Car came in this week. But I changed my mind. - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

ngabdala · 11-15-2012, 11:19 AM

Yes you did. That's why you didn't drive off the lot with it. It seems like you are able to wait and being patient pays off.

With that said. I couldn't wait and I love my BRZ. Good for you for not impulsively buying it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrDuquette

Got my call last week to pick up my BRZ.
5 months it took.
I decided to say no and wait for next years model or the STI.
Figured some of the issues would be worked out.
But really looking forward to the STI.

Did I do the right thing?

jduffy · 11-15-2012, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nonicname

I'm doing the same tihng, just waiting. this car will only get better. I expecting a lot of improvements and all the bug to be fixed.

I'm curious, what are all the bugs and what would be all the improvements?

Turbowned · 11-15-2012, 11:34 AM

Well, who knows what the availability is going to be a year from now, but hopefully better. Subaru needs to ramp up their production big time! Not having a car payment would certainly be nice, so I can understand that decision. Just remember you only live once...

whaap · 11-15-2012, 11:48 AM

Let's see. I got mine as soon as I could. Do I think you did the right thing? No. When next years model comes out you will probably want to wait again because the following years model will have some improvements that won't be available next year. Then you could use the same excuse every year and never have the fun of owning one.

I didn't buy a lifetime investment. I bought a neat, fun little car. If it causes me too much heart burn I'll trade it in on something else or trade it in on the same thing only a year newer.

Umbie · 11-15-2012, 11:59 AM

For me, the appeal of owning one of the first BRZs in the US was a big factor in purchasing the car. If you keep waiting for the next best thing, you will be waiting a LONG time. Also, I wouldn't expect too many changes for 2014, especially at the pace the 2013s have sold. If you can afford the STi and think the add-ons warrant the price, go for it. If you have the patience and don't need to have the car immediately, just wait and see what Subie has to offer. You may have made the right choice, time will tell.

Dorb · 11-15-2012, 12:17 PM

Like buying a computer, sooner or later you just have to do it and don't look back. Or wait forever.

bdbx18 · 11-15-2012, 12:37 PM

The unknown factors are (a) will SOA increase the price, (b) will there be more demand, (c) are there more power offerings and (d) if you're financing, will you still get 1.5% ?

I'd say (a) likely, (b) meh, (c) yes and (d) meh if the economy continues to be meh.

wbradley · 11-15-2012, 12:42 PM

Im still holding off buying the first computer for my home. I was looking at a 486 back in '93 and the technology was changing so fast...so decided to wait by for the best time. Fast forward to todayand it's the Intel i7 but there will be something better if I hold out...getting closer...

iLuveKetchup · 11-15-2012, 12:46 PM

I think it's a good choice. It doesn't sound like you need the car at the moment. If a revised edition does not come out, you can get the current model year at a used price. For myself, I am willing to wait for a revision or hopefully an STi version (even at $35k).

DarkSunrise · 11-15-2012, 12:53 PM

YOLO?

NickFRS · 11-15-2012, 01:29 PM

The wrx didn't change from 02 to 03 much... they just changed the tranny a bit. I suspect the BRZ will be the same. No big changes until 2014.

DrDuquette · 11-15-2012, 01:32 PM

I totally understand not waiting forever. We only live once. At least i have a fun TL and RC51 to keep me busy. Here are my reasons
1. Credit in the hole due to underwater house means I can't get financing and need to buy with cash
2. Don't want bugs in my car
3. And I can wait for 1 more year to see if the STI is worth it
4. Have a family and an all wheel drive might be best to go to Lake Tahoe in the winter. So waiting to see if a WRX STI would be a better match.
My wife knows how much I want it. She sees me almost cry when we see one on the road.

DrDuquette · 11-15-2012, 01:33 PM

So who is driving a brand new Silver Top of the line BRZ from Fairfield Ca???

You are very welcome and owe me a nice ride in it please.

FLHC · 11-15-2012, 02:16 PM

I may do the same thing depending on a number of factors. Honestly, the longer I wait, the better it'll be for me, but if the dealership can work with me, I'll drive away with it.

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11-15-2012, 11:48 AM	#18
whaap Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Drives: '13 FR-S firestorm, 6 mt - '11 CR-V Location: Tucson Posts: 2,133 Thanks: 243 Thanked 1,387 Times in 657 Posts Mentioned: 36 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Let's see. I got mine as soon as I could. Do I think you did the right thing? No. When next years model comes out you will probably want to wait again because the following years model will have some improvements that won't be available next year. Then you could use the same excuse every year and never have the fun of owning one. I didn't buy a lifetime investment. I bought a neat, fun little car. If it causes me too much heart burn I'll trade it in on something else or trade it in on the same thing only a year newer.

11-15-2012, 11:59 AM	#19
Umbie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: Northeast PA Posts: 245 Thanks: 54 Thanked 84 Times in 51 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	For me, the appeal of owning one of the first BRZs in the US was a big factor in purchasing the car. If you keep waiting for the next best thing, you will be waiting a LONG time. Also, I wouldn't expect too many changes for 2014, especially at the pace the 2013s have sold. If you can afford the STi and think the add-ons warrant the price, go for it. If you have the patience and don't need to have the car immediately, just wait and see what Subie has to offer. You may have made the right choice, time will tell.

11-15-2012, 12:17 PM	#20
Dorb Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 16 LM STI/13 LM BRZ/04 AVALANCHE Location: Ohio,Dayton area... Posts: 318 Thanks: 196 Thanked 89 Times in 53 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Like buying a computer, sooner or later you just have to do it and don't look back. Or wait forever.

11-15-2012, 12:37 PM	#21
bdbx18 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Present MDX, Civic Hybrid, BRZ Location: SoCal Posts: 197 Thanks: 9 Thanked 47 Times in 27 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The unknown factors are (a) will SOA increase the price, (b) will there be more demand, (c) are there more power offerings and (d) if you're financing, will you still get 1.5% ? I'd say (a) likely, (b) meh, (c) yes and (d) meh if the economy continues to be meh.

11-15-2012, 12:46 PM	#23
iLuveKetchup My VTEC fluid is full Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: EFF JAY Location: NYC Posts: 935 Thanks: 149 Thanked 268 Times in 183 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think it's a good choice. It doesn't sound like you need the car at the moment. If a revised edition does not come out, you can get the current model year at a used price. For myself, I am willing to wait for a revision or hopefully an STi version (even at $35k).

11-15-2012, 12:53 PM	#24
DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,798 Thanks: 2,187 Thanked 4,243 Times in 2,221 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	YOLO?

11-15-2012, 01:29 PM	#25
NickFRS Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Asphalt FRS Location: Gladstone Posts: 1,450 Thanks: 899 Thanked 440 Times in 286 Posts Mentioned: 75 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The wrx didn't change from 02 to 03 much... they just changed the tranny a bit. I suspect the BRZ will be the same. No big changes until 2014.

11-15-2012, 02:16 PM	#28
FLHC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: WRX Location: Tampa Posts: 113 Thanks: 5 Thanked 20 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I may do the same thing depending on a number of factors. Honestly, the longer I wait, the better it'll be for me, but if the dealership can work with me, I'll drive away with it.

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