FRS vs BRZ pricing. Are you In or out? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Veloist · 04-05-2012, 12:35 PM

Now that both cars' official prices have been released....

FR-S Pricing Thread:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4328

BRZ Pricing Thread:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4755

Me, I'm staying with the FR-S because fanboyism and favoritism and pride with Toyota. Never thought once about getting the BRZ over the FR-S!

koyv90 · 04-05-2012, 12:45 PM

No reason to not go for the BRZ now, Better interior all around, better head lights.

Much easier to swap front bumper then interior and headlights.

czar07 · 04-05-2012, 12:48 PM

umm...you will have to swap headlights, otherwise the bumper wont fit..

koyv90 · 04-05-2012, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by czar07

umm...you will have to swap headlights, otherwise the bumper wont fit..

there was a thread talking about the headlights can be swaped with out changing bumpers soooooo. Unless that was disproved.(hope not)

Rabble · 04-05-2012, 01:02 PM

I don't really think it matters, they are the same car with different options. HIDs at autozone/o'rilley is only like $200 for the pair and navi can be argued down. I personally don't like the jersey cloth of the mid-range interior, but different strokes for different folks.

PERRIN_Chris · 04-05-2012, 01:03 PM

For sure BRZ seems like it's a better deal with the HIDs, an better stereo. I still do like the FR-S looks better though.

Jeff Lange · 04-05-2012, 01:05 PM

Yes, I think the BRZ is a better value. Doesn't mean I'd buy one, but I do think it's a better value. In the USA anyway.

We'll see what Canada gets.

Jeff

Spd229 · 04-05-2012, 01:05 PM

actually on the stereo part. The HU itself includes navi sure, but the wattage is lower than the FRS. Unless those numbers were incorrect (another thread, I'll have to find it)

Granted, that's nothing either way. I'm more or less just concerned about the material quality of each cloth and how long each would last.

Kiteless · 04-05-2012, 01:13 PM

I much prefer the look of the FR-S and how it looks like the GT-86 (I am planning on a rebadge) I am not willing to spend over $1300 for nav and HID's. I know some folks think the FR-S is over priced, but personally given that an teeny iQ costs $16,000 with all the same Scion gadgets on it. Cars are just way more expensive than they used to be.

That being said I think both cars look fantastic and I am sure no matter what car someone chooses, FR-S/BRZ I think they will be a delight to drive and own for many many years.

viper_driver · 04-05-2012, 01:22 PM

cancelled my FR-S order this morning and swapped sides to the BRZ. better value in my opinion.

86fanatic · 04-05-2012, 01:24 PM

FR-S looks better.
FR-S is simpler (don't need a tv screen in my sports car).
FR-S is lighter (although somewhat trivial - it's worth more to me then fancy features).
FR-S is tuned for over steer.

$1200 for HIDs and navigation isn't what I call a screaming deal.

Jayp · 04-05-2012, 01:26 PM

I'm sticking with the FR-S. Main reason, the only Subaru dealership sucks here. What I'm hoping now is that most of Scion's accessories for the FR-S will match what the BRZ has standard, which I don't see that hard to do.

Frost · 04-05-2012, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86fanatic

FR-S looks better.
FR-S is simpler (don't need a tv screen in my sports car).
FR-S is lighter (although somewhat trivial - it's worth more to me then fancy features).
FR-S is tuned for over steer.

$1200 for HIDs and navigation isn't what I call a screaming deal.

How much lighter is the FR-S over the BR-Z? Not being sarcastic but I really don't know.

Agree on point #1 though. I'll install my gauges down the road as I get more serious.

Jeff Lange · 04-05-2012, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86fanatic

FR-S looks better.
FR-S is simpler (don't need a tv screen in my sports car).
FR-S is lighter (although somewhat trivial - it's worth more to me then fancy features).
FR-S is tuned for over steer.

$1200 for HIDs and navigation isn't what I call a screaming deal.

I wouldn't want the nav either way, but I would like the HID's. Still probably not enough to convince me to get the BRZ over the FR-S. Even though I do consider it a better value, I think the FR-S would still get my vote based on USA pricing/options.

It is a pretty close comparison though for pricing.

Jeff

View Poll Results: Did the BRZ's price change your mind?
Yes - The BRZ is a better value	104	56.83%
No- I'm sticking with the FR-S	63	34.43%
I'm not getting either of them	16	8.74%
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04-05-2012, 01:05 PM	#7
Jeff Lange Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 1986 AE86 GT-S, 2011 Lexus IS250 6M Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 661 Thanks: 136 Thanked 361 Times in 161 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yes, I think the BRZ is a better value. Doesn't mean I'd buy one, but I do think it's a better value. In the USA anyway. We'll see what Canada gets. Jeff __________________ 2011 Lexus IS350 F-Sport 6MT with LSD 1986 Toyota Corolla GT-S Supercharged

04-05-2012, 01:05 PM	#8
Spd229 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Ultramarine FR-S AT Location: Atlanta,GA Posts: 572 Thanks: 222 Thanked 314 Times in 155 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	actually on the stereo part. The HU itself includes navi sure, but the wattage is lower than the FRS. Unless those numbers were incorrect (another thread, I'll have to find it) Granted, that's nothing either way. I'm more or less just concerned about the material quality of each cloth and how long each would last. __________________

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04-05-2012, 12:35 PM	#1
Veloist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: ‘93 MR2, ‘22 GR86, ‘23 GR Corolla Location: N. California Posts: 1,525 Thanks: 700 Thanked 1,713 Times in 668 Posts Mentioned: 75 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	FRS vs BRZ pricing. Are you In or out? Now that both cars' official prices have been released.... FR-S Pricing Thread: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4328 BRZ Pricing Thread: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4755 Me, I'm staying with the FR-S because fanboyism and favoritism and pride with Toyota. Never thought once about getting the BRZ over the FR-S! __________________ SPECIAL EDITION VIN LISTS: Series.Blue/ Series.HyperBlue/ Series.Yellow/ 2018 tS / 50th Anniversary/ Series.Gray/ 2020 tS Last edited by Veloist; 04-05-2012 at 01:34 PM.

04-05-2012, 12:45 PM	#2
koyv90 Rocket Bunny FRS Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2013 Rocket Bunny FRS Location: United States Posts: 447 Thanks: 15 Thanked 29 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	No reason to not go for the BRZ now, Better interior all around, better head lights. Much easier to swap front bumper then interior and headlights.

04-05-2012, 12:48 PM	#3
czar07 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: '97 RSP JZZ30 GT-T Location: Australia Posts: 612 Thanks: 365 Thanked 192 Times in 101 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	umm...you will have to swap headlights, otherwise the bumper wont fit..

04-05-2012, 01:02 PM	#5
Rabble Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Asphalt FR-S Location: USA Posts: 457 Thanks: 6 Thanked 110 Times in 51 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I don't really think it matters, they are the same car with different options. HIDs at autozone/o'rilley is only like $200 for the pair and navi can be argued down. I personally don't like the jersey cloth of the mid-range interior, but different strokes for different folks.

04-05-2012, 01:22 PM	#10
viper_driver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2013 BRZ ordered! Location: KC Posts: 131 Thanks: 13 Thanked 28 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	cancelled my FR-S order this morning and swapped sides to the BRZ. better value in my opinion.

04-05-2012, 01:24 PM	#11
86fanatic Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: auto Location: us Posts: 243 Thanks: 5 Thanked 43 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	FR-S looks better. FR-S is simpler (don't need a tv screen in my sports car). FR-S is lighter (although somewhat trivial - it's worth more to me then fancy features). FR-S is tuned for over steer. $1200 for HIDs and navigation isn't what I call a screaming deal.

04-05-2012, 01:26 PM	#12
Jayp Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Las Vegas Posts: 115 Thanks: 60 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm sticking with the FR-S. Main reason, the only Subaru dealership sucks here. What I'm hoping now is that most of Scion's accessories for the FR-S will match what the BRZ has standard, which I don't see that hard to do.

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