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Originally Posted by regal
Well in a couple years when a turbo BRZ is on the lot for $27k MSRP and we can't get $10k trade-in for our 2013's things will start sounding valid.
If Subaru can sell a WRX for that today with its turbo, AWD and bigger more expensive to manufacture chassis well its just common sense what's in store.
Right now we already see new BRZ limiteds selling for FRS prices. Subaru has the upper hand with this car they just have to pay back the capital investment from Toyota.
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There is no way you will see a turbo BRZ for $27K. You won't even see a stripped down turbo FR-S for $27K.
A base Forester starts at $22,800 MSRP. A Forester XT with the same turbo engine you keep talking about Subaru using in the BRZ starts at $28,800 and goes up to $33,800 if you want the Touring model. That is a $6K price increase if you go from the base 2.5 to the base XT turbo.
BRZ premium starts at $26,265 MSRP. $6K turbo option (which would likely include suspension, wheels, etc) would be in the $32K range, and I expect with options would push up to $34K range.
When you say things like the current car today being worth $10K in two years it makes you sound like someone who is bitter and irrational. A 4 year old Civic SI with just under 50K miles sells for $15-17K now. A four year old BRZ with under 50K miles would most likely sell for even more.
Face it, for majority of people buying a sports car they almost always opt for the slower cheaper option. V6 Mustang, V6 Camaro, V6 Dodge, etc.