FR-S or BRZ? Need some advice

[Hanzo]

Originally Posted by Shagaliscious

I've never had HIDs, and these halogen headlights do a pretty good job. I did my research and asked everyone I could, most said climate control is ok, nothing they would demand in their next car, same with heated seats. HIDs were the one thing people said they would miss not having. And I found out not many people like Subarus factory navigation in their other cars, so that helped since I do like the idea of having in-dash navigation...much cleaner.

It seems like the 86 got it all because it did, America always gets the shaft when it comes to car options.

I wouldn't say America always gets shafted. If they sell the Japanese spec GT86 here they would have to sell it as Toyota and the price will be a bit more than the BRZ so around$30K.

[quatrecentsreves]

Originally Posted by Davie Dynamite

For the FR-S owners, do you mind not having some of the nicer interior features and the headlights of the BRZ?

Seems like the 86 got it all!

I would say that if you want the extra features like leather seats, butt warmers, NAV, push button, etc, go with the BRZ. If you don't want any of those features or just want to add a couple aftermarket to keep the price low, go with the FR-S.

I have the FR-S, which I love but it has no extras. There are some things that would have been nice, but I will probably be adding what I want as I go (like a new stereo, NAV). I basically didn't want to spend too much for a whole bunch of extras that I don't need. I would say if features are important wait for the BRZ. If you want to add stuff later and don't mind the basics, the FR-S is great. I definitely don't regret it as I probably saved maybe $4-$5K that way. The FR-S appears to be very customizable.

[Latiii]

Originally Posted by Hanzo

If you want to modify the car mechanically (performance improvement) then it really doesn't matter which one to go with. If you like the look of the FR-S but want the interior of the BRZ, it's easier to swap out a front bumper cover than HID, climate control, push button start, etc.

Would the bumper really just swap over to a BRZ from an FRS? Always wondered that.

[Hanzo]

Originally Posted by Latiii

Would the bumper really just swap over to a BRZ from an FRS? Always wondered that.

I don't see why not. Saw another thread in the exterior section that a BRZ with a HKS gt86 front carbon bumper and fenders

[sho220]

Originally Posted by Shagaliscious

I've never had HIDs, and these halogen headlights do a pretty good job. I did my research and asked everyone I could, most said climate control is ok, nothing they would demand in their next car, same with heated seats. HIDs were the one thing people said they would miss not having. And I found out not many people like Subarus factory navigation in their other cars, so that helped since I do like the idea of having in-dash navigation...much cleaner.

It seems like the 86 got it all because it did, America always gets the shaft when it comes to car options.

My previous car had HID's...they were a constant headache...I was more than happy that the FR-S had standard headlights...