for those who are buying the BRZs, what made you pick BRZ over Scion FRS?

[tranzformer]

Originally Posted by Longhorn248

They said the BRZ is going to end up being "portly" in a few years

Turbo??






sorry I had to do it.

[Zgrinch]

Originally Posted by Zaku

Just because the car is more expensive doesn't mean the crowd that is getting them will be Mature......
How many here would actually get a LIMITED and not a Premium? because I'm under the impression most people here aside from Zgrich who declared he's getting a limited is a premium buyer. How many will sway if th FRS turns out to be better equipped then the Premium BRZ and is 1500$ less.

Originally Posted by tranzformer

Just found this interesting. According to the article Subaru is aiming the BRZ at the more mature and affluent customer:

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...ls-live-photos

Could just be crap reporting on their part.

I agree - I think Zgrinch is very mature and is working hard to become affluent

[tranzformer]

Originally Posted by Zgrinch

I agree - I think Zgrinch is very mature and is working hard to become affluent

Yeah no doubt, I am also working hard to become affluent. Hopefully that means one day I can own a BRZ.

[Longhorn248]

Originally Posted by Zgrinch

I agree - I think Zgrinch is very mature and is working hard to become affluent

Originally Posted by tranzformer

Yeah no doubt, I am also working hard to become affluent. Hopefully that means one day I can own a BRZ.

You guys need to catch up, I'm oozing affluence

[Buggy51]

>_> I think the smarminess level has increased...

[f1ver]

shitter's full! - cousin eddie

Originally Posted by Longhorn248

You guys need to catch up, I'm oozing affluence

[Yenadar]

Eh, it's trué. The more likely one is to have financial issues, the more likely they would opt for the cheaper version. Those without such difficulties AND those with a brand preference (real or imagined) will be spread between the two. There will still be a bias present, even if it's only a few points on indexing scores.

[acetothermus]

I'm want the BRZ because I like the looks inside and out just a bit better than what the FR-S has. Plus I think the Subbie is going to be a little more exclusive because of the price. That and it has push button start.

Did Scion ditch push button start to keep the price down or what?

[ayau]

Originally Posted by acetothermus

I'm want the BRZ because I like the looks inside and out just a bit better than what the FR-S has. Plus I think the Subbie is going to be a little more exclusive because of the price. That and it has push button start.

Did Scion ditch push button start to keep the price down or what?

I would say that's pretty accurate. It's basically the JDM low spec model with the 17'' high spec wheels.

[acetothermus]

Originally Posted by ayau

I would say that's pretty accurate. It's basically the JDM low spec model with the 17'' high spec wheels.

I wonder if Scion will add the push button start in on of the "yearly updates" or even as a "bolt on" option that they love to charge for.

[switchlanez]

When it comes time to buy, I'm going to

1] spec out the FR-S with the accessories I want,
2] compare total cost with an identically equipped BRZ (which I expect would cost more),
3] haggle BRZ down to FR-S cost,
4] pick which ever comes out cheaper, ignoring brand. If the BRZ is a few hundred more, I'll take it for its HVAC switch cluster and headlights because it will save me trouble swapping those into an FR-S. And I'll pay an extra hundred for push button start. I hope the FR-S has all those as accessories (like a DOT-approved version of JDM 86 HIDs).

The suspension differences don't matter because I won't drive anywhere near 10/10ths and cosmetic differences don't matter because I really like how both look.

[Levi]

I won't look at badge anymore, I'll just pic the lowest spec and the cheapest, as half of the car price is going into mods.

[McAndrewsR]

BRZ for me because..
- Subaru is going to be using it for the GT300
- I would assume that there would be less teenagers driving them
- Not a fan of the Scion brand
- Subaru engine for a Subaru car
- Plus I love my Subarus. I'm going to the dealer next week for a deposit

[Zgrinch]

Honestly it is still an open question for me..
I would say 85% BRZ ... 15% FRS -
and the only way the scales tip the other way, would be if Scion offers all the goodies on the GT86 here in the states.
I do not think I am alone on this one.