Premium vs Limited - Agonizing Decision - Page 4 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

BRZfan · 11-03-2012, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TSY

To me it was definitely worth the extra money value wise. I don't know that I love the spoiler but I felt the trunk looked empty without it.

I really like the toggle switches on the Limited as well.

And generally my cars with leather interiors were more sought after when the time came to trade/sell them.

But you can't really go wrong. If the dealer would have had a Premium instead of a Limited available I probably still would have bought it.

Same here, premium vs Limited, Limited vs Premium.

DantKR · 11-03-2012, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by BRZfan

Wait until late end of next week:

If B. Obama wins the presidential election get the Premium.
If M. Romney wins the presidential election, get the Limited. (you'll probably get a better job, eventually)

Want to bring politics into it lol? In the past 4 years I've gotten 4 different jobs. Each one with a pretty decent % increase in pay. So, when they ask "are you better off than 4 years ago?" Hell yes.

(limited BRZ here

)

chulooz · 11-03-2012, 10:21 AM

For a mere $1.6k its really a no brainer.... I wouldnt be surprised if there is an increase in price for the trim in the future.

wbradley · 11-03-2012, 11:03 AM

I said it was a no brainer too...so why the heck am an driving the Scion? It's still darn nice, that's why!

Umbie · 11-03-2012, 01:00 PM

Limited for sure. It's worth every penny.

EvoXDD · 11-03-2012, 01:13 PM

Premium and limited is night and day. Plus come time to sell people are going to go for limited first. New car smell lasts forever in the limited. Then there is the little things like with the limited the interior car lights up when you get close to the car. Just a few small reasons for a limited.

itisthumper · 11-03-2012, 01:58 PM

Seems like most people prefer the Limited. I got the premium though as I didnt want the wing (my premium came with a wing any way), or heated seats. I did want the fog lights though but I figured I can buy it for $300 and install it myself. I did not mind having a push start button or the seats but I wouldnt pay more than $400 for them as there are other parts I'd much rather spend my money on.

In the end, I only saved about $1100 since my premium came with the wing but I think I can spend the $1100 on parts I would much rather have.

BRZfan · 11-03-2012, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Deslock

Limited.

Even when a car is reasonably priced up front, it's not cheap to operate once you factor in fuel, maintenance, insurance, taxes, parking, resale, etc. Owning my BRZ for 10 years / 150k miles will cost me 40-42 cents/mile ($16-17/day). I spent $2k extra for Limited, which equates to 1.0-1.3 cents/mile. So while I initially paid an extra ~7% to get Limited, it'll only end up being an extra 2.3-3.3% of the total cost.

IMO, that was well worth it just for keyless, automatic/dual HVAC controls, and heated mirrors. The heated seats, leather/alcantara, and fog lights are also nice to have. I didn't care about the spoiler when I ordered, but it looks good in person, and is actually functional (for reducing drag).

It IS a good analysis....but keeping a car for ten years is not the norm.

Cameronghanson · 11-03-2012, 05:15 PM

also IMO they fog lights make the car look too busy with the DRLs. It looks more agressive having only the DRLs in the lower front bumper...alot like the M5 M6 and M3 all of them have no fog lights... But thats a pretty small thing to consider i guess. For everything else...the seats...maybe worth it...automatic dual zone air...in a car that small? i dont think thats worth it at all...and the spoiler.. i like the spoiler. besides if you are really looking to track it or are obsessed with performance, the limited does weight more.

Cameronghanson · 11-03-2012, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by EvoXDD

Premium and limited is night and day. Plus come time to sell people are going to go for limited first. New car smell lasts forever in the limited. Then there is the little things like with the limited the interior car lights up when you get close to the car. Just a few small reasons for a limited.

lol i dont get how those EXTREMELY trivial things make it night and day? new car smell, proximity lighting and resale value? Seems like thats missing the point of buying a drivers car.

TheSt|G · 11-03-2012, 07:45 PM

Price increase was marginal, so it was a no brainer for me.

Would also have paid extra for a nav delete.

Burrcold · 11-03-2012, 07:47 PM

The HVAC toggle switches are the biggest reasons I got the Limited. I hate the Corolla looking knobs. All the rest is just gravy on top of an already great car.

TheSt|G · 11-03-2012, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Burrcold

The HVAC toggle switches are the biggest reasons I got the Limited. I hate the Corolla looking knobs. All the rest is just gravy on top of an already great car.

That and they color match the rest of the dash/controls.

pinoyplaya · 11-03-2012, 08:25 PM

Limited is the way to go. Definitely well worth all the extras you get.

11-03-2012, 07:45 PM	#53
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11-03-2012, 08:25 PM	#56
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chulooz Registered you sir Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: 99 impreza coupe Location: DC / CT Posts: 1,666 Thanks: 259 Thanked 380 Times in 207 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	For a mere $1.6k its really a no brainer.... I wouldnt be surprised if there is an increase in price for the trim in the future.

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Umbie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: Northeast PA Posts: 245 Thanks: 54 Thanked 84 Times in 51 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Limited for sure. It's worth every penny.

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itisthumper Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: WRB BRZ MT Location: San Diego Posts: 174 Thanks: 43 Thanked 18 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Seems like most people prefer the Limited. I got the premium though as I didnt want the wing (my premium came with a wing any way), or heated seats. I did want the fog lights though but I figured I can buy it for $300 and install it myself. I did not mind having a push start button or the seats but I wouldnt pay more than $400 for them as there are other parts I'd much rather spend my money on. In the end, I only saved about $1100 since my premium came with the wing but I think I can spend the $1100 on parts I would much rather have.

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Cameronghanson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: n/a Location: Boston Posts: 558 Thanks: 215 Thanked 126 Times in 94 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	also IMO they fog lights make the car look too busy with the DRLs. It looks more agressive having only the DRLs in the lower front bumper...alot like the M5 M6 and M3 all of them have no fog lights... But thats a pretty small thing to consider i guess. For everything else...the seats...maybe worth it...automatic dual zone air...in a car that small? i dont think thats worth it at all...and the spoiler.. i like the spoiler. besides if you are really looking to track it or are obsessed with performance, the limited does weight more.

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