Pure Red Decision - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Adriellpz · 01-15-2016, 06:29 PM

Hello guys. First time posting but I have been lurking for a bit. I decided on getting one of the twins some time ago and have so far narrowed my decision down to the BRZ limited MT because of the better trim and and in part because of the dealers in my area. This will be my first new car with everything else I have owned being a clunker.

I am a bit undecided when it comes to which color to get. I would love the car in the pure red color but everything I see online makes the color look very light and flat where as what I would like is a deeper metalic red with dimension, almost as a WRB but in red if you will. Now I know I will be told to check the car out in the dealer with this color in person to see if it fits what I am looking for but none of the dealers in my area have this model. If I am correct and the online pics are an accurate portrayal my second choice would be the satin white pearl as I think it looks really clean.

Can anyone enlighten me to the appearance of the car compared to online pictures? I would appreciate any feedback.

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swarb · 01-15-2016, 06:44 PM

Pure red isnt mettalic red. Which do you want? It is a very rare color for the brz. Look for a frs in the same color code and that would help some. Also try to look for pics with other colors that you recognize so you can figure out the tone. It is darker/deeper than the previous red if that is what you are looking for. Or check out other subaru models with the red, it should be the same.

DSOmegaX · 01-15-2016, 06:48 PM

The red is gloss and actually vibrant if its MY2015+ (color code and shade slightly altered from previous years, same thing that was done to WRB, etc.). The red is similar to Tornado Red for VW vehicles as another reference.

strat61caster · 01-15-2016, 07:19 PM

Bright, plain, classic sports car/fire engine red. Sounds like it won't be your cup of tea.

Sounds like you want Mazda's Soul Red.

MisterSheep · 01-15-2016, 07:27 PM

The "lightening Red" is a very very nice color on both the BRZ and the FRS. That's what my gf wants her frs color to be

Adriellpz · 01-15-2016, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by strat61caster

Bright, plain, classic sports car/fire engine red. Sounds like it won't be your cup of tea.

Sounds like you want Mazda's Soul Red.

Yes I have seen Mazda's Soul Red and that is exactly what I am looking for. In that case I am more inclined to go for the SWP. I wish the BRZ came in that color. Thanks for the response guys im looking forward to buying the car on the 26th of February. So excited.

DSOmegaX · 01-15-2016, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Adriellpz

Yes I have seen Mazda's Soul Red and that is exactly what I am looking for. In that case I am more inclined to go for the SWP. I wish the BRZ came in that color. Thanks for the response guys im looking forward to buying the car on the 26th of February. So excited.

Could always wrap it

Adriellpz · 01-15-2016, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DSOmegaX

Could always wrap it

Any ballpark figures on how much that usually costs? Also I thought wraps weren't durable.

Luftwaffel · 01-15-2016, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Adriellpz

Any ballpark figures on how much that usually costs? Also I thought wraps weren't durable.

About this much.

Adriellpz · 01-16-2016, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Luftwaffel

About this much.

K. I deserved that much.

Pointmutation · 01-16-2016, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Adriellpz

I would love the car in the pure red color but everything I see online makes the color look very light and flat... If I am correct and the online pics are an accurate portrayal my second choice would be the satin white pearl as I think it looks really clean.

Online pics are not an accurate portrayal of the color, at least not to me. Different cameras process colors differently, plus any filters people use, plus the color calibration of the screen you use to look at the pics all affect how the color appears on screen. I hated the BRZ in pure red color in pics I saw online. Then I saw one at the dealer and immediately liked it. Any rush to buy one now? Would hate for you to buy one color, then see the red in person, and regret your choice. Are there any meet ups in your area where you could see one in person?

Luftwaffel · 01-16-2016, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Adriellpz

K. I deserved that much.

Hey at least it pops up an immediate answer! Durability, I've never heard of too many problems with wraps, but it could peel up eventually if it isn't done right... I do hear they can be harder to clean though.

GeorgeJFrick · 01-16-2016, 01:10 AM

I have the LR Brz. I love it. But you have to see it yourself. I bought the red without seeing it first, I almost changed my mind on the spot and took the pearl white one. But the red has grown on me and since it was my first non-junker; there is nothing like walking into the garage and seeing my red baby all clean and hoping it's a track day. If it's going to bug you, don't buy it without seeing it. It's worth driving! We drove 4 hours to get my wife's WRX. They day I picked her up:

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Turbo95eg6 · 01-16-2016, 02:46 AM

I'm partial to white and neutral colors with metallics.

01-15-2016, 06:29 PM	#1
Adriellpz Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Drives: 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Pure Red Decision Hello guys. First time posting but I have been lurking for a bit. I decided on getting one of the twins some time ago and have so far narrowed my decision down to the BRZ limited MT because of the better trim and and in part because of the dealers in my area. This will be my first new car with everything else I have owned being a clunker. I am a bit undecided when it comes to which color to get. I would love the car in the pure red color but everything I see online makes the color look very light and flat where as what I would like is a deeper metalic red with dimension, almost as a WRB but in red if you will. Now I know I will be told to check the car out in the dealer with this color in person to see if it fits what I am looking for but none of the dealers in my area have this model. If I am correct and the online pics are an accurate portrayal my second choice would be the satin white pearl as I think it looks really clean. Can anyone enlighten me to the appearance of the car compared to online pictures? I would appreciate any feedback. TLDR: What type of red is Pure Red. Brz I test drove

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Turbo95eg6 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 2014 BRZ SWP LTD Location: The 503 Posts: 2,174 Thanks: 331 Thanked 2,266 Times in 858 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I'm partial to white and neutral colors with metallics. __________________ Instagram: stimson

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swarb Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: BRZ Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,052 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,451 Times in 1,271 Posts Mentioned: 79 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Pure red isnt mettalic red. Which do you want? It is a very rare color for the brz. Look for a frs in the same color code and that would help some. Also try to look for pics with other colors that you recognize so you can figure out the tone. It is darker/deeper than the previous red if that is what you are looking for. Or check out other subaru models with the red, it should be the same.

01-16-2016, 01:10 AM	#13
GeorgeJFrick Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited LR Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 362 Thanks: 231 Thanked 205 Times in 138 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I have the LR Brz. I love it. But you have to see it yourself. I bought the red without seeing it first, I almost changed my mind on the spot and took the pearl white one. But the red has grown on me and since it was my first non-junker; there is nothing like walking into the garage and seeing my red baby all clean and hoping it's a track day. If it's going to bug you, don't buy it without seeing it. It's worth driving! We drove 4 hours to get my wife's WRX. They day I picked her up:

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