Torn between late 2013 and waiting for 2014 model

[FRSBRZGT86FAN]

Originally Posted by thill

Many people are used to having buttons on the steering wheel, and many people don't like the touchscreen head unit. Honestly, while I like the lack of buttons from a simplicity standpoint, I would take a couple at this point so I did not have to try and fiddle with the touchscreen when driving. And I am not talking about 20 buttons like some cars have. Like 4.

I guess that would be ok if it were non-intrusive buttons just volume + - a voice button etc.
Also anyone know what they are talking about when they say "Revised badging" and where is the head unit sourced from?

[kALMIGHTY]

I was supposed to have my 2013 that I ordered last week on the 22nd of this month, but my dealership "forgot" to get the Premium Pioneer audio upgrade installed at port, and the car is already on its way which means I either take the car with a basic head unit that I don't want, or wait for another 2013 to come the way I want which will take another few months. Because of my dealership's mistake, I have no choice but to wait another few months and I'll be damned if I get a 2013 at MSRP that late when the 2014's are coming around the same time, so looks like 2014 for me.
Take the 2013 if you can, you'll like it more, and 5 or 10 years from now, it'll be worth more than the 2014 for being an "original" model year and a collector's car someday.

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by FRSBRZGT86FAN

Why the hell do you need steering wheel controls? The entire point of the car is driver feel that would detract from it.

Because the touch screen and UI of the head unit SUCKS.

[dlux]

Originally Posted by FRSBRZGT86FAN

Why the hell do you need steering wheel controls? The entire point of the car is driver feel that would detract from it.

Wonder if you own the car now...

[FRSBRZGT86FAN]

Originally Posted by dlux

Wonder if you own the car now...

Not until I hear less problems.

[Wafflejuice]

I can get one for $1000 under MSRP, but not sure if that's worth it.

IMBA discount would give more, but I would have to get a 2014 model... Still waiting to see if the knee pads and "revised badging" are the only features.

[poundsand]

Originally Posted by FRSBRZGT86FAN

Why the hell do you need steering wheel controls? The entire point of the car is driver feel that would detract from it.

how would steering wheel buttons detract from driver feel?

[FRSBRZGT86FAN]

Originally Posted by poundsand

how would steering wheel buttons detract from driver feel?

Distract the driver would ave been better, that was the original purpose of not having them there was it not?

[ZXTT95]

Originally Posted by FRSBRZGT86FAN

Distract the driver would ave been better, that was the original purpose of not having them there was it not?

Well, that's what they would say, although the real answer may lie in the accounting dept.

[poundsand]

Originally Posted by ZXTT95

Well, that's what they would say, although the real answer may lie in the accounting dept.

this.

[FRSBRZGT86FAN]

Originally Posted by Wafflejuice

I'm looking to get a BRZ Limited in WRB but I'm not sure if I want to get one now or wait for the 2014 with the IMBA discount. I'm not sure if I would like the knee pads or revised badging though..

They quoted me over MSRP for the 2013 model coming in at the end of the month and charged extra for freight. I tried to haggle, didn't go too well. All they decided to do was include a block heater.

What I see is:

2013: lower financing rate and I would have it now for the summer but then I would need snow tires for the winter. (I live in Canada so it's basically a must)

2014: the issues from the 2013 should be fixed, more money and the discount but financing will probably be higher again.

Next closest dealer is 3 hours away from me, so I'm not sure if it's worth the trip there and take a new car on a 3 hour trip fresh off the lot. :/

So torn. What would you guys do? or if you have any tips to get the price down on the 2013 it would be appreciated!

Are there more models just sitting there on the lot?
Keep them on there toes keep badgering them the pressure of those BRZ's not selling will get to them eventually and they will fold maybe get 1k off the price.

[FiRStsc10n]

Originally Posted by Wafflejuice

Those who had the car through the winter, did you have any issues with winter driving?
Our last winter had temperatures around -40 in January with about a few feet of snow. Friend traded in his RWD car after that winter..

Haven't driven the FRS in Canadian winter yet, but I've been driving a Rwd IS300 for 6 winters. If you drive appropriately and smart there is no problem. Get a good pair of snow tires is key. Another trick is to start in 2nd to avoid excessive slipping of tires.

[Be-Are-Zee]

In my area you can't even test drive without a non refundable deposit on the limited versions. Not a big deal though since they only last a day max on the lots.

I drove 7 hours for mine to get it in the color I wanted and while I was filling out paperwork two people came in asking if it was available. One even offered 1,000 over what I was paying but luckily I had already signed.

[thill]

Originally Posted by FiRStsc10n

Haven't driven the FRS in Canadian winter yet, but I've been driving a Rwd IS300 for 6 winters. If you drive appropriately and smart there is no problem. Get a good pair of snow tires is key. Another trick is to start in 2nd to avoid excessive slipping of tires.

Very true. I also throw a few salt bags in the trunk for extra weight, but the key is a good set of snow tires. They make all the difference.