Can't Decide between the BRZ Limited/ FR-S Monogram
 

I'm sure this is something that has been covered quite a few times but I'm having a hard time deciding between the 2014 Subaru BRZ Limited in World Rally Blue and the 2014 Scion FR-S Monogram Series in Firestorm Red.


Every Firestorm BRZ/ FRS that i've seen at a show room or during overcast look great. However, it seems when the Firestorm is in direct sunlight, it almost looks faded out. maybe its just me.. but I have also noticed this from pictures. A lot of people i've talked to about it mentioned that the red looks dull and that it could be a cop magnet (due to colour)

The World Rally Blue BRZ Looks ok during overcast but i haven't been able to see one in the wild or during direct sunlight so i don't know what the colour truly looks like. i've shown a few people the car and they aren't too crazy about the stitching being red and the car being blue.. it doesn't bother me that much.

The trims are very similar between the two. I really like the history of the Scion FR-S/ Toyota 86 as it dates back to the gt2000 and the BRZ just seems like a copy cat. At the same time i like the rarity of the BRZ: you don't see too many people in my area driving them.

I'm looking at picking one up around the end of the month.

What are your opinions?

-Thanks in advance guys!




sorry if i posted this in the wrong section!

There is going to be pure pricing on a monogram at $28,155 for MT. I've heard you can get BRZs for less because you can haggle the price. The options are the same between the two.

If the cost is no issue, it comes down to which fascia do you prefer, which color (wrb or firestorm), which interior trim (silver or black), which rear view mirror (frameless or whatever home link one BRZs have), and which dealer (brand) do you want to deal with for purchasing/warranty work.

Monogram.

Re. WRB, the red stitching with blue exterior isn't bad at all. I've got a buddy with that color and I've never thought twice about it when I've gotten into his car. About the color itself, if you've ever seen a blue WRX or STI, it's the same color. Looks great IMO.

Personally I like the FR-S for its exterior looks and white tach, but in the end, they're both the same car.

BRZ Limited 100%. Monogram shmonogram :)

I would let price be a big deciding factor. I am not sure about Candian pricing and discounts, but here in the US it is not uncommon to find a new BRZ for $26-27K (and even less, through Hueberger). If you can save a big chunk of change on the BRZ, it seems crazy not to. If the cars are the same price then go with your gut.

This should help some.


http://sdrv.ms/16hKTVx


Might need to verify the Monogram section, it went up early before the announcement. After going through that list start looking at cosmetic differences. My personal preference is I like the FR-S front-end as well as the boxer logo on the sides of the car. They both handle slightly differently in terms of understeer/oversteer, but many will never know the difference (myself likely included). In terms of interior I just found out it is possible/easy to swap all the "custom" trim parts for solid black if you want. So figure out your priorities, then figure out what's easy to change/customize, and make the call.


Custom black trim:


http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...84#post1126084


Maybe you plan on getting seat covers, so which seat you get doesn't matter?


http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37972


You can't go wrong with either, it's all going to boil down to price and splitting hairs.

The Limited can be had under $26k. Just get that.

Now that they're basically the same, pick the one with the front bumper you like.

BRZ and I'll hook you up :D

Go cheaper and use the difference to define the car into something you will really love. You can always do badge swaps too.

I recommend just going for test drives. Sit in the cars. At the LA Auto Show, they fit completely different and I had no idea why. The BRZ was so roomy, the FR-S was tight and compact. FF a week later, and MY FR-S is very roomy. I have no idea what was up with the FR-S at the LAAS.

You'll also want to see what kind of paneling you like on the inside. Some people hate the seashell. I love it. I didn't in the pics but in person, I love it.

Sound petty? Cuz it really is. Best case scenario? Wait. Wait for a SC'ed STi or a Turbo'ed FR-S. The demand is high, its only a matter of time. Otherwise, test drive them.

Someone who previous sat in the seat probably played with the vertical height (the pump feature), and it creates a huge difference in the way the leg room/head room are. Did you change that around?

Because the cars are identical. :iono:

Thanks guys! Keep the comments coming! :)

I just traded my Firestorm FRS for a WRB BRZ Limited. The WRB is a better color in my opinion. The red stitching with the blue is awesome. I also like the spoiler better than what will be on the FRS. You can also get it for cheaper if you know what you are doing. Good luck. :thumbsup: