BRZ to Australia? - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Nambo · 12-18-2011, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sneaky

Ok its official, now this makes things interesting!

http://www.caradvice.com.au/151848/s...for-australia/

Thanks for the update Sneaky!

You'd think they would put it on the News part of their website...wasn't there this morning or now

armythug · 12-18-2011, 09:33 PM

this is good news. sorry toyota. lol you almost had a sale. :happy0180:

Nardi330 · 12-18-2011, 09:42 PM

Good: less 86 on the road, more competition;

Bad: I want that damn WR Blue but it's not on the 86 and I prefer the 86 sussy tune and front end look..

sneaky · 12-19-2011, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nambo

Thanks for the update Sneaky!

You'd think they would put it on the News part of their website...wasn't there this morning or now

I know, oh well we all win! more comp hopefully better prices

woot

DA1 · 12-19-2011, 01:29 AM

More cars to share!

Now numbers,specs and price please.So I can sleep at nights.

70NYD · 12-19-2011, 02:39 AM

Nostalgia1987 · 12-19-2011, 07:48 AM

Official Australia Subaru website has been updated in the news section. Completely official now:

http://subaru.com.au/news

subaru.com.au/news/brz-brings-seasonal-cheer-sports-car-fans

Guessing that pricing and options would be available sometime in 2012. So have to wait a little while yet to get some more information.

Great thing about this situation Toyota cant get away with charging extreme prices on the 86. So the introduction of the BRZ will give the consumer the power.

Still hoping for a early 30s k price. Really dont want this car to be 40k plus on road costs.

Nostalgia1987 · 12-19-2011, 07:54 AM

Have also looked at the Subaru Australia website homepage. BRZ is completely absent. Subaru Australia better not treat this new car in their range as an unwanted family member just because it doesnt have AWD. This car is awesome on all levels, and needs to be appreciate much more for what it is, not what it does not have.

Nardi330 · 12-19-2011, 01:21 PM

I doubt they would bother to bring it in if they don't want it.

Just give wait for a few months.

sirus · 12-22-2011, 07:20 AM

Hey apparently in The Sydney Morning Herald the other day they say that Subaru will release the BRZ before the 86... Anyone read that article or the paper at all? This is second hand information that was passed on to me... Can anyone de-bunk this?

Nostalgia1987 · 12-22-2011, 11:42 AM

I read the smh (Sydney Morning Herald) newspaper article also. It is online also. Here is a link of it:
http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/c...219-1p1bo.html

Last line suggests a possible earlier release date to that of the 86.

Smacca · 12-22-2011, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nostalgia1987

Last line suggests a possible earlier release date to that of the 86.

Excellent! I'll be able to test-drive the BRZ for a sneak peak before I take delivery of my 86 in the first batch ashore. I was concerned about buying a car I've never driven, but an early BRZ launch will solve that.

Nostalgia1987 · 12-22-2011, 08:36 PM

Im going to give the both brands a good test drive before comes to purchase time. Going to put brand loyalty aside and compare and contrast how each one goes. But if the BRZ or vice versa is cheaper to purchase/insure/service i will opt for that brand. Im guessing the Toyota would offer the cheaper varient of the two twins, but might be wrong there. Maybe Subaru would pull a suprise on us all and offer the BRZ cheaper than the 86...

Looking forward to see what 2012 brings.

crouchy35 · 01-09-2012, 12:24 AM

Very excited about the BRZ but I think there will be some dissapointment ahead once we see the pricing

12-18-2011, 09:33 PM	#30
armythug Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: Pegasus White 86GTS Location: Perth WA Posts: 608 Thanks: 371 Thanked 108 Times in 84 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	this is good news. sorry toyota. lol you almost had a sale. :happy0180: __________________ Pegasus White 6MT got it. :happy0180:

12-19-2011, 01:29 AM	#33
DA1 Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Drives: Accord Euro Location: Australia Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	GREAT NEWS More cars to share! Now numbers,specs and price please.So I can sleep at nights.

12-19-2011, 02:39 AM	#34
70NYD Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Drives: RX8 S1 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 1,396 Thanks: 49 Thanked 50 Times in 38 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	__________________

12-22-2011, 07:20 AM	#38
sirus 86 Owner Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: White GTS 86 Location: Perth,Oz Posts: 279 Thanks: 223 Thanked 39 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s)	Hey apparently in The Sydney Morning Herald the other day they say that Subaru will release the BRZ before the 86... Anyone read that article or the paper at all? This is second hand information that was passed on to me... Can anyone de-bunk this? __________________ On the road. Check your mirrors!

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12-18-2011, 09:42 PM	#31
Nardi330 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: 86 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 2,168 Thanks: 287 Thanked 374 Times in 264 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s)	Good: less 86 on the road, more competition; Bad: I want that damn WR Blue but it's not on the 86 and I prefer the 86 sussy tune and front end look..

12-19-2011, 07:48 AM	#35
Nostalgia1987 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: Subi Location: Perth, Aus Posts: 147 Thanks: 7 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Official Australia Subaru website has been updated in the news section. Completely official now: http://subaru.com.au/news subaru.com.au/news/brz-brings-seasonal-cheer-sports-car-fans Guessing that pricing and options would be available sometime in 2012. So have to wait a little while yet to get some more information. Great thing about this situation Toyota cant get away with charging extreme prices on the 86. So the introduction of the BRZ will give the consumer the power. Still hoping for a early 30s k price. Really dont want this car to be 40k plus on road costs.

12-19-2011, 07:54 AM	#36
Nostalgia1987 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: Subi Location: Perth, Aus Posts: 147 Thanks: 7 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Have also looked at the Subaru Australia website homepage. BRZ is completely absent. Subaru Australia better not treat this new car in their range as an unwanted family member just because it doesnt have AWD. This car is awesome on all levels, and needs to be appreciate much more for what it is, not what it does not have.

12-19-2011, 01:21 PM	#37
Nardi330 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: 86 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 2,168 Thanks: 287 Thanked 374 Times in 264 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s)	I doubt they would bother to bring it in if they don't want it. Just give wait for a few months.

12-22-2011, 11:42 AM	#39
Nostalgia1987 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: Subi Location: Perth, Aus Posts: 147 Thanks: 7 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	I read the smh (Sydney Morning Herald) newspaper article also. It is online also. Here is a link of it: http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/c...219-1p1bo.html Last line suggests a possible earlier release date to that of the 86.

12-22-2011, 08:36 PM	#41
Nostalgia1987 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: Subi Location: Perth, Aus Posts: 147 Thanks: 7 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Im going to give the both brands a good test drive before comes to purchase time. Going to put brand loyalty aside and compare and contrast how each one goes. But if the BRZ or vice versa is cheaper to purchase/insure/service i will opt for that brand. Im guessing the Toyota would offer the cheaper varient of the two twins, but might be wrong there. Maybe Subaru would pull a suprise on us all and offer the BRZ cheaper than the 86... Looking forward to see what 2012 brings.

01-09-2012, 12:24 AM	#42
crouchy35 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Mt Fuji Red 86 GTS (MT) Location: Adelaide Posts: 90 Thanks: 9 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	Very excited about the BRZ but I think there will be some dissapointment ahead once we see the pricing

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