A different perspective on price. - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Hanzo · 06-11-2012, 08:13 AM

Yesterday I pulled up at a restaurant and was seated near the window where I could see my car. I saw the waiter/owner walked out and started walk around my car and peaking in. I went out and started talking to him about it. Another person who just pulled up walked over as well. I started showing both of them the car then they asked how much it cost. I told them just under $30K out the door. Both of them were shocked at how inexpensive the car was. They both said how nice it looked and how well equipped it was. The guy that just pulled up said he is going to discuss it with his wife about buying one.

I guess for people who knows nothing about this car when seeing it for the first time expect the car to cost a lot more.

the_3d_man · 06-11-2012, 08:26 AM

Those same people often expect it to have more than 200hp though.

Hanzo · 06-11-2012, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by the_3d_man

Those same people often expect it to have more than 200hp though.

Actually they didn't say much when I told them it had 200hp. They just love the way it looks and the way it was equipped. The waiter/owner asked me if it had a V6 or V8. I told him 4 cylinder then he said, it must be good on gas.

the_3d_man · 06-11-2012, 08:59 AM

It doesn't have an i4. Boxer configuration. Its good to see some people who aren't hung up on power though.

Hanzo · 06-11-2012, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by the_3d_man

It doesn't have an i4. Boxer configuration. Its good to see some people who aren't hung up on power though.

I'm sorry lol I mean I told him it was a 4 cylinder.

Hanzo · 06-11-2012, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by the_3d_man

It doesn't have an i4. Boxer configuration. Its good to see some people who aren't hung up on power though.

I think a lot of people who are not really car people just want something that looks cool.

Spaceywilly · 06-11-2012, 09:22 AM

Yeah I spec'ed out a 1 series with the same options as the BRZ limited (HIDs, Leather, Push button start) and it was over 40k. Obviously the interior quality doesn't even come close to a BMW but I can't think of any cars with a nicer interior under 30k (ok the GTI is pretty nice). It's funny, people who don't know a lot about cars will think that 200hp is plenty, people who do know a lot about cars will know that 200hp is plenty in such a light car, it's only people somewhere in the middle who complain about the power. And for some reason they all seem to post on Jalopnik.

Hanzo · 06-11-2012, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Spaceywilly

Yeah I spec'ed out a 1 series with the same options as the BRZ limited (HIDs, Leather, Push button start) and it was over 40k. Obviously the interior quality doesn't even come close to a BMW but I can't think of any cars with a nicer interior under 30k. It's funny, people who don't know a lot about cars will think that 200hp is plenty, people who do know a lot about cars will know that 200hp is plenty in such a light car, it's only people somewhere in the middle who complain about the power. And for some reason they all seem to post on Jalopnik.

Actually I drove a 135i when it first came out, the interior is not as nice as you think.

nix · 06-11-2012, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Hanzo

Yesterday I pulled up at a restaurant and was seated near the window where I could see my car. I saw the waiter/owner walked out and started walk around my car and peaking in. I went out and started talking to him about it. Another person who just pulled up walked over as well. I started showing both of them the car then they asked how much it cost. I told them just under $30K out the door. Both of them were shocked at how inexpensive the car was. They both said how nice it looked and how well equipped it was. The guy that just pulled up said he is going to discuss it with his wife about buying one.

I guess for people who knows nothing about this car when seeing it for the first time expect the car to cost a lot more.

Non car people are just ignorant. There have always been cheap, beautiful cars going around (well at least since I've been buying).

slizoth · 06-11-2012, 12:52 PM

Yeah, I've had the, "Is that a porche" and "I've never seen a Subaru like that" ect. Never heard a bad thing about the car. I feel like the suspension can be a little tight for in town driving but I just do my best to avoid going down the bumpy roads.

Turbowned · 06-11-2012, 02:37 PM

Some cute girls were parked next to my friend's BRZ yesterday and we heard them comment "maybe we shouldn't have parked so close to this sexy Subaru"

mechaghost · 06-11-2012, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Turbowned

Some cute girls were parked next to my friend's BRZ yesterday and we heard them comment "maybe we shouldn't have parked so close to this sexy Subaru"

Was it because they were already married and was being tempted?

Symbiont · 06-11-2012, 04:02 PM

Everyone who has asked me about price guessed 40-50k. No joke.

BioRage · 06-11-2012, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Hanzo

Actually I drove a 135i when it first came out, the interior is not as nice as you think.

Benz Interior > BMW.

FYI,.

However, most sports car are priced high, so it's only fair for people to assume it's expensive.

Woo.

06-11-2012, 08:13 AM	#1
Hanzo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Waiting for the ND Miata Location: VA Posts: 963 Thanks: 182 Thanked 656 Times in 194 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 12 Thread(s)	A different perspective on price. Yesterday I pulled up at a restaurant and was seated near the window where I could see my car. I saw the waiter/owner walked out and started walk around my car and peaking in. I went out and started talking to him about it. Another person who just pulled up walked over as well. I started showing both of them the car then they asked how much it cost. I told them just under $30K out the door. Both of them were shocked at how inexpensive the car was. They both said how nice it looked and how well equipped it was. The guy that just pulled up said he is going to discuss it with his wife about buying one. I guess for people who knows nothing about this car when seeing it for the first time expect the car to cost a lot more.

06-11-2012, 09:22 AM	#7
Spaceywilly ZC6A2B82KC7J Join Date: May 2011 Drives: 2002 WRX Location: Providence, RI Posts: 1,632 Thanks: 361 Thanked 727 Times in 236 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yeah I spec'ed out a 1 series with the same options as the BRZ limited (HIDs, Leather, Push button start) and it was over 40k. Obviously the interior quality doesn't even come close to a BMW but I can't think of any cars with a nicer interior under 30k (ok the GTI is pretty nice). It's funny, people who don't know a lot about cars will think that 200hp is plenty, people who do know a lot about cars will know that 200hp is plenty in such a light car, it's only people somewhere in the middle who complain about the power. And for some reason they all seem to post on Jalopnik. __________________ Straights are for fast cars. Turns are for fast drivers. Last edited by Spaceywilly; 06-11-2012 at 10:04 AM.

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the_3d_man Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2007 Legacy GT Location: Houston/Indiana Posts: 63 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Those same people often expect it to have more than 200hp though.

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slizoth Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: 2013 WRB Subaru BRZ Location: Oregon Posts: 454 Thanks: 185 Thanked 70 Times in 45 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yeah, I've had the, "Is that a porche" and "I've never seen a Subaru like that" ect. Never heard a bad thing about the car. I feel like the suspension can be a little tight for in town driving but I just do my best to avoid going down the bumpy roads.

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