2015 WRX vs. FR-S/BRZ - Page 6 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

wbradley · 07-01-2014, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Dark

That rev hang just ruin it for me. I'm talking about Limited. I got mine for 33K+ Tax. Limited with HK/Keyless and Short Shifter.

In Canada the equivalent to Limited is Sport-tech, which is what I have. It includes the the HK system and the nav here. I added short shifter, alarm shock sensor, red floor lighting, auto rear view compass mirror, Weathertech mats, trunk mat. So we're not that far apart in price after all, pretty much just the dollar exchange rate difference.

On Nasioc seems like everyone bought in the US for dealer invoice,, miraculously on a brand new low supply/high demand model. Here they wont budge on price, or if they do a bit, you will wait 2-3 months.

stevo585 · 07-03-2014, 11:03 AM

Anyone know if the 6 speed in the WRX is all new or just an older 5 speed with an extra gear? I was always terrified of breaking my tranny in my 07 WRX....this alone would keep me away and go STI instead.

CSG David · 07-03-2014, 12:42 PM

The new WRX is impressive.

Prowl647 · 07-04-2014, 01:40 PM

Are the seats in the limited the same as the ones in the sti?

DeeezNuuuts83 · 07-04-2014, 03:02 PM

Almost. STI has red bolsters

DeeezNuuuts83 · 07-04-2014, 03:11 PM

Oh, I was referring to the STI limited. The regular STI still has leather but alcantara inserts without the red bolsters.

SuperDave · 07-04-2014, 04:26 PM

If the new wrx had the pedal position of the brz, and the shifter of the brz, and seats......it would be top tier!

Boxer486 · 07-04-2014, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperDave

If the new wrx had the pedal position of the brz, and the shifter of the brz, and seats......it would be top tier!

Maybe Subaru should have had Toyota help consult on the WRX? Sorry I couldn't help myself.

jskurucz · 07-04-2014, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DeeezNuuuts83

Oh, I was referring to the STI limited. The regular STI still has leather but alcantara inserts without the red bolsters.

Base model STI has red bolsters.

DeeezNuuuts83 · 07-05-2014, 12:11 AM

I'm just going by what the brochure says. But perhaps the STI Limited has more significant amounts of red or something.

speedrye · 07-05-2014, 07:11 AM

Anyone have input on the harshness of the ride for daily driving duties? A comparison with a twin would be perfect. All I read about is how much stiffer the chassis and springs are in the new WRX, so I'm wondering if the car will beat you to death, or is it noticeably softer than the twins? Hopefully I'll be able to test drive a WRX in the next few days, but I'm just curious in the meantime. With the bad winter and all the road construction in the area, my poor FR-S is beating up on me pretty good.

wbradley · 07-05-2014, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by speedrye

Anyone have input on the harshness of the ride for daily driving duties? A comparison with a twin would be perfect. All I read about is how much stiffer the chassis and springs are in the new WRX, so I'm wondering if the car will beat you to death, or is it noticeably softer than the twins? Hopefully I'll be able to test drive a WRX in the next few days, but I'm just curious in the meantime. With the bad winter and all the road construction in the area, my poor FR-S is beating up on me pretty good.

I'd say the ride stiffness is somewhat similar. The WRX has stiffer springs but more suspension travel. Its extremely well dialed in for handling with its uber stiff chassis. The sway bars are STI spec and the car doesnt lean in corners. Not harsh at all. For a cushier ride you need to look at the previous generation WRX.

speedrye · 07-05-2014, 12:56 PM

Well, I took one on a test drive this morning. Very flat cornering, but it absorbs the bumps much better than my FR-S. On some very rough, undulating roads, the WRX really did a good job at isolating the passengers. Very pleased, I think I'll get one.

krayzie · 07-07-2014, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Boxer486

Maybe Subaru should have had Toyota help consult on the WRX? Sorry I couldn't help myself.

But instead Subaru may have had Toyota help consult on the Impreza's Corolla like body style.

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07-03-2014, 11:03 AM	#72
stevo585 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: White 2014 BRZ Location: Orlando, FL. Posts: 519 Thanks: 131 Thanked 155 Times in 109 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Anyone know if the 6 speed in the WRX is all new or just an older 5 speed with an extra gear? I was always terrified of breaking my tranny in my 07 WRX....this alone would keep me away and go STI instead.

07-03-2014, 12:42 PM	#73
CSG David Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: S2000 CR Location: California Posts: 2,109 Thanks: 537 Thanked 1,721 Times in 956 Posts Mentioned: 173 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	The new WRX is impressive.

07-04-2014, 01:40 PM	#74
Prowl647 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: Brz premium Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 114 Thanks: 26 Thanked 67 Times in 25 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Are the seats in the limited the same as the ones in the sti?

07-04-2014, 03:02 PM	#75
DeeezNuuuts83 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 2006 Evo IX SE Location: Southern California Posts: 997 Thanks: 115 Thanked 254 Times in 170 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Almost. STI has red bolsters

07-04-2014, 03:11 PM	#76
DeeezNuuuts83 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 2006 Evo IX SE Location: Southern California Posts: 997 Thanks: 115 Thanked 254 Times in 170 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Oh, I was referring to the STI limited. The regular STI still has leather but alcantara inserts without the red bolsters.

07-05-2014, 12:11 AM	#80
DeeezNuuuts83 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 2006 Evo IX SE Location: Southern California Posts: 997 Thanks: 115 Thanked 254 Times in 170 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm just going by what the brochure says. But perhaps the STI Limited has more significant amounts of red or something.

07-05-2014, 07:11 AM	#81
speedrye Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 2007 FJ 6MT & 2013 FR-S 6MT Location: Central NC Posts: 161 Thanks: 22 Thanked 78 Times in 50 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Anyone have input on the harshness of the ride for daily driving duties? A comparison with a twin would be perfect. All I read about is how much stiffer the chassis and springs are in the new WRX, so I'm wondering if the car will beat you to death, or is it noticeably softer than the twins? Hopefully I'll be able to test drive a WRX in the next few days, but I'm just curious in the meantime. With the bad winter and all the road construction in the area, my poor FR-S is beating up on me pretty good.

07-05-2014, 12:56 PM	#83
speedrye Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 2007 FJ 6MT & 2013 FR-S 6MT Location: Central NC Posts: 161 Thanks: 22 Thanked 78 Times in 50 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Well, I took one on a test drive this morning. Very flat cornering, but it absorbs the bumps much better than my FR-S. On some very rough, undulating roads, the WRX really did a good job at isolating the passengers. Very pleased, I think I'll get one.

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