Rumor: Subaru BRZ Price from $24,000 for Premium and $27,000 for Limited (rumor)

[CoryUyede]

Any other canadian feel left in the dark? Lol. Based on 24k and what a "base" wrx goes for (25,500 ish). A base brz in canada could be around the 30k cdn mark. Who knows what packages have WHAT for canada. Canadian spec'ed subarus are often VERY different. Example. For 2011 wrx. We had plasma blue while US didnt. We dont get lightning red thoufh. Even stereo and gps units differ. We usually get "winter packages" in base trim too. So if US seat heaters and wiper heaters are optional. Theyd be standard here.

[CoryUyede]

Originally Posted by Aki

"Subaru BRZ should go on sale in May 2012, starting around $24k for Premium and about $27k for Limited."

He isn't saying anything definitive here. "Should" and "around" could mean he's still speculating, or at best Subaru giving ballpark figures. I don't think this proves the pricing of the BRZ at all.

The interesting thing he said though is that the front suspension is stiffer and the rear softer. That likely means the BRZ is more understeer-biased than the 86?

Seems like it. It may ride "cushier" too. I hope subaru NA doesnt make "upscale" chassis tweaks. Less buick more 22b please. Focus!

[redtruck]

Originally Posted by Giccin

In red is what bothers me. You can easily shead -$1k off the price if that navi wasn't there. I'm not too stoked about that.

Edit: Where's the Aux and or USB jack? >:l

Subaru normally puts those in the arm rest.

[tripjammer]

Originally Posted by buckets

anyone else pick up on that? its not actually possible to fit that big of a brake in that size wheel, plus its downright unnecessary.

The limited probably has 18 inch rims too...17 inch rims are standard on the Premium.

[Giccin]

Originally Posted by redtruck

Subaru normally puts those in the arm rest.

The arm rest? What a strange spot to put the USB Aux..

Thanks though!

Edit: Oh. Do you mean the center console near the arm rest behind the e-brake? If that's the case then.. that's a good spot. Lol

[torquemada]

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

Not to mention the FR-S even has 4 wheel vented discs.. again guys.. a bus sized grain of salt is useful here.. JDMers measure brake rotors by the minimum wheel size required to clear the rotors.. in that sense, 16/15 sounds right. In terms of actual size I'd guess that they are the same as the WRX fronts (11.6"). The rears are a question mark though, the WRX aren't vented... STI is but I doubt they are using the 13"F and 12.6" rears from the STI.. it'd be awesome of they did though.. big heatsinks FTW

thanks

and it´s the first time I´ve read something about a LSD....never mentioned before

[Z.Tune]

oh ye, waiting to hear from the turbo thing, if the turbo is not coming, i ll just take the limited ed

[starbai]

Originally Posted by poormans_LFA

MT article from the FR-S premiere
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/..._s_first_look/

So by what that was saying, if you want any of the more luxo features such as auto climate control or leather, you'd have to opt for the subie and not the scion? (In the US)

I mean I know scion has dealer add ons, but I'm guessing they wouldn't swap in auto climate control and leather at the dealer would they?

[lookitschloe]

$24k = MSRP? You don't normally pay the full MSRP on new cars do you? + IF you can get the 2% off from being part of the Subaru VIP program (big IF, I know), that would be comparable to the rumored / hopeful Scion no-haggle prices for the base model. Confused.

Everyone is going to hate me but I for one might spring for the navi system (either car) if I can... my GPS signal in my phone gets lost when I put my phone down and I'm afraid that if I fuss with it too much a cop will stop me and issue me a ticket. And it's more convenient and easier to see. Plus, using the GPS app on my phone makes it harder for me to text while I drive. (kidding.)

[LionZoo]

Originally Posted by spin9k

I've did that with the RX-8. Good education. But after 8 yrs of upgrades (minus the SC, cage, and seats), now I know what best helps turn a car like this into a track scalpel, w/the SC (or TC) adding the power I lust for and have been denied.

There seems to be a few RX-8 guys on this forum, and by and large we seem to be more obsessed with the weight/track capabilities than average.

[KevinDuMa]

I don't believe they will have nav standard...I'm sure there will be an option to opt out of that..at least I hope so.

[LionZoo]

Originally Posted by Sabastian

Jalopnik has your answer:

"According to Twitter traffic, the BRZ will come in two levels of trim, the base-level — called, strangely, Premium — which includes navigation (yes, standard), eight-speaker audio, soft touch dash, limited-slip diff; leather-wrapped steering wheel (tilt-telescopic), shift knob and e-brake lever; six-speed manual; aluminum pedal covers and cruise control, among standard features. The BRZ Limited model adds leather seats with Alcantara trim, fog lamps, rear deck spoiler, 17-inch rims and vented discs (16" front, 15" rear)."

The Premium seems to be offering a lot of stuff for $24k...

[Giccin]

Originally Posted by LionZoo

The Premium seems to be offering a lot of stuff for $24k...

Making up for the massive amounts of toyota loyalists perhaps?

[Zaku]

At 24k how much do you thing it would cost to take one off a Dealer's lot with the mark up and stuff? about 26? I don't mind that there's Nav honestly if it's standard at 24K if it's an option then that's ok too.