which standard option would you like see in the 2014 BRZ

[DarkSunrise]

Having driven an FR-S, about the only things I want are a better interior (color-matched lighting, for instance) and revised exhaust note.

5x114.3 would be welcome too.

[alluringreality]

Originally Posted by WRXGuy1

Did you finance your 2012? I'm in a similar boat with my 2011 Legacy but I'm upside down a bit

I borrowed on the car to have it on my credit history, but I've been thinking about maybe paying it off to try selling the car myself. I see some Scion dealers list Blackbook trades, so I can probably still get a decent price from some dealers. I don't see myself owning the car longterm, and 2011 Impreza prices from Kelley and NADA have dropped somewhat since the last time I looked.

[Brian S]

I always wait a year after the car is out of production because of kinks that are usually worked out with recalls and TSB's. All the amenities that are being mentioned are nice but shouldnt deter you from not buying the car IMO. Remember the car was was aimed at a certain demographic and added luxury features like steering wheel controls cost money, so no I am not for adding dumb things that manufactures use to suck consumers dry with inflated costs. Just some food for thought.

[WRXGuy1]

Originally Posted by Brian S

I always wait a year after the car is out of production because of kinks that are usually worked out with recalls and TSB's. All the amenities that are being mentioned are nice but shouldnt deter you from not buying the car IMO. Remember the car was was aimed at a certain demographic and added luxury features like steering wheel controls cost money, so no I am not for adding dumb things that manufactures use to suck consumers dry with inflated costs. Just some food for thought.

True, I bet we would all be complaining if they had all these extra features because they increased the base price of the car and we all want a "barebones" sports car, haha

[Kimsey47]

Originally Posted by Brian S

I always wait a year after the car is out of production because of kinks that are usually worked out with recalls and TSB's. All the amenities that are being mentioned are nice but shouldnt deter you from not buying the car IMO. Remember the car was was aimed at a certain demographic and added luxury features like steering wheel controls cost money, so no I am not for adding dumb things that manufactures use to suck consumers dry with inflated costs. Just some food for thought.

I'd hope they have no recalls at all after the whole Toyota debacle and how long theyve been developing and testing this particular car!

[Brian S]

Originally Posted by WRXGuy1

True, I bet we would all be complaining if they had all these extra features because they increased the base price of the car and we all want a "barebones" sports car, haha

Oh you know it, and on top of that everyone would be pissed when they didnt come through with their target price that was being promised. If you want steering controls by a Z and pay 40 grand. That is a prime example of what you get when you get a sports car with all the amenities.

[WolfpackS2k]

You can never have too much power. Anyone that tells you otherwise is lying.

[Brian S]

Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k

You can never have too much power. Anyone that tells you otherwise is lying.

If you want more power do sumthing about it!

[Spaceywilly]

+1 for spoiler delete

and of course, the GRMN twincharging system and widebody kit

[zoomzoomers]

Since I haven't driven one yet, I can't speak about the driving dynamics of the car. I will put in my 2 cents on options I'd like to see though. They are two:

1. Steering wheel mounted controls for BT/radio/etc.
2. Backup camera

That's it. At least until I've lived with it for a bit and driven the thing.

[Lone]

Let me take delivery, get use to the car, and get back to you.

[dsgerbc]

I'll just be happy to see BRZ not being cancelled for MY14...

[M-17]

It would be nice to have audio control and cruise or take calls on the steering wheel, but I can live with out it.

I'd rather just have an armrest and new taillights and a better nav./audio system in next years model. But it wouldn't be a deal breaker if none were not present for the 2014 model.

[serialk11r]

Originally Posted by DRACHENV6

It would be nice if they:

Removed:

• spoiler (or used a duckbill)
• "navigation" system

Added:

• underside aero
• sharkfin antenna

Almost agree with you. Underbody "aero" is not something you want standard though, they're just going to rip you off. Navigation is stupid in a day and age where everyone has a smartphone or standalone navigation system, and I'd venture to say that audio isn't really that necessary (although most friends would disagree, so maybe like a 4 speaker system as a compromise lol).

Basically, we need a downgrade package, like the R spec in Japan!