Monogram vs BRZ Limited

[subiestyle]

So I can get the white monogram for $1,600 over the white BRZ Limited.

The monogram has the installed fog lights which add ~$500 over the cost of the car.

Is this "monogram" series worth it to you? Just curious why you think it is or isn't worth it.

[N1rve]

Only if you like the front bumper and rear spoiler. Seriously, they're the exact car now lol.

[Sport-Tech]

Some of the differences:

FR-S has more oversteer (tail rotates a bit easier). Mono still has no trunk lid liner - someone who has driven both posted here that the BRZ lets in less road/tire noise.

Subjective: headlights obviously differ, carbon fibre look on dash may be preferred over cheesy silver plastic in BRZ; slightly different spoiler design; white-faced tach.

IIRC there are mirror vanity lights in BRZ, also door courtesy lights. Also has red stitching on parking brake.

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by Sport-Tech

Some of the differences:

FR-S has more oversteer (tail rotates a bit easier). Mono still has no trunk lid liner - someone who has driven both posted here that the BRZ lets in less road/tire noise.

Subjective: headlights obviously differ, carbon fibre look on dash may be preferred over cheesy silver plastic in BRZ; slightly different spoiler design; white-faced tach.

IIRC there are mirror vanity lights in BRZ, also door courtesy lights. Also has red stitching on parking brake.

The trunk liner you are correct, but there is no other sound deadening on the BRZ vs FRS.

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by subiestyle

So I can get the white monogram for $1,600 over the white BRZ Limited.

The monogram has the installed fog lights which add ~$500 over the cost of the car.

Is this "monogram" series worth it to you? Just curious why you think it is or isn't worth it.

Basically pick which front bumper, rear spoiler, and which badge you like more. That's your answer in a nutshell.

[subiestyle]

The light above the fog light on the monogram, is that yellow or HID?

What color is it on the BRZ? I know its the daytime running light on the BRZ.

The monogram has the DRL built into the headlight housing, so what is that function on the FR-S?

[Pegasus]

Alright, I am going to have a Monogram by the end of the month, and here I are my reasons why I went Monogram.


#1 The front bumper is very controversial, but on average most people including myself prefer the FR-S. I also prefer the FR-S DRL treatment compared to the fish hook/eye brow that the BRZ has. It is quite obvious that Toyota has long been a better car designer than Subaru, and so it is true with this car. IMO of course.


#2 Interior is also better on the FR-S to me. The White Faced Tachometer on the FR-S is much more appealing to my eye than the straight black with a quite ugly orange backlight. This along with the T-pattern / Space invader pattern in the background of the gauges make a more interesting and upscale appearance to me.


I also prefer the Carbon fiber look alike dash board, mostly because I am 17 and it also involves the T-pattern for a more fluid theme of interior. Aswell as not scratching as easy compared to the silver dash in the BRZ.


The interior of the FR-S also has a darker, smoked/ gunmetal chrome theme compared to the brighter common chrome on the BRZ. I have always liked darker interiors, and the road lights reflecting off of the bright chrome and silver dash will without a doubt bother me during night drives.


All in all, IMO the FR-S is my choice on every scale. However, in the perfect world, I would have no spoiler on my Monogram and I would prefer the start up gauge sweep on the BRZ compared to the FR-S. Other than those 2 nit picks, The FR-S Monogram is indeed my personal preference, and is the car I will buy for those reasons.

[subiestyle]

Originally Posted by Pegasus

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Take a look at the picture I posted above your post.

What color is the light above the fog light on your car? And when is it turned on?

[FV]

Originally Posted by Burrcold

The trunk liner you are correct, but there is no other sound deadening on the BRZ vs FRS.

I remember reading about someone who found some sound deadening in brz doors

post here:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35445

[frslee]

flip a damn coin

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by FV

I remember reading about someone who found some sound deadening in brz doors

post here:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35445

The doors are totally the same inside and out.

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by Pegasus

Alright, I am going to have a Monogram by the end of the month, and here I are my reasons why I went Monogram.


#1 The front bumper is very controversial, but on average most people including myself prefer the FR-S. I also prefer the FR-S DRL treatment compared to the fish hook/eye brow that the BRZ has. It is quite obvious that Toyota has long been a better car designer than Subaru, and so it is true with this car. IMO of course.


#2 Interior is also better on the FR-S to me. The White Faced Tachometer on the FR-S is much more appealing to my eye than the straight black with a quite ugly orange backlight. This along with the T-pattern / Space invader pattern in the background of the gauges make a more interesting and upscale appearance to me.


I also prefer the Carbon fiber look alike dash board, mostly because I am 17 and it also involves the T-pattern for a more fluid theme of interior. Aswell as not scratching as easy compared to the silver dash in the BRZ.


The interior of the FR-S also has a darker, smoked/ gunmetal chrome theme compared to the brighter common chrome on the BRZ. I have always liked darker interiors, and the road lights reflecting off of the bright chrome and silver dash will without a doubt bother me during night drives.


All in all, IMO the FR-S is my choice on every scale. However, in the perfect world, I would have no spoiler on my Monogram and I would prefer the start up gauge sweep on the BRZ compared to the FR-S. Other than those 2 nit picks, The FR-S Monogram is indeed my personal preference, and is the car I will buy for those reasons.

What darker vs lighter chrome are you talking about??

[GirlRepellent]

The Monogram FRS has the rear armrest too

[asianbob]

FR-S also has a leather stitched steering wheel and the BRZ doesn't