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Originally Posted by Enemies
What price is that? Seems a little odd to cancel an order on a car a day or two to three days before the price is released.
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Well knowing the FRS is coming in at $25,000 it's reasonable to assume the price of a Limited BRZ at it's cheapest is going to be $27,000 -- probably closer to $28,000. TT&L is going to be around $2,000 putting the car somewhere close to $30,0000.
For me, and the way I would use the car, I can't justify $30,000 for it. If I were to get a BRZ it might see a track once or twice while I own it, but 99% of its time is going to be spent on the road.
I started to research the Veloster, and with a turbocharged version on the horizon my interest was piqued. Here are a few of my reasons for those still interested in what I have to say:
- The VT is claimed to get 34 MPG on 89 octane. I won't hold my breath for that number, but I'm confident it won't have any problem obtaining the 30 MPG number that the manual BRZ achieves.
- The rumored starting price of the VT is $21,500, and has one $2000 option package bringing the total price of a fully loaded VT at 23,500; let's just say $24k. I can expect an OTD price of $26k which is much more manageable for me. Of course those rumored numbers could be completely wrong, or the car might be in such high demand I may not be able to get one at MSRP -- thanks to Subaru I'm prepared for these scenarios
- I wasn't entirely sure I wanted a car with as little interior space as the BRZ; specifically in the rear seats. The VT is much more practical in this regard.
I have no illusions about the VT's driving capabilities when compared to the BRZ, but again, I'm not looking for a track car. My biggest concern of my daily driver will be judged in its ability to accelerate at a comfortable rate when I'm entering the freeway, and I think the VT will do that just fine.
I still think the BRZ is a great car and I'm very excited to see what the STI model will bring to the table. Best of luck to those of you who get the car
