The only thing that has me debating is whether the WRX is a better choice, granted they are two different animals it's a hard choice when they are basically the same price.

FYI Toyota did hit under 2,000,000 yen for 86 (base model). Just not other countries

Slight sidetrack.

I think it's a testament to how good this car is (and that the price isn't too far off the mark) how many long-time members here have followed through on wanting to get the car and how many new members have flocked to this site since the price announcement.

Here are Toyota badges: http://www.ebay.com/itm/TOYOTA-JAPAN...ht_1617wt_1064

And here are fender badges: http://www.ebay.com/itm/TOYOTA-GENUI...ht_1403wt_1064

Its time to build that HachiRocku!:thumbsup:

i think it is reasonable or abit of a deal for the brz (25.5$) and you get HID ($500+ option for other cars), GPS NAV ($1000+ option for other cars)

but it would be great if they had steering wheel controls (maybe 2014?)

Im getting mine for 24.2k so i cant complain. Goog old college discount knocked a grand off.

I can justify it due to the fr-s being much cheaper to run in comparison to a performance pack mustang.

Just a little worried about it being a little too tail happy in the rain

In oregon and all.

Just make sure traction control is on when it rains and make sure your tires don't wear down too low..

You should be fine..

Just wait to buy the car used if you can't afford the sticker price, that's what I'm waiting for. I know there will be some good deals on a slightly used brz/frs soon. People will buy it and return it or trade it in for whatever reason (such as baby on the way). Their loss will be my gain (not that I am hoping bad things on others). Someone else can pay that dealer sticker price to have the new car smell. I'm hoping to get a used brz ltd sometime next year for around $22k depending on the mileage. I've never bought a brand new car before, it's just not good economics to me.

another plus in Oregan is that you dont have state tax to pay :)....other states have to pay 8-10% tax ($1900 - $2400) :(

I have always been hesitant to buy a used sports car unless you either know the person who owned it, or have a very, very, good mechanic inspect it. I have seen too many sports cars beat to hell and not properly maintained get sold..

sure it will save money buying a slightly used car. but the headaches of if the previous owner beat on the car or not. signs like that will not surface til the car gets into 70k-100k miles. things you have to fix from it. ect ect

its just a peace of mind buying a brand new car.

but i guess what ever works for you.

This is not a knock on the OP, or anyone else for that matter, but I wonder if people realize that a fully loaded Honda Accord is going for $30k+ these days. Times have changed, and from what I read some time ago, an "average" car in the US is now $25 to $27K. Of course, the definition of average is subjective, but still it shows that the times have changed.

The price is right, unless you are only into hp-per-dollar. That's not to say that people would've have liked some extra hp/torque and/or a lower price.

I was thinking the same damn thing. I have no trust when it comes to strangers and sports cars.

Before i was looking at 350z and s2000s but you know those crowds.