I agree with that excerpt 100% - and I feel bad for the manufacturers being torn apart over this car. I think it's fantastic for what it is and what it aims for, my only gripe since day 1 has been that it's priced a little high. There's a slew of cars right there at ~$25K that destroy the FR-S/BRZ in every number category imaginable that are arguably just as much of a "driver's car" (I'm partial to the WRX, of course). I'd love to drive a BRZ, but I don't see myself buying one, at least new, ever. Maybe if they brought over a model without HIDs, Navigation, etc., priced closer to $19-20K, I'd be all over it, but not at $25K.
Nevertheless, take out the dollar signs, and it's a fantastic vehicle IMO.