FR-S v.s. BRZ - Page 15 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

eikond · 06-07-2012, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by #87

From the get go I was open to getting any version of the car. I just looked at what each was offering and decided, based on looks and equipment, the BRZ premium was the best value to me. The only thing I would like is the rear spoiler, so hopefully I can get one soon.

I want a spoiler as well.. but I'm not sure yet which spoiler I want.. The TRD duckbill is pretty cool. Plus I'm sure there will be a dozen other options coming soon.

dwcnmv · 06-07-2012, 11:13 AM

Call me spoiled, I like my leather and push button start. Honestly though, while the silver may not do much for people the climate controls and radio look way better on my BRZ. Do wish I had the FRS tach though.

Dave-ROR · 06-07-2012, 11:32 AM

Why don't you see both cars in person first? I also preferred the FR-S from pics, but after seeing them.. not so much.

To each their own though, I'm just saying give both a fair shot and don't base your opinion on pics.

rice_classic · 06-11-2012, 01:31 AM

I never thought I'd be driving a car with a Scion or Subaru logo on it (and I'm not yet). I think I'm going to settle on the FRS for 2 reasons.

1: Amenities/Price. I don't care about push button start or navigation and I can always convert the FRS to HID's. Thus, I'd rather save a few $$.

2: Looks. I prefer the front of the FRS and feel I would love the BRZ just as much if it wasn't for that wide Hitler mustache on the front of it. I swear if I looked in my rearview mirror to see the frontend of a BRZ I'd wonder if I was being followed by a sports car with "big gums" or Stalin. Come to think of it, "Selleck" would be a great license plate for the BRZ. :P

chulooz · 06-11-2012, 01:45 AM

Why do you say settle?

2: Check them out in person, both cars look great.

1: The OEM HIDs alone pretty much make up for the pricing. + the other things

Mitch · 06-11-2012, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by chulooz

Why do you say settle?

2: Check them out in person, both cars look great.

1: The OEM HIDs alone pretty much make up for the pricing. + the other things

This is a good point. You'll spend almost the entire difference on a quality retrofit and still not have the levelling control.

WRXGuy1 · 06-11-2012, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Mitch

This is a good point. You'll spend almost the entire difference on a quality retrofit and still not have the levelling control.

+1

I also prefer the blacked out headlights, the DRL's, and parking lights on the BRZ.

iBalushi · 06-13-2012, 10:36 AM

I drive a Subaru Impreza that is 16 years faithful to the family.

Was going to buy a GTI, until I found out the 86/BRZ price (thought it was expensive).

My first choice is a BRZ, but sadly it is not avaliable in the Middle-East and pretty expensive.
I never thought of owning a Toyota. But this might be forgivable as it is cheap compared to its offerings.

06-07-2012, 11:32 AM	#199
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06-11-2012, 01:31 AM	#200
rice_classic Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Nevermorange FRS Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4,160 Thanks: 755 Thanked 4,200 Times in 1,803 Posts Mentioned: 77 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I never thought I'd be driving a car with a Scion or Subaru logo on it (and I'm not yet). I think I'm going to settle on the FRS for 2 reasons. 1: Amenities/Price. I don't care about push button start or navigation and I can always convert the FRS to HID's. Thus, I'd rather save a few $$. 2: Looks. I prefer the front of the FRS and feel I would love the BRZ just as much if it wasn't for that wide Hitler mustache on the front of it. I swear if I looked in my rearview mirror to see the frontend of a BRZ I'd wonder if I was being followed by a sports car with "big gums" or Stalin. Come to think of it, "Selleck" would be a great license plate for the BRZ. :P

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