Totally off topic but... BRZ tS or Civic Type R? O_O - Page 6 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

n0thing · 02-02-2018, 04:19 PM

Has anybody made the switch to Type R?

Hades · 02-02-2018, 06:03 PM

These things are fast, but ugly. I'd probably take one as a fun DD if the price was right, but $40k+ for a civic is too much.

15limited · 02-02-2018, 09:21 PM

I vote base bra , use thousands in savings as car part money

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chaoskaze · 02-02-2018, 11:37 PM

if you can buy a type R at MSRP, no brainer. *if

g e · 02-05-2018, 02:52 PM

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[Wrong forum area for this. Expect the thread to be moved.]

The CTR review embargo ends next week, so watch out for assessments later in the week - initial comments on social media look promising.

If I lived in an area where abundant twisty roads were within a reasonable driving distance, I probably wouldn't be giving the CTR much attention and await the arrival of the PP BRZ in Canada (or splurge irresponsibly on a Miata RF). But I abide in the heart of Gridville, Ontario, where my driving pleasure has to be extracted from ruler-straight roads and highways, as well as traffic-laden right-angle intersections, with only the occasional on- or off-ramp available for relief. Within a few hours' drive there is only one tiny area with a few winding roads (in the Caledon hills) and that's by all accounts heavily policed.

This context greatly increases the relative appeal of the Type R to me; its handling may not be quite as subtle but I'd get to enjoy real power, something I can make much more use of in my context. The R's highly adjustable suspension also holds appeal - it apparently can go from comfortable cruiser to track weapon at the flick of a drive mode switch thanks in large part to its advanced three-chamber adjustable shocks.

Id just get a Buick Regal GS and call it a day. I drove one and was pleasantly surprised.

nikitopo · 02-05-2018, 03:03 PM

I vote for Civic type R. The BRZ tS could be much better, but unfortunately it is not.

Tcoat · 02-05-2018, 03:11 PM

When I go shopping for apples I don't go home with watermelons.

deejaylew · 02-05-2018, 04:00 PM

Both look like they'd be fun cars, not sure I can get over the rear of the Type R as well as the FWD. On the other hand most folks are going to think you bolted a wing onto a brz and it's considerably slower than a Type R.

I can nitpick but I'd probably enjoy owning either of them, lots of character. I enthuse harder than most, and these cars look like they will give you some fun ownership experience.

deejaylew · 02-05-2018, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

When I go shopping for apples I don't go home with watermelons.

I relate with him, I looked at so many different types of cars recently when I was shopping. If you are just out there looking for a car that is going to give you a hell of a fun time, these cars are both going to be on your list... or look like apples.

highway7 · 02-07-2018, 01:55 PM

Type R no doubt... get actual power and performance instead of just factory rice (No offense, but the wing on the tS is just ridiculous)

deejaylew · 02-07-2018, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by highway7

Type R no doubt... get actual power and performance instead of just factory rice (No offense, but the wing on the tS is just ridiculous)

I do wonder how many people would love the TS if it didn't come straight out of the Subie factory... I mean if a shop in cali was selling the exact same modified BRZ would anyone want it?

hey I'm guilty too. I like the TS but it never hurts to be honest!

GTHachiRoku · 02-20-2018, 07:14 PM

To me it's no "uglier" than a WRX or EVO. I actually quite like it in a few of the darker colors. I'll be test driving one in the next few months once I sell the BRZ.

We'll see.... I'm cross shopping several, very different vehicles at the moment.

VoltsFRS2013 · 02-20-2018, 07:37 PM

Not gonna lie, asking this question on this forum is asking for super bias replies. BUT just my $.02 i feel like the type R is stupidly overpriced for what it is. WRX Hatch would be the smarter choice

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fatoni · 02-20-2018, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by VoltsFRS2013

Not gonna lie, asking this question on this forum is asking for super bias replies. BUT just my $.02 i feel like the type R is stupidly overpriced for what it is. WRX Hatch would be the smarter choice

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How is it over priced? I could just as easily say the wrx is over priced and you could get a Mazda3 would be the smarter choice.

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deejaylew Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Drives: AP1 Honda S2000, Focus RS Location: SC Posts: 176 Thanks: 154 Thanked 134 Times in 80 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Both look like they'd be fun cars, not sure I can get over the rear of the Type R as well as the FWD. On the other hand most folks are going to think you bolted a wing onto a brz and it's considerably slower than a Type R. I can nitpick but I'd probably enjoy owning either of them, lots of character. I enthuse harder than most, and these cars look like they will give you some fun ownership experience.

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highway7 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Drives: FRS 2013 Location: Toronto GTA Posts: 182 Thanks: 2 Thanked 98 Times in 58 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Type R no doubt... get actual power and performance instead of just factory rice (No offense, but the wing on the tS is just ridiculous)

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