Which one should I buy?
 

I currently drive a 04 s2000...its an awesome car ...but im in love with the frs/brz..but idk which one to get....I like the frs front humper/fogl ights

It is all about the test drive. Driving is knowing. Look at each. No one can make this decision for you.

Keep the S2k.

Edit: Love my FRS but if I currently owned an S2k and didn't need some of the more practical sides of the FRS/BRZ I would just keep the S2k. You already have a 240hp, RWD sports car.

Coming from s2k brz you'll find your surroundings more fimiliar there. Especially in limited trim.

What does the brz have thatbthe frs doesnt? Im not worried hp..thats something I can change..I love the loook..n want something new

HIDs, push button start, dual zone auto climate control, alcantara seats, seat warmers just to name a few, on the limited.

traction/grip

Also navi, spoiler, & fog lights.

it's the interior of the BRZ limited really persuaded me over the FRS. I also don't really like the brand "Scion". It's more of a teenager's brand IMO.

I like the frs front end better..idkk I mite get tge frs

I like the frs front end more..

After driving my FR-S around for the last 3 weeks I really wish I would have gone for the BRZ instead. The small upgrades in the BRZ (nicer seat material, push button start, heated seats, nav) are things that I now wish my FR-S had.

I also thought I liked the FR-S front end better but after living with it I feel the BRZ is more "mature" looking.

Also, maybe it's just Canada, but no one knows WTF a "Scion" is, and it's annoying having to explain it to them.

the hids and interior goodies of the BRZ are nice. But if you're talking about stock handling characteristics the FR-S handles closer to the s2k when compared to the BRZ.

HIDs alone make it cheaper to get the BRZ and swap bumpers, just dont get WRB.

Exactly why I went with the FR-S.

At first I couldn't decide because the BRZ just seemed like the smarter buy, with all the extra features. But the more I looked at both, the more I fell in love with the FR-S front end.

Gotta drive em! If you like it kick out the back end a little easier then the Toyota may be the way to go. If you like it to grip, handle better, and like the interior to look a hair more upscale then the BRZ may be the way to go. Check around for insurance quotes as well. The BRZ is actually cheaper for me despite the higher payment since the insurance is lower. Throw in the Nav and HID's and it was a no-brainer for me. Plus the FR-S front end looks a bit ricey to me where the BRZ looks like it won't age as bad. It really depends on the person.

Hmmmmm..I might wait to see if they change em..a bit or..of the frs comes with xtras fo 14model

Whats wrong with wrb that's what i choose and drove it off the lot today!

FRS is lighter has stiffer rear suspension and BRZ has more luxury and stiffer front end.

the result is the BRZ will understeer more and the FRS will oversteer more depends on preference really. they are basically the same thing

I think he said that because there are no WRB scion bumpers. So that'd make it significantly more difficult to do a swap.

Nothing! Congratulations, I think that color is very flattering as always.

If the OP wanted to swap a FRS bumper he wouldnt be able to find one in that color. No biggie but something to consider.... then again a FRS bumper in WRB would probably be a looker :drool:

There is always the paint gun to cover the fr-s front bumper!!!

You have to park the cars next to each other to know what you really want. The day after I bought my brz, I took my bro in law to go look at the Scion version. When I parked my brz next to it, we both came to the conclusion that the brz is the better looking car. To name a few things we liked, the BRZ has, better looking headlight with LED and DRL(compare to the chrome non-LED headlight of frs), simpler looking front bumper, fender vent looks better than scion version, and the interior has a navi while the FRS has a 1990 cheap looking cassette deck. Plus IMO the full black red stitched seats of the brz looked better than the FRS and the dash looks better on the brz because its all uniformity. I also hate the white rpm dash of the frs and the fake carbon fiber dash.

I personally bought the brz because its got all the bonus over the frs and the best part is that they are all covered under factory warranty should something goes wrong.

In the end its your choice. Just dont buy a car that you would regret.

:thumbup:get both then cut them in half then put it together.. problem solved.. BRS super limited..

i like the FRS looks.. not digging the BRZ front end but i would like a push start but i can mod one.. like the pioneer upgrade radio on the FRS no need for a navi have that on my GS3.. also like the 86 logo piston on the sides..

im sure youll make up your mind :thumbup: so feel it

Hey. There will be plentiful yard parts in WRB simply due to its popularity.

I think imaa wait for a trd version or sti version..

It totally depends on what you want. Do you want keyless access, navigation, heated leather seats and all those luxury features in your sports car? Or do you just want to get in the thing and drive, and that stuff is just dead weight to you? Is this a commuter/daily driver or a fun weekend car? Do you plan on modifying the suspension at all? (if so, the differences between FR-S and BRZ don't matter as soon as you change the springs and shocks)

At first I thought I wanted the bare-bones FR-S, but then I looked at how much stuff you get for the extra money in the BRZ Limited, and it only adds 16lbs, and I was spoiled at the time driving an Audi S4 with all the same luxury options, I decided to go with a BRZ Limited over the FR-S.

Regarding the BRZ front end, I really think it looks better in the darker colors - Crystal Black, Dark Gray, Galaxy Blue. The darker colors draw less attention to the "mustache", and the LED lighting is just flippin' sweet!

http://bois.nicolas.free.fr/BRZ/BRZ_Kuma_007.jpg

I agree drive them both to see which one is for you, I initally test drove a Silver BRZ with an automatic transmission 700 miles on the car and the local dealer wanted new car pricing. I test drove a FRS the next day with the 6SPD MT and loved the car but something was missing. It did not have all the nice features a car needs like navigation and heated seats that I have gotten used to having on cars. I was thinking about the FRS all night until a coworker told me to check the dealer in Jacksonville FL as they had several BRZ's on the lot. I drove down and test drove A WRB BRZ Limited and immediately knew this car was for me.

I like the interior of the BRZ Limited. However, you're forced to take on the spoiler which is a little bit too much rice for me since it's non-functional and I don't want/like nevigation. Since I like the nose of the FR-S better that's the one I went with. If I decide I really want a leather interior (which I'm beginning to doubt) I can always get Katzskins.

Oh, but it is functional. Reduces drag by 0.01cd.

The Limited BRZ is the most prettiest one on the road in person. I would still swap out the bumper though. I like the FRS one better.

Subaru seems to be a pain in the ass to deal with in some cases but if you want more luxury goods they got 'em.

I just spent the extra cash modding my FR-S.

If you're a younger guy/girl get a BRZ because the "mature" look is more appealing to young people who are trying desperately to appear mature...

If you're an older guy/girl (like me) get an FR-S because it's more "youthful" and being older and mature sucks...


"Youth is wasted on the young" - George Bernard Shaw

If you like the frs front end more, then get the frs unless you really need/want the extras that come with the limited because basically same car. I preferred the front end of the frs, wanted to avoid swapping bumpers, and decided that I'd rather use the money I saved for customizing, as I didn't care for the accessories even though the package is a great deal. I disliked the brz's silver interior trim, push start button location, spoiler, call me old skool but didn't want the auto climate crap, didn't need heated seats or alcantra, or even the stock nav (preferred to install my own). The only thing I really wanted were the hid's but even then, I prefer the look of the 86 headlights so (saving up for those or aftermarket).

I went with the FRS to avoid the 2K markups on the BRZ. Theyre really the same car, but as others said, it depends on what you're truly interested in.

I don't care about the whole alacantra/heated seats thing personally.

I want BRZ headlights but I can add them.

Didn't want the Nav in the BRZ because I'd rather put my own unit in.

Like yhe FRS front better.

This is how I figured out which was right for me.

only 2k? When I had got mine they were selling BRZ's here for 36k.

I prefered everything about the FR-S aside from pushbutton start, which ill get eventually after everthing else is done.

This really isnt something you should ask other people tho, its the same damn car just pick the one with the options you like.

Lol and I thought 2K was bad...

what he said.

I like the creature comforts of the brz more and felt the price difference were worth it vs the hassle of diy after to save a few bucks in payment. I did like the frs front end better but that faded & the nav was the deal breaker for me. I've driven both and I can easily kick out the back when I want and the rides are both equally stiff so the little differences are just that, little. Besides if you get the scion you'll prob change the badges to 86s;) Sit/drive both so you don't have regrets later and def keep the s2k! :thumbup:

I paid msrp, not a penny over...do your homework and you wont get boned!

You can't go wrong with either (I know it's been said to death, but I wanted to get it out there so that I don't sound like an elitist).

I actually like the BRZ front end (bumper and headlights) over the FR-S. I still don't really see the "moustache". To me it just looks like a crossbar...and since we have to put a license plate on the front here, it is a good place to mount it without being right on the paint. And yes I do agree that there is a bit of maturity to the shape of the front bumper. The side vents are a nicer touch as well IMO, but something I would have just swapped out if I had bought an FRS. So not really a deal breaker in that respect.

The interior was absolutely what sold me though. Many say that it's just added weight and they don't care, but I think (in Limited form), it completely transforms the perceived quality and look of the interior. I came from slightly higher end cars, so I really do enjoy the little features (we all know what they are).

So basically I've just reiterated everything everyone else has already said, when voting for the BRZ lol.

Just my opinion, and again you absolutely can't go wrong with either.

Difference between Premium and Limited is only 14lbs per the manufacturer's literature.