New BRZ vs Z

[LanceLane174]

Originally Posted by Dzmitry

Dude on another thread already snagged his Limited with options up for 30.5K (excluding dealer fees). I'd bet it will become a norm some bit of time down the road to snag a fully loaded twin up for under 30K.

I got my 2018 BRZ Limited with PP and optional package for 26K with only 8 miles on it, sitting indoors.

I think you were talking about me. I paid 30,380 with destination for a Limited, manual with Homelink and all weather mats. There is a $199 admin fee Missouri allows them to charge that is going up to 595 next month. So I feel like I got a great deal. 9 Subarus in 18 years will do that for you.

[OkieSnuffBox]

Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k

Looks pretty expensive for all 4 corners, or am I looking in the wrong places?

I would just do the front as they handle the majority of braking anyway.

And drop like 21lbs off the nose of the car.

[OkieSnuffBox]

Originally Posted by LanceLane174

I think you were talking about me. I paid 30,380 with destination for a Limited, manual with Homelink and all weather mats. There is a $199 admin fee Missouri allows them to charge that is going up to 595 next month. So I feel like I got a great deal. 9 Subarus in 18 years will do that for you.

I have walked anytime a dealer has tried to charge me an admin/doc fee.

Then magically they don't have to charge it anymore.

[seawolfxix]

Originally Posted by LanceLane174

There is a $199 admin fee Missouri allows them to charge that is going up to 595 next month. So I feel like I got a great deal. 9 Subarus in 18 years will do that for you.

Dammit, Gov Parson

[Adam_L]

Originally Posted by Jordanwolf

Having these special cars is never about resale value. Too many people think like this. I don't doubt you could get a pretty penny for it in 20 years, it will be wanted for sure, but what would be more important to me is in 20 years if she's still running and clean, are the memories and feeling that car gave me. I could never give it up.

Special cars shouldn't just be a transaction waiting to happen, they should inspire you, you should know what you want without having to debate pros and cons. Budget obviously comes into play, but if you truly want something special, ask yourself what is it to you that makes these steel boxes on wheels special and I think you'll find your answer.

If the cost of the M2 is so in your mind (and you can afford it), I don't think it's special enough for you.

Special ? WTF .. that's a lot of special going on. I'm still trying to find the definition ...

[RippedManiac]

Tired of being slow. If im going into debt again, might aswell be fast, or AWD LOL.

[Adam_L]

If you thought going in buying a BRZ /FR-S, you could go zero-65 or 70 in 6-7seconds , that info is in the specifications ... simple google search or brochure should say it.

FRS / BRZ / GT86 =. it's a drift car , at 20mph ... or 40mph . It'll never be the fastest in the world , there is always something else out there faster. Look at what it does well . BMW parts are expensive / COO.... , and I'll probably never "own" a VTEC engine

[Jordanwolf]

Originally Posted by Adam_L

Special ? WTF .. that's a lot of special going on. I'm still trying to find the definition ...

The definition was lost, along with the definition of sportscar.

[Summerwolf]

I joined the 400z forum and no longer have a twin. I guess I'm actually really interested at this point.

[Adam_L]

Originally Posted by Jordanwolf

The definition was lost, along with the definition of sportscar.

The only "special" that I know of is special Olympics , special education ... but usually that word is over used, like the word "love"

[wheelspeed]

I'm interested in the future opportunity to lightweight a BRZ, within reason.

Did someone say you can drop 20# just with some 2-piece rotors for the front? Or is that rotors + aluminum calipers to drop 20#?

And, I haven't heard any mention of the rims on the Limited being forged. Is it likely to be able to drop about 5#/wheel going aftermarket? (Pittsburgh roads and winters are horrible so I could see myself selling off the stock 18"ers that come with the Limited to pick up some 17"ers and all-season tires.)

[weederr33]

Originally Posted by wheelspeed

I'm interested in the future opportunity to lightweight a BRZ, within reason.

Did someone say you can drop 20# just with some 2-piece rotors for the front? Or is that rotors + aluminum calipers to drop 20#?

And, I haven't heard any mention of the rims on the Limited being forged. Is it likely to be able to drop about 5#/wheel going aftermarket? (Pittsburgh roads and winters are horrible so I could see myself selling off the stock 18"ers that come with the Limited to pick up some 17"ers and all-season tires.)

There was a guy here who had an FRS and the main focus was all about weight loss. I forgot his name and I don't think he's posted in quite a while. But yeah it was a fun build to watch. I believe he got it down to something like 2400lbs by gutting the interior and all sorts of other stuff.

[new2subaru]

Originally Posted by weederr33

There was a guy here who had an FRS and the main focus was all about weight loss. I forgot his name and I don't think he's posted in quite a while. But yeah it was a fun build to watch. I believe he got it down to something like 2400lbs by gutting the interior and all sorts of other stuff.

Anthony


https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42284


EDit: @SuperTom


https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118243

[weederr33]

Originally Posted by new2subaru

Anthony


https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42284


EDit: @SuperTom


https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118243

Yes! Anthony was the guy I was thinking of. Thanks!