Time for battle: BRZ vs. 86 Poll (w/ comparison photos) - Page 12 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Dark · 12-03-2011, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nixeighty6

this poll was before the american debut of the frs.. can someone run a new poll for usa about the frs and the brz ( im not trying to get into the cost saving that scion did, if you are looking for that fight there's many treads for you.) i have changed my mind because of this tho and i think it would be interesting to see a new poll and compare.. anyone else?

I think we also have members from Asia, Europe an Aussie too, so...

nixeighty6 · 12-03-2011, 09:35 PM

yep.. that's what we would "compare" to

fatoni · 12-03-2011, 09:40 PM

you know what this reminds me of? that frs vs brz post in the frs vs section

nixeighty6 · 12-03-2011, 10:00 PM

though crowd.. "i think it would be interesting"

sirus · 12-03-2011, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by GrimmSpeed

Attachment 3081

Are the headlights different at the pointy ends or are my eyes playing tricks on me??

Sport-Tech · 12-03-2011, 11:52 PM

BRZ looks like it's wearing an orthodontic retainer...

tranzformer · 12-04-2011, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scion FR-S

BRZ looks like it's wearing an orthodontic retainer...

The FRS interior looks straight out of 1990s rental car.

TylerLieberman · 12-04-2011, 12:03 AM

For me, it comes down to the final price and what all is standard with each car. Another thing to think about is where Subaru's pricing is negotiable, Scion goes off that "pure price" crap. That being said, if the MSRP between the two is a slight $1,500 or so(Subaru being more expensive), realistically, you can get the Subaru for the same price of the Scion.

To add to that, how often do you see a middle aged man or women driving a Scion TC? Now how many do you see driving a Subaru Impreza? What would you think when you pull up to a stoplight in your brand new FRS and a 40 some odd year old woman pulls up in one right next to you?? haha! Now, I'm not saying that's bad or anything, but it's something that I can easily picture and I'm willing to place money that there's somebody on this forum who would do a doubletake when it happens to them.

peazs · 12-04-2011, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sirus

Are the headlights different at the pointy ends or are my eyes playing tricks on me??

Looks different to me with the 86 being more pointy and BRZ has it slope down.

Fox · 12-04-2011, 11:41 AM

i really like the LED boomerang in the brz headlights but in summary the 86 is my favorite.

LSxJunkie · 12-04-2011, 12:00 PM

I like the the radiator opening on the 86 better, and the sharper creases inboard of the headlights on the bumper. I also like the silver tach. However, the I much prefer the BRZ's silver dash trim. Honestly, beyond that minor interior color differences and front bumper, the cars seem substantially the same. See also, the Saab 9-2x Aero and the Impreza WRX Wagon.

Unfortunately, I doubt that the FR-S is going to be getting optional push button start, heated leather seats, or optional HIDs. I have become accustomed to those things and would like to have them if they're available. The HVAC controls on the BRZ Limited are also just so much cleaner. I'm not even a huge fan of automatic climate control. I've had it on most of my cars and I would rather command the HVAC by feel of the air coming out of the vents than some arbitrary number. However, the FR-S and base model HVAC controls look like they came out of a children's Powerwheel. Pass.

BRZ Limited for me, for now. When I get to see an options list for the FR-S, that may change.

rio7 · 12-17-2011, 05:48 PM

nice PS job, but that makes BRZ look like an overweight old man...

I can't decide between those two cars and I think my decision will come after i test drive them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

I can't be the only one that sees the BRZ and thinks:

Hmmmmm Quite

switchlanez · 12-18-2011, 06:55 AM

I'm digging the BRZ headlights. The light strip around the main lamp looks like an angry eyebrow and probably makes the car look wider than it is at night by highlighting the outer edges of the headlamps. Wish we had some pictures of it lit. Anyone know if they're LED?

Sport-Tech · 12-18-2011, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scion FR-S

BRZ looks like it's wearing an orthodontic retainer...

Quote:

Originally Posted by tranzformer

The FRS interior looks straight out of 1990s rental car.

At least the FR-S interior can be optioned-up to improve it, you're stuck with the BRZ dental dam.

View Poll Results: Post Production Model Release: Which one would you buy?
BRZ	146	40.44%
86	215	59.56%
Voters: 361. You may not vote on this poll

12-04-2011, 11:41 AM	#164
Fox Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Drives: GT86, MR2 Location: Germany Posts: 127 Thanks: 19 Thanked 12 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i really like the LED boomerang in the brz headlights but in summary the 86 is my favorite. __________________ hello germans, please visit the first german gt86 community

12-18-2011, 06:55 AM	#167
switchlanez Glorious BRZ Master Race Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: Subaru Libird Location: Race Wars Posts: 3,645 Thanks: 1,050 Thanked 2,719 Times in 1,079 Posts Mentioned: 110 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm digging the BRZ headlights. The light strip around the main lamp looks like an angry eyebrow and probably makes the car look wider than it is at night by highlighting the outer edges of the headlamps. Wish we had some pictures of it lit. Anyone know if they're LED? __________________ << BUILD THREAD >>

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12-03-2011, 09:35 PM	#156
nixeighty6 Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Drives: Faster than you! Location: Harrisburg PA USA Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	yep.. that's what we would "compare" to

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nixeighty6 Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Drives: Faster than you! Location: Harrisburg PA USA Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	though crowd.. "i think it would be interesting"

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12-04-2011, 12:03 AM	#162
TylerLieberman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: '24 GR86 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,686 Thanks: 658 Thanked 3,363 Times in 1,584 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	For me, it comes down to the final price and what all is standard with each car. Another thing to think about is where Subaru's pricing is negotiable, Scion goes off that "pure price" crap. That being said, if the MSRP between the two is a slight $1,500 or so(Subaru being more expensive), realistically, you can get the Subaru for the same price of the Scion. To add to that, how often do you see a middle aged man or women driving a Scion TC? Now how many do you see driving a Subaru Impreza? What would you think when you pull up to a stoplight in your brand new FRS and a 40 some odd year old woman pulls up in one right next to you?? haha! Now, I'm not saying that's bad or anything, but it's something that I can easily picture and I'm willing to place money that there's somebody on this forum who would do a doubletake when it happens to them.

12-04-2011, 12:00 PM	#165
LSxJunkie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Car Location: Here Posts: 326 Thanks: 283 Thanked 403 Times in 214 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I like the the radiator opening on the 86 better, and the sharper creases inboard of the headlights on the bumper. I also like the silver tach. However, the I much prefer the BRZ's silver dash trim. Honestly, beyond that minor interior color differences and front bumper, the cars seem substantially the same. See also, the Saab 9-2x Aero and the Impreza WRX Wagon. Unfortunately, I doubt that the FR-S is going to be getting optional push button start, heated leather seats, or optional HIDs. I have become accustomed to those things and would like to have them if they're available. The HVAC controls on the BRZ Limited are also just so much cleaner. I'm not even a huge fan of automatic climate control. I've had it on most of my cars and I would rather command the HVAC by feel of the air coming out of the vents than some arbitrary number. However, the FR-S and base model HVAC controls look like they came out of a children's Powerwheel. Pass. BRZ Limited for me, for now. When I get to see an options list for the FR-S, that may change.

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