Why did you choose the BRZ over the FRS? - Page 5 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

SixSpeed · 02-05-2013, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kertong

3. Brand - I've never owned a Subaru before, but I had an 2000 MR-S that blew a rod bearing on its stock motor at 68k miles. Swore I'd never buy another toyota after that.... yes, I realize this BRZ is pretty much a toyota, but hey, it's the badge that counts right?

True, but don't forget even though its pretty much a toyota, the engine is a Subaru regardless.

was385 · 02-05-2013, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SixSpeed

True, but don't forget even though its pretty much a toyota, the engine is a Subaru regardless.

Has there ever been a consensus? I don't want to start a flame war, but from my understanding it's a Subaru at the core, but the cosmetic and design work is Toyota.

chenshuo · 02-05-2013, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by was385

Has there ever been a consensus? I don't want to start a flame war, but from my understanding it's a Subaru at the core, but the cosmetic and design work is Toyota.

lol don't worry you won't start a flame war. The war has been started in the FRS section under the similar thread. Apparently there are a few really sensitive FRS owners who gets angry hearing any negative things about the FRS.

Shinji2787 · 02-05-2013, 02:43 PM

Because of the extra goodies for a not starkly great difference in price.

Keyless entry and start
Heated Seats
Navi Unit (its not the best but its better than the units i've had experience with when i fiddle with my folk's lexus units)
hvac
hid headlamps

Plus I do actually like the subie front more than the frs front... Just all personal preference

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mrha · 02-05-2013, 02:52 PM

I'm a 32 year old professional and couldn't see myself driving a Scion.

Hanakuso · 02-05-2013, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kertong

6. Interior seems to rattle a bit less due to the slightly nicer soft touch dash/door liners rather than hardp lastics.

Are you 100% they are different compared to the FRS?

was385 · 02-05-2013, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by chenshuo

lol don't worry you won't start a flame war. The war has been started in the FRS section under the similar thread. Apparently there are a few really sensitive FRS owners who gets angry hearing any negative things about the FRS.

At the end of the day, if you're happy with your choice, what other people say won't bother you. I've had a couple of Mustang owners and WAY too many 370z owners pull up next to me and tell me I should have gotten their car because it has more powahhhh. Only answer is I'm glad you're happy with your car.

DR1FT · 02-05-2013, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mrha

I'm a 32 year old professional and couldn't see myself driving a Scion.

Same exact reason why I picked the brz!

Pascal_TTH · 02-05-2013, 04:20 PM

I choose BRZ because :
- front style (day light)
- don't like GT86 side logo
- Subaru brand
- with Alcantara & leather BRZ is cheaper than GT86
- exclusive (GT86 is much more common)
- Subaru gives me a higher discount
- Subaru offers a 0% credit for 15 K €
- Toyota dealer is farer than Subaru one

So BRZ

and everything leads me to her !

jduffy · 02-05-2013, 05:39 PM

The BRZ is just way better looking from behind, particularly without the wing.

dori. · 02-05-2013, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jduffy

The BRZ is just way better looking from behind, particularly without the wing.

..............

Calin · 02-05-2013, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jduffy

The BRZ is just way better looking from behind, particularly without the wing.

Not sure if you're trolling or serious...

Draco-REX · 02-05-2013, 08:46 PM

The car was to be a DD, so the extra options were nice to have. It also didn't hurt that, in person, I think the BRZ nose looks better than the FR-S.

Jaylyons1 · 02-05-2013, 08:51 PM

- Non-rice front end
- Not-so-cheap interior materials
- HID's and Nav stock, woot.
- Cheaper insurance. FR-S would have actually ran me a little more factoring in the insurance cost.
- It's a Subaru and I've had 7 now. I will not own a Scion.

02-05-2013, 04:20 PM	#65
Pascal_TTH Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Subaru BRZ soon Location: Liège, Belgium Posts: 52 Thanks: 53 Thanked 18 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	There is no FR-S in my country but Toyota GT86. I choose BRZ because : - front style (day light) - don't like GT86 side logo - Subaru brand - with Alcantara & leather BRZ is cheaper than GT86 - exclusive (GT86 is much more common) - Subaru gives me a higher discount - Subaru offers a 0% credit for 15 K € - Toyota dealer is farer than Subaru one So BRZ and everything leads me to her ! __________________

02-05-2013, 08:51 PM	#70
Jaylyons1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2022 WRB BRZ; 1993 Skyline GT-R Location: Pearl City, HI Posts: 977 Thanks: 331 Thanked 237 Times in 170 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	- Non-rice front end - Not-so-cheap interior materials - HID's and Nav stock, woot. - Cheaper insurance. FR-S would have actually ran me a little more factoring in the insurance cost. - It's a Subaru and I've had 7 now. I will not own a Scion. __________________ 2013 BRZ "Bria" Build Thread 2022 BRZ "Grim86" build Thread

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