BRZ or 2014 WRX/STI

[ZetaVI]

I voted BRZ because I'm on a bias forum about the BRZ. done.

[WRXGuy1]

The concept at the NY Auto Show for the 2015 WRX looked awesome, I'm hoping this is just another test mule.

I'd go for a potential 2014 BRZ STI though :P

[Wilsonk227]

Originally Posted by Shizuma

If the WRX came with some sort of automatic transmission, preferably a dual clutch, I would very much consider getting one, but as of right now with the manual only option it's not even a consideration. Though sadly that spy shot of the WRX really looks nothing like the WRX concept car Subaru just recently showed, which is sad because that concept looked amazing.

^ bump bump bump lol a DC on a WRX would be sick. But yah lol the concept was amazing i just hope the spy shots aren't showing the right lines for us lol

Originally Posted by Ingen

Drive them both.

They are such completely different cars that you will know which one you want at the end of the drive.

^ agreed

Originally Posted by ZetaVI

I voted BRZ because I'm on a bias forum about the BRZ. done.

lol i knew that was bound to happen, im biased for the BRZ too lol

Originally Posted by WRXGuy1

The concept at the NY Auto Show for the 2015 WRX looked awesome, I'm hoping this is just another test mule.
I'd go for a potential 2014 BRZ STI though :P

hmm i'd agree with that, BRZ STI sounds more appealing

[DarkSunrise]

Used to have an 09 STI, now have a 13 FR-S. No regrets. The power was nice, but for me, lightweight and RWD is more fun.

[Turbowned]

They would have to somehow make the WRX weigh less than 3,200lbs and/or make the interior a much nicer place to be than the current WRX. Not likely for both of those things to happen.

[PERRIN_Chris]

I'd consider it if the STI was RWD. Otherwise, my vote goes for the BRZ.

[WRXGuy1]

Originally Posted by PERRIN_Chris

I'd consider it if the STI was RWD. Otherwise, my vote goes for the BRZ.

My gut feeling is that the BRZ (STI) will remain RWD, while the WRX/ WRX STI will remain AWD, otherwise the markets for both cars would get even closer.

[Doug&Julie]

I guess I'm in the opposite camp as most here...for a daily driver, I'd rather have the AWD than the RWD. I'd even rather have a more upright "coupe" than the low BRZ (I'm 43 and, sorry to say, getting in and out of the BRZ is tiresome at times). But for sure I like the "feel" of the BRZ and love it's light weight and "tossability". That's why I say all it would take is for Subaru to make the WRX in a smaller coupe and I'd jump all over it.

[Wilsonk227]

Originally Posted by DarkSunrise

Used to have an 09 STI, now have a 13 FR-S. No regrets. The power was nice, but for me, lightweight and RWD is more fun.

^ I kinda feel the same, i dont think the WRX or even STI would feel the same. Big difference in the cars though lol. It's too bad there's such a small market for a cheap rwd car. Hoping Nissan actually brings back the old 240 style that they said they would. Then we've got some competition

Originally Posted by Turbowned

They would have to somehow make the WRX weigh less than 3,200lbs and/or make the interior a much nicer place to be than the current WRX. Not likely for both of those things to happen.

^ definitely not happening unfortunately. Subarus need to take some pointers for interior styling overall though lol

Originally Posted by PERRIN_Chris

I'd consider it if the STI was RWD. Otherwise, my vote goes for the BRZ.

that would be the BRZ STI, assuming it does come out with something special lol

Originally Posted by WRXGuy1

My gut feeling is that the BRZ (STI) will remain RWD, while the WRX/ WRX STI will remain AWD, otherwise the markets for both cars would get even closer.

agreed, it'd also make the BRZ way more expensive and that would kind of suck

Originally Posted by Doug&Julie

I guess I'm in the opposite camp as most here...for a daily driver, I'd rather have the AWD than the RWD. I'd even rather have a more upright "coupe" than the low BRZ (I'm 43 and, sorry to say, getting in and out of the BRZ is tiresome at times). But for sure I like the "feel" of the BRZ and love it's light weight and "tossability". That's why I say all it would take is for Subaru to make the WRX in a smaller coupe and I'd jump all over it.

Highly doubt they'll ever make a smaller coupe, that's like going against their tradition with WRX. But if that was produced I'd be interested in that too lol

[Doug&Julie]

Originally Posted by Wilsonk227

Highly doubt they'll ever make a smaller coupe, that's like going against their tradition with WRX...

Agreed...sadly.

[Wilsonk227]

Originally Posted by Doug&Julie

Agreed...sadly.

Maybe in another dimension lol

[NemesisPrime909]

well, will the 2014 WRX still be competitive in price with the BRZ? if it's jumps in price then I'll have to go with BRZ

As it has been confirmed that the WRX won't be offered in a wagon form, I count that as a strike against it but not a big one.

I do love AWD and turbo but it's not a deal breaker for me

The BRZ appeals to me because of what it was built to do. small car, small power, agile as all hell.

and all you have to do is look at the WRX's name to see why it appeals to me,

World
Rally
X-cross

It was built to handle on and off the road; a true purpose-built machine.


overall I think I'll still go for the BRZ, as I'm into nice drives rather than pushing the car at every chance I get.

/2 cents

[Wilsonk227]

Originally Posted by NemesisPrime909

well, will the 2014 WRX still be competitive in price with the BRZ? if it's jumps in price then I'll have to go with BRZ

As it has been confirmed that the WRX won't be offered in a wagon form, I count that as a strike against it but not a big one.

I do love AWD and turbo but it's not a deal breaker for me

The BRZ appeals to me because of what it was built to do. small car, small power, agile as all hell.

and all you have to do is look at the WRX's name to see why it appeals to me,

World
Rally
X-cross

It was built to handle on and off the road; a true purpose-built machine.


overall I think I'll still go for the BRZ, as I'm into nice drives rather than pushing the car at every chance I get.

/2 cents

it's not going to be offered in hatchback anymore?! D: but I agree with you, I prefer the nicer drive and the fact that you can floor it up to the speed limit and hear the engine or exhaust that you have on it. It's nice to hear an engine rev up

[Kelbyat07]

I can truely say that i would choose the brz (as an frs owner) because it really teaches the driver to become great at drifting, and handling. I really like the wrx and i even considered getting one but i seen quite a few around where i live, and with the extra money saved, i can make the brz look even sicker.