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Originally Posted by l0aded
Hey guys I am wondering what people think about the Monogram FRS vs the Base FRS. Since they are both pure price I assume there won't be any discounts so just wanted to see what people thought about the price comparison. This will be from a point of view of someone who does NOT mind DIY aftermarket modifications.
Base 6MT: 25,255
Monogram 6MT: 28,155
Delta: 2900
Main addons from the the monogram:
1) Heated Leather-trimmed seats with Alcantra (Front only)
2) BeSpoke with Navigation
3) Smart Key with Push Button
4) HID Headlamps/Daytime running Lights
5) Dual Zone Climate Control
6) Frameless Mirror
7) Spoiler
8) Rear Cetner Armwrest
Do you think these additions are worth the additional 2900? In the aftermarket world you can add:
1) Add keyless entry (600)
2) Frameless mirror (120)
3) Aftermarket Winjet or Spec D Headlights (600)
4) Dual Climate Control Console (??)
5) Leather seats with Alcantra Inserts (??)
So the ones I could put a dollar amouhnt adds up for about 1240. Obviously Leather Seats may run a good 1000+ and Dual Climate Control is essentially un-addable.
I went the base version since the Monogram was not out yet but I justify it (don't know if I'm just being delusional though) is this way.
These are the mods that I feel are the most useful, for around 2900 dollars I could get, have gotten, or plan to get
1) FRONT armrest (useful than rear...): 70 (Aftermarket)
2) Winjet or Spec-D headlights (600)
3) Frameless Mirror (120)
4) OEM Audio+ Sound System Reference series which is boss btw (1200)
5) Catback Exhaust (350). I got mine cheap.
6) JDM clear corners (70)
7) Rear back-camera (100)
8) Open Flash Tablet Tune (or ECUtek): 500
Totaling 3010
From someone who does not mind modding their cars and can DIY, or even someone who leaves it stock, what do you guys think I'm curious? Yes I lose out on leather seats and I lose out on a cooler center console with HVAC, but are those worth the difference? Personally I don't think so but I'm curious what others think. Discuss.
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You missed the bespoke head unit price on there of $1198 and the spoiler $399 regardless of you liking them or not it is an extra added value of the monogram. I had the same debate when I was purchasing. The conclusion I came to was that I would be happy with a base FRS but I am absolutely in love with the monogram.
To me the bespoke head unit the leather seats were things that I really liked and made the increase in price worth it. Things I didn't know I would love so much were the HIDs, dual climate, keyless entry + push to start. The frameless mirror does look cool but was no sort of deal breaker either way. I mean shit, dual climate? Never going without that again, I am a toasty critter most days and needs me some cold, the woman on the other hand, needs the heats. Boom.
So the TL;DR absolutely worth the difference especially once the added features I was unaccustomed to were truly utilized.