i don't understand why anyone would pay extra $$$ over base model for this car - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

protpibe · 01-11-2014, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by stlgrym3

first of all, Scion FR-S will be my next car to replace my IS350. but i would only get the base model. why would anyone pay upward to $30k for the same car with extra bells and whistles is beyond me. there are better choices out there for $30k, but not so much for $26k.

4 grand for leather seats, factory HID's, push button start, and dual climate control (with the added bonus of a much better looking center stack)? In the automotive world, that's pretty much on par with those options and I paid it gladly.

Mikem53 · 01-11-2014, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Liehtw8

Heated seats are worth 4 grand.

At least in Canada

Exactly.. Value and beauty are in the eye of the beholder.. No right or wrong just preference..

BadMoon · 01-11-2014, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by protpibe

4 grand for leather seats, factory HID's, push button start, and dual climate control (with the added bonus of a much better looking center stack)? In the automotive world, that's pretty much on par with those options and I paid it gladly.

You forgot LED DRL's, heated side mirrors, auto headlights, trunk garnish, key fab true keyless entry, and one hell of a nice spoiler.

Forgot navi with sirius.

whatsinaname · 01-11-2014, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by stlgrym3

first of all, Scion FR-S will be my next car to replace my IS350. but i would only get the base model. why would anyone pay upward to $30k for the same car with extra bells and whistles is beyond me. there are better choices out there for $30k, but not so much for $26k.

Here's an idea. Why not buy a BRZ Limited for $26k?

FRSure · 01-11-2014, 10:30 AM

The same reason why people buy this car instead of a Toyota Yarns. Why pay 13k more when the Yaris have an engine and 4 wheels?

AznBRZer · 01-11-2014, 10:46 AM

Sounds like another one of those FR-S owners with an inferiority complex...except that this one is so insecure, they don't even OWN one!!!

ZionsWrath · 01-11-2014, 11:00 AM

Shit I overpaid, do you think subaru will pro rate me a refund on my HIDs, navigation, front bumper, and seat fabric?

fuuuuuu

mush · 01-11-2014, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by FRSure

The same reason why people buy this car instead of a Toyota Yarns. Why pay 13k more when the Yaris have an engine and 4 wheels?

why buy a yaris when i can get a kia for cheaper?

ftc~brz · 01-11-2014, 04:18 PM

why would anyone pay for extras?

because they can

I paid extra for the spoiler, because I liked it, and I could. just sayin

Scourge · 01-11-2014, 04:24 PM

I don't get why people choose to buy stereo equipment for their cars. And people don't get why I care about performance. Different strokes for different folks.

Dake · 01-11-2014, 05:21 PM

Conversely I love that we have a car that is as capable as ours that starts so affordable but can have plenty of luxury added on if you're so inclined.

Mine is as base as it can get and it's great. My only complaint really is it is tough to get something that hasn't been bloated by dealer add-ons.

kALMIGHTY · 01-11-2014, 05:28 PM

Why buy a car when you can get places with public transit?

BadMoon · 01-11-2014, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kALMIGHTY

Why buy a car when you can get places with public transit?

Why even do that when you can bike or walk? That then begs the question to those people. Why wear those damn tight ass pants with racing stripes?

Pen.suhl · 01-11-2014, 05:41 PM

Why buy a scion just to replace with Toyota badges. Talk about a waste of money.

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FRSure Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: Toyota Location: VA Posts: 583 Thanks: 183 Thanked 121 Times in 78 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	The same reason why people buy this car instead of a Toyota Yarns. Why pay 13k more when the Yaris have an engine and 4 wheels?

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AznBRZer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 16 CBS WRX Limited Location: Boston Posts: 1,147 Thanks: 947 Thanked 592 Times in 371 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Sounds like another one of those FR-S owners with an inferiority complex...except that this one is so insecure, they don't even OWN one!!!

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Dake Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: Houston Posts: 1,082 Thanks: 469 Thanked 841 Times in 424 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Conversely I love that we have a car that is as capable as ours that starts so affordable but can have plenty of luxury added on if you're so inclined. Mine is as base as it can get and it's great. My only complaint really is it is tough to get something that hasn't been bloated by dealer add-ons.

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