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Originally Posted by lpnnlp
I think that if Toyota stayed closer to the concepts we saw, we wouldn't be having this conversation right now.
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Things changed from concept to production, no doubt. The most offensive changes, in my opinion, are the hood/fender lines and taillights. BRZ or FR-S, neither can fix that.
Underneath they're both the same. The differential prices between FR-S and BRZ premium are so small that I can't even fathom people making a big deal over which one to get. When the discussion moves to FR-S vs. BRZ Limited, there's absolutely only one choice if you desire a more luxurious interior; consequently the price discussion should only be a factor in this specific comparison. Weight between Premium and Limited is insignificant at ~14lbs. That leads me to believe the difference in weight between BRZ and FR-S is also going to insignificant. Regardless of how people attempt to compare the two and rationalize which one they're going to (allegedly) buy, it comes down to personal preference in aesthetic. They will both perform the same and parts between the two - outside of exterior aesthetic pieces - will be completely interchangeable.
I'll be the first to admit that I initially pined for the BRZ because it sports a Pleiades badge, my chosen brand. Beyond that, only the Subaru offers HID optics; I refuse to buy a new car in this decade that has halogen optics. I even think that the difference in perceived interior quality is just that: perceived.
We all like the same car here folks: they are twins. One has blonde hair and the other's a brunette; everybody likes something different. Beyond the few differences in available accouterments all differences are perceived and inconsequential.