Premium owners-Do you find the extra goodies are not worth it?

[qoncept]

To the people who are fans of the push button start, what is it you like about it?

[ThisIsChrisKim]

Originally Posted by qoncept

To the people who are fans of the push button start, what is it you like about it?

Cause it lets me be lazy and not have to take a key out. Clutch in, push button. No pulling the key out.

[AznBRZer]

Originally Posted by qoncept

To the people who are fans of the push button start, what is it you like about it?

Cuz itz BALLA

[nalc]

Originally Posted by qoncept

To the people who are fans of the push button start, what is it you like about it?

The push button start itself isn't anything special, but the real important thing is keyless entry. It's nice to not need to fumble in my pocket for keys. A lot of times they migrate down to the bottom below your wallet or sunglasses, or you walk out to the car with stuff in both hands and have to dig your keys out, or you're holding something heavy in your right hand and your keys are in your right pocket so you've got to switch around and reach for them. I absolutely love just walking up and opening it, and not having to stick anything in the ignition.

As for the button itself, I could take it or leave it. If there was a big rotary switch that was the same size and shape as a keyfob located on the side of the steering column, and it worked the same as a regular ignition, but your actual key could still be in your pocket, I wouldn't mind that at all. I guess the push button is neat looking, especially since it's in an unusual spot (most cars I've seen it have it up on the dashboard to the right of the steering column), and you can press it with your hand on the shifter, but it is definitely annoying to not be able to kill the engine but leave accessory on, especially since the BRZ is one of the few new cars that won't leave the radio on between turning off the ignition and opening the door.

[brzninja]

Go with a premium. I own a limited and would go back in time if I could. Here are my reasons

-I don't like the spoiler as much as I thought I would. Without it, the car looks much more cleaner.
-I never use the fog lights and even in fog they aren't the best.
-Push to start lost it's gimmick.
-Leather seats are starting to wear and it makes me feel sad inside.

The only plus is the heated seats during winter. I live in PA so winter gets cold and it is a long season.

Like most people said on here already, it's about the driving experience. Either way you are getting a fantastic car. Good luck!

[ihaskrayon]

Originally Posted by qoncept

To the people who are fans of the push button start, what is it you like about it?

It drops panties

[PSORngr]

Originally Posted by Kfresh23

The biggest thing was I wanted it to NOT look like an FRS, and so far, there has been no such confusion. Even had an FRS owner tell me he wished he could have got the same look as I did on the Subie.

Just saying that the FR-S can get HID headlights (though LED strip instead of the boomerang) and a spoiler. The grill is really the biggest differentiator.

Originally Posted by qoncept

To the people who are fans of the push button start, what is it you like about it?

It's more of a novelty thing. At least for me. Just a premium option/accessory.

I had been planning on the Limited BRZ. I thought the spoiler, keyless entry, push-button start, and fog lights made it worth the extra price. I didn't care about the seats since I've never had an issue with cloth seats before (actually prefer them since they aren't flaming hot in the summer).

[AznBRZer]

Originally Posted by nalc

I guess the push button is neat looking, especially since it's in an unusual spot (most cars I've seen it have it up on the dashboard to the right of the steering column), and you can press it with your hand on the shifter, but it is definitely annoying to not be able to kill the engine but leave accessory on, especially since the BRZ is one of the few new cars that won't leave the radio on between turning off the ignition and opening the door.

Originally Posted by Marchy

keyless entry is also great for dates, just walk up to passenger door grab handle and open it for your date.

but i will agree, not being able to kill the engine while leaving the accessories on is one of the few things that i find a - on the car.

Not a problem in the A/T. The radio stays on if you hit the button with the shifter in any position besides park.

[37]

I test drove an A/T Limited since at the time there were no 6MT Limiteds available in a 200 mile radius. The seats were hot, auto climate was more a nuisance than benefit, and the spoiler looked like a small aircraft device. The only feature I liked was the keyless entry, which is sadly a longstanding problem on other Toyota models. I was left realizing that the Limited would be more of a compromise than the Premium.

Porsche still uses keyed ignitions on the GT3, GT2 RS, and Cayman R so I can't say I've ever felt any less "baller" for not having push-button start, nor has the lack thereof had trouble dropping panties. Those are up to the driver, not the car, anyway.

The only feature my gf wishes this car had were illuminated visor mirrors. An eyelash incident had her asking why the mirror didn't light. I had to pull over since the road was bumpy so I can't say the light would have mattered. Her panties still fell off later so I didn't find it an issue.

[BRZfan]

So don't wear'm.

Originally Posted by ihaskrayon

It drops panties

[Luis_GT]

I have the best of both worlds!

Keyless, Hvac, cloth seats, and frameless rear view which is ballin'!

[iamsatan]

I don't like leather seats, the spoiler, and push start so I got premium. Thankfully I was able to get a WRB Premium, if I couldn't find one I would have gotten a whiteout or raven FR-S

[Be-Are-Zee]

Originally Posted by nalc

The push button start itself isn't anything special, but the real important thing is keyless entry. It's nice to not need to fumble in my pocket for keys. A lot of times they migrate down to the bottom below your wallet or sunglasses, or you walk out to the car with stuff in both hands and have to dig your keys out, or you're holding something heavy in your right hand and your keys are in your right pocket so you've got to switch around and reach for them. I absolutely love just walking up and opening it, and not having to stick anything in the ignition.

As for the button itself, I could take it or leave it. If there was a big rotary switch that was the same size and shape as a keyfob located on the side of the steering column, and it worked the same as a regular ignition, but your actual key could still be in your pocket, I wouldn't mind that at all. I guess the push button is neat looking, especially since it's in an unusual spot (most cars I've seen it have it up on the dashboard to the right of the steering column), and you can press it with your hand on the shifter, but it is definitely annoying to not be able to kill the engine but leave accessory on, especially since the BRZ is one of the few new cars that won't leave the radio on between turning off the ignition and opening the door.

This is where the RX-8 had it right. It had a fake type key in the ignition that you couldn't turn without the proximity key close by like in your pocket. So it had the buttons on the door handle to get in and out without taking the key out and you could still "turn" a key to acc or on without taking a key out.

I wish more companies followed suit.


As for the limited features...I absolutely love the spoiler, it's not crazy huge or eye intrusive but still adds a little sportiness. The seats are fantastic but not worth a price increase. It's a tough call but I typically take the highest trim level on all cars I buy.

It's kinda like ordering a filet minion at a fancy restaurant without any special toppings. Sure it's still a great tasting piece of meat but for a few bucks extra its the best the house has to offer. By the end of the day you won't notice the few extra dollars.

[IjustwantaGT86]

Originally Posted by qoncept

To the people who are fans of the push button start, what is it you like about it?

I have Smart key on my Prius and you get used to not having to dig around in you pockets for keys and you can just jump in and push the start button and be on your way.