How will you make your decision? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Jeris@CatoMoto · 11-30-2011, 02:52 PM

So from the looks of it people based on their backrounds or personal opinion like either the BRZ or the FR-S. When the time comes for these cars to be actually released do you think you will test drive both first even though you initally have a preference? Or will you just stick to your guns and get what you wanted initially?

Sabastian · 11-30-2011, 02:58 PM

I'll probably make my choice based on option combinations and price. I prefer the look of the Toyota/Scion, but if I can get the options I want for the price I want to pay at a Subaru dealer, I'll go with the BRZ. I own a Mini and a Miata, so I have no particular loyalty to Subaru or Toyota/Scion.

NorCalRider · 11-30-2011, 02:59 PM

It will ultimately come down to how the FRS looks and price for me. Along with how each car feels when driving it.

Zaku · 11-30-2011, 02:59 PM

I would like to see it in person, but for me personally financial isn't a big problem. Even if I don't have the funding I don't mind loaning form something I really want, it's also about the community as well. But honestly I would have to test drive both and probably will because I have friends that looks to say" get opposite of what I get" so If I have an FRS they'll have a BRZ if I have a BRZ they'll have an FRS, it's pretty trivial.

Likely I will stick to my initial wants and get that.

CXTKRS1 · 11-30-2011, 03:00 PM

Why the hell would you need to test drive two cars that are exactly the same when it comes down to the chassis and powertrain?

ZetaVI · 11-30-2011, 03:01 PM

I think at this moment i would decide by price and options.

Dave-ROR · 11-30-2011, 03:03 PM

Which interior looks/feels nicer in person, same with the exterior differences, pricing, options, whether or not there are any differences like the rumored suspension stuff and availability.

I'd lean towards the Subaru just so I can haggle instead of the pure price notion and because of associations with some people at the good local Subaru dealer.

Jeris@CatoMoto · 11-30-2011, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by CXTKRS1

Why the hell would you need to test drive two cars that are exactly the same when it comes down to the chassis and powertrain?

True, but they are still subtle differences. Personally my decision wouldn't come down to HOW the car drives but how I feel when driving it. I think seeing the car in person makes a big difference as well.

Zaku · 11-30-2011, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CXTKRS1

Why the hell would you need to test drive two cars that are exactly the same when it comes down to the chassis and powertrain?

hmm how do I put this, even if the cars are the same in paper no two cars are really the same. Before I purchased my last car, I've must of test driven at least 5 until I found that one I can really bond with or like. I don't know how to explain it. Maybe that's just me... but I think some others feel the same way.

Kinda like how Akio bond with Devil Z lol

Dark · 11-30-2011, 03:06 PM

My decision is based on color choice, price, standard features, and optional feature.

Weez · 11-30-2011, 03:12 PM

At this point, it is about price for me. We know roughly everything about the car at this point, so the big "bang" I'm waiting for is the price, and what options come with said "price".

Sparkplug · 11-30-2011, 03:17 PM

For me:
1. How each car drives, dependent on throttle mapping and suspension.
2. Price/option packages... whichever make gives me the options I want at the price I want.
3. Color options

I am leaning towards the Subie at the moment. The pointy nose of the Toyota makes it look like it has a long front overhang, which is driving me a bit crazy.

old greg · 11-30-2011, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CXTKRS1

Why the hell would you need to test drive two cars that are exactly the same when it comes down to the chassis and powertrain?

MotorTrend, at least, is claiming that the Subaru will have different suspension settings than the Toyota/Scion (eg. spring rates, damper valving, factory alignment, etc). So anyone who doesn't plan on modifying their suspension should absolutely test drive both cars.

Longhorn248 · 11-30-2011, 03:23 PM

I'm just gonna go with my gut, you have more nerve endings in your gut that anywhere else, and you won't find that in a book.

11-30-2011, 02:52 PM	#1
Jeris@CatoMoto Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Acura RSX Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How will you make your decision? So from the looks of it people based on their backrounds or personal opinion like either the BRZ or the FR-S. When the time comes for these cars to be actually released do you think you will test drive both first even though you initally have a preference? Or will you just stick to your guns and get what you wanted initially? __________________

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NorCalRider Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2009 Toytoa Tacoma 4x4 Dbl Cab LB Location: Nor Cal Posts: 215 Thanks: 150 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It will ultimately come down to how the FRS looks and price for me. Along with how each car feels when driving it. __________________ 2013 SWP BRZ Limited(on order) 2012 Vw Jetta Sportwagen TDI 6mt Navi and Pano 2009 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Double Cab Long Bed 1994 Honda Civic HB TurboCharged Track Car Last edited by NorCalRider; 11-30-2011 at 03:34 PM.

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Zaku -Proud of Brzerhood- Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: '17 BRZ CWP LMT. Location: Maryland Posts: 4,153 Thanks: 2,717 Thanked 1,725 Times in 790 Posts Mentioned: 42 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would like to see it in person, but for me personally financial isn't a big problem. Even if I don't have the funding I don't mind loaning form something I really want, it's also about the community as well. But honestly I would have to test drive both and probably will because I have friends that looks to say" get opposite of what I get" so If I have an FRS they'll have a BRZ if I have a BRZ they'll have an FRS, it's pretty trivial. Likely I will stick to my initial wants and get that. __________________ "The BRZ Section's fine wine" -Zgrinch

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Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s) Tagged: 8 Thread(s)	Which interior looks/feels nicer in person, same with the exterior differences, pricing, options, whether or not there are any differences like the rumored suspension stuff and availability. I'd lean towards the Subaru just so I can haggle instead of the pure price notion and because of associations with some people at the good local Subaru dealer. __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

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Dark Elite Padawan Join Date: Mar 2010 Drives: '15 WRX, 15 GLA250, and 2 feet Location: Shoreline, WA Posts: 3,498 Thanks: 197 Thanked 250 Times in 159 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My decision is based on color choice, price, standard features, and optional feature. __________________ Dark

11-30-2011, 02:58 PM	#2
Sabastian will rain on your parade. Join Date: May 2011 Drives: 2007 Mini Cooper, 1996 Mazda MX-5 Location: WA, USA Posts: 136 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'll probably make my choice based on option combinations and price. I prefer the look of the Toyota/Scion, but if I can get the options I want for the price I want to pay at a Subaru dealer, I'll go with the BRZ. I own a Mini and a Miata, so I have no particular loyalty to Subaru or Toyota/Scion.

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CXTKRS1 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2009 Scion xD Location: United States Posts: 87 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Why the hell would you need to test drive two cars that are exactly the same when it comes down to the chassis and powertrain?

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ZetaVI Gundam Meister Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: A Gundam Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 2,685 Thanks: 320 Thanked 1,010 Times in 510 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think at this moment i would decide by price and options.

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Weez Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2005 Scion tC Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	At this point, it is about price for me. We know roughly everything about the car at this point, so the big "bang" I'm waiting for is the price, and what options come with said "price".

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Sparkplug Rotard Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 135i M-Sport Location: NYC/NJ Posts: 137 Thanks: 71 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	For me: 1. How each car drives, dependent on throttle mapping and suspension. 2. Price/option packages... whichever make gives me the options I want at the price I want. 3. Color options I am leaning towards the Subie at the moment. The pointy nose of the Toyota makes it look like it has a long front overhang, which is driving me a bit crazy.

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