who's afraid of buying the first Gen? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

subatoy · 12-05-2011, 11:28 PM

appart from all the bugs and stuff that come from new cars/engines
I feel like the second I purchase this car they will announce a stronger version (STI maybe). I'm sure that if any turbo/supercharged versions
are being worked on, they will keep their mouths shut so that these news
won't affect initial sales.

I've waited so long for this car that I can't wait another year or so to see what happens.
I'm sure a lot of you feel the same way.

igorot · 12-05-2011, 11:30 PM

If the depreciation is not that bad, I may consider trading in for an upgraded version

Username · 12-05-2011, 11:37 PM

After years of them developing (and teasing), I don't have the will power to wait for the next gen. I also will take some pride in telling my future children that I owned a first gen, as I am sure that this car will have a long and healthy history.

It also happens that within the next 6 months I will be desperatly be needing a new car and as of right now this is one of the few cars that I have found all that appealing over the last few years.

delongedoug · 12-05-2011, 11:39 PM

Prepare to be 08 WRX'd.

Longhorn248 · 12-05-2011, 11:39 PM

I'm not worried about it. I'm sure there may be some hiccups but I have faith that they've tested these mules enough to eliminate any huge problems. I'm also not planning on spending the extra $10k for an STI version so I don't feel like I need to wait.

tranzformer · 12-05-2011, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delongedoug

Prepare to be 08 WRX'd.

But the '08 was known to be a let down when it was first released. BRZ is getting rave reviews and I don't have much negative to say from what I read.

NorCalRider · 12-06-2011, 12:08 AM

I don't mind buying a first gen. I have had 3 first gen vehicles with no major issues to date.

subatoy · 12-06-2011, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delongedoug

Prepare to be 08 WRX'd.

EXACTLY!

Dave-ROR · 12-06-2011, 12:13 AM

Not worried about a first year/first gen car.

Brody8877 · 12-06-2011, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delongedoug

Prepare to be 08 WRX'd.

ROFLMAO

DuMa · 12-06-2011, 12:21 AM

i would be worried yes but i've had a first year scion tc in the past and although that car was 100% toyota with great reliability history, it didnt fail me for the 5 years i owned it.

with subie, i might be 1% more worried just because its a different manufacturer. however all the testing and development of the car for the past 2-3 years must have proved something for reliability

Longhorn248 · 12-06-2011, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DuMa

i would be worried yes but i've had a first year scion tc in the past and although that car was 100% toyota with great reliability history, it didnt fail me for the 5 years i owned it.

with subie, i might be 1% more worried just because its a different manufacturer. however all the testing and development of the car for the past 2-3 years must have proved something for reliability

They're both made in the same factory...

Brody8877 · 12-06-2011, 12:34 AM

I'll wait couple of years for the STi version.

subatoy · 12-06-2011, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DuMa

i would be worried yes but i've had a first year scion tc in the past and although that car was 100% toyota with great reliability history, it didnt fail me for the 5 years i owned it.

with subie, i might be 1% more worried just because its a different manufacturer. however all the testing and development of the car for the past 2-3 years must have proved something for reliability

trust me you have nothing to worry about Subaru's reliability,
I abused/enjoyed my 06 wrx for 5 year wihout a SINGLE problem on that car. there might be tiny bugs here and there but the rest should be good forever!
I had stage 2 which has more torque and power than a Scion could dream of and never had a problem.
Subaru's are kickass cars.

12-05-2011, 11:28 PM	#1
subatoy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: subatoy Location: Atlanta Posts: 667 Thanks: 32 Thanked 198 Times in 106 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	who's afraid of buying the first Gen? appart from all the bugs and stuff that come from new cars/engines I feel like the second I purchase this car they will announce a stronger version (STI maybe). I'm sure that if any turbo/supercharged versions are being worked on, they will keep their mouths shut so that these news won't affect initial sales. I've waited so long for this car that I can't wait another year or so to see what happens. I'm sure a lot of you feel the same way.

12-06-2011, 12:08 AM	#7
NorCalRider Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2009 Toytoa Tacoma 4x4 Dbl Cab LB Location: Nor Cal Posts: 215 Thanks: 150 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I don't mind buying a first gen. I have had 3 first gen vehicles with no major issues to date. __________________ 2013 SWP BRZ Limited(on order) 2012 Vw Jetta Sportwagen TDI 6mt Navi and Pano 2009 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Double Cab Long Bed 1994 Honda Civic HB TurboCharged Track Car

12-06-2011, 12:13 AM	#9
Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s) Tagged: 8 Thread(s)	Not worried about a first year/first gen car. __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

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igorot Sneakerhead Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2003 Honda Civic Si Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 327 Thanks: 16 Thanked 51 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If the depreciation is not that bad, I may consider trading in for an upgraded version

12-05-2011, 11:37 PM	#3
Username Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 6MT Raven FRS, Toyota SR5 V6 4x4 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 154 Thanks: 159 Thanked 18 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	After years of them developing (and teasing), I don't have the will power to wait for the next gen. I also will take some pride in telling my future children that I owned a first gen, as I am sure that this car will have a long and healthy history. It also happens that within the next 6 months I will be desperatly be needing a new car and as of right now this is one of the few cars that I have found all that appealing over the last few years.

12-05-2011, 11:39 PM	#4
delongedoug Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2.5 RS daily, Evo 8 track Location: A little town called none of your goddamn business Posts: 212 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Prepare to be 08 WRX'd.

12-06-2011, 12:21 AM	#11
DuMa Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: LR BRZ Limited Location: PNW Posts: 904 Thanks: 199 Thanked 648 Times in 276 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	i would be worried yes but i've had a first year scion tc in the past and although that car was 100% toyota with great reliability history, it didnt fail me for the 5 years i owned it. with subie, i might be 1% more worried just because its a different manufacturer. however all the testing and development of the car for the past 2-3 years must have proved something for reliability

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