Time for battle: BRZ vs. 86 Poll (w/ comparison photos)

[Rabble]

I prefer the front of the BRZ and tge world rally blue, but I'm not willing to spend an additional thousand or so dollars to get it. It's a pricing waiting game now.

It will be interesting to see if the 86 matches price with the BRZ with the same trim/options.

[VenomRush]

i would like to have the subie turn signals and fog lights in place of the 86's

[pastuch]

Originally Posted by Ikaros

I thought the TC was only marked up $800. I could be remembering the numers wrong though. But yeah Subaru hate Canadians, I wanted a WRX but I think it was the same price as a US STI, so I was like screw that not buying from Subaru.

Mazda Miata Base: USA: $23200 Canada: $29000
Ford Mustang V6 Base: USA: $22310 Canada: $22249
Genesis Coupe 2.0T: USA: $22250 Canada: $24899 (Plus $2500 cash rebate)
Subaru Impreza WRX 5 door: USA: $25595 Canada: $33400
Lexus IS 250: USA: $33595 Canada: $33895
Honda Civic SI: USA: $22405 Canada: $26000
BMW 128I: USA: $31050 Canada: $36000
Scion TC: USA: $19300 Canada: $20850

I ran a Carsaver.ca report on the TC and the dealers invoice price is $19686. They are only marking up $1200 which isn't too bad.

[pastuch]

Originally Posted by Ryephile

I also like the Subaru headlights with the C-shaped light pipe.

Has anyone found a BRZ photo with the lights on? I bet the C shaped light pipe looks better than the LED strip in the FRS. Other than that I prefer everything else on the FRS over the BRZ. If you look at the high res photos in the TMS thread the black bumper, plastic slats (instead of mesh grill) and fender vents look very plasticy and cheap. They look OK from a distance but up close not as good.

[vang]

The Toyota has a better front end and WAY better looking gauges (white tach like the LFA...sweet!). As for the interior, it just depends if you want a more mature look (BRZ) or a more youthful/racy look (FT86). I could care less about the other differences, i.e. head/tail lights, badge, etc.

I'm buying the FT86.

[Longhorn248]

Originally Posted by Ryephile

I'm torn. Neither front end is particularly sexy. The silver/white tach ring on the 86 is growing on me; I like how it emphasizes the importance of the engine revs above all else. I also prefer the fake carbon dash trim on the 86 to the bright plain silver on the BRZ. I do prefer the BRZ's fake fender vents over the 86's fake fender vent with rather awkwardly placed 86 logo. I also prefer either a clean trunk, or the huge basket handle wing, not the stubby spoiler thing. I also like the Subaru headlights with the C-shaped light pipe.

I pretty much want a mix-n-match combination of the two models.

How did you get inside my brain?

[NumbersGuy]

BRZ for me.

[Crashoverride]

FRS for me. To bad the subi blue will not be done in the FRS.

[Snoopyalien24]

Originally Posted by WingsofWar

the 86 to me is more flamboyant. More aggressive, more Tom Cruise, and it screams to be looked by motorists as they plow into a truck full of manure.

is that a back to the future refrence? lol

anyways, i like the 86's more aggresive front. I dont care its a scion, and i like the interior with the red accents. I also dont hate the BRZ, it just doesnt say, look at this. i prefer the BRZ headlights over the 86's. id probably just switch out the scion badges to toyota ones

Also - i love that WRC Blue nom nom

[ft86Fan]

I prefer the 86 also. The front end is so much more aggressive than the BRZ.

[skinsfn36]

If I can put the BRZ headlights on the FR-S (which looks like it's possible without changing bumpers or fenders) then FR-S, but I LOVE the BRZ headlights

EDIT: after looking at the pictures longer I don't think they'll be transferable, the inside corners are different

[KevinDuMa]

I keep playing tennis games...at first I wanted the 86 no question but after seeing the BRZ press release I was 80% on board but after watching the GT5 video with the 86 I'm back to the 86 again...plus I have a hint of brand loyalty to Toyota's history...sighhhh brain is about to explode I need to see the NA versions and in person before I make my final decision

[Zaku]

Red 86 emblems add 10 hp XD just got reminded how honda red type r emblems XD in just joking around

[Dark]

Originally Posted by KevinDuMa

I keep playing tennis games...at first I wanted the 86 no question but after seeing the BRZ press release I was 80% on board but after watching the GT5 video with the 86 I'm back to the 86 again...plus I have a hint of brand loyalty to Toyota's history...sighhhh brain is about to explode I need to see the NA versions and in person before I make my final decision

Get either one and buy the parts you like about the other one.