why did you choose the FRS over the BRZ or other cars?

[bebopblues]

Because AE86 is a Toyota.

Because 5 Axis body kit is the shizznitz!

Because cheaper and available.

I would've love it if Toyota offered the EURO version (GT86) instead of the current scion version.

[MyRx]

Been there, done that reference to what BRZ had to offer. I wanted something 'less' to throw around. Markup on the BRZ is sitting in my pocket...that's a pretty comfy feeling.

[smbrm]

Hot Lava. Front bumper & 86 piston flashes. I'd rather deal with Toyota.'d rather deal with Toyota.

[WolfsFang]

I like the front end of the frs more, plus why pay more for the core essential.

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[BrzRacer]

I haven't bought one yet. I like Brz HID, stiffer suspension(Motor trend review) but I can't justify either to pay 28k when I can get a FRS for 25k. Thats 3 grand in my pocket that I can spend on wheels and other mods. Unless a dealer sells me a brz at invoice 26k Then I'm going to get a Frs. Money is hard to come by these days and 3k markups is a ripoff.

[SC David]

Price and availability. No other reason. I'd prefer the Subaru brand if I had the option, but that's meaningless.

[eddieEndo]

the front end of the car and the way it drove is what sold me!! it took me a good week to decide!!! i really did want the subaru's hid's and leather but that was the only redeeming quality of the BRZ, besides the subaru brand being better in my mind than the scion brand (own personal bias), the way the fr-s drove and the aggressive front end is what ultimately led me to buy the scion

[Billhachiroku]

Why i choose the GT86 ... it's an old ..story .. 40 years ago i had one of the first Celicas ST1600 , it left in me an unforgettable impression and satisfaction I never found later in any of the many cars I drove . an later I had a ST2000 ( supra model) SO when i saw this one exposed in the airport hall at Brussels National i felt in love .. and back from a trip in Africa i bought it as I saw it exposed . Orange , leader automatic . put a rear camera , and wheel hole protections. That's it for the moment .I'm looking for HACHI ROKU emblems in JAPANESE WRITING to put near the 86 logo on both sides. if unable to find I 'll let it paint on carbody. That's it for now soon weather allows it , i ll send some pics here inside the chat .
>By the way ... i was so impressed with the "86 lightnings in me ... i did'nt even try the car before buying ... I knew "she" and "me" will be a great mariage .!!
And to those who "hesitaded or are not yet "sure" ... dont , cause i tell once you step and sit in the car , after one minut driving you keep on ...driving .. it's very very pleasant.
Friendly . Bill

[Shagaliscious]

Because of aesthetics. I like the front bumper a lot more, I like the gauges with the white background, and I like the fenders more.

The only thing I wish I had that the BRZ has are HIDs, but they aren't worth getting a car with an uglier front end (IMO).

[GT 86 Brah]

love front end more than BRZ. dont care much for interior accessories and stuff lol. itll probably get torn out somewhere down the road anyways or replaced with aftermarket. cuz race car. also, seeing do boys fr-s got me convinced to get a black one haha

[Books]

Price. No negotiations and a 1k graduate discount. Easy decision.

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[MVJ1975]

A couple of factors here. The front, yes, but that's minor, as well as the price difference for things I didn't really want and wouldn't have gotten as options had we gotten the GT-86 instead.

The big thing for me, however, was availability. I would have been waiting much longer (read- not enjoying) for the car had I gone for the BRZ.

[tdoggy57]

Originally Posted by MVJ1975

A couple of factors here. The front, yes, but that's minor, as well as the price difference for things I didn't really want and wouldn't have gotten as options had we gotten the GT-86 instead.

The big thing for me, however, was availability. I would have been waiting much longer (read- not enjoying) for the car had I gone for the BRZ.

This is the biggest thing for me. Had I ordered a BRZ in May, it was an estimated 5 month wait at the time. All the dealerships told me that they were getting 1 car a month, and all of them had multiple pre orders. I wanted to get this car ASAP!

[Jahdai42]

Didnt care about looks, badge or colour, I just wanted the platform. The FR-S was the only one in my area that had an Auto as the wife sucks at driving a manual.