Looking for advise on buying the frs

[Antairez]

Hello everyone, I have decided my next car is going to be the frs. I'm the type of person that is picky about the interior. After looking at the scion website I found that I'm only interested in the monogram series (hid, dual climate control, heated side mirrors). My question is since the monogram series is limited and has been released for some time already, is it possible to still order one? If that's not an option, can I add those options on the new 2015 frs? Because I don't see them listed as available accessories on the website. Thanks in advance.

[PandaSPUR]

Originally Posted by Antairez

is it possible to still order one? If that's not an option, can I add those options on the new 2015 frs?

1. You'd have to call your local dealerships to figure that out.

2. Nope, unfortunately you cant add any of that stuff as options.

Your alternative is to go for the BRZ instead. Limited trim has all of the interior features of the Monogram series.

[shen]

Agree, the easiest method would be to go BRZ limited. I searched around a bit in my area for a monogram model to no avail before ultimately splurging on a RS 1.0 model.

[Alltezza]

Buy a BRZ lol.

You get better headlights, and a better interior. And hey you have the Subaru Blue color option over that orange FRS color that Toyota offers.

And you probably won't find a monogram. So you'll be stuck with a basic FRS with no push to start no heated seats, no HIDs. And other stuff I don't feel like naming.

Just get the BRZ they cost the same as an FRS at least in my area anyways so why not go for it. If you don't like Subaru then just rebadge it or something.

[Tcoat]

There are monograms to be had and since they have been around a while you may get a deal. May take some looking and travel but they are out there.

[mortybryant]

Originally Posted by Antairez

Hello everyone, I have decided my next car is going to be the frs. I'm the type of person that is picky about the interior. After looking at the scion website I found that I'm only interested in the monogram series (hid, dual climate control, heated side mirrors). My question is since the monogram series is limited and has been released for some time already, is it possible to still order one? If that's not an option, can I add those options on the new 2015 frs? Because I don't see them listed as available accessories on the website. Thanks in advance.

Not sure where you are from, but this is local to me in Southern Indiana.

http://www.uebelhorscion.com/auto/ne...46-in/2334141/

[paulca]

Euro spec comes with all that stuff as standard.

Electric folding/heated mirrors.
HID self levelling headlights w/ washers.
Daylight running lights.
Push button start / Keyless entry.
*Leather heated seats are an option though.
Chatcam alarm (though I think this is a UK mandatory 'option' to make it insurable).

Might be costly to import one. Also it has the extended 86mm protruding exhaust exits that are unapproved in the US for production cars.

[GreenMonster]

You didn't mention where you are located... but since your location is listed as "United States"... there's 61 monograms listed on cars.com:

http://www.cars.com/for-sale/searchresults.action?PMmt=1-1-0&crSrtFlds=stkTypId-feedSegId-mkId-mdId&feedSegId=28705&isDealerGrouping=false&rpp=50 &sf1Dir=DESC&sf1Nm=price&sf2Dir=ASC&sf2Nm=location &zc=90210&rd=100000&stkTypId=28880&mkId=20085&mdId =47565&yrId=51683&trId=56707&searchSource=GN_REFIN EMENT

or just buy a BRZ limited and add the kneepads and rear seat center armrest from the monogram.

[Zanwald]

Originally Posted by paulca

Euro spec comes with all that stuff as standard.

Electric folding/heated mirrors.
HID self levelling headlights w/ washers.
Daylight running lights.
Push button start / Keyless entry.
*Leather heated seats are an option though.
Chatcam alarm (though I think this is a UK mandatory 'option' to make it insurable).

Might be costly to import one. Also it has the extended 86mm protruding exhaust exits that are unapproved in the US for production cars.

How would he possibly import one with our strict import laws?

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by GreenMonster

or just buy a BRZ limited and add the kneepads and rear seat center armrest from the monogram.

The BRZs still don't have the knee and door pads? Even the base 14 & 15 FRSs have them now.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Zanwald

How would he possibly import one with our strict import laws?

Not to mention it would end up costing around $50K even if he could.

[Rabbit of Caerbonnog]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

The BRZs still don't have the knee and door pads? Even the base 14 & 15 FRSs have them now.

Wait what? And I can confirm that the 2015 Limited BRZ does not have knee pads or door pads we just get hard plastic covers

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Rabbit of Caerbonnog

Wait what? And I can confirm that the 2015 Limited BRZ does not have knee pads or door pads we just get hard plastic covers

Yep it was the "big" upgrade for 14s!


"The 2014 FR-S also benefits from new knee cushions that are located on the door panels and the sides of the center console".

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...price-increase

[GreenMonster]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

The BRZs still don't have the knee and door pads? Even the base 14 & 15 FRSs have them now.

The series.blue has the knee pads, but I'm not sure about the speaker surrounds...

It's tough to keep up with all the different versions since it looks like scion and subaru are releasing their own special models each year (rs 1.0 and series.blue/Aozora).

Someone had a spreadsheet with the differences, but I don't think it's been updated in awhile:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...5&postcount=32