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I am not much of a fan of the aftermarket tail lights currently available for this car. Maybe the Toms, but everything else does not look too appealing to me. As far as mods for the engine, I would keep it stock for the sake if I need warranty work done. Quote:
The Series.Blue appeals more to me because it's a Limited model plus the black STI wheels, full aero/lip kit, and blue custom interior with the frame-less mirror. Not a fan of the red painted brake calipers though. Quote:
I know for the price, there are so many other cars out there that can be had like you mentioned, but there is just something about the BRZ that keeps bringing me back to it when I go searching for a new car. Thanks for your opinions, this really helps. |
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Honestly, if you're not wanting the whole package (blue interior and extra bits here and there), just get a limited BRZ and add the aero/black wheels yourself. Unless you can find a used series blue for sale, that'll most definitely be the cheaper route. After owning the series blue, I definitely love the blue interior, but thinking back on it I probably could have lived with the red stitching on the limited trim. (can't stand the cloth seated trim though lol) |
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Except if you wanted the exterior look with the STI body kit and wheels, it was actually cheaper to buy the Series.Blue than to build your own... But to the OP, I'd want details of what happened, and if they're not available, or the damage was too severe, walk. Look for a clean one. |
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07-28-2015, 08:14 PM | #18 |
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trust your gut feeling.
it is cost more to replicate series blue from a limited model, minus the the unique blue interior. The carbon fiber looks dash trim is also unique part from other model. Does other model comes with the underbody panel too? it is standard on series blue and it is functional. sti wheels, lips were not cheap. if you desired for real deal, not replica, than it is a car worth to hunt for. |
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Buy a brand new BRZ Limited for a little over $26K.
Brand new Knock off STI lip for $250 Brand new lightweight wider wheels + stickier tires for $1500 Get some interior bits here and there for $200 If you really want something special, wait for the actual STi. Who knows how long that's going to take, but don't spend extra $ on the Series Blue. Not really worth it imo. And for that specific car you are talking about, FORGET ABOUT IT. |
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For me personally, I prefer a car with an no accidents on record. The car has been for sale for two months and no one has bought it in that time, maybe the price will go down going forward, who knows. Quote:
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If a BRZ STi model is released, I would imagine it pushing the 30K+ cost range. And it will not be for another 2-3 years right? By that time, the Ford Focus RS or Honda Civic Type R will most likely hit the US market for the same price point, more variety to choose. Perhaps it's a good idea to wait. Thanks everyone for your opinions. |
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Well it sounds like you're dead set on getting a series blue, so either buy this one for a much cheaper price, or be on the look out for someone here to sell theirs. One sold on the forums a couple months ago.
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I don't even know why everybody's waiting for a BRZ STI. It already happened twice in Japan and you can build one yourself if you have the money.
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That's not an STI model.
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You are thinking of a trim level from FHI. I'm thinking of a real tuned model from STI. I rather have the latter.
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I clearly see a link to the BRZ tS I believe you and I agree exists as a "trim level", but nothing like a WRX STI based on a BRZ. http://www.sti.jp/product/brzts2015/index.html I mean, I know they did a CONCEPT STI, which yeah you can build, but if the whole point is that you want reliable factory power, why copy a concept car that doesn't have to live up to factory reliability? http://www.fhi.co.jp/english/contents/pdf_en_115189.pdf And what's the second one that isn't the concept above or the TS? |
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I really want to see some footage of the concept STI BRZ running... that'd be the sex |
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07-29-2015, 05:33 PM | #28 |
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If series blue is priced at $30k, a STI model would probably priced at $35k-$40k. People will start whining it felt cheap and does not feel like a $40k cars. Bunch people will tell you that you should just buy a wrx sti, mustang GT, camero or genssis or 228i.
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