General Auto Show Pictures/Videos of BRZ - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Zaku · 01-27-2012, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by goldenfri

Cool, going to see it in a bit.

Take lots of pictures and post it up for us! please

Hanzo · 01-27-2012, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Zaku

At this point I feel like, I either bump up my game to go BRZ limited or just get an FRS. I was leaning towards the Premium but... I don't think a NAV I don't need and HID being subjective for me I like the bumper of the BRZ but it's...not enough either. Is enough to justify the possible price increase between the two. But who knows.

Anyone else feel the same way?

I think the premium BRZ has different cloth seat than the FR-S. The BRZ cloth looks better from what I could tell from looking the photo. Also the headline assembly with the light bar surround and HID on the BRZ is much more attractive. I'm also wondering if the FR-S insurance would be higher down the road because it'll be driven more by the younger crowd. Another good thing about BRZ is the mechanics working at Subaru dealership has more experience with boxer engine than the Toyota mechanics. I am sticking with BRZ even if I was to get the base model.

DommerEOD · 01-27-2012, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Hanzo

I think the premium BRZ has different cloth seat than the FR-S. The BRZ cloth looks better from what I could tell from looking the photo. Also the headline assembly with the light bar surround and HID on the BRZ is much more attractive. I'm also wondering if the FR-S insurance would be higher down the road because it'll be driven more by the younger crowd. Another good thing about BRZ is the mechanics working at Subaru dealership has more experience with boxer engine than the Toyota mechanics. I am sticking with BRZ even if I was to get the base model.

If thats an issue you can take your FR-S to the Subaru dealer. Probably F with your warranty but, a well trained mechanic would be worth it to me.

goldenfri · 01-27-2012, 11:14 PM

Got to sit BRZ at the DC auto show tonight.

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A few interesting things:

- The rear spoiler was a lot flatter than I expected.

- There was no steering wheel buttons on the wheel and this was a limited version.

- Seat recliner was broken.

- Car looks really good in person

- I would say the rear seat room was pretty much the same as a Honda Prelude.

- You really do sit surprisingly low.

Snoopyalien24 · 01-27-2012, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by goldenfri

Got to sit BRZ at the DC auto show tonight.

A few interesting things:

- The rear spoiler was a lot flatter than I expected.

- There was no steering wheel buttons on the wheel and this was a limited version.

- Seat recliner was broken.

- Car looks really good in person

- I would say the rear seat room was pretty much the same as a Honda Prelude.

- You really do sit surprisingly low.

^^^^^^
Nice! Thanks for that. How tall are you and about how high did the roof reach you?

You drive an S2k so would you say the front bumper/hood sit low like the S2k or taller?

Dave-ROR · 01-28-2012, 12:55 AM

How was the interior quality? Switchgear? Seats? Etc.

goldenfri · 01-28-2012, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

^^^^^^
Nice! Thanks for that. How tall are you and about how high did the roof reach you?

You drive an S2k so would you say the front bumper/hood sit low like the S2k or taller?

I am 6ft tall, the roof was somewhat close on the sides, but I felt like I had plenty of room. Similar to an S2000 with a hardtop.

The front hood and bumper are low, but I was pretty disappointed how big the gap was between the hood and front bumper were. I would say there was almost a quarter inch of weather stripping visible.

goldenfri · 01-28-2012, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

How was the interior quality? Switchgear? Seats? Etc.

I would say its on par with a WRX. Adequate, but not super nice. Inside felt a lot like the 07 WRX I used to have, maybe a little bit nicer.

Zaku · 01-28-2012, 10:55 AM

Oh sweet goldenFri your my height too, so thanks for the pictures and reference. I'm Definitely jumping in on Monday! and lol how did I know the car in DC would be an Auto. How do you like the paddles? are they well built? plastic or magnesium?

No FRS there right goldenFri?

Zgrinch · 01-28-2012, 11:37 AM

I can't believe I'm actually typing this.... I have been locked on dark grey for a while, but that silver is really growing on me.. Set of black rims and BAM.

So confused now....

Zaku · 01-28-2012, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Zgrinch

I can't believe I'm actually typing this.... I have been locked on dark grey for a while, but that silver is really growing on me.. Set of black rims and BAM.

So confused now....

Joining me on the light. Side ! Zgrinch silveeeeeerrrrrr

Zgrinch · 01-28-2012, 11:52 AM

This might be a tough decision... what do you think ?
Silver or Dark Grey:

Zaku · 01-28-2012, 11:56 AM

But Zgrinch you haven't seen either of them in real-life use that to decide. I haven't decided either if I get a Brz in silver or FRS in silver it will be my third car in the roll that's silver. The forester is green work car so it doesn't count. I might like dark grey in person who knows.

Dave-ROR · 01-28-2012, 12:02 PM

I didn't care for the silver in person myself just because it was so bland.

01-28-2012, 12:55 AM	#34
Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s)	How was the interior quality? Switchgear? Seats? Etc. __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

01-28-2012, 10:55 AM	#37
Zaku -Proud of Brzerhood- Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: '17 BRZ CWP LMT. Location: Maryland Posts: 4,153 Thanks: 2,717 Thanked 1,725 Times in 790 Posts Mentioned: 42 Post(s)	Oh sweet goldenFri your my height too, so thanks for the pictures and reference. I'm Definitely jumping in on Monday! and lol how did I know the car in DC would be an Auto. How do you like the paddles? are they well built? plastic or magnesium? No FRS there right goldenFri? __________________ "The BRZ Section's fine wine" -Zgrinch

01-28-2012, 11:37 AM	#38
Zgrinch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: 2013 Limited DGM BRZ Location: FL Posts: 1,956 Thanks: 286 Thanked 450 Times in 257 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s)	I can't believe I'm actually typing this.... I have been locked on dark grey for a while, but that silver is really growing on me.. Set of black rims and BAM. So confused now.... __________________ BRZGrincherhood

01-28-2012, 11:52 AM	#40
Zgrinch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: 2013 Limited DGM BRZ Location: FL Posts: 1,956 Thanks: 286 Thanked 450 Times in 257 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s)	This might be a tough decision... what do you think ? Silver or Dark Grey: Attached Images __________________ BRZGrincherhood

01-28-2012, 11:56 AM	#41
Zaku -Proud of Brzerhood- Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: '17 BRZ CWP LMT. Location: Maryland Posts: 4,153 Thanks: 2,717 Thanked 1,725 Times in 790 Posts Mentioned: 42 Post(s)	But Zgrinch you haven't seen either of them in real-life use that to decide. I haven't decided either if I get a Brz in silver or FRS in silver it will be my third car in the roll that's silver. The forester is green work car so it doesn't count. I might like dark grey in person who knows. __________________ "The BRZ Section's fine wine" -Zgrinch

01-27-2012, 11:14 PM	#32
goldenfri Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2017 BRZ Limited PP Location: Maryland Posts: 208 Thanks: 72 Thanked 130 Times in 60 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	Got to sit BRZ at the DC auto show tonight. A few interesting things: - The rear spoiler was a lot flatter than I expected. - There was no steering wheel buttons on the wheel and this was a limited version. - Seat recliner was broken. - Car looks really good in person - I would say the rear seat room was pretty much the same as a Honda Prelude. - You really do sit surprisingly low.

01-28-2012, 12:02 PM	#42
Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s)	I didn't care for the silver in person myself just because it was so bland. __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

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