What was you close second option before deciding on 86/BRZ? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

djmm · 12-03-2013, 05:08 AM

I think mine was a Golf Gti (although missus was more towards audi A5).
I chose 86 mainly due to looks, toyota reliability, really low driving position.

nyfries · 12-03-2013, 06:18 AM

the brz

12-03-2013, 07:23 AM

There was no second option.

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Pokeguyjai · 12-03-2013, 11:03 AM

I was looking at the Genesis, and was ready to buy. But then I heard about the GT86 and held off my purchase for two more years!

So yeh, no second option!

Wise · 12-03-2013, 09:39 PM

I was looking at used EVO 8's, S15 Silvia's or R34 GTR's.

I couldn't find many clean examples though and decided I wanted something brand new with a warranty.

qijian · 12-03-2013, 10:46 PM

coming from a honda family and driving a civic... the 2013 Civic Si & Genesis

kALMIGHTY · 12-03-2013, 10:58 PM

Genesis and Camaro

Turbowned · 12-03-2013, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djmm

I think mine was a Golf Gti (although missus was more towards audi A5).
I chose 86 mainly due to looks, toyota reliability, really low driving position.

You should've got the Audi. Just kidding!!

I actually just bought my second opinion in addition to the BRZ:

2003 Audi RS 6. I was questioning the need for two lightweight RWD coupes as I already had the MR2 and was just out of leasing an S4. The RS 6 was priced similarly to the BRZ but at the time I wasn't in a position to own both. Thankfully, now I am! I can have my two lightweight RWD's, one new and one old, and have my big 450hp (soon-to-be 520hp) luxury cruiser too! Life is good

Also considered and test-drove the Lotus Elise, Nissan 370Z, Porsche Cayman, Honda S2000, and Mazda MX-5 PRHT.

nab335 · 12-03-2013, 11:54 PM

s2000, sti, evo, or a project 240sx (still want one)

SirBrass · 12-04-2013, 12:15 AM

Miata or sticking with my sti

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Screw Loose Dan · 12-04-2013, 12:20 AM

I was trading in my 4th Mustang, so a new Mustang GT was on the short list. I also contemplated a 370Z. And, I actually thought I would end up with a Honda Accord V6 2dr Coupe. I liked it well enough, but it didn't provide the excitement the BRZ does.

Brndn704 · 12-04-2013, 12:23 AM

I actually had multiple options. I knew I wanted to buy a brand new car so my choices were: Scion FR-S, Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 R-Spec, Ford Focus ST, Mazdaspeed3, and the Nissan 370Z. Big list of nice cars. However, I've been into drifting my whole life and knew that the FR-S was really the only choice.

6speed_Sam · 12-04-2013, 12:25 AM

2011/12 Camaro SS... used...still cost more than the frs.

Evil Jesus · 12-04-2013, 12:26 AM

I was shopping around the 2013 Focus ST and the 2013 Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-spec alongside the Toyobaru. I made the right choice.

12-03-2013, 05:08 AM	#1
djmm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: toyota Location: Australia Posts: 358 Thanks: 25 Thanked 163 Times in 81 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What was you close second option before deciding on 86/BRZ? I think mine was a Golf Gti (although missus was more towards audi A5). I chose 86 mainly due to looks, toyota reliability, really low driving position.

12-03-2013, 11:03 AM	#4
Pokeguyjai Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2013 GBS BRZ (AT) Location: E PA / NYC / LI Posts: 162 Thanks: 67 Thanked 38 Times in 27 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I was looking at the Genesis, and was ready to buy. But then I heard about the GT86 and held off my purchase for two more years! So yeh, no second option! __________________ My Build Chirp

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nab335 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: e92 335i, FRS, Lexus ls400 Location: Irvine Posts: 627 Thanks: 213 Thanked 330 Times in 181 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	s2000, sti, evo, or a project 240sx (still want one) __________________ IG: nabb335

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6speed_Sam Thumper Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2013 FRS Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 250 Thanks: 97 Thanked 59 Times in 42 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	2011/12 Camaro SS... used...still cost more than the frs. __________________ Car is gone - parts for sale

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