FR-S 2013 10 Series or 2014 FR-S? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Drive · 12-23-2013, 09:36 PM

If you had to choose, would you rather get the FR-S 2013 10 series, or a regular 2014 FR-S, and why?

nyfries · 12-23-2013, 09:49 PM

don't like the ricer led badges. 14 for me

*LongFella · 12-23-2013, 09:54 PM

I had this option about a month ago...

Went with the 2014MY.

I liked the little additions of the 10 Series, but just couldn't get a feel for the silver ignition color. I would have waited for the Monogram Series, but timing wasn't in my favor and needed a replacement project car...

dnieves · 12-23-2013, 10:42 PM

If the Monogram series came in Blue Ribbon metallic I would've thought twice assuming pricing is comparable -I'll stick the with 10 Series (Ignition Silver is pretty cool because it's unusual). If my 10 Series came with the Monogram's padding and an FT86's underbody panels that would make me a very happy Scion camper.

As for the lit badges who notices them anymore? I don't see why something so innocuous has such a overwhelming polarizing and irrational vehement effect on people here.

A regular FR-S would be fun for the track, drifting and especially modding because it's initially cheaper & slightly lighter (due to the fewer added features) but the Monogram/10 Series for everything else (few extra creature comforts and aesthetic embellishments).

FiRStsc10n · 12-23-2013, 10:46 PM

What you get with 10 Series:
-Smart Key Entry & Push Button Start
-Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control
-GT86 Headlights /w HIDs
-Silver Ignition Paint
-Light up Logos & Electroluminescent Dash (Dash is a different mesh color, slightly greyer)
-Silver Seatbelts
ALL OF ABOVE COMES WITH AN ADDED PRICE

What you get with 2014 Regular FR-S:
-Your choice of color
-Newer model year (may save you a few $ on sale later on)
-Kneepads
- T-Mesh Dashboard (Darker)
- Easier to get aftermarket parts that are color-matched (i.e. sharkfin, spoiler, etc)

That's my simple list. Only you can decide on the options that are important for you, and what you are willing to spend on them. You will save a little money on a regular FR-S which can go towards an HID kit, WingJet headlights, etc.

I purchased a 10 Series because I wanted to added luxuries of Smart Key entry, push button, auto climate, GT86 Headlights. Yes someone is probably going to comment, why didn't you get a BRZ? There is no Subaru dealer nearby me, and I prefer the look of the FR-S. At first I wasn't to sure about the color but its amazing in person. I get compliments on it all the time from other 86 owners, its unique.

torqdork · 12-23-2013, 11:05 PM

10 Series to dodge the '14 price and freight increase with no change in content besides kneepads. Also 10 Series resale should be better. Some say the '13 10 Series are being discounted a bit right now. If the color agrees with you, it seems like a no brainer IMO.

raytrix · 12-23-2013, 11:25 PM

How can you say no to a car that changes color depending on the lighting.

torqdork · 12-23-2013, 11:55 PM

Impressive! Great looking wheel and brake upgrade.

Luis_GT · 12-23-2013, 11:57 PM

10 Series, because I cant stand the cheap A/C knobs or Halogen headlights, and silver ignition is the closest available color to baby blue.

Now... if the 2014 came in a color similar to nurburgring blue, I would have held for a monogram series, because again, I hate the cheap A/C knobs and Halogen headlights... and I really like the push start.

AznBRZer · 12-24-2013, 12:01 AM

Skip both and go for Monogram if you can afford it.

Muskokan · 12-24-2013, 12:07 AM

Uhh... Brz?

Luis_GT · 12-24-2013, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muskokan

Uhh... Brz?

uh... ugly?

Muskokan · 12-24-2013, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luis_GT

uh... ugly?

Touché

Luis_GT · 12-24-2013, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muskokan

Touché

lol

In reality, it ain't sold here, but I don't like how it looks in pictures.

12-23-2013, 09:36 PM	#1
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12-23-2013, 09:49 PM	#2
nyfries Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 14 FRS Whiteout Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 423 Thanks: 159 Thanked 85 Times in 59 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	don't like the ricer led badges. 14 for me

12-23-2013, 10:42 PM	#4
dnieves Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: FR-S 10 Series Location: NY Posts: 1,062 Thanks: 615 Thanked 347 Times in 251 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If the Monogram series came in Blue Ribbon metallic I would've thought twice assuming pricing is comparable -I'll stick the with 10 Series (Ignition Silver is pretty cool because it's unusual). If my 10 Series came with the Monogram's padding and an FT86's underbody panels that would make me a very happy Scion camper. As for the lit badges who notices them anymore? I don't see why something so innocuous has such a overwhelming polarizing and irrational vehement effect on people here. A regular FR-S would be fun for the track, drifting and especially modding because it's initially cheaper & slightly lighter (due to the fewer added features) but the Monogram/10 Series for everything else (few extra creature comforts and aesthetic embellishments).

12-23-2013, 10:46 PM	#5
FiRStsc10n Canadian FR-S Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: FR-S '10 Series' Location: Windsor, Ontario Posts: 1,160 Thanks: 341 Thanked 695 Times in 413 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What you get with 10 Series: -Smart Key Entry & Push Button Start -Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control -GT86 Headlights /w HIDs -Silver Ignition Paint -Light up Logos & Electroluminescent Dash (Dash is a different mesh color, slightly greyer) -Silver Seatbelts ALL OF ABOVE COMES WITH AN ADDED PRICE What you get with 2014 Regular FR-S: -Your choice of color -Newer model year (may save you a few $ on sale later on) -Kneepads - T-Mesh Dashboard (Darker) - Easier to get aftermarket parts that are color-matched (i.e. sharkfin, spoiler, etc) That's my simple list. Only you can decide on the options that are important for you, and what you are willing to spend on them. You will save a little money on a regular FR-S which can go towards an HID kit, WingJet headlights, etc. I purchased a 10 Series because I wanted to added luxuries of Smart Key entry, push button, auto climate, GT86 Headlights. Yes someone is probably going to comment, why didn't you get a BRZ? There is no Subaru dealer nearby me, and I prefer the look of the FR-S. At first I wasn't to sure about the color but its amazing in person. I get compliments on it all the time from other 86 owners, its unique.

12-23-2013, 11:05 PM	#6
torqdork Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: RV-7 Location: Out West Posts: 1,818 Thanks: 1,042 Thanked 893 Times in 562 Posts Mentioned: 45 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	10 Series to dodge the '14 price and freight increase with no change in content besides kneepads. Also 10 Series resale should be better. Some say the '13 10 Series are being discounted a bit right now. If the color agrees with you, it seems like a no brainer IMO.

12-23-2013, 11:25 PM	#7
raytrix Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: Series 10 FR-S Location: Chicago Posts: 480 Thanks: 234 Thanked 380 Times in 151 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How can you say no to a car that changes color depending on the lighting.

12-23-2013, 11:55 PM	#8
torqdork Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: RV-7 Location: Out West Posts: 1,818 Thanks: 1,042 Thanked 893 Times in 562 Posts Mentioned: 45 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Impressive! Great looking wheel and brake upgrade.

12-23-2013, 11:57 PM	#9
Luis_GT Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2002 BMW 530i, 10 Series FR-S Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 3,404 Thanks: 3,416 Thanked 3,334 Times in 1,754 Posts Mentioned: 60 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	10 Series, because I cant stand the cheap A/C knobs or Halogen headlights, and silver ignition is the closest available color to baby blue. Now... if the 2014 came in a color similar to nurburgring blue, I would have held for a monogram series, because again, I hate the cheap A/C knobs and Halogen headlights... and I really like the push start.

12-24-2013, 12:01 AM	#10
AznBRZer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 16 CBS WRX Limited Location: Boston Posts: 1,147 Thanks: 947 Thanked 592 Times in 371 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Skip both and go for Monogram if you can afford it.

12-24-2013, 12:07 AM	#11
Muskokan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: white Sport-tech Location: Ontario Posts: 676 Thanks: 204 Thanked 320 Times in 149 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Uhh... Brz?

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