2014 BRZ orders open 6/3/13

[Bristecom]

Originally Posted by kALMIGHTY

I don't see why they would change anything. It kind of makes sense that Scion isn't changing a thing. The car has been selling like hot cakes, so they don't need to waste their time and money on updating the car just yet.
I guess that's a good and bad thing for the consumers. The good thing is that the people who bought the 2013 are going to be able to call their car brand new for another year. The bad thing about it is that people who might have wanted to wait for 2014 to see what's changed are going to be disappointed that they waited this long instead of just getting the 2013 earlier.
I, for one, am probably going to get the 2013 at this point.
Planning on ordering one late May or early June, and even if things do change by then, I don't think I could wait until october to get my hands on a 2014.

I'm mainly just waiting for Scion to offer the option for fog lights and a true GPS navigation with XM radio. But there is a good chance they'll have a release series for next year which may have HID's. But it'll most likely not be in a color I want.

[Turbowned]

Originally Posted by a2cpc

Just what we need while driving...Internet Access!

You have to have internet access before you can use it anyway. You use the internet access from your iPhone/Android to use it. All it does is allow you to listen to internet radio and it reads back your facebook/twitter feed out loud (which is really annoying BTW). It beefs up your navigation system's ability to find restaurants and other POI's, too. I'm a little disappointed that it won't come on the late '13 MY, but then again I hate the stock head unit so I'll probably just upgrade to a Pioneer HU with Aha.

[jmaryt]

Originally Posted by a2cpc

Just what we need while driving...Internet Access!

+1 watching (hd) tv is next! ouch!

[radroach]

Whatever upgrades the '14 spec has, I expect Toyo/Scion Subaru to make available for '13 models through warranty or at least some kind of upgrade package.

[tripjammer]

They could also update the current BRZ navigation to have AHA.

[merlin2111]

Originally Posted by radroach

Whatever upgrades the '14 spec has, I expect Toyo/Scion Subaru to make available for '13 models through warranty or at least some kind of upgrade package.

Why? I have never heard of another manufacturer doing this?

[radroach]

Originally Posted by merlin2111

Why? I have never heard of another manufacturer doing this?

Being a first gen car is kinda like being in a beta test, and not all the complete or working features are there for first time users. As 1st party buyers, I expect toyota and subaru to take care of their customers and improve the vehicle quality (buyers program) and address concerns (warranty program).

I mean things like a better nav system, upgraded door switches, underbody improvements.

[ChristosG]

Originally Posted by kALMIGHTY

So...it's official. I talked to a Scion rep and they can put in an order for the 2014 FR-S right now if I wanted to. They expect to be here by September or October, which matches the tentative date of the 2014 BRZ arrival.
Also, no release series this year, nor will there be any changes made to the 2013 models, at least as far as the FR-S goes.
Not even a new rim style, or bigger wheels, or HIDs, or any upgrades whatsoever.
As far as differences go, the only difference between the 2013 and 2014 models will be just the year number on the official papers.

I spoke to the sales manager at the dealership I bought my car from and told him about the rumors of a Release Series. He seemed surprised so he called one of his contacts at Scion Canada who told him right there that there is going to be a Release Series to coincide with the 10th anniversary of Scion and it will be packed full of goodness. So much so that I am considering trading up for one. It should be on sale around September/October.

[jonnyozero3]

Originally Posted by ChristosG

I spoke to the sales manager at the dealership I bought my car from and told him about the rumors of a Release Series. He seemed surprised so he called one of his contacts at Scion Canada who told him right there that there is going to be a Release Series to coincide with the 10th anniversary of Scion and it will be packed full of goodness. So much so that I am considering trading up for one. It should be on sale around September/October.

Why are you considering trading up? What goodies did he mention?

[ChristosG]

Originally Posted by jonnyozero3

Why are you considering trading up? What goodies did he mention?

The HIDs from the Toyota GT86, TRD wheels from the Celebrity Pro racer as well as the bigger air intake, lowering springs, TRD exhaust, and the BRZ/Gt86 climate controls. Also, the HIDs would be considered a release series exclusive part so I wouldn't be able to order them because they can only order by VIN like all the other release series parts.

Edit: forgot to mention keyless entry and push start

[jonnyozero3]

Interesting level of detail!

[ChristosG]

Of course whether I go for one or not depends on how much the individual parts sell for compared to the price of the release series.

[DSOmegaX]

Originally Posted by ChristosG

The HIDs from the Toyota GT86, TRD wheels from the Celebrity Pro racer as well as the bigger air intake, lowering springs, TRD exhaust, and the BRZ/Gt86 climate controls. Also, the HIDs would be considered a release series exclusive part so I wouldn't be able to order them because they can only order by VIN like all the other release series parts.

Edit: forgot to mention keyless entry and push start

From a Scion development engineer, confirmed HIDs and HVAC. No mention of any of the other features, but it is not finalized yet. It will also be silver apparently, because its the worst selling color lol

Originally Posted by ChristosG

Of course whether I go for one or not depends on how much the individual parts sell for compared to the price of the release series.

For reference, the latest release series tC added a body kit, TRD exhaust, TRD lowering springs, and other minor misc items for an added 3k in MSRP. That's why I don't see the release series actually adding any of the TRD parts with the exception of the lower springs. Otherwise, they're pushing the price of the car to about 4k or more above a standard FRS, which by then would be out of the price range for their brand target demographic

[ChristosG]

Originally Posted by DSOmegaX

From a Scion development engineer, confirmed HIDs and HVAC. No mention of any of the other features, but it is not finalized yet. It will also be silver apparently, because its the worst selling color lol

I heard it will not be Argento though. It's supposed to be a special premium silver color. If anyone from scion is listening, the M6 gran coupe matte silver would be a great option!