BRZ Limited vs Genesis coupe 3.8l v6 - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

EAGLE5 · 10-21-2014, 11:26 AM

I don't get the Genesis appeal. Mustangs and Camaros do the same job better.

Twin4Life · 10-21-2014, 02:00 PM

If you want a ninja sports car get the 86. If you want a comfy jackhammer Grand Touring machine get the 3.8. The appeal is the interior is ten times better than a Mustang and its NOT a Mustang loaded for $34K OTD.

totopo · 10-21-2014, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Alq

I saw there was an older thread of a 2014 BRZ vs 2013 Gen coupe, the reviews made sense but now that the 2014 Gen Coupe has an upgraded engine, does this mean the same for the BRZ? Does it still win?
Check Gen Coupe specs here:
http://www.thecarconnection.com/spec...formance-specs

I've narrowed my search down to these 2 cars so far, been really struggling with a decision since this will be my first new car and I don't want to regret it. The power upgrade coming from my current car ('95 corolla) to ANY car will be substantial, nonetheless, I would like some opinions of the members and those of you who have driven it.

About me: If I DO get a BRZ, I will NOT track it, at all. I will most likely get it tuned to e-85 and do a few small upgrades to boost the HP, without voiding warranty. Down the road I will be putting in a JRSC but not until warranty is up and I've done some more research. I am looking for pure power gain and a little bit of sound. What should I do??!

I've been comparing the BRZ to a bunch of different cars, and I always end up back on the BRZ.. this is the last car I have it narrowed down to so would like some solid advice on what to do..

TLDR; 2014 Genesis Coupe 3.8l v6 vs 2014 BRZ. need halp.

What do you mean by win? The v6 Genesis was always tons faster than the 86 on a track and in a straight line, but not as fun to drive. The new one is probably just even faster on the track and in a straight line but still not as fun to drive. Its more what do you value more?

EAGLE5 · 10-21-2014, 02:40 PM

Depreciation is the real cost for a Genesis. Plus you look like a dork. Nobody WITH A CLUE says, "Hey, man, nice Genesis!" There is a reason.

Sideways&Smiling · 10-21-2014, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jsimon7777

Depreciation is the real cost for a Genesis. Plus you look like a dork. Nobody says, "Hey, man, nice Genesis!" There is a reason.

You'd be surprised. I know a lot of non-car-people who all think the Genesis is a sports car and like it for the interior... They have no knowledge of it being heavy as hell or having a terrible shifter.

They are the worst people.

Phantobe · 10-21-2014, 02:55 PM

You know the pros & cons, ultimately the decision is up to you & only you can decide.

If you posted this thread on the Genesis forums more than likely everyone would say get the Genesis. Its weird how that works huh.

Cliu91 · 10-21-2014, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Twin4Life

If you want a ninja sports car get the 86. If you want a comfy jackhammer Grand Touring machine get the 3.8. The appeal is the interior is ten times better than a Mustang and its NOT a Mustang loaded for $34K OTD.

You're still around?

Tcoat · 10-21-2014, 03:42 PM

Drove both back to back and never sat in a Genesis again.
At the dealer getting oil change and a guy was dropping off his wife to pick up her Prius. He was driving a 4 month old 14 Genesis coup. He asked me how I liked the FRS and I told him it was the best car I have ever had.
Long story short, he test drove one and by the time I was ready to leave he was sitting with the salesman!
His wife scowled at me and said "thanks a lot" in a very sarcastic manner but then winked at me and gave me a big smile and thumbs up so I guess she actually supported the (possible) change.
OP, the point of this tale is it is your choice but make very sure you choose correctly the FIRST time! Believe me I know it costs you when two years down the road you hate your car so much you will pay anything to get out of it!!!!!!

Teseo · 10-21-2014, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Drove both back to back and never sat in a Genesis again.
At the dealer getting oil change and a guy was dropping off his wife to pick up her Prius. He was driving a 4 month old 14 Genesis coup. He asked me how I liked the FRS and I told him it was the best car I have ever had.
Long story short, he test drove one and by the time I was ready to leave he was sitting with the salesman!
His wife scowled at me and said "thanks a lot" in a very sarcastic manner but then winked at me and gave me a big smile and thumbs up so I guess she actually supported the (possible) change.
OP, the point of this tale is it is your choice but make very sure you choose correctly the FIRST time! Believe me I know it costs you when two years down the road you hate your car so much you will pay anything to get out of it!!!!!!

No phone exchange with the lady?

Twin4Life · 10-22-2014, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Cliu91

You're still around?

LoL, yep. I like to peruse the forums at work, its entertaining reading about fantastic stories dreamed up in the minds of children.

Cliu91 · 10-22-2014, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Twin4Life

LoL, yep. I like to peruse the forums at work, its entertaining reading about fantastic stories dreamed up in the minds of children.

What are these "stories" you speak of?

iLaw · 10-24-2014, 10:15 AM

One thing that I didn't like about the Gen Coupe (and most Hyundai's actually) is the choice to illuminate all the interior gauges and buttons BLUE. Blue is the most annoying colour of light you can stare into at night.

Or maybe I'm just weird. But it bothered me so much when I test drove the Gen Coupe.

Spectral Entity · 11-01-2014, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by iLaw

One thing that I didn't like about the Gen Coupe (and most Hyundai's actually) is the choice to illuminate all the interior gauges and buttons BLUE. Blue is the most annoying colour of light you can stare into at night.

Or maybe I'm just weird. But it bothered me so much when I test drove the Gen Coupe.

It's actually very easy on the eyes at night, unlike red which sears into your retinas. My fave is probably green, though.

Jaylyons1 · 11-01-2014, 08:28 PM

I picked up the 3.8 for a day while I was down in Florida. It was terrible. Sure it has power, but its a pain to get it to actually use it. It's heavy, the transmission is terrible and they really need to work on the suspension to help it stick a little better. I dropped it off and very excitingly jumped back into my twin. It may be down on power, but it is just so much more fun.

10-21-2014, 02:55 PM	#20
Phantobe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 14 Ultramarine FR-S Location: SOCAL Posts: 795 Thanks: 381 Thanked 413 Times in 231 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	You know the pros & cons, ultimately the decision is up to you & only you can decide. If you posted this thread on the Genesis forums more than likely everyone would say get the Genesis. Its weird how that works huh. __________________ 2014 Ultramarine Scion FR-S 2000 Integra LS - SOLD

10-21-2014, 03:42 PM	#22
Tcoat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2020 Hakone Location: London, Ont Posts: 69,845 Thanks: 61,656 Thanked 108,283 Times in 46,456 Posts Mentioned: 2495 Post(s) Tagged: 50 Thread(s)	Drove both back to back and never sat in a Genesis again. At the dealer getting oil change and a guy was dropping off his wife to pick up her Prius. He was driving a 4 month old 14 Genesis coup. He asked me how I liked the FRS and I told him it was the best car I have ever had. Long story short, he test drove one and by the time I was ready to leave he was sitting with the salesman! His wife scowled at me and said "thanks a lot" in a very sarcastic manner but then winked at me and gave me a big smile and thumbs up so I guess she actually supported the (possible) change. OP, the point of this tale is it is your choice but make very sure you choose correctly the FIRST time! Believe me I know it costs you when two years down the road you hate your car so much you will pay anything to get out of it!!!!!! __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.

10-24-2014, 10:15 AM	#26
iLaw Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 2015 BRZ, Aozora Edition Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada Posts: 354 Thanks: 40 Thanked 249 Times in 100 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	One thing that I didn't like about the Gen Coupe (and most Hyundai's actually) is the choice to illuminate all the interior gauges and buttons BLUE. Blue is the most annoying colour of light you can stare into at night. Or maybe I'm just weird. But it bothered me so much when I test drove the Gen Coupe. __________________ iLaw 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Sport 2015 Subaru BRZ Aozora Edition (Sold)

11-01-2014, 08:28 PM	#28
Jaylyons1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2022 WRB BRZ; 1993 Skyline GT-R Location: Pearl City, HI Posts: 977 Thanks: 331 Thanked 237 Times in 170 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I picked up the 3.8 for a day while I was down in Florida. It was terrible. Sure it has power, but its a pain to get it to actually use it. It's heavy, the transmission is terrible and they really need to work on the suspension to help it stick a little better. I dropped it off and very excitingly jumped back into my twin. It may be down on power, but it is just so much more fun. __________________ 2013 BRZ "Bria" Build Thread 2022 BRZ "Grim86" build Thread

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