DIFFICULT DECISION! Need opinions/advice - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

NWIguy · 05-14-2012, 03:10 PM

Ok so I put a deposit on both cars: FRS and BRZ

The FRS has an ETA of May 21
The BRZ has an ETA of May 29

So when the FRS arrives first at the dealership I'm definitely going to check it out but I'm pretty much leaning towards the BRZ. But the BRZ has added options like auto dim mirror and home link, wheel locks etc. which bumped the price up a bit. The FRS on the other hand I was assured i"ll be paying MSRP with no add ons.

It's a difficult decision as of right now..leaning towards the BRZ just because of it's standard features(HIDs, heated seats, nav. etc.)

Thanks

slizoth · 05-14-2012, 03:15 PM

My opinion is go with the BRZ, you're getting a new car and the BRZ's additional features are worth the price difference between the two cars.

8987846 · 05-14-2012, 03:16 PM

BRZ +1

hNt · 05-14-2012, 03:17 PM

BRZ, and don't look back. In the long run, the extra $$$ will be well worth it

Dave-ROR · 05-14-2012, 03:20 PM

Probably going to get biased answers in here.. but..

for my needs the BRZ limited is the best choice.

Since I don't know your needs, then it's hard to answer, but since I have to.. BRZ

DarkSunrise · 05-14-2012, 03:25 PM

Yeah hard decision for me too. I like bits and pieces of both:

FR-S -- seats, tachometer, front end, price
BRZ -- fender grill, HIDs, Limited interior

NWIguy · 05-14-2012, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkSunrise

Yeah hard decision for me too. I like bits and pieces of both:

FR-S -- seats, tachometer, front end, price
BRZ -- fender grill, HIDs, Limited interior

Same..I like the front end and the price is lower
but the BRZ's standard features attracts me the most especially the lights(HID)

NWIguy · 05-14-2012, 03:29 PM

Thanks for all your opinions. I will look into both cars insurance rates, bank offers, aprs, etc

Sonex51 · 05-14-2012, 03:32 PM

I spend a lot of time in the car so the interrior upgrades were important to me. Since I spend at least 12 hours / week seated in my car (just for work), I wanted the addons.

If I was spending less time each day, I'd probably be cool with the FR-S and save the money for addons, etc...

Here's another thing to consider... Will you be driving anyone special around in it? That was also a selling point since I'll have my wife in the passenger's seat time-to-time. I still have to try to look cool for her, after all...

NWIguy · 05-14-2012, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

Probably going to get biased answers in here.. but..

for my needs the BRZ limited is the best choice.

Since I don't know your needs, then it's hard to answer, but since I have to.. BRZ

haha..i know since it's in a brz forum but I didn't know where to post the thread xD

WRXGuy1 · 05-14-2012, 03:36 PM

From what I've heard insurance will be more on the FR-S. My vote is the BRZ, but then again I'm more of a Subaru guy.

Metallic BRZ · 05-14-2012, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NWIguy

Ok so I put a deposit on both cars: FRS and BRZ

The FRS has an ETA of May 21
The BRZ has an ETA of May 29

So when the FRS arrives first at the dealership I'm definitely going to check it out but I'm pretty much leaning towards the BRZ. But the BRZ has added options like auto dim mirror and home link, wheel locks etc. which bumped the price up a bit. The FRS on the other hand I was assured i"ll be paying MSRP with no add ons.

It's a difficult decision as of right now..leaning towards the BRZ just because of it's standard features(HIDs, heated seats, nav. etc.)

Thanks

Go for the FR-S. . . I'll take the BRZ you don't want. What are the specs of the BRZ?

Turbowned · 05-14-2012, 03:46 PM

Buy the one you want to spend the next few years driving. I'd tell you which one I prefer, but I think my sig pic gives it away

Enemies · 05-14-2012, 04:23 PM

You ordered the Premium, right?

Are you a spreadsheet guy? If so, this is what I'd do. I'd find exactly what each car is going to cost you. Assign a value of what the extra features of the BRZ mean to YOU (not the actual cost).

I know it's hard to assign monetary values to certain things (for instance if you like the FR-S front-end more than the BRZ's) and getting the FR-S a week early but I figure if you can can break things down that way it might make your decision easier.

And, if the money isn't the main issue then I think you already have your answer and the BRZ is likely your best bet.

05-14-2012, 03:10 PM	#1
NWIguy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: IN Posts: 180 Thanks: 179 Thanked 33 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	DIFFICULT DECISION! Need opinions/advice Ok so I put a deposit on both cars: FRS and BRZ The FRS has an ETA of May 21 The BRZ has an ETA of May 29 So when the FRS arrives first at the dealership I'm definitely going to check it out but I'm pretty much leaning towards the BRZ. But the BRZ has added options like auto dim mirror and home link, wheel locks etc. which bumped the price up a bit. The FRS on the other hand I was assured i"ll be paying MSRP with no add ons. It's a difficult decision as of right now..leaning towards the BRZ just because of it's standard features(HIDs, heated seats, nav. etc.) Thanks

05-14-2012, 03:20 PM	#5
Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s) Tagged: 8 Thread(s)	Probably going to get biased answers in here.. but.. for my needs the BRZ limited is the best choice. Since I don't know your needs, then it's hard to answer, but since I have to.. BRZ __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

05-14-2012, 03:32 PM	#9
Sonex51 Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: BRZ Limited (Pre-ordered). WR Blue Location: Southern California Posts: 53 Thanks: 34 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I spend a lot of time in the car so the interrior upgrades were important to me. Since I spend at least 12 hours / week seated in my car (just for work), I wanted the addons. If I was spending less time each day, I'd probably be cool with the FR-S and save the money for addons, etc... Here's another thing to consider... Will you be driving anyone special around in it? That was also a selling point since I'll have my wife in the passenger's seat time-to-time. I still have to try to look cool for her, after all... __________________ I will let you go, Ricky. But first, I want you to say..."I... love... crepes."

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05-14-2012, 03:15 PM	#2
slizoth Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: 2013 WRB Subaru BRZ Location: Oregon Posts: 454 Thanks: 185 Thanked 70 Times in 45 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My opinion is go with the BRZ, you're getting a new car and the BRZ's additional features are worth the price difference between the two cars.

05-14-2012, 03:16 PM	#3
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05-14-2012, 03:25 PM	#6
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05-14-2012, 03:29 PM	#8
NWIguy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: IN Posts: 180 Thanks: 179 Thanked 33 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks for all your opinions. I will look into both cars insurance rates, bank offers, aprs, etc

05-14-2012, 03:36 PM	#11
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05-14-2012, 04:23 PM	#14
Enemies Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '13 SWP Sport-Tech (Limited) Location: Okanagan Valley, Canada Posts: 1,093 Thanks: 11 Thanked 86 Times in 55 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You ordered the Premium, right? Are you a spreadsheet guy? If so, this is what I'd do. I'd find exactly what each car is going to cost you. Assign a value of what the extra features of the BRZ mean to YOU (not the actual cost). I know it's hard to assign monetary values to certain things (for instance if you like the FR-S front-end more than the BRZ's) and getting the FR-S a week early but I figure if you can can break things down that way it might make your decision easier. And, if the money isn't the main issue then I think you already have your answer and the BRZ is likely your best bet.

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