Dilemma BRZ vs FRS

[SPEEDGOD]

Originally Posted by SubaruBRZLimited

Do you own an FRS?

How'd you guess??? Yes I do.

[SPEEDGOD]

Originally Posted by dori.

some people don't want to spend money right away to change their car

and anyway, you're mad if you think the price difference between the FR-S and BRZ L is 4k. It's almost exactly 2k, which kind of defeats your argument

If you read page one he got quoted:
FR-S: $27.273.00
BRZ: $31,130
Difference = $3854

Therefore what I said is still valid. But if you are getting a crazy $2000 off, pass it on to the dude, I sure he'll appreciate the discount lol

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by Sport-Tech

Interesting - I suspected that might be the case. And that gap is probably going to get wider as the younger (on average) FR-S drivers will get into proportionately more accidents, driving their rates up further.

Exactly. I just got my renewal and it went down another $8/month. Don't see my monthly finance payments ever coming down. Again people, look at total cost of ownership.

[SPEEDGOD]

Originally Posted by KritiK

my serious reply I think is better buy a scion and spend the money on engine maybe a turbo and it will be almost like brz price better than it

Smart thinking!

Originally Posted by Gost

I don't understand what spending money on the engine and turbo has anything to do with almost being like a BRZ??

Broken telephone: he said even with the upgrades it'll be almost like the BRZ pricing, a more economically sound alternative

Originally Posted by rhood168

I'm telling you get a brz and don't settle if you want one. My local Subaru has a manual black limited brz for 27200. Just tell your local Subaru dealer to find it in your color. If you want the brz get it. Throw on the frs bumber and change the badges. It will eat you inside if you don't get the car you want especially if your with it for the next 4 years.

Stick with the FR-S great choice, keep the Toyota Sports 800/2000GT/AE86 history aliveeeeeeeeeeeee!

Originally Posted by Gost

well right now im swaying towards the FR-S. It's in the color I want, the center console doesn't bother me, and it has a closer feel to my current integra, (not alot of flashy numbers in the dark). I guess it really does all come down to personal preference then.

I'm still wondering about the keyless entry. If I was to get an aftermarket alarm system/possibe remote starter, would it replace the keyless remote or would it require both remotes.

Does anyone know what kind of alarm system if any is in the BRZ limited?

But either one is a good choice, they are practically the same car, it all boils down to price, badge, additional features.

No clue, about if you need both keys but there is a great alternative for the proximity key! Check this out!http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4426

[Brzetto]

Originally Posted by SPEEDGOD

If you read page one he got quoted:
FR-S: $27.273.00
BRZ: $31,130
Difference = $3854

Therefore what I said is still valid. But if you are getting a crazy $2000 off, pass it on to the dude, I sure he'll appreciate the discount lol

I almost freaked out at the $31,130 until I saw "Canada" on your name.

[SPEEDGOD]

Originally Posted by SubaruBRZLimited

I almost freaked out at the $31,130 until I saw "Canada" on your name.

Yes it blows I wish I was in the US, cars have a better price tag on them

[Brzetto]

Originally Posted by SPEEDGOD

Yes it blows I wish I was in the US, cars have a better price tag on them

Yeah about a $3000 difference.

[supramkivtt2jz]

black brz and buy the carbonesque dash from toyota.

you get EVERYTHING you want.

[BRZPDX]

Vinyl wrap the interior trim pieces. I am a wrap noob, but they are much easier to work with now days. A little Sunday project, and so many choices of color/finish.

I have CF wrap right now, but switching to brushed black metal look.

[Don_SA]

I checked today and with State Farm my insurance is exactly the same for both cars. I test drove an FR-S with manual yesterday and loved it. It reminds me of my NA Miata. I also find myself in a dilemma myself in terms of FR-S vs BRZ.

I'd rather have the Scion because 1) I had a 1982 Supra and it brings me back in a lot of ways 2) I like the sharp, neutral handling and hear about understeer in BRZ (though I did not drive BRZ yet, is it noticeable below the limit?) and 3) the salesman dd a great job and deserves to be rewarded.

Problem is, with Scion's "Pure Pricing" a Whiteout FRS comes in around $25,500. I emailed a Subaru dealer and they offered me a BRZ Premium for $25,985. Seems to me that HID lights and Nav are well worth $485. I am more concerned about the HIDs though I hear the navigation system works better now than it did when the car first came out.

I would like to give Toyota my business, but Pure Pricing may end up costing them the sale.

Any comments or suggestions for me from the more experienced posters here?

[Burrcold]

I guess it's a US State Farm thing. I'm with State Farm and the BRZ was over $30 cheaper per month.

[Sport-Tech]

Originally Posted by SPEEDGOD

If you read page one he got quoted:
FR-S: $27.273.00
BRZ: $31,130
Difference = $3854

Therefore what I said is still valid. But if you are getting a crazy $2000 off, pass it on to the dude, I sure he'll appreciate the discount lol

Dude needs to find a better dealer, that BRZ markup over MSRP is absurd, here in the GTA you don't have to pay one dollar over list. So it's $26,300 FRS vs. $27,295 BRZ - just less than $1k difference. Pretty much a no-brainer given the added HID/LED, nav, upgraded seats, etc. Plus for white aficionados there is a $255 premium for white pearl on the FRS but not the BRZ - down to a $740 difference in MSRP.

[tmcmullins]

forget price for a second and think about the cars. If the frs and brz are parked in front of you and you could take the keys and drive off in one....the one you drive off in is the one you should get.



Now worry about price.

[Don_SA]

This is one of the best pieces of car-buying advice I have ever heard.

Thank you.

Originally Posted by tmcmullins

forget price for a second and think about the cars. If the frs and brz are parked in front of you and you could take the keys and drive off in one....the one you drive off in is the one you should get.



Now worry about price.