Are you waiting for Turbo? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

gdi2290 · 03-22-2012, 04:25 PM

BRZ 25k will turbo in the future

Now the question is: will you wait for turbo?

I would like to have more power that would be awesome, but I would rather have better fuel economy. If the turbo version has less MPG then for sure I'll be happy with my NA. What do you guys think?

UPDATE: No turbo version ever. Perhaps aftermarket

powertrip · 03-22-2012, 04:26 PM

I'm definitely waiting on if there will be a turbo car. As I planned on adding one to N/A anyways a factory installed option will save me $ in the long run on the car.

blu_ · 03-22-2012, 04:27 PM

I'm not really interested in a turbo version. Maintenance on them gets expensive and I have already blown two turbo subaru motors. I want something more practical money wise. Also gas mileage like you said.

gdi2290 · 03-22-2012, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blu_

I'm not really interested in a turbo version. Maintenance on them gets expensive and I have already blown two turbo subaru motors. I want something more practical money wise. Also gas mileage like you said.

yeah true I didn't even consider the Maintenance, but then again I never had a car with turbo. I don't want to see a turbo version with the same mpg next year :/ perhaps the turbo version is the STi :P

Dave-ROR · 03-22-2012, 04:34 PM

Zero interest in a turbo version here.

M-17 · 03-22-2012, 04:35 PM

I'm in line for the supercharger.

nibor33 · 03-22-2012, 04:39 PM

I may be in the minority, but I am happy to be stepping down in horsepower. I've had much faster cars, but I miss my MX-5 the most. IMO (just an opinion) it's more fun to use 9/10ths of a car with lower potential than 5/10ths of a car with higher potential.

I think a turbo version would add 100 to 200 lbs once you put the whole trim package together, and would definitely have stickier tires, potentially bigger brakes, etc. I think the "potential" is too high for the way in which I want to enjoy this simplistic car.

There's also something to be said for NA engines, after having a few FI and NA cars. The linearity and response are better, and modulating power is easier.

catharsis · 03-22-2012, 04:41 PM

I'm going to wait for the turbo model. MPG don't bother me.

bambbrose · 03-22-2012, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

Zero interest in a turbo version here.

Same here.

With the intended use a turbo is just inviting excessive oil temps.

gdi2290 · 03-22-2012, 04:44 PM

I would love to get 250hp from the car but like I said I much rather have more MPG since I'll be on Premium gas. I would love to have a carbon fiber roof, hood, and front spoiler (STi version?) but not at the cost of MPG if it's turbo'd haha

Longhorn248 · 03-22-2012, 04:44 PM

I'm not waiting around for the turbo. Four or five years from now? Maybe I'll give it a look, but until then I'll be happy with the NA BRZ.

kash · 03-22-2012, 04:47 PM

I won't wait either. I think I'll love the non-turbo version just as much, while saving on gas and the maintenance cost.

blu_ · 03-22-2012, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gdi2290

yeah true I didn't even consider the Maintenance, but then again I never had a car with turbo. I don't want to see a turbo version with the same mpg next year :/ perhaps the turbo version is the STi :P

It won't get the same mpg. I would assume it gets maybe get 19/20 city and 26/27 highway. Also I only got 16ish mpg out of my STI even though it was rated for 18mpg city. Spirited driving in a turbo car really kills your mileage.

arkybrz · 03-22-2012, 04:51 PM

I'll probably trade the current model for the turbo whenever it's announced.

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03-22-2012, 04:26 PM	#2
powertrip Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: Mercedes C320, S2000 Location: North Florida Posts: 155 Thanks: 3 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm definitely waiting on if there will be a turbo car. As I planned on adding one to N/A anyways a factory installed option will save me $ in the long run on the car.

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blu_ Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ LTD Location: Portland, OR Posts: 889 Thanks: 637 Thanked 170 Times in 106 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm not really interested in a turbo version. Maintenance on them gets expensive and I have already blown two turbo subaru motors. I want something more practical money wise. Also gas mileage like you said.

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kash Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: an awesome one Location: CA Posts: 89 Thanks: 67 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I won't wait either. I think I'll love the non-turbo version just as much, while saving on gas and the maintenance cost.

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arkybrz Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: '11 WRX DGM Ltd., '13 BRZ SSM Ltd. Location: AR Posts: 87 Thanks: 11 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'll probably trade the current model for the turbo whenever it's announced.

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