2014 BRZ orders open 6/3/13

[DSOmegaX]

Originally Posted by ChristosG

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!

It's Argento. They're keeping any special color palettes for future release series cars.

Let me correct this actually. At this time, the color is planned to be Argento. Again, nothing is finalized yet so it can still change.

[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



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

Your logic makes sense. If all they are adding is the exhaust and springs I'd rather just buy those for my existing car as the HVAC and HIDs are nice but not enough to get a new car over.

[nonicname]

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.

if I had to write the 10 commandments the first one would be "thou shall not trust what a dealer says"

[fistpoint]

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

Sounds like was describing an STi version of the BRZ.

[jmaryt]

Originally Posted by nonicname

if I had to write the 10 commandments the first one would be "thou shall not trust what a dealer says"

ehe! he! he! they don't lie,they just "streeeetch" the truth a little!
is all! ehe! he! he!

[Sport-Tech]

Why in hell would they sell such a desirable car in oh-so-boring silver, as if it were a Corolla? Really stupid move, it will probably turn off many potential buyers. The reason suggested earlier - because silver is the lowest-selling color - is ridiculous. That should be a red-flag warning NOT to sell it in silver.

[acetothermus]

Originally Posted by Sport-Tech

Why in hell would they sell such a desirable car in oh-so-boring silver, as if it were a Corolla? Really stupid move, it will probably turn off many potential buyers. The reason suggested earlier - because silver is the lowest-selling color - is ridiculous. That should be a red-flag warning NOT to sell it in silver.

You have to understand corporate thinking. They figure that the "undesirable" color will be over ridden by the buyers desire to have all the features they are going to potentially throw into the car. Because they desire to have all those options (read: push button start on an FR-S) they will buy it no matter what color it comes in.

[ChristosG]

The reason I was told for silver as the choice of color is because the traditional gift for 10th anniversary is "tin". Hence picking silver. It's supposed to apply to all the scion release series models coming out this fall.

The only thing that will make this interesting for potential buyers is if they include all the things I was told would be on it. I guess we'll have to wait and see.

[kALMIGHTY]

I just wish they would at least offer all those options as upgrades to people who want them in their FR-S. I know they don't want the price of their cars to go too high, but the least they could do is let the people who can afford it have those options.
All I want are the HIDs and push button start on an ultramarine FR-S.

[Sport-Tech]

Originally Posted by acetothermus

You have to understand corporate thinking. They figure that the "undesirable" color will be over ridden by the buyers desire to have all the features they are going to potentially throw into the car. Because they desire to have all those options (read: push button start on an FR-S) they will buy it no matter what color it comes in.

They'd still likely be losing a lot of sales at the margins - folks who would readily go for it but for that boring non-color.

[fistpoint]

Originally Posted by Sport-Tech

Why in hell would they sell such a desirable car in oh-so-boring silver, as if it were a Corolla? Really stupid move, it will probably turn off many potential buyers. The reason suggested earlier - because silver is the lowest-selling color - is ridiculous. That should be a red-flag warning NOT to sell it in silver.

It is? I know black followed by white have been the top sellers in recent years, but when I bought my RSX 10 years ago silver was tops in just about every category.

Your comment explains why Honda builds 2013+ manual Accord Coupe EX's in black only. Another reason I left Honda.

[VTRTWIN]

Just saw a huge bump in in-transit BRZ's to the Seattle area. Between three dealers there are a total of 36 BRZ's in stock and on the way, 27 Limited and 9 Premium. I hope this is a signal that the 13's are being purged to make way for the new model year ordering! Maybe some discounting as well? I am chomping at the bit and can't decide to bite on a '13 or wait for the '14, maybe a decent price discount will push me over.

[Sport-Tech]

Originally Posted by fistpoint

It is? I know black followed by white have been the top sellers in recent years, but when I bought my RSX 10 years ago silver was tops in just about every category.

That's because by now even your average buyer knows that silver is totally played out.

[fistpoint]

Originally Posted by Sport-Tech

That's because by now even your average buyer knows that silver is totally played out.

Awesome, even more reason for me to like it. I was never one to follow in the footsteps of fads...that's for posers.

I like silver for the ease of maintenance and how well it matches/contrasts on any car. Wheels almost always match right away too...don't have to color code which is too flashy for me.