Neptune Blue GR86 Thread

[timurrrr]

Originally Posted by kaputt

As someone who owns a Gen 1 red BRZ, which color do you like better? I am stuck deciding between Red and Neptune Blue.

Neptune Blue! The Track bRed is not even close IMO.
I saw a MY22 Track bRed on the same day, same weather. I didn't like the hint of a pumpkin color at certain angles.

For comparison, back in MY17 times I considered the MY17 as good as the MY16 Hyper.Blue.

Here's my MY17 Pure Red (a bit dirty after a track day) vs MY22 Neptune Blue (right after its first wash), this time in the shade:

[MikeNSX2]

Neptune Blue looks like Papa Smurf.

My favorite car colors are Red, White and Blue, but Neptune Blue doesn't look that great. Perhaps if I saw it in person.

Sorry, but that's my opinion.

[kaputt]

Originally Posted by timurrrr

Neptune Blue! The Track bRed is not even close IMO.
I saw a MY22 Track bRed on the same day, same weather. I didn't like the hint of a pumpkin color at certain angles.

For comparison, back in MY17 times I considered the MY17 as good as the MY16 Hyper.Blue.

Here's my MY17 Pure Red (a bit dirty after a track day) vs MY22 Neptune Blue (right after its first wash), this time in the shade:

Man, both look great. Pure red is probably a little different than Track bRed, but I’m going to have to see both in person.

Apologies for a little bit of thread drift, but did you run a clear bra on your BRZ?

[timurrrr]

Originally Posted by kaputt

Apologies for a little bit of thread drift, but did you run a clear bra on your BRZ?

Nope, figured since I both autox and track it was going to turn into a mess quickly.

[autosenses]

I have a Neptune blue reserved- I keep going back and fourth on color. The pics on this thread are starting to give me a better idea of Neptune. I don't want attention but I love the color. lol

[alphasaur]

Originally Posted by autosenses

I have a Neptune blue reserved- I keep going back and fourth on color. The pics on this thread are starting to give me a better idea of Neptune. I don't want attention but I love the color. lol

Friend has neptune blue on gen 1, it's a very bright color. Prepare for attention. It looks amazing though.

[Mflies23]

Originally Posted by autosenses

I have a Neptune blue reserved- I keep going back and fourth on color. The pics on this thread are starting to give me a better idea of Neptune. I don't want attention but I love the color. lol

Definitely a loud color. But after having a dark grey ( Meteor Grey) on an ND Miata I found it to be a safety issue. With such small vehicles I was constantly being turned into / cut off as no one seemed to see me on the freeway. I really prefer the Steel Silver on this car but went with Neptune for more hi vis

[Ash_89]

I'm lost as to how to link Instagram posts to display here but there are several pics of a Neptune Blue GR 86 on this page:

https://www.instagram.com/arde.hidetoame/

[Blighty]

Originally Posted by timurrrr

A video with a Neptune Blue GR86 vs WRB BRZ, both driven by Keiichi Tsuchiya:

I'm on the fence with the baby blue flat gloss.

Definitely the black highlights help make it feel a little more aggressive. Its such a shame the pearls and metallics are limited to the 'safer' colour options.

Need to see it in person.

[alan7467]

Originally Posted by Ash_89

I'm lost as to how to link Instagram posts to display here but there are several pics of a Neptune Blue GR 86 on this page:

https://www.instagram.com/arde.hidetoame/

Ooo. I like what they did with the black wrap on the rear bumper.

I'm not loving the rear of this car thus far (in pics or in person), but blacking some of it out seems like it may work well.

[autosenses]

Originally Posted by alphasaur

Friend has neptune blue on gen 1, it's a very bright color. Prepare for attention. It looks amazing though.

haha oh boy. I'm almost 40, not really looking for added attention. However, the color is sick, it's not my daily and my kids will love it.

[roddy]

Neptune would be my first choice, but so would the base trim level. Here in Canada, that leaves me with a problem...you may have neither Neptune, nor Pavement with your base trim, sir.

[Jegan_V]

Originally Posted by roddy

Neptune would be my first choice, but so would the base trim level. Here in Canada, that leaves me with a problem...you may have neither Neptune, nor Pavement with your base trim, sir.

I'd just eat it and get the premium. The base 2022 BRZ and GR86 though are very compelling, quite possibly the best base configuration.

Alas the only thing I couldn't stomach was the price premium Toyota Canada charges over the BRZ. Thus I've ordered a WRB BRZ. I had zero chances of getting Toyota to come anywhere close to matching what I will be paying for my BRZ.

[roddy]

Originally Posted by Jegan_V

I'd just eat it and get the premium. The base 2022 BRZ and GR86 though are very compelling, quite possibly the best base configuration.

Alas the only thing I couldn't stomach was the price premium Toyota Canada charges over the BRZ. Thus I've ordered a WRB BRZ. I had zero chances of getting Toyota to come anywhere close to matching what I will be paying for my BRZ.

I've been considering it, but I'm not a big fan of the spoiler, and I actually want the slippy tires. The price difference would probably end up being 3/4 of F/A in my case. I work for a Toyota dealer, and the owner treats his employees well.