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Forum: Want-To-Buy Requests

08-20-2014, 04:24 PM

Replies: 5

WTB: WR BP Subaru BRZ Limited Manual near SOCAL

Views: 1,820

Posted By PBM317

PM sent about a 2014 SWP Limited 6MT with ~4,300...

PM sent about a 2014 SWP Limited 6MT with ~4,300 miles.

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

06-27-2014, 04:38 PM

Replies: 8

Price for used FRS with 10k miles?

Views: 2,450

Posted By PBM317

TrueCar just released a new App to let dealers...

TrueCar just released a new App to let dealers bid on your car if you're looking to sell. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sell-my-car-truecar-labs-project/id888874505

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

06-20-2014, 06:29 PM

Replies: 43

so...what can i do. i'm not satisfied with my brz

Views: 19,348

Posted By PBM317

^^^ this. For someone that works at a dealership...

^^^ this. For someone that works at a dealership I would think you'd understand this. They technically have no legal obligation to help you out, but for strong customer service they likely will try...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

03-25-2014, 07:41 PM

Replies: 35

Considering a BRZ

Views: 7,355

Posted By PBM317

You keep saying CLK, but it's the CLA. I did see...

You keep saying CLK, but it's the CLA. I did see that comparo.

Would need to see the interior of the new WRX/STI in person, the last gen left much to be desired. If i'm spending over $30K, I...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

03-20-2014, 06:41 PM

Replies: 35

Considering a BRZ

Views: 7,355

Posted By PBM317

I love that you can wring out the car in 1st and...

I love that you can wring out the car in 1st and 2nd gear and still be under the speed limit! That said, the suspension does leave some to be desired. After flogging a new BMW M235i for a weekend, I...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

03-13-2014, 02:24 PM

Replies: 95

Highway cruising gear

Views: 17,198

Posted By PBM317

Post is a classic example of "data never lies,...

Post is a classic example of "data never lies, but liars use data." Not calling you a liar, just saying how data can be misinterpreted.

Yes, you can use a top gear to get good mileage, but...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

03-12-2014, 04:41 PM

Replies: 95

Highway cruising gear

Views: 17,198

Posted By PBM317

^ this You're flooring it in the top gear....

^ this

You're flooring it in the top gear. This isn't some CVT. Still need to follow some sort of upward progression through the gears to get you up to speed, and then jump up to cruising gear.

Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment

03-10-2014, 01:02 PM

Replies: 6

BeSpoke System for 2014 not working correctly.

Views: 1,706

Posted By PBM317

That's funny, because it's as technology has...

That's funny, because it's as technology has progressed that it can now take it in one big sentence. I hated in older cars as you have to keep waiting for each beep/section for the address.

The...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

03-10-2014, 12:43 PM

Replies: 45

Dealer says Brz Sti is turboed

Views: 9,508

Posted By PBM317

Salesperson probably is just thinking of the new...

Salesperson probably is just thinking of the new WRX STI, jeez. The BRZ is nowhere near a volume seller for these people and is pretty much back-of-mind for nearly all Subaru sales people I would...

Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment

03-05-2014, 04:55 PM

Replies: 0

FR-S Bespoke With Navigation into BRZ?

Views: 710

Posted By PBM317

FR-S Bespoke With Navigation into BRZ?

Have a BRZ Limited, so obviously has navigation. I have the ability to get a 2014 FR-S Bespoke unit pretty easily. I think the controls and user interface are worlds better than the Subaru unit.
...

Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment

02-28-2014, 04:12 PM

Replies: 5

BRZ: 2014 NAVI- No night Mode? Please Help

Views: 2,210

Posted By PBM317

Is your dash dimmer control dial clicked all the...

Is your dash dimmer control dial clicked all the way to maximum brightness? This would prohibit the nav from going to Night Mode. Click it down to a non Max setting and it should change as...

Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs....

12-02-2013, 06:48 PM

Replies: 286

Thoughts on 2015 WRX vs 13/14 BRZ

Views: 71,350

Posted By PBM317

Very much a pedestrian safety thing. New BMW 3...

Very much a pedestrian safety thing. New BMW 3 series has this as well, and Lexus ES. Will see it more and more. Moving the hard edge line further away from the front of the car.

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

12-02-2013, 06:46 PM

Replies: 24

TrueCar?

Views: 5,496

Posted By PBM317

Nope, they just have to adjust what they're...

Nope, they just have to adjust what they're "advertising" it for. As long as all their communications match what they sell it for, it is still "Pure"

Forum: Member's Car Journals

11-27-2013, 11:33 AM

Replies: 211

The new guy...

Views: 55,190

Posted By PBM317

You just love the Toyota special editions eh? ...

You just love the Toyota special editions eh? You work for Toyota Motor Sales? haha

Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade

11-18-2013, 01:40 AM

Replies: 18

Chicago: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited 6MT $21,900 w/winter tires

Views: 5,487

Posted By PBM317

Bru, did you end up taking it to carmax?

Bru, did you end up taking it to carmax?

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-18-2013, 01:18 PM

Replies: 41

The ScionLAB

Views: 13,251

Posted By PBM317

Septic, did you not get the Vehicle Satisfaction...

Septic, did you not get the Vehicle Satisfaction Survey last week? It was a pretty direct survey to give feedback on the car you currently own.

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-13-2013, 07:27 PM

Replies: 41

The ScionLAB

Views: 13,251

Posted By PBM317

I just got asked to join, asked to give direct...

I just got asked to join, asked to give direct feedback regarding vehicle satisfaction. Pretty quick survey ~5 minutes.

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

09-01-2012, 12:46 PM

Replies: 518

Poll: What do you drive - MT or AT?

Views: 117,673

Posted By PBM317

As of last month the AT's are outselling the MT's

As of last month the AT's are outselling the MT's

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

08-22-2012, 01:48 AM

Replies: 12

5AD Edition for sale, Wilsonville

Views: 2,679

Posted By PBM317

I'm pretty sure it's going to be more than...

I'm pretty sure it's going to be more than $24,930 with the Kit and Wheels added...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

07-10-2012, 05:58 PM

Replies: 6

Frs in unsold! Chicago land.

Views: 2,874

Posted By PBM317

Libertyville had a Hot Lava M/T, but it sold last...

Libertyville had a Hot Lava M/T, but it sold last night.... I was pretty upset the dealer didn't call to tell me that before I made me 45 minute drive there this morning to test drive it...
...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

05-30-2012, 12:14 AM

Replies: 2

Test Drove an FR-S!

Views: 2,994

Posted By PBM317

Nice! But what Civic has a 6AT?

Nice! But what Civic has a 6AT?

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

05-28-2012, 09:48 PM

Replies: 18

An hour with a Scion FRS automatic

Views: 41,080

Posted By PBM317

I can't remember, is the FR-S manumatic control...

I can't remember, is the FR-S manumatic control just like other Toyota's where the indicator is actually the "max gear allowed"? Or is it actually controlled gear upshifts?

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

05-26-2012, 10:15 AM

Replies: 93

Are you leasing or buying?

Views: 17,942

Posted By PBM317

Does $399 include tax? I'm just asking...

Does $399 include tax?

I'm just asking because when I plug 3 years into the payment calculator into Scion's website, for a lease, $1,000 down in the form of the college credit (not additional...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

05-26-2012, 10:09 AM

Replies: 65

Leasing an FR-S

Views: 54,728

Posted By PBM317

Yes, I was using the Easy to Buy -> Payment...

Yes, I was using the Easy to Buy -> Payment Calculator. http://www.scion.com/buy/payment_calculator/

Chose FRS Manual. Selected Term Duration and Miles/Year.

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

05-25-2012, 11:26 PM

Replies: 65

Leasing an FR-S

Views: 54,728

Posted By PBM317

Lease pricing estimates are up on Scion.com ...

Lease pricing estimates are up on Scion.com

3 year lease, 15K miles a year, 2,500 cap cost reduction

$264/month. I don't think this includes tax..

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

05-24-2012, 10:28 AM

Replies: 3

Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ on the lot forsale

Views: 1,992

Posted By PBM317

Any manuals coming in?

Any manuals coming in?

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

05-23-2012, 11:04 PM

Replies: 27

My DGM MT Limited has arrived (Chicago). Pics inside

Views: 8,768

Posted By PBM317

sieeegel, saw your car today, it's sitting locked...

sieeegel, saw your car today, it's sitting locked in the showroom with a sold tag on the wiper.

Schaumburg said they're slapping on $3K market addendum's to all BRZ's, hope you didn't have to...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

05-22-2012, 08:43 PM

Replies: 65

Leasing an FR-S

Views: 54,728

Posted By PBM317

ruskymx, why are you adding the residual to the...

ruskymx, why are you adding the residual to the base price for the interest?? That doesn't seem right at all.. I think you meant to subtract the residual from the base price.

Forum: Dealer Cars

05-19-2012, 08:41 PM

Replies: 8