Will you trade for a Toyota 86/Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ?

280z/300zx · 12-14-2011, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Forrest

If you have 25K to spend and a Z is not a option.
Would you really buy FRS, BRZ over a 2013 Gen coup with 271hp,274tq?

RWD, Affordable, turbo 4 with decent power and probably good MPG. New gen coupe has the right ingredients for sales.

I wouldn't get either. If I had 25k to spend and not much more I would hands down get a WRX. I think for 25k there really isn't a better car. Not saying the Gen coup is bad, it's just that it hasn't even come out yet and will be new to the market where as the Suby has been proven. I know that the moment I take the car home I can go to Cobb for Stage 2 and have myself a high 12 sec car that is still very reliable, all weather, holds 4 people comfortably instead of either coupes cramped backseat, and will still corner decently enough.

However, I would agree with what you are implying. The BRZ/FR-S is substandard compared to other cars in it's price range except the Miata. I think people are expecting this car to do well like the miata but they are forgetting one thing; it's not convertable. The miata does well because it's cheap, sporty, and you can put the top down. It's a great car for someone who can care less about performance but still wants something sporty and fun. 99% of Miata drivers are not on the auto-x course as some would have you think. The problem with the BRZ/FR-S is that it's basically in the same category as the Miata in that it will be for those who could care less about performance, except that you can't put the top down. When you have that 30-40 year old guy or girl who wants something cute and fun, chances are they are going to go with the one that they can put the top down.

Forrest · 12-18-2011, 07:10 AM

Your right I forgot about the WRX. It still just proves that there is a lot more out there giving out some bang for buck.

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Originally Posted by 280z/300zx

I wouldn't get either. If I had 25k to spend and not much more I would hands down get a WRX. I think for 25k there really isn't a better car. Not saying the Gen coup is bad, it's just that it hasn't even come out yet and will be new to the market where as the Suby has been proven. I know that the moment I take the car home I can go to Cobb for Stage 2 and have myself a high 12 sec car that is still very reliable, all weather, holds 4 people comfortably instead of either coupes cramped backseat, and will still corner decently enough.

However, I would agree with what you are implying. The BRZ/FR-S is substandard compared to other cars in it's price range except the Miata. I think people are expecting this car to do well like the miata but they are forgetting one thing; it's not convertable. The miata does well because it's cheap, sporty, and you can put the top down. It's a great car for someone who can care less about performance but still wants something sporty and fun. 99% of Miata drivers are not on the auto-x course as some would have you think. The problem with the BRZ/FR-S is that it's basically in the same category as the Miata in that it will be for those who could care less about performance, except that you can't put the top down. When you have that 30-40 year old guy or girl who wants something cute and fun, chances are they are going to go with the one that they can put the top down.

Shamu · 12-18-2011, 12:46 PM

I think I'm changing my mind since seeing this version and TRD offerings

m4a1mustang · 12-18-2011, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Shamu

I think I'm changing my mind since seeing TRD version.

That looks like that Maserati coupe.

shadoquad · 12-18-2011, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

That looks like that Maserati coupe.

That's because it is the maserati http://www.thetorquereport.com/maser...se_concept.jpg

m4a1mustang · 12-18-2011, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

That's because it is the maserati http://www.thetorquereport.com/maser...se_concept.jpg

When people take pictures at weird angles like that my brain gets all f*cked up like acid.

Shamu · 12-18-2011, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

That looks like that Maserati coupe.

Ooops I copied wrong URL

shadoquad · 12-18-2011, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Shamu

Ooops I copied wrong URL

it happens

Red__Zed · 12-18-2011, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Shamu

I think I'm changing my mind since seeing this version and TRD offerings

wat?

happytheman · 12-19-2011, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Shamu

I think I'm changing my mind since seeing this version and TRD offerings

You know, even though this is a Maserati...seeing that front bumper has made me re-evaluate the Amuse offering for the Z! I think I like it a bit more now!

Oops! I forgot to add: IBTL

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