Can't Decide between the BRZ Limited/ FR-S Monogram

[Brzetto]

Originally Posted by wulfstan

Is it true the BRZ has AUTO headlights? Will the monogram have this feature since it is essentially a lower GT86?

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Yes it does but it has a toggle switch, you can operate the lights manually or use the automatic setting on the headlight stalk.

[chaoskaze]

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[b rawr z]

I had the same dilemma but decided I'm getting wrb and I don't mind the bumper. Plus like they said. U can get it cheaper and put the rest of the money on customization.

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[zoran]

Originally Posted by JS + MS3

The Limited can be had under $26k. Just get that.

where?

[JS + BRZ]

Originally Posted by zoran

where?

Pretty much every subaru dealer in LA area.

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[ZionsWrath]

Originally Posted by mikeTee

[IMG]http://www.scion.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1386617465_15171_low_res.jpg[IMG]

One subtle difference I noticed on the interior - the alcantara seats on the monogram series features the patterned "T" design found throughout the vehicle on the middle back section.

I say buy the one with the bumper you like better.

That's why I bought a BRZ 18 months ago. lol

[kALMIGHTY]

Originally Posted by JS + MS3

Really?

Obviously, get the BRZ for cheaper price and swap the front if you'd like.

I guess I should have expanded.
Buy the front-end you like more.
That includes the headlights, which far surpass the difference in price of the two cars if you were to swap them to the other.

[BadMoon]

Originally Posted by kALMIGHTY

I guess I should have expanded.
Buy the front-end you like more.
That includes the headlights, which far surpass the difference in price of the two cars if you were to swap them to the other.

I'm an ass man myself. The BRZ spoiler looks way better than the Scions in my opinion.

[MonoRaven]

Originally Posted by jbsali

I'm sure this is something that has been covered quite a few times but I'm having a hard time deciding between the 2014 Subaru BRZ Limited in World Rally Blue and the 2014 Scion FR-S Monogram Series in Firestorm Red.


Every Firestorm BRZ/ FRS that i've seen at a show room or during overcast look great. However, it seems when the Firestorm is in direct sunlight, it almost looks faded out. maybe its just me.. but I have also noticed this from pictures. A lot of people i've talked to about it mentioned that the red looks dull and that it could be a cop magnet (due to colour)

The World Rally Blue BRZ Looks ok during overcast but i haven't been able to see one in the wild or during direct sunlight so i don't know what the colour truly looks like. i've shown a few people the car and they aren't too crazy about the stitching being red and the car being blue.. it doesn't bother me that much.

The trims are very similar between the two. I really like the history of the Scion FR-S/ Toyota 86 as it dates back to the gt2000 and the BRZ just seems like a copy cat. At the same time i like the rarity of the BRZ: you don't see too many people in my area driving them.

I'm looking at picking one up around the end of the month.

What are your opinions?

-Thanks in advance guys!




sorry if i posted this in the wrong section!

I don't think the BRZ is a copycat. From what I read on Motor Trend, Toyota hired engineers from Subaru to help design it (correct me if I'm wrong) so I think it was a joint effort and Subaru deserves to have their own model, they helped design it so they didn't copy it.
I was leaning to the BRZ Limited because I like the interior features that it comes with that the FRS doesn't have until I saw the Monogram has the same features and since they are only making 2000 of them I wanted to be one of the 2000 owners.
I'm still undecided about the bumpers (like both of them) but I'm not crazy about the silver on the dash of the BRZ but I like the black tach better.
This was a hard decision but I guess the limited edition is what sold me.
Oh yea, I just ordered it Wed so I still have a while to wait to second guess myself!

[b rawr z]

Originally Posted by MonoRaven

I don't think the BRZ is a copycat. From what I read on Motor Trend, Toyota hired engineers from Subaru to help design it (correct me if I'm wrong) so I think it was a joint effort and Subaru deserves to have their own model, they helped design it so they didn't copy it.
I was leaning to the BRZ Limited because I like the interior features that it comes with that the FRS doesn't have until I saw the Monogram has the same features and since they are only making 2000 of them I wanted to be one of the 2000 owners.
I'm still undecided about the bumpers (like both of them) but I'm not crazy about the silver on the dash of the BRZ but I like the black tach better.
This was a hard decision but I guess the limited edition is what sold me.
Oh yea, I just ordered it Wed so I still have a while to wait to second guess myself!

Hey..u think I can order at a dealership even if they have a similar one on their lot? Lol I know it sounds crazy but if possible, I kinda want a brz that just got delivered. Like fresh fish haha

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[MonoRaven]

Originally Posted by b rawr z

Hey..u think I can order at a dealership even if they have a similar one on their lot? Lol I know it sounds crazy but if possible, I kinda want a brz that just got delivered. Like fresh fish haha

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They have a Monogram on the lot?

[BadMoon]

Originally Posted by b rawr z

Hey..u think I can order at a dealership even if they have a similar one on their lot? Lol I know it sounds crazy but if possible, I kinda want a brz that just got delivered. Like fresh fish haha

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A new car is a new car. The one sitting on the lot is the one they will make the "deal" on. I don't mean to be rude but your asked for advice and don't seem to want to take it. If you try to order one they won't deal with you. They will sell you a car. You lose control. Buy it now while they are cheap. Or wait for the spring and order one at MSRP. Choice is yours.

[b rawr z]

Originally Posted by BadMoon

A new car is a new car. The one sitting on the lot is the one they will make the "deal" on. I don't mean to be rude but your asked for advice and don't seem to want to take it. If you try to order one they won't deal with you. They will sell you a car. You lose control. Buy it now while they are cheap. Or wait for the spring and order one at MSRP. Choice is yours.

I was given different good advices from different people. I can't take them all. Plus there's lots of dealerships out there and I have plenty of time.

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[wlwarfield]

I hear that BRZ insurance is also cheaper than FRS insurance