Wait for a BRZ or get an FRS now? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Pake1 · 07-30-2012, 12:32 PM

I , like many others, have placed an order for a BRZ with wait times up to next May/June 2013.

Between the two, I chose the BRZ over the FRS.

For me, the main issues are the front, the side-fender 86 logo, and the Scion badges that keep me from being content with an FRS.

However the more the uncertain the wait times, the less these things matter lol.

So did anyone cave in and buy an FRS instead? Just want to know what they "compromised" in terms of getting an FRS

Neziah · 07-30-2012, 12:47 PM

So basically you do not like anything that makes the FRS an FRS instead of a BRZ. LOL wait and get the car you want.

Pake1 · 07-30-2012, 01:23 PM

Hey I do like the FRS.

If my car (242k miles) happens to break down, in the waiting time for the BRZ, I'm pretty set on getting a Whiteout FRS.

So i'm only waiting as long as my Civic lets me lol

Tanuki · 07-30-2012, 01:24 PM

For me, there were BRZ's available and I was willing to wait to get an FRS. It is just personal preference. No I am not a scion fan, but I still prefer the car to the BRZ. Just get what you want. Threads like this are kind of funny.

JohnATL · 07-30-2012, 02:58 PM

I faced the same dilemma. I first approached the Subaru dealer. The reality was they couldn't tell me when I'd get one. I then looked at the FR-S. I liked the exterior styling better on the FR-S but the HID and Interior styling on the BRZ better. I liked the price of the FR-S better and was told I could get one in 2 weeks. The choice for me was easy, FRS. I'm still smiling.

TRD_86 · 07-30-2012, 03:14 PM

Everyone has different taste but to me the FRS has a newer, fresher front bumper design look and it look better in its own right than the few year old LFA ! With the toyota/GT86 rear badges on my pearl white, car look so stunning right now. Hey this is my opinion

Trojan_SC · 07-30-2012, 03:19 PM

Ask yourself seriously which car do you like more, regardless of badging. Badging can be changed. Mine is totally rebadged to Toyota with exception of the floor mats. I chose an FRS/86 because I totally loved the front end more than the BRZ's and I wasn't going to pay a mark-up. I liked the BRZ for the HIDs and GPS, but in the end the 86 won me over and that's what I took home.

Good luck with your decision man, and I hope you get the car you REALLY want. :happy0180:

adprokid · 07-30-2012, 03:35 PM

get the brz if you can wait, because its the car you wanted first, you might need to start searching for it, some other dealer might have the car

reeves · 07-30-2012, 03:43 PM

I'm not in a rush to buy, so I'm not pre-ordering a FR-S or BRZ.. I'm just going to wait and get the first available one at a local dealership, even if it's not for several more months. The differences to me aren't enough to sway me either way. I don't mind paying a little more for the BRZ's "luxury" amenities.. but at the same time, I also don't mind paying LESS for the FR-S without those amenities.

JohnATL · 07-30-2012, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reeves

I'm not in a rush to buy, so I'm not pre-ordering a FR-S or BRZ.. I'm just going to wait and get the first available one at a local dealership, even if it's not for several more months. The differences to me aren't enough to sway me either way. I don't mind paying a little more for the BRZ's "luxury" amenities.. but at the same time, I also don't mind paying LESS for the FR-S without those amenities.

Toyota Mall of Georgia has a MT Whiteout FR-S on the lot today. Last I heard it's not sold.

ngabdala · 07-30-2012, 04:40 PM

How badly do you need another car. If you have to wait until 2013 you should hold of until the next model.

I'm guessing you don't want the car because you think people are going to look down on you for owning a "Scion." Who cares what other people think?

Personally, I want the BRZ for the extra creature comforts and because I care what people think if I bought a Scion

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pake1

I , like many others, have placed an order for a BRZ with wait times up to next May/June 2013.

Between the two, I chose the BRZ over the FRS.

For me, the main issues are the front, the side-fender 86 logo, and the Scion badges that keep me from being content with an FRS.

However the more the uncertain the wait times, the less these things matter lol.

So did anyone cave in and buy an FRS instead? Just want to know what they "compromised" in terms of getting an FRS

reeves · 07-30-2012, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnATL

Toyota Mall of Georgia has a MT Whiteout FR-S on the lot today. Last I heard it's not sold.

John, I just looked in their inventory, and it's not there!

I'll definitely give them a call when I get off work though, just to confirm..

I also only want Ultramarine or Raven.. If I'm going to wait, I might as well get the exact color I want. But I haven't test drove one yet, so I definitely want to go check it out.

Thanks for the heads up though!

JohnATL · 07-30-2012, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reeves

John, I just looked in their inventory, and it's not there!

I'll definitely give them a call when I get off work though, just to confirm..

Thanks for the heads up though!

It won't be online. Call them. Ask for Robert Miller. He'll hook you up. He messaged about 2 hours ago and it's still available.

reeves · 07-30-2012, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnATL

It won't be online. Call them. Ask for Robert Miller. He'll hook you up. He messaged about 2 hours ago and it's still available.

Ok, awesome! I'll do that. Thanks!

07-30-2012, 12:32 PM	#1
Pake1 Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: SWP Premium BRZ Location: Los Angeles Posts: 82 Thanks: 20 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wait for a BRZ or get an FRS now? I , like many others, have placed an order for a BRZ with wait times up to next May/June 2013. Between the two, I chose the BRZ over the FRS. For me, the main issues are the front, the side-fender 86 logo, and the Scion badges that keep me from being content with an FRS. However the more the uncertain the wait times, the less these things matter lol. So did anyone cave in and buy an FRS instead? Just want to know what they "compromised" in terms of getting an FRS

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Pake1 Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: SWP Premium BRZ Location: Los Angeles Posts: 82 Thanks: 20 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hey I do like the FRS. If my car (242k miles) happens to break down, in the waiting time for the BRZ, I'm pretty set on getting a Whiteout FRS. So i'm only waiting as long as my Civic lets me lol

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Tanuki Turtle Factory Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: Mint M3 Location: PDX Posts: 1,286 Thanks: 1,021 Thanked 614 Times in 312 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	For me, there were BRZ's available and I was willing to wait to get an FRS. It is just personal preference. No I am not a scion fan, but I still prefer the car to the BRZ. Just get what you want. Threads like this are kind of funny.

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JohnATL Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S MT Raven Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 133 Thanks: 26 Thanked 62 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I faced the same dilemma. I first approached the Subaru dealer. The reality was they couldn't tell me when I'd get one. I then looked at the FR-S. I liked the exterior styling better on the FR-S but the HID and Interior styling on the BRZ better. I liked the price of the FR-S better and was told I could get one in 2 weeks. The choice for me was easy, FRS. I'm still smiling.

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TRD_86 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 86 white Location: ca Posts: 725 Thanks: 69 Thanked 129 Times in 93 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Everyone has different taste but to me the FRS has a newer, fresher front bumper design look and it look better in its own right than the few year old LFA ! With the toyota/GT86 rear badges on my pearl white, car look so stunning right now. Hey this is my opinion

07-30-2012, 03:19 PM	#7
Trojan_SC Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: '14 Monogram FR-S(RIP) Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 909 Thanks: 258 Thanked 417 Times in 202 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ask yourself seriously which car do you like more, regardless of badging. Badging can be changed. Mine is totally rebadged to Toyota with exception of the floor mats. I chose an FRS/86 because I totally loved the front end more than the BRZ's and I wasn't going to pay a mark-up. I liked the BRZ for the HIDs and GPS, but in the end the 86 won me over and that's what I took home. Good luck with your decision man, and I hope you get the car you REALLY want. :happy0180:

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adprokid Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: ZN6 / GDB-G Location: Far Posts: 589 Thanks: 710 Thanked 263 Times in 133 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	get the brz if you can wait, because its the car you wanted first, you might need to start searching for it, some other dealer might have the car

07-30-2012, 03:43 PM	#9
reeves Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: ATL, GA Posts: 1,021 Thanks: 289 Thanked 397 Times in 265 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm not in a rush to buy, so I'm not pre-ordering a FR-S or BRZ.. I'm just going to wait and get the first available one at a local dealership, even if it's not for several more months. The differences to me aren't enough to sway me either way. I don't mind paying a little more for the BRZ's "luxury" amenities.. but at the same time, I also don't mind paying LESS for the FR-S without those amenities.

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