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Originally Posted by stilesg57
Why not when they’re the majority value-wise of a $1,500 package…
There are other reasons to get the base model than just wheels and tires IMO:
- I don’t like the duckbill spoiler (this is a big reason why I’m favoring the BRZ)
- Ultrasuede on high-touch areas like the seats and upper door panels (ask me what the alcantara steering wheel on my old ZHP 330i looked like after 30k miles)
Really the only thing I actually want off the higher trim is the blind spot system. Wish I could get that a la carte.
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If it's anything like US vs. EU GT86s, I'd definitely get the highest trim. There's a host of small bits & pieces that are better on the premium cars, which don't seem like much but cost a ton to retrofit (knee pads would be one, heated seats, auto AC, keyless, power folding mirrors, etc.).
I'd get the premium car, and but a set of used FRS wheels to put winter tyres on. They'll fit, and cost absolutely nothing on the used market. Pretty sure you could score a set for a hundred bucks, and have full winter wheels with new winter tyres for $500.
Have to say the duckbill spoiler is a bit of a surprise.. I'm no big fan of it either, but I'm sure you'll be able to find someone with a base car that you can swap trunk lids with (on the GT86, all it takes is four bolts to remove it)