Which one should I buy? - Page 5 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

kioton32 · 04-13-2013, 12:28 PM

I went with the FT-S because of Toyota's service and warranties. I don't like how Subaru always tries to say if anything happens to the car its the owners fault and not the car... Toyota just fixes it without any problems or arguments.

Sport-Tech · 04-13-2013, 12:56 PM

OP - Don't rely on photos in deciding, make sure you see the two variants as closely together in time/place as you can, it may change your perceptions. The front "biteguard" on the BRZ, which I thought was a big negative when viewed in photos, was basically a non-issue IRL, especially with a mounted front plate. And the subtle detailing of the BRZ front lights is IMO far more appealing than the cheap-looking chromed-out FRS alternative.

The Limited's interior is simply much classier than the FRs's - the latter's tacky velour seat fabric and its HVAC control panel (brought over from a 90's Tercel) are inexcusable in a $25k car. At least Scion is dumping that horrid base HU next year. Not a fan of the BRZ's silver dash piece though, would swap for the FRs's carbon fibre strip if possible.

Lo · 04-13-2013, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sport-Tech

At least Scion are dumping that horrid base HU next year.

Are you serious? Where did you hear/read that? I hope they won't force the BeSpoke on buyers with an automatic hike in price. That BeSpoke HU is complete garbage (look at reviews on youtube). People only bought it because it looked better than the base radio and had the name Pioneer written somewhere.

Sport-Tech · 04-13-2013, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Lo

Are you serious? Where did you hear/read that? I hope they won't force the BeSpoke on buyers with an automatic hike in price. That BeSpoke HU is complete garbage (look at reviews on youtube). People only bought it because it looked better than the base radio and had the name Pioneer written somewhere.

There is a thread today on the release schedule for the 2014 Toyota and Scions - someone posted there that all Scions for 2014 will have standard nav, which of course means a new HU.

Kelbyat07 · 04-13-2013, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Sport-Tech

There is a thread today on the release schedule for the 2014 Toyota and Scions - someone posted there that all Scions for 2014 will have standard nav, which of course means a new HU.

WTF now im jealous.

Lo · 04-13-2013, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sport-Tech

There is a thread today on the release schedule for the 2014 Toyota and Scions - someone posted there that all Scions for 2014 will have standard nav, which of course means a new HU.

I saw the post. Scion reportedly announced it via their Instagram account. I think it's too soon to say if that'll be the case for the FR-S in Canada. That's cool for the US clients though.

fatoni · 04-13-2013, 03:38 PM

how many different titles can we have for the frs vs brz thread?

Ryeong86 · 04-13-2013, 03:48 PM

It's the same exact car.... besides some cosmetics..... the question should be.. Do i want leather, the crappy nav system, the different looking front bumper, spoiler, heated leather seats...? Are you a daily driver or you going to be doing racing events?

Ethereal · 04-13-2013, 11:46 PM

the brz limited will still be a downgrade from well kept s2000. you may be disappointed op, consider hardtopping and boosting the s2k

Dizz1e · 04-14-2013, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by fatoni

how many different titles can we have for the frs vs brz thread?

How many?

LeeMaster · 04-14-2013, 02:30 AM

If Scion adds navigation standard on all FRS, wouldnt that jump up the price by $800?

Ganthrithor · 04-14-2013, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by chulooz

HIDs alone make it cheaper to get the BRZ and swap bumpers, just dont get WRB.

This. Only do get WRB :P

BMA · 04-16-2013, 06:22 PM

I also liked the frs front end over the brz, thats why I got the frs. But after a month of having the frs, I sometimes wish I got the brz. It looks a little more mature, and the leather, hid, push button start would have been nice. I would test drive them both to see if you end up liking one over the other.

slowbrz · 04-16-2013, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ganthrithor

This. Only do get WRB :P

But then you wont be able to swap bumpers

04-13-2013, 12:28 PM	#57
kioton32 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 14' Monogram FRS, ulramarine, white Location: Snohomish, WA Posts: 192 Thanks: 28 Thanked 48 Times in 36 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I went with the FT-S because of Toyota's service and warranties. I don't like how Subaru always tries to say if anything happens to the car its the owners fault and not the car... Toyota just fixes it without any problems or arguments. __________________ whether it be low and slow, fast and loud, or riding on rails, make it unique and make it your own.

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Sport-Tech Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Drives: TBD Location: Toronto Posts: 2,583 Thanks: 665 Thanked 685 Times in 386 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	OP - Don't rely on photos in deciding, make sure you see the two variants as closely together in time/place as you can, it may change your perceptions. The front "biteguard" on the BRZ, which I thought was a big negative when viewed in photos, was basically a non-issue IRL, especially with a mounted front plate. And the subtle detailing of the BRZ front lights is IMO far more appealing than the cheap-looking chromed-out FRS alternative. The Limited's interior is simply much classier than the FRs's - the latter's tacky velour seat fabric and its HVAC control panel (brought over from a 90's Tercel) are inexcusable in a $25k car. At least Scion is dumping that horrid base HU next year. Not a fan of the BRZ's silver dash piece though, would swap for the FRs's carbon fibre strip if possible. Last edited by Sport-Tech; 04-13-2013 at 01:24 PM.

04-14-2013, 02:30 AM	#67
LeeMaster Red wine Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Subaru BRZ(R.I.P) Location: Denied Posts: 1,176 Thanks: 1,268 Thanked 342 Times in 240 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If Scion adds navigation standard on all FRS, wouldnt that jump up the price by $800? __________________

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fatoni Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: miata, mazdaspeed protege, ls430 Location: socal Posts: 4,416 Thanks: 599 Thanked 1,443 Times in 787 Posts Mentioned: 28 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	how many different titles can we have for the frs vs brz thread?

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Ethereal Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2012 VW GTI Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	the brz limited will still be a downgrade from well kept s2000. you may be disappointed op, consider hardtopping and boosting the s2k

04-16-2013, 06:22 PM	#69
BMA Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: Twin Turbo Location: NJ Posts: 39 Thanks: 1,285 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I also liked the frs front end over the brz, thats why I got the frs. But after a month of having the frs, I sometimes wish I got the brz. It looks a little more mature, and the leather, hid, push button start would have been nice. I would test drive them both to see if you end up liking one over the other.

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