BRZ - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

GavinAnt · 01-31-2013, 02:57 PM

Hi!

Anyone got a BRZ in SA yet? I've seen a few in JHB a d assumed they are demo's.

I've been told my silver is in the first batch and I'm waiting impatiently....

Gavin

Vladror · 01-31-2013, 10:52 PM

you'll prob be one of the lucky few to have gotten hold of one..

GavinAnt · 02-17-2013, 04:40 AM

BRZ vs. 86 - which to choose!

The article in latest Car mag has finalized my decision to go Subaru

"Subaru vehicles have been voted the cars most loved by South Africans in RamsayMedia Research Solution’s SA AutoBrand Survey of 2012.
The SA AutoBrand survey saw Subaru surpass stronger, better-established marques to be ranked third overall in the country, sharing the podium with the likes of BMW and Audi while out-ranking 17 other locally represented automotive brands. Among the criteria where Subaru excelled were:
- Dealer professionalism
- Top placing for dealer service
- First-time troubleshooting
- Manager availability
These attributes were further bolstered by good showings in such purchase influence ‘hot buttons’ as perceived resale values and marque consideration regarding the quality of the vehicles on offer.
The SA AutoBrand Survey 2012 was the second annual automotive brand survey from RamsayMedia Research Solutions. It received 6 486 responses covering 19 marques, making it the biggest and most comprehensive stand-alone survey of the SA motor vehicle market."

Go BRZ!

sav · 02-17-2013, 08:27 AM

Fanboy much?

Ryan86 · 02-17-2013, 09:52 AM

If only I had seen this review before I bought the 86.....

NamSin · 02-17-2013, 10:32 AM

same car is same - but 50k for manager availability seems about right. O well I guess I'll just have to resort to the old school "can I see the manager please".

sav · 02-17-2013, 10:34 AM

Yeah, what were we thinking? We could have paid R50k more and gotten a free wing and the backing of 10 dealerships nationwide.

Vic_RSA · 02-17-2013, 10:37 AM

Clarkson chose the "Toyota" 86. This argument should be over...

CzechZA · 02-17-2013, 10:38 AM

Rather keep ZAR 50K for phone calls to Toyota Manager........based on my experience customer service generally sucks in South Africa and that's regardless what Company you are dealing with !.

NamSin · 02-17-2013, 10:38 AM

Well atleast the 86 won the now industry standard Eeny, meeny, miny, moe test on Top Gear.

Ryan86 · 02-17-2013, 10:41 AM

Come on guys lets stand buy our twin......

Vic_RSA · 02-17-2013, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan86

Come on guys lets stand buy our twin......

I wonder which will hold the better resale value 6 years down the line?

The Subaru will be more exclusive for sure, but... Will it be the kid on the block that nobody wants to play with? Time will tell as will reliability and insurance stats.

Lets bump my post in 3y time and see how it's going

sav · 02-17-2013, 11:58 AM

Yep but either way, it's not a contest and if this is an indication of what's going to happen when more new SA BRZ owners start posting then I can see this place going down the toilet. Remember the old TRD forums a couple of years ago?

Alang · 02-17-2013, 12:00 PM

Even though there's no doubt the 86 is better

Here's one just for you @gavinant Also think the rest of you will enjoy.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZpyCfjQGoM"]Fifth Gear- Subaru BRZ (Toyota GT86) - YouTube[/ame]

01-31-2013, 02:57 PM	#1
GavinAnt Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: BRZ since 25 March, 2013 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 88 Thanks: 14 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	BRZ Hi! Anyone got a BRZ in SA yet? I've seen a few in JHB a d assumed they are demo's. I've been told my silver is in the first batch and I'm waiting impatiently.... Gavin

02-17-2013, 08:27 AM	#4
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)	Fanboy much? __________________ Toyota 86 High 6MT (Satin Pearl White) 95RON SAV Tuned

02-17-2013, 10:34 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)	Yeah, what were we thinking? We could have paid R50k more and gotten a free wing and the backing of 10 dealerships nationwide. __________________ Toyota 86 High 6MT (Satin Pearl White) 95RON SAV Tuned

02-17-2013, 11:58 AM	#13
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)	Yep but either way, it's not a contest and if this is an indication of what's going to happen when more new SA BRZ owners start posting then I can see this place going down the toilet. Remember the old TRD forums a couple of years ago? __________________ Toyota 86 High 6MT (Satin Pearl White) 95RON SAV Tuned

01-31-2013, 10:52 PM	#2
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)	you'll prob be one of the lucky few to have gotten hold of one..

02-17-2013, 04:40 AM	#3
GavinAnt Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: BRZ since 25 March, 2013 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 88 Thanks: 14 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	BRZ vs. 86 - which to choose! The article in latest Car mag has finalized my decision to go Subaru "Subaru vehicles have been voted the cars most loved by South Africans in RamsayMedia Research Solution’s SA AutoBrand Survey of 2012. The SA AutoBrand survey saw Subaru surpass stronger, better-established marques to be ranked third overall in the country, sharing the podium with the likes of BMW and Audi while out-ranking 17 other locally represented automotive brands. Among the criteria where Subaru excelled were: - Dealer professionalism - Top placing for dealer service - First-time troubleshooting - Manager availability These attributes were further bolstered by good showings in such purchase influence ‘hot buttons’ as perceived resale values and marque consideration regarding the quality of the vehicles on offer. The SA AutoBrand Survey 2012 was the second annual automotive brand survey from RamsayMedia Research Solutions. It received 6 486 responses covering 19 marques, making it the biggest and most comprehensive stand-alone survey of the SA motor vehicle market." Go BRZ!

02-17-2013, 09:52 AM	#5
Ryan86 Road Warrior Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 Satin Pearl White Location: Durban, South Africa Posts: 1,651 Thanks: 181 Thanked 544 Times in 359 Posts Mentioned: 59 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If only I had seen this review before I bought the 86.....

02-17-2013, 10:32 AM	#6
NamSin Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 Auto Satin Pearl White Location: South Africa Posts: 68 Thanks: 19 Thanked 30 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	same car is same - but 50k for manager availability seems about right. O well I guess I'll just have to resort to the old school "can I see the manager please".

02-17-2013, 10:37 AM	#8
Vic_RSA The voice of reason... Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2012 Toyota 86 6MT Standard Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 740 Thanks: 335 Thanked 99 Times in 63 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Clarkson chose the "Toyota" 86. This argument should be over...

02-17-2013, 10:38 AM	#9
CzechZA Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 High AT Orange Location: South Africa Posts: 32 Thanks: 8 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Rather keep ZAR 50K for phone calls to Toyota Manager........based on my experience customer service generally sucks in South Africa and that's regardless what Company you are dealing with !.

02-17-2013, 10:41 AM	#11
Ryan86 Road Warrior Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 Satin Pearl White Location: Durban, South Africa Posts: 1,651 Thanks: 181 Thanked 544 Times in 359 Posts Mentioned: 59 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Come on guys lets stand buy our twin......

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