|
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum The place to start for the Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 | GT86 |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
02-17-2017, 03:49 PM | #1 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2017
Drives: between cars...
Location: Ohio
Posts: 498
Thanks: 192
Thanked 263 Times in 158 Posts
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Need the ft86 Brain Trust... 2017 86 vs 2013 BRZ
Hey all,
So I'm one of the few folks who are considering dailying at FT86 here in Alaska. The secondary market is abysmal here. So without going through the shipping hassle these are my 2 options: 2017 86 Manual $25k 5 miles 2013 BRZ Limited $18k 19,000 miles So, about me... -just looking for a fun commuting car that I can autocross in the summer. Not gonna mod it like crazy, rather save and buy a Vette... -we already have a Subaru Outback, so having matching subarus would be cool, but I drive a Toyota now so not a deal breaker. -besides the name the only thing I liked about the Subaru is heated seat... would be nice on a cold day (I currently don't have them either) -we have a tendency to keep cars for a long time (current car is 130,000 and counting) so having the extra piece of mind and warranty with a new car is a plus... -everything that I would mod or change in the BRZ (lights, knee pads, ect) has already been updated in the 86 So what am I overlooking in this comparison? I've been waiting a long time (30 now) to be able to buy my first 'sports car' and I just want the one that makes me smile when I look in the garage and not cry when I get my monthly note hence the (BRZ/86) thanks! |
02-17-2017, 03:53 PM | #2 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Drives: '87 Corolla GTS, '13 FR-S 6MT
Location: United States
Posts: 364
Thanks: 54
Thanked 146 Times in 67 Posts
Mentioned: 7 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
I would go with the '17, from what I hear the build quality is a lot better. I have a '13 FRS and have some early-build issues.
|
02-17-2017, 03:55 PM | #3 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2017
Drives: 2013 FR-S, 2023 BRZ
Location: Toronto
Posts: 248
Thanks: 108
Thanked 74 Times in 46 Posts
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
well in terms of making you smile, both cars are essentially the same. A few differences like final drive and I think a couple more hp in the 2017 not to mention the front end differences are the only real changes as far as I know, probably some tech but meh. In my humble opinion, I would save that 7k and buy the 13, its honestly the same car and 19k miles is nothing, its got many years ahead not to mention its already broken in and you can start having fun with it right away. With that extra money you can do some mods if thats your thing or just save it up for later.
__________________
2013 Whiteout FRS 6MT with a JRSC RS Pulley @ 500ish WHP
2023 Ignition Red BRZ 6MT awaiting boost |
02-17-2017, 03:56 PM | #4 |
Powered by Crickets
Join Date: Feb 2016
Drives: 14' SWP MT Limited BRZ
Location: Southern Maryland
Posts: 510
Thanks: 246
Thanked 212 Times in 139 Posts
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
13' models have had issues going into limp mode. I would purchase a 14' or up. I personally don't like the new 86 design, but I would take it over an early model FRS.
Welcome to the family in advance
__________________
Build Thread / OFT Stage 2, Tomei UEL, Perrin Resonated, ST Coils, 2 Sets of Wheels, Rally Armor, TOMS Tails.
|
02-17-2017, 04:07 PM | #5 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Drives: '13 BRZ
Location: CT
Posts: 488
Thanks: 318
Thanked 331 Times in 156 Posts
Mentioned: 6 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
|
Is the 86 pre-owned? I thought they were closer to $30. Anyway at that price point, if you're considering $25k, I'd step up to a new BRZ Limited with the performance package which is right around 30k. It's worth it to know the car has been taken care of if you plan on owning it for a long time.
|
02-17-2017, 04:08 PM | #6 |
Reformed
Join Date: Sep 2014
Drives: '23 GRC, '11 Prius, '04 RAV4
Location: Mesa, AZ
Posts: 1,321
Thanks: 1,242
Thanked 1,142 Times in 591 Posts
Mentioned: 8 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
..if you are buying it outright then that BRZ is the better deal hands down...barely broken in too. The few problems the early models had were sporadic, there are plenty of users here with '13s without any problems. i had a 2013 frs (automatic mind you) that went to nearly 60 K with no problems whatsoever..admittedly my 2013 did have 2 interior panels that rattled and while i personally don't care for such things it is worth pointing out that the newer MYs (my '16 included) seem to have less rattling.
..if you are financing especially for 0% APR then I think a new 86 would be the better buy and as @tobin mentioned it might be worth checking a PP BRZ too. The refresh has enough improvements to make it a good consideration versus the pre-refresh Last edited by HKz; 02-18-2017 at 10:19 AM. |
02-17-2017, 04:09 PM | #7 | |
Proud of BOXER
Join Date: Dec 2012
Drives: Subaru Boxer
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 8,148
Thanks: 7,073
Thanked 6,846 Times in 3,675 Posts
Mentioned: 199 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
__________________
Quote:
|
|
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to Clipdat For This Useful Post: | tCsonfrs (02-17-2017), Ultramaroon (02-18-2017) |
02-17-2017, 04:13 PM | #8 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S)
Location: USA
Posts: 5,794
Thanks: 2,165
Thanked 4,242 Times in 2,220 Posts
Mentioned: 48 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
|
Go with the 2017 for the reasons you listed in your initial post.
__________________
"Never run out of real estate, traction, and ideas at the same time."
2022 BRZ Build 2013 FR-S Build |
02-17-2017, 05:24 PM | #9 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2017
Drives: between cars...
Location: Ohio
Posts: 498
Thanks: 192
Thanked 263 Times in 158 Posts
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
It's funny how the budget changes, Initially my budget was $18k, then I talked myself into looking at the new 86 at $25k... now we are talking the BRZ PP at $30k+... lol... While I can 'afford' a $30k car, I don't want too at the moment. |
|
02-17-2017, 06:18 PM | #10 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Drives: Moped
Location: CA
Posts: 4,299
Thanks: 4,902
Thanked 2,130 Times in 1,195 Posts
Mentioned: 21 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Many of the 2013's had some very annoying first year problems. If you can swing the 2017... that's the one I would get...
|
02-17-2017, 07:25 PM | #11 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Drives: 2013 FR-S, white, MT
Location: Puyallup, WA
Posts: 29,938
Thanks: 28,906
Thanked 31,955 Times in 16,478 Posts
Mentioned: 709 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
|
I'd suggest you get the new one.
humfrz |
02-17-2017, 07:51 PM | #12 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Drives: 14 Ultramarine FR-S
Location: SOCAL
Posts: 795
Thanks: 381
Thanked 413 Times in 231 Posts
Mentioned: 14 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
|
The better options would be :P
New MY17 BRZ or Used MY14+ FR-S
__________________
2014 Ultramarine Scion FR-S 2000 Integra LS - SOLD |
02-18-2017, 01:15 AM | #13 |
chicken tonight
Join Date: Sep 2014
Drives: a 13 e8h frs
Location: vantucky, wa
Posts: 31,944
Thanks: 52,291
Thanked 36,616 Times in 18,979 Posts
Mentioned: 1109 Post(s)
Tagged: 9 Thread(s)
|
Do you work on your own stuff?
__________________
|
02-18-2017, 01:17 AM | #14 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Drives: 2017 Toyota 86
Location: Kirkland, WA
Posts: 206
Thanks: 24
Thanked 108 Times in 70 Posts
Mentioned: 5 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Definitely the 17 imo, as others have mentioned, they've kind of got the platform down now, which they didn't when it was new, of course.
|
|
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Mega Meet Brain Storm | Chen | Northwest | 105 | 04-03-2015 01:27 AM |
FT86 TRUST/Rocket Bunny Aero Kit - Price Available! | BPAuto | Exterior Parts - The Rest | 101 | 04-23-2014 12:35 PM |
FR-S? BRZ? Premium? Limited? 10 Series? My brain hurts! | oldpueblo | Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum | 36 | 01-02-2014 10:14 PM |
Man eat's roommate's brain and heart. [zombie] | Giccin | Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] | 12 | 06-01-2012 03:59 PM |