is fast, because it’s not, not even on the racetrack, well it is through corners if you do it right but you know... it’s more like it teaches you how to drive fast and trains you really well for the fundamentals of racing techniques. Make no mistake I WILL upgrade to something else when I have the money, but for now, my 86 is perfect for what I need. And yes I do go to the track for HPDE events more than 5 times a year. I try to go once every month or so. Will be going again in late October for one last time this year before winter comes.

Hahahaha yes a 450-500 hp 4×4 pick up truck will beat a brz and fiesta st but do you know how many trucks that were ahead of me from red light to red light as soon as we got winding roads I was up their tailpipe then after I was passed them on a sweeping curve I never saw them again as the roads turns left them shaken because they were about to roll over as i didnt even have to hit the brakes by the end of the 5 min. Drive the powerful truck never even saw me again ......fiesta st 20ishk brz 25ishk truck 50k better in a straight line but still not that far ahead few car lengths around turns so many car lengths ahead the truck is a memory. As crazy as it sounds pro race car driver took stock fiesta st vs hellcat and fiesta had best overall track time by granted only a .16 and better consistent time of a tenthish more. And I hear the BRZ gets even better times than the fiesta st

@@chadhanson4369 If only the car taxes weren't among the highest in Finland... Buying a Camaro costs at least three times the price of US.

John Anderson Bro, don‘t be THAT guy. Look at the car. Weighs less than the normal BRZ as it‘s completely stripped.

This is why I came to the comments section. thank you.

Ryu also isn’t pronounced as “rai-yu”

^right, it's one syllable. "Ryoo"

Ryu is pronounced Riyu in Japanese. Above correct yes Dragon.

Joolz1982 Ryu and RiYu are different words and are not pronounced the same

Why is it so dang expensive new?! Honestly I would just buy an Miata new since it's a bit quicker and lighter. But for used, BRZ manual always.

@@haaxxx9 or get an s2k which probably 2× cheaper, and honestly better.

@@haaxxx9 Miata is small... very small...

@@campkira I'm 5'3 and 20 c:

@@ratedm90 Up here Canada an s2k usually goes for around 25 - 30k. so basically the same price as a new BRZ. Miatas are pretty expensive here too.

Cham JDM “more power” =/= “unaffordable” Using the 2.4l would have cost nothing incrementally and using the WRX power plant could have been done reasonably as well. Everything that is good about this car would be better with 50-80 more hp and lb-ft. And 370’s are a terrible comparison of old, heavy, wallowing, 2-seat garbage.

The BRZ needs more power, end of story.

It's extremely easy to control the gt86.

It's clear he knows what he's doing. That was a nice catch.

Sadly, they are not fun to drive.

@@boss4330: Maybe you just don't know how to drive it.

​@@a.jennings4664Oh, so there is a special way to drive these cars that makes them fun. Right. Amazing what excuses the fanbois are coming up with.

@@boss4330 Relatively light, rwd, revs high, low center of gravity, low seating position all that... Maybe you just find fun elsewhere ?

@@boss4330 I have a 146hp 2004 Miata and yes it is fun

93remix nah, needs 229.

@@EDHBlvd let's go 4 an even 230HP, my 227 figure came from a base WRX figure from an older model

they don't bother... sport car sale is so low... they just don't bother made the turbo one... since that would conflict with toyota.... and JDM car right now is a trend that you want more? Go do it yourselves kind of thing...

@@chadhanson4369 Man you just love shitting that 16 second lie all over this comment section. And you never respond to anyone calling you on it becasue you can't defend the lie, so silence is your only option.

@@chadhanson4369 I don't think you know anything about cars or trucks

Damn bro u srs?? That's pretty cool

What the hell that’s nuts

Thats pretty cool dude

You're a good man, thank you.

More like Mandarin

David Eisener good luck even finding a BRZ here in the U.K, and price to buy is crazy compared with GT86 which as you say essentially the same car and also not sure why. The mind boggles.

Joolz1982 right?! It’s very strange. I’m not sure if @thestraightpipes have ever attempted to contact any insurance companies for theoretical quotes for each car they do, similar to the Continental recommenced tires, but I think it would be interesting! :)

John Anderson if you don’t like Subi’s then why don’t you quit watching subi videos?

Ryu in that sense is most accurately translated to “dragon”

@@mynamewasunironicallyyuri973 you'd likely be right

And I'm glad I got the B, and took it to my B dealer for the springs. Now with 23k on that recall I would assume they did their jobs perfectly. And got a free new fuel rail out of that since they somehow managed to crack it while removing the block.

they had outline...

All the way to an astonishing 156 lb/ft !!

I’m the opposite, it would be crazy fun if it’s like 156 torque but get up to 250hp.... it will feel like flying at high rpm but no low end grunt at all. But I guess that’s pretty much like s2k

"Mechanics"

Scooter mounted radios and storage

@@TheStraightPipes We have the GT version here so you'll notice the wheels light up, the base model scooter doesn't have that. Keep up the awesome work guys! I work from home and RU-vid is how I get through the work day, and this channel ranks at the top for me.

but gain a lot of mileage how many people buy a s5?

Forced induction V6 probably has a pile more torque below 5,000 rpm.

Come to the UAE. Quite a few of those here

I've seen a bunch lately. Actually raced one last week

@@Sickwitit18 Great car the 370z

Surprise K brand new heck no, buddy almost bought a 2019 one off the dealer and the sales rep told him just buy the used one with 40k miles on it and use the savings on mods

I still think I would go with a 370Z, 127hp more for the same price as this model

thats how much hp my camry has

@@jimme4712 really?

@@93mlo Yeah Toyota is still making ~2.5L NA I4s with ~200HP... I guess it's more reliable...

@雨琛涂 Misses comment at 1:54

Ef Jr horsepower isn't everything...

Jon Dagata apparently quite rare valve springs do break, but think if they break could be dangerous and a lot to repair, if not taken for recall before.

@@Joolz1982 the dealership wanted to charge me labor to take off my aftermarket turbo kit and parts. That's fair, but if it is going to cost me around $600 in labor (that's what the quote was) to have them put stock valve springs into my motor and have the risk of someone doing it wrong, I may as well save the money and put it toward a full built motor later.

Jon Dagata Yes that sounds crazy. Annoying they charge to take out the turbos when it is their problem regards valve springs. Can see why you are not getting the springs done.

Send us a pic of your brz on Instagram !

Thanks

One. More power then torque. But secondly. Give it the na 2.4. It wine lighter and if they can keep the character of the engine the same figure 241 HP and 187 lbft. 20% bump with 20% increase in displacement. Dont know if it works quite like that. But then give it a turbo for around 290 hp and 240 lbft for a higher trim.

@@chadhanson4369 do you even know what your talking about. Nice is subjective. Furthermore Subarus are far more efficient then Jeeps and especially dodge. Dodge doesn't sell to the same market and especially not Jeep either. Subaru doesn't sell a single truck, or any dedicated offroad vehicles. America is the second largest car market behind China. And Americans have this false notion that American made equals good and foreign is bad. And that American made engines especially V8 equals great. The Hellcat motor is some of the most low technology, low quality, crudeness that has ever been made. Somehow it only makes 707 hp on 6.2L that's BOOSTED. That's barely over 100hp/l with BOOST. It has pushrods and only 2 valves per cylinder. Overhead cams caught up to pushrods in reliability 30 years ago. Also subaru is a much smaller company with a smaller marketing arm to start with and less dealerships. So they will always sell less.

Toyota would let them... if//....

what happened to yours? someone tboned me last month the day after my son was born ....

Sorry to hear that, I am glad you are okay though🙏🏽🖤

Well he does go to say after that even by doing that u have a limited number of songs and that he prefers to be surprised by what comes next Me personally I normally enjoy hearing my own playlist but he has a good point

I always thought that Toyota ruined this cars great looks!

Different driver

You will make money, money won't buy anyone height tho

2 sets of wheels/tires like nothing.

Why? I didn't.

@@TheDennys21 The sound was only coming out of one side, I guess the song they chose has a 3d audio effect for the intro