for those who are buying the BRZs, what made you pick BRZ over Scion FRS? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Longhorn248 · 12-11-2011, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by tranzformer

I pick BRZ because of this

Forget the car, I've changed my mind.

.GENO. · 12-11-2011, 01:02 AM

1. That blue color

2. Front end looks better.
3. And my brother is a car salesman for my local Subaru dealer :happy0180:

tranzformer · 12-11-2011, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Guff

Is she standard on the JDM model?

I sure hope so. Why are JDM girls so hot?

caeavesrsx-s · 12-11-2011, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by tranzformer

I sure hope so. Why are JDM girls so hot?

because they eat less

Guff · 12-11-2011, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by caeavesrsx-s

because they eat less

Funny because it's true!

RWD_only · 12-11-2011, 02:07 AM

Badge whoring...

And what is this more grip BS I'm hearing. From what I've read the BRZ just understeers more than the FR-S, just like all Subaru's. That doesn't make it more "grip oriented."

Guff · 12-11-2011, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by RWD_only

Badge whoring...

And what is this more grip BS I'm hearing. From what I've read the BRZ just understeers more than the FR-S, just like all Subaru's. That doesn't make it more "grip oriented."

If it goes Understeer-->Nuetral Grippiness-->Oversteer, then I suppose going a little left from a car we hear is very easy to oversteer would put us more in the middle wouldn't it?

ashtray · 12-11-2011, 02:11 AM

JDM girls are hotter bc all we get in the states are import models. Or ones that are made locally.

As for the original question:
-Price (exclusivity, ie not a teen car)
-push start button
-HIDs
-leather/suede
-17" w/summer tires
-will "match" my WRX

Username · 12-11-2011, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by WingsofWar

With the car being mostly mechanically subaru, id prefer to stick with the core company involved with the manufacturing of the car. While i loveToyota and is a big Toyota fan over Subaru. I just had to go with this car for these reasons.

- Seems like a more mature car over Scion model
- Fogs and LEDs
- Digital HVAC
- Black Tachometer
- Subaru VIP program
- I typically favor STI parts prices over TRD parts prices
- Satin White Pearl

Couldn't be better said!

RWD_only · 12-11-2011, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Guff

If it goes Understeer-->Nuetral Grippiness-->Oversteer, then I suppose going a little left from a car we hear is very easy to oversteer would put us more in the middle wouldn't it?

It's more complicated than this, think about the fact that you can oversteer and understeer in the same corner. It doesn't work as if by turning the oversteer dial down = linear increase in understeer.

BTW, not trolling, I'd rather have the BRZ interior, but it all depends on price.

Shevon · 12-11-2011, 04:38 AM

For me the BRZ is at the top of my list over the FRS now is mainly the fact that the interior is better looking. The center stack is fugly in the FRS.

blur · 12-11-2011, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Shevon

For me the BRZ is at the top of my list over the FRS now is mainly the fact that the interior is better looking. The center stack is fugly in the FRS.

It's in the BRZ Premium model too LOL

U mad?

Anyway, I would pick the FR-S simply because (bare bones > luxury) . . . I don't need navigation, fog lights, or hid. I also prefer the lines of the FR-S.

However if a turbo was to ever come out I would jump on it, regardless of brand...

Tsinoy · 12-11-2011, 05:15 AM

i want the BRZ because of the Brand Name to be honest.
I know it sounds stupid to most people, but it feels more
unique to me. I just wanted to eliminate the "common" car
in the street. More people would buy the FRS, i know it already.

Zgrinch · 12-11-2011, 06:57 AM

BRZ because ...

Interior - I know that's a shock given my recent posts. This will be a DD and I refuse to be surrounded by an interior that looks like I'm driving a low priced rental
Front end - not at first, but the more I have compared the two, the BRZ seems to have a more fluid lines.
Tach - white is ok, but black gives a more upscale look, plus I love the red backlight at night, which I assume will not be possible with white tach
Lights - front and back end lights are much better IMO
Ability to negotiate - I enrolled in VIP program when I first read about it here (thanks) and will be eligible when the car is released. Even if it is not honored, I think it will give me leverage.
Color options
Availability - Based on the "95%" who are looking to get an FRS for financial reasons.

Summary - except for the mechanics, this is just the higher end car.

12-11-2011, 04:38 AM	#25
Shevon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: Accord Coupe Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 319 Thanks: 26 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	For me the BRZ is at the top of my list over the FRS now is mainly the fact that the interior is better looking. The center stack is fugly in the FRS. __________________ Stop bitching and crying!! This is a NO BITCHASSNESS zone!!!

12-11-2011, 05:15 AM	#27
Tsinoy Dreaming Big~ Carlo Migue Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Subaru BRZ Soon Location: West Covina, California Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	i want the BRZ because of the Brand Name to be honest. I know it sounds stupid to most people, but it feels more unique to me. I just wanted to eliminate the "common" car in the street. More people would buy the FRS, i know it already. __________________

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.GENO. Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: '02 E46 coupe. '97 Nissan 240sx RIP Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	1. That blue color 2. Front end looks better. 3. And my brother is a car salesman for my local Subaru dealer :happy0180:

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ashtray As Seen On The Internet Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: 2003 WRX, 2013 BRZ, 442 Location: SoCal Posts: 852 Thanks: 23 Thanked 251 Times in 159 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	JDM girls are hotter bc all we get in the states are import models. Or ones that are made locally. As for the original question: -Price (exclusivity, ie not a teen car) -push start button -HIDs -leather/suede -17" w/summer tires -will "match" my WRX

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Zgrinch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: 2013 Limited DGM BRZ Location: FL Posts: 1,956 Thanks: 286 Thanked 450 Times in 257 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s)	BRZ because ... Interior - I know that's a shock given my recent posts. This will be a DD and I refuse to be surrounded by an interior that looks like I'm driving a low priced rental Front end - not at first, but the more I have compared the two, the BRZ seems to have a more fluid lines. Tach - white is ok, but black gives a more upscale look, plus I love the red backlight at night, which I assume will not be possible with white tach Lights - front and back end lights are much better IMO Ability to negotiate - I enrolled in VIP program when I first read about it here (thanks) and will be eligible when the car is released. Even if it is not honored, I think it will give me leverage. Color options Availability - Based on the "95%" who are looking to get an FRS for financial reasons. Summary - except for the mechanics, this is just the higher end car.

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