Chris Harris Drive: GT86 / FR-S vs 370z vs Cayman S - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Mari0 · 08-15-2012, 04:47 PM

He is a brit. He is not talking about American $. But I still agree with you on that point (and he does, too, at the end of the video)

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Originally Posted by Google Search

1 British pound sterling = 1.5685 US dollars

That's still ~25k (not 29k like you pointed out)

Also, the 370z in the US as far as I know is like 34k+ (about 10k above the FR-S)

Scion1181 · 08-15-2012, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Rampage

I would like to know where he finds a Cayman S for 16K. I looked at Autotrader and the cheapest one I saw listed within 200 miles of me cost 29K. 29K upfront, no warranty, expensive German parts and German reliability versus Japanese reliability. FR-S/BRZ is a no brainer considering those points.

Yea he must have been lucky. Here are the price ranges and next to it the numbers of cayman S found in that price range.

$20,001-$25,000 (1)
$25,001-$30,000 (14)
$30,001-$35,000 (29)
$35,001-$40,000 (75)
$40,001-$45,000 (34)
$45,001-$50,000 (23)
$50,001-$55,000 (11)
$55,001-$60,000 (11)
$60,001-$65,000 (3)
$65,001-$70,000 (2)

tylerhasaphone · 08-15-2012, 04:49 PM

SUCH a good review, probably the best one ive seen yet.

I WANT A FR-S!

blu_ · 08-15-2012, 04:53 PM

When I hear Chris Harris echoing my thoughts on a car, more so my car, it just makes me feel a bit smug tbh.. like maybe I'm not full of shit.

jadewbj · 08-15-2012, 04:54 PM

Also where is the 370Z $28,000? Every time I watch Top Gear UK the prices for the cars are more than US. In US the 370Z starts at $33,120.

I had a 911 Targa and the parts for that thing were CRAZY expensive. Even oil changes required a credit check.

blu_ · 08-15-2012, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jadewbj

Also where is the 370Z $28,000? Every time I watch Top Gear UK the prices for the cars are more than US. In US the 370Z starts at $33,120.

I had a 911 Targa and the parts for that thing were CRAZY expensive. Even oil changes required a credit check.

http://www.nissan.co.uk/#vehicles/sp...gures/discover

Every market is different, so its hard to generalize about car prices relative to the US.

I assume the 28k number is saying that you could get one for that price.... not that it MSRP's for that.

Also hes talking pounds not $'s.

Texas BRZ · 08-15-2012, 05:18 PM

Thanks for sharing, OP. Very exciting video review. I could relate to the opinions shared within the review.

I have much respect for the 350 / 370Z, but I've never connected with the drive and never had that feel & connection with it... Therefore, I never had the courage to opt for one...

Putting in a used Cayman S reminded me of when I really wanted to pull the trigger on a new Cayman R... Though the price tag (especially with even some options) and the lack of back seats helped me in choosing a great value and sports car within the FR-S... And it came out for sale at the right time for myself, fortunately.

russv · 08-15-2012, 05:30 PM

The 370 Z a "right lard ass"

tripjammer · 08-15-2012, 05:54 PM

I am thinking, get a FR-S and call it a day, then throw one of those turbo kits on it, and who cares about any other RWD coupes....

raz0rbladez909 · 08-15-2012, 06:15 PM

INB4 the 370z trolls come rolling through talking about how much more valid their opinion is than anyone elses.

QFry · 08-15-2012, 06:21 PM

i can see the Z Forums saying he's been paid off already...
Also noted that he doesnt seem to like the leather seats so much, wonder if he would prefer the FR-S seats

and if he did that may mean the FR-S>86 (i can dream right)?

shadoquad · 08-15-2012, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by raz0rbladez909

INB4 the 370z trolls come rolling through talking about how much more valid their opinion is than anyone elses.

???

Quote:

Originally Posted by QFry

i can see the Z Forums saying he's been paid off already...

???

I'm a Z owner. Reviews have never been friendly to my car, and the FT86 is a darling for magazines and auto reviewers. I'm ok with that.

I've driven both, and I preferred the Z. Your impressions/drives/results/opinions may vary. I have no problem with that.

If we all liked the same cars, this would be a much more boring world, imo.

ichitaka05 · 08-15-2012, 06:39 PM

Before go into flame war between z is better &/or 86 is better debate. Debate at "vs thread" instead of here.

& I'm not pointing at anyone.

shadoquad · 08-15-2012, 06:40 PM

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