for those who are buying the BRZs, what made you pick BRZ over Scion FRS? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

stlgrym3 · 12-10-2011, 10:07 PM

like the title says, what are your reasons choosing BRZ?

Giccin · 12-10-2011, 10:45 PM

Sinister front look.

Rear end looks better to me.

Interior doesn't look to shabby.

Can haggle price or use subaru VIP program.

Satin White Pearl

Grip

Digital HVAC

Black Tach

Yenadar · 12-10-2011, 10:49 PM

The biggest reason is that after having Toyota destroy a previous car through incompetent mechanics and then 3 years of jerking me around while they pointed fingers at different departments at who should be the one to pic up the tab... I have a moral objection to sending Toyota my money, regardless of how appealing the car is.

Plus:

-Higher Price = Fewer teenagers driving it, probably lower insurance rates
-More grip oriented than the FR-S
-Looks better (subjective, but for me, the only perspective that matters is mine)
-Probably going to end up as more of a DD than a track car, so the added options are welcome rather than irritating weight
-That satin white is the only white I've seen that might really compete with the Whitewater Pearl of my RX-8

jayjayjayjay · 12-10-2011, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yenadar

The biggest reason is that after having Toyota destroy a previous car through incompetent mechanics and then 3 years of jerking me around while they pointed fingers at different departments at who should be the one to pic up the tab... I have a moral objection to sending Toyota my money, regardless of how appealing the car is.

Plus:

-Higher Price = Fewer teenagers driving it, probably lower insurance rates
-More grip oriented than the FR-S
-Looks better (subjective, but for me, the only perspective that matters is mine)
-Probably going to end up as more of a DD than a track car, so the added options are welcome rather than irritating weight
-That satin white is the only white I've seen that might really compete with the Whitewater Pearl of my RX-8

Top post. Thumbs up.

Eldorian · 12-11-2011, 12:15 AM

Equipment and interior. I understand that Scion, when it offers these upgrades, charges more than I'd get with the Subaru.

WingsofWar · 12-11-2011, 12:42 AM

With the car being mostly mechanically subaru, id prefer to stick with the core company involved with the manufacturing of the car. While i loveToyota and is a big Toyota fan over Subaru. I just had to go with this car for these reasons.

- Seems like a more mature car over Scion model
- Fogs and LEDs
- Digital HVAC
- Black Tachometer
- Subaru VIP program
- I typically favor STI parts prices over TRD parts prices
- Satin White Pearl

Guff · 12-11-2011, 01:13 AM

I'm leaning to Subaru right now because the rumors (read: speculation) suggests that Subaru will have a bit more bang for you buck in regards to overall package. I also like that the suspension is tuned more for grip rather than sliding around.

But, I'm just gonna wait til pricing before I make any decisions/deposits.

EJ20 · 12-11-2011, 01:16 AM

1- because here no scion (well we still have the GT86 in middle east)
2- teenagers will drive the toyota here (see youtube for kids doing hajwala in toyota camry? its there #1 car manufactuer!) so basicly this car will be thier new trend

3- front end/bumper, looks more like a grown up car
4- more grip
5- I like the new satin white color
6- I enjoy subaru since 2003 (this gonna be my 3rd subaru)

Longhorn248 · 12-11-2011, 01:29 AM

-Looking for a DD not a track car so I don't need it stripped down
-Overall I like the looks better which is obviously subjective
-Figure it will be a bit more exclusive than Scion
-Different crowd (lower insurance *crosses fingers*) with higher price point
-HID and LED in the headlights =

-Overall I like the interior better (A/C, leather/alcantra, push button start)
-WRC Blue

caeavesrsx-s · 12-11-2011, 01:36 AM

Not having to tell people I drive a Scion.

Guff · 12-11-2011, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn248

-Looking for a DD not a track car so I don't need it stripped down
-Overall I like the looks better which is obviously subjective
-Figure it will be a bit more exclusive than Scion
-Different crowd (lower insurance *crosses fingers*) with higher price point
-HID and LED in the headlights =

-Overall I like the interior better (A/C, leather/alcantra, push button start)
-WRC Blue

Almost forgot about that! This might sway me to Subaru despite pricing! I love WRC Blue!

Mitch · 12-11-2011, 01:51 AM

My main reasons:
- Better looking (subjective).
- Badge stigma with Scion (subjective).
- Hopefully lower insurance than the Scion.
- Subaru did the lion's share of the engineering, and I'd like to reflect that in my purchase.

tranzformer · 12-11-2011, 01:54 AM

I pick BRZ because of this

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Guff · 12-11-2011, 02:00 AM

Is she standard on the JDM model?

12-10-2011, 10:45 PM	#2
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12-10-2011, 10:49 PM	#3
Yenadar Rotorhead Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2005 WWP RX-8 Location: Providence RI Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The biggest reason is that after having Toyota destroy a previous car through incompetent mechanics and then 3 years of jerking me around while they pointed fingers at different departments at who should be the one to pic up the tab... I have a moral objection to sending Toyota my money, regardless of how appealing the car is. Plus: -Higher Price = Fewer teenagers driving it, probably lower insurance rates -More grip oriented than the FR-S -Looks better (subjective, but for me, the only perspective that matters is mine) -Probably going to end up as more of a DD than a track car, so the added options are welcome rather than irritating weight -That satin white is the only white I've seen that might really compete with the Whitewater Pearl of my RX-8 __________________ RX8Club.com, Miata.net, RenegadeMiata.net, NER.org, Mazdas247.com/NEPOC

12-11-2011, 12:42 AM	#6
WingsofWar MODERATOR-SAMA Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: Swagtron Scooter Location: Seattle Posts: 2,685 Thanks: 345 Thanked 1,562 Times in 524 Posts Mentioned: 81 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	With the car being mostly mechanically subaru, id prefer to stick with the core company involved with the manufacturing of the car. While i loveToyota and is a big Toyota fan over Subaru. I just had to go with this car for these reasons. - Seems like a more mature car over Scion model - Fogs and LEDs - Digital HVAC - Black Tachometer - Subaru VIP program - I typically favor STI parts prices over TRD parts prices - Satin White Pearl __________________

12-11-2011, 01:16 AM	#8
EJ20 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Drives: NA8C, GDB, and R50 Location: Qatar Posts: 311 Thanks: 18 Thanked 19 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	1- because here no scion (well we still have the GT86 in middle east) 2- teenagers will drive the toyota here (see youtube for kids doing hajwala in toyota camry? its there #1 car manufactuer!) so basicly this car will be thier new trend 3- front end/bumper, looks more like a grown up car 4- more grip 5- I like the new satin white color 6- I enjoy subaru since 2003 (this gonna be my 3rd subaru) __________________ See My Album: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/album.php?u=949

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12-10-2011, 10:07 PM	#1
stlgrym3 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2017 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: socal Posts: 562 Thanks: 72 Thanked 51 Times in 44 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	for those who are buying the BRZs, what made you pick BRZ over Scion FRS? like the title says, what are your reasons choosing BRZ?

12-11-2011, 12:15 AM	#5
Eldorian Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 04 RX8 Location: PA Posts: 65 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Equipment and interior. I understand that Scion, when it offers these upgrades, charges more than I'd get with the Subaru.

12-11-2011, 01:36 AM	#10
caeavesrsx-s Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 02 Swede Location: Sweden Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Not having to tell people I drive a Scion.

12-11-2011, 01:51 AM	#12
Mitch form follows function Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: RIP '13 BRZ Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 688 Thanks: 42 Thanked 234 Times in 122 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My main reasons: - Better looking (subjective). - Badge stigma with Scion (subjective). - Hopefully lower insurance than the Scion. - Subaru did the lion's share of the engineering, and I'd like to reflect that in my purchase.

12-11-2011, 01:54 AM	#13
tranzformer Delights in pure handling Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: Zoom Zoom Location: KS Posts: 4,854 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I pick BRZ because of this [u2b]lZgrikBU0lk[/u2b]

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