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[bentleyboii]

Originally Posted by S1LENT720

Ordered my BRZ back in October '16, delivered on January 11th, '17. Finally made an account here, Hello Everyone! Attachment 152646

Welcome and like the spec you ordered looks really good

[joro2]

Following up on my previous post....

After many months of procrastination back and forth between the Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ I chose the Subaru. My decision to go with Subaru mostly involved a poor experience with South East Toyota distribution and their local dealers, e.g. loading up their vehicles with unwanted & expensive accessories like e.g. paint protection, ToyoGuard service contracts, etc.

Contrary to South East Toyota, Subaru of America's national customer service was way more accommodating. They helped me locate the exact vehicle I wanted (2017 Premium, Dark Gray Metallic, w/ a minimum of extra or unnecessary options). My experience with the local Subaru dealership was equally fantastic, straight up negotiation, and they delivered the vehicle to me exactly as I requested -- right off the truck with only 4 factory miles on the odometer.

If you live in the south Florida region I can't recommend the Subaru of Pembroke Pines dealership more highly, their salesperson (Dirk Perdrix) was a pleasure to work with every step through the purchase experience

My only (aesthetic) gripe with the BRZ vs. the 86 is the rear spoiler. I would have preferred a "spoiler delete" option, I'm not a fan of the wing, as the body design is perfect (to me) without it. However, the spoiler was a small compromise compared with the base BRZ being a] $800 less (MSRP) than the Toyota 86, b] a more honest and accommodating (than Toyota) Subaru distributor/dealership experience, and c] no "Granlux" on the dashboard or door panels (-:.

I'm attaching two photos-- 1] the vehicle as delivered to the dealer right off the truck still with factory wrapping paper; and 2] a few hours later all cleaned up and delivered to me.

[JMon85]

Hi

[Xork]

Hello! Future owner, here.. just wanting to say hello and meet some folks. I'm sure I'll have a ton of questions over time.

Currently dd a 1980 Datsun 280zx. I also have a 1977 Chevy C10 longbed (which I may or may not keep). Before that, had a 1986 Ford F150. Before that, a 1966 Chevy 4 door Impala. Before that, a 1986 Nissan 300zx. Before that, a 1989 Porsche 944.

I've never taken out a loan for a car, always bought older vehicles due to the appeal of the style and ease of self repair. That said I rarely do more than keep these vehicles on the road, I don't have the drive/time to really restore them or make them anything special. I'm ready for modern technology/reliability and I'm finally in a spot where I can afford a newer vehicle, so I decided to go all out. I custom ordered a 2017 DGM BRZ with the PP and factory body/aero pieces all around.

Ordered at the beginning of April, expected delivery the last week of May. I am SO STOOOOOOOKED!!!!!! I've been reading as much as I can on these forums and on r/ft86.

I'm in the Austin, TX area. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good shop/tuner in the area that's familiar with these cars? I'd also be interested in meeting up at any twins clubs around here. Looking forward to turning some wrenches on upgrades rather than repairs.

[bentleyboii]

Originally Posted by Xork

Hello! Future owner, here.. just wanting to say hello and meet some folks. I'm sure I'll have a ton of questions over time.

Currently dd a 1980 Datsun 280zx. I also have a 1977 Chevy C10 longbed (which I may or may not keep). Before that, had a 1986 Ford F150. Before that, a 1966 Chevy 4 door Impala. Before that, a 1986 Nissan 300zx. Before that, a 1989 Porsche 944.

I've never taken out a loan for a car, always bought older vehicles due to the appeal of the style and ease of self repair. That said I rarely do more than keep these vehicles on the road, I don't have the drive/time to really restore them or make them anything special. I'm ready for modern technology/reliability and I'm finally in a spot where I can afford a newer vehicle, so I decided to go all out. I custom ordered a 2017 DGM BRZ with the PP and factory body/aero pieces all around.

Ordered at the beginning of April, expected delivery the last week of May. I am SO STOOOOOOOKED!!!!!! I've been reading as much as I can on these forums and on r/ft86.

I'm in the Austin, TX area. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good shop/tuner in the area that's familiar with these cars? I'd also be interested in meeting up at any twins clubs around here. Looking forward to turning some wrenches on upgrades rather than repairs.

I Hope you Enjoy your new 17PP Thats quite a fast delivery hope everything goes well, I have heard good things about Pro Modular Performance in Austin Id check them out, Never been their myself though

[Ghost of Akina]

Originally Posted by Xork

Hello! Future owner, here.. just wanting to say hello and meet some folks. I'm sure I'll have a ton of questions over time.

Currently dd a 1980 Datsun 280zx. I also have a 1977 Chevy C10 longbed (which I may or may not keep). Before that, had a 1986 Ford F150. Before that, a 1966 Chevy 4 door Impala. Before that, a 1986 Nissan 300zx. Before that, a 1989 Porsche 944.

I've never taken out a loan for a car, always bought older vehicles due to the appeal of the style and ease of self repair. That said I rarely do more than keep these vehicles on the road, I don't have the drive/time to really restore them or make them anything special. I'm ready for modern technology/reliability and I'm finally in a spot where I can afford a newer vehicle, so I decided to go all out. I custom ordered a 2017 DGM BRZ with the PP and factory body/aero pieces all around.

Ordered at the beginning of April, expected delivery the last week of May. I am SO STOOOOOOOKED!!!!!! I've been reading as much as I can on these forums and on r/ft86.

I'm in the Austin, TX area. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good shop/tuner in the area that's familiar with these cars? I'd also be interested in meeting up at any twins clubs around here. Looking forward to turning some wrenches on upgrades rather than repairs.

Welcome to the family. You won't regret it.
How is the 280 for dd?


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[Xork]

Originally Posted by Ghost of Akina

Welcome to the family. You won't regret it.
How is the 280 for dd?

Thanks! The 280zx has treated me really well. I think it will share a lot of driving feel with the BRZ. Very well balanced and a blast to whip around corners. I've had to put in a new alternator/radiator but not much else to keep it on the road.

It really needs a full suspension overhaul as well as a lot of little restoration pieces (a lot of which is hard to come by these days, most of the reproduction parts are only made for the 240/260z). It sucks getting leaked on when it rains

I wouldn't mind getting another Z one day (240/260) for a full on project vehicle, but I'm really looking forward to a 2017 DD. Plus I'm going from 132hp to 205hp with almost identical weight!

[Ibchris]

Hey all! New owner, here.. just wanting to say hi

Sold my 2014 Nissan Juke and got a 2014 Galaxy Blue BRZ (Auto) The BRZ is a hell of a lot more fun to drive and looks 10 times better.

I had the Juke and now this as second car, I drive 80+ miles a day and doing it in a lifted GMC truck is not nice to the wallet.

I picked up the BRZ last Monday, it was the only one local on the lots. I am in the Augusta, Ga area. the only issue I've had so far is my touch screen is not playing nice. The top of my steering wheel had started peeling, so I peeled it all off. The wife says its too low to get into, but she's been DD'n the truck. This car reminds me of a smaller, slower version of the IS350 we had a few years ago.

[p1l0t]

Originally Posted by Ibchris

Hey all! New owner, here.. just wanting to say hi

Sold my 2014 Nissan Juke and got a 2014 Galaxy Blue BRZ (Auto) The BRZ is a hell of a lot more fun to drive and looks 10 times better.

I had the Juke and now this as second car, I drive 80+ miles a day and doing it in a lifted GMC truck is not nice to the wallet.

I picked up the BRZ last Monday, it was the only one local on the lots. I am in the Augusta, Ga area. the only issue I've had so far is my touch screen is not playing nice. The top of my steering wheel had started peeling, so I peeled it all off. The wife says its too low to get into, but she's been DD'n the truck. This car reminds me of a smaller, slower version of the IS350 we had a few years ago.

Haha they are too low to get into but that's why they drive nice.

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[WinterWolf]

Hey guys, new owner from southwest Ohio here! How is everyone?

I just picked up a ultramarine 2015 FR-S with 15k miles earlier this month. I am brand new to the *sports car* scene as I've been driving pickups older than myself till now. I gotta say I love the car, you just cant beat the package this car brings together in my eyes. Already working on mods: got my windows tinted, added a K&N air filter and swapped out stocks for Valenti smoked taillights.

Just wanted to say hey! I'm hoping to get to know some new people and join the occasional meetup. Anybody near the IN, KY, OH tristate?

Cheers!

[bentleyboii]

Originally Posted by WinterWolf

Hey guys, new owner from southwest Ohio here! How is everyone?

I just picked up a ultramarine 2015 FR-S with 15k miles earlier this month. I am brand new to the *sports car* scene as I've been driving pickups older than myself till now. I gotta say I love the car, you just cant beat the package this car brings together in my eyes. Already working on mods: got my windows tinted, added a K&N air filter and swapped out stocks for Valenti smoked taillights.

Just wanted to say hey! I'm hoping to get to know some new people and join the occasional meetup. Anybody near the IN, KY, OH tristate?

Cheers!

Welcome That's a great spec love that color sure you got a great deal on it.

[bentleyboii]

Originally Posted by Ibchris

Hey all! New owner, here.. just wanting to say hi

Sold my 2014 Nissan Juke and got a 2014 Galaxy Blue BRZ (Auto) The BRZ is a hell of a lot more fun to drive and looks 10 times better.

I had the Juke and now this as second car, I drive 80+ miles a day and doing it in a lifted GMC truck is not nice to the wallet.

I picked up the BRZ last Monday, it was the only one local on the lots. I am in the Augusta, Ga area. the only issue I've had so far is my touch screen is not playing nice. The top of my steering wheel had started peeling, so I peeled it all off. The wife says its too low to get into, but she's been DD'n the truck. This car reminds me of a smaller, slower version of the IS350 we had a few years ago.

Yeah super low everyone complains when they get in and out you get use to it eventually, and just nod your head and smile

[WinterWolf]

Originally Posted by bentleyboii

Welcome That's a great spec love that color sure you got a great deal on it.

Thanks! Yeah I didn't do too bad, I got it right below market value over here with a great APR. (Up until this point I haven't pulled a loan for a car or anything really, so my credit was pretty limited. Ended up with decent deal overall)

I'll post pics soon.

[MachineHead]

hi folks! just bought a used 2013 brz ltd for a decent price last week. havent even seen it in person (it's in virginia and im in new jersey). lol. had it registered this morning. just need to find time to pick it up. really excited. just wish i knew how to navigate this forum a little better


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