test drove both 86 and brz same day! - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

leoz1412 · 02-03-2013, 01:26 PM

hi i test drove a 86 and the brz amazed how different they feel. brz sounf very mean wen starting up and driving although no extra power apparently, suspension very stiff and babit bumpy for me for normal everyday driving but feels alot sportier. Does the brz come standard with a short shifter? also keen to know if the ride hide the same as stock 86 looked lower, so prob lowering springs standard?

sav · 02-03-2013, 03:20 PM

From what I've read it's much of a muchness with the 86 being more tail happy and the BRZ more prone to under steer. One review said it comes down to colour - if you want WRC blue get the BRZ, if you want orange, get the 86.

sav · 02-03-2013, 03:22 PM

BTW.
have you driven the BRZ on the highway? Is the exhaust annoying or is it quiet at cruising speeds?

Ride height should be the same, I suspect the 86's front bumper is making it look lower than it actually is.

Razzle · 02-03-2013, 04:10 PM

The BRZ does have a stiffer suspension than the 86 but the ride height should be the same.
What area are you in leoz1412?
I know that the BRZ test car in Cape Town has a different exhaust on which is from Subaru.

Vladror · 02-04-2013, 01:08 AM

did you get a price on the BRZ, I asked subaru back in october and then they said it would come in at around 370K, which is quite a bit more than the 86 (although includes service/maintenance plan)

leoz1412 · 02-04-2013, 02:47 AM

im in parow north. test drove the subaru with there exhaust as u say it is quite loud on high way but sounds awesome wen pushing button to start. pricing around 370 but i think iys 380 with exhaust not sure on that but ya bit to pricey for me!

sav · 02-04-2013, 03:17 AM

R380k is also what I've heard. At that price they can keep it - a boot spoiler, maintenance plan and exhaust is not worth that much.

Razzle · 02-04-2013, 06:45 AM

@ Sav, you forgot the front lip

sav · 02-04-2013, 06:58 AM

I think they said the lip and fuel cap sticker was optional?

leoz1412 · 02-04-2013, 07:37 AM

yep optional

leoz1412 · 02-04-2013, 07:39 AM

has anyone found out price on there boot spoiler? will fit 86

sav · 02-04-2013, 07:46 AM

It'll fit. They're around $700 so not sure what it would cost here.

Alang · 02-04-2013, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sav

R380k is also what I've heard. At that price they can keep it - a boot spoiler, maintenance plan and exhaust is not worth that much.

Amen!

Vladror · 02-04-2013, 09:29 AM

they should at least throw in this fuel cover:
http://www.brz-forums.com/attachment...5&d=1355933395

02-03-2013, 01:26 PM	#1
leoz1412 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2014 toyota 86 Location: South Africa Posts: 34 Thanks: 17 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	test drove both 86 and brz same day! hi i test drove a 86 and the brz amazed how different they feel. brz sounf very mean wen starting up and driving although no extra power apparently, suspension very stiff and babit bumpy for me for normal everyday driving but feels alot sportier. Does the brz come standard with a short shifter? also keen to know if the ride hide the same as stock 86 looked lower, so prob lowering springs standard?

02-03-2013, 03:20 PM	#2
sav Official anti-BS squad Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 High 6MT Location: South Africa Posts: 2,365 Thanks: 378 Thanked 452 Times in 309 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	From what I've read it's much of a muchness with the 86 being more tail happy and the BRZ more prone to under steer. One review said it comes down to colour - if you want WRC blue get the BRZ, if you want orange, get the 86. __________________ Toyota 86 High 6MT (Satin Pearl White) 95RON SAV Tuned

02-03-2013, 03:22 PM	#3
sav Official anti-BS squad Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 High 6MT Location: South Africa Posts: 2,365 Thanks: 378 Thanked 452 Times in 309 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	BTW. have you driven the BRZ on the highway? Is the exhaust annoying or is it quiet at cruising speeds? Ride height should be the same, I suspect the 86's front bumper is making it look lower than it actually is. __________________ Toyota 86 High 6MT (Satin Pearl White) 95RON SAV Tuned

02-04-2013, 03:17 AM	#7
sav Official anti-BS squad Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 High 6MT Location: South Africa Posts: 2,365 Thanks: 378 Thanked 452 Times in 309 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	R380k is also what I've heard. At that price they can keep it - a boot spoiler, maintenance plan and exhaust is not worth that much. __________________ Toyota 86 High 6MT (Satin Pearl White) 95RON SAV Tuned

02-04-2013, 06:58 AM	#9
sav Official anti-BS squad Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 High 6MT Location: South Africa Posts: 2,365 Thanks: 378 Thanked 452 Times in 309 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think they said the lip and fuel cap sticker was optional? __________________ Toyota 86 High 6MT (Satin Pearl White) 95RON SAV Tuned

02-03-2013, 04:10 PM	#4
Razzle Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 (High) - White Location: CT, South Africa Posts: 380 Thanks: 97 Thanked 77 Times in 57 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The BRZ does have a stiffer suspension than the 86 but the ride height should be the same. What area are you in leoz1412? I know that the BRZ test car in Cape Town has a different exhaust on which is from Subaru.

02-04-2013, 01:08 AM	#5
Vladror Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 M High - Dark Grey Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 498 Thanks: 66 Thanked 109 Times in 52 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	did you get a price on the BRZ, I asked subaru back in october and then they said it would come in at around 370K, which is quite a bit more than the 86 (although includes service/maintenance plan)

02-04-2013, 02:47 AM	#6
leoz1412 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2014 toyota 86 Location: South Africa Posts: 34 Thanks: 17 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	im in parow north. test drove the subaru with there exhaust as u say it is quite loud on high way but sounds awesome wen pushing button to start. pricing around 370 but i think iys 380 with exhaust not sure on that but ya bit to pricey for me!

02-04-2013, 06:45 AM	#8
Razzle Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 (High) - White Location: CT, South Africa Posts: 380 Thanks: 97 Thanked 77 Times in 57 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	@ Sav, you forgot the front lip

02-04-2013, 07:37 AM	#10
leoz1412 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2014 toyota 86 Location: South Africa Posts: 34 Thanks: 17 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	yep optional

02-04-2013, 07:39 AM	#11
leoz1412 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2014 toyota 86 Location: South Africa Posts: 34 Thanks: 17 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	has anyone found out price on there boot spoiler? will fit 86

02-04-2013, 07:46 AM	#12
sav Official anti-BS squad Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 High 6MT Location: South Africa Posts: 2,365 Thanks: 378 Thanked 452 Times in 309 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It'll fit. They're around $700 so not sure what it would cost here. __________________ Toyota 86 High 6MT (Satin Pearl White) 95RON SAV Tuned

02-04-2013, 09:29 AM	#14
Vladror Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 M High - Dark Grey Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 498 Thanks: 66 Thanked 109 Times in 52 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	they should at least throw in this fuel cover: http://www.brz-forums.com/attachment...5&d=1355933395

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