So the FR-S is $24,200.. what will the BRZ be?

[gdi2290]

Originally Posted by zAnSh1n

$30k/otd is my limit for my brz ltd/auto... which is looking to be unattainable, so i guess an fr-s for me :|

I've been feeling the same way

[tranzformer]

Originally Posted by Buggy51

I'm with you there...

Originally Posted by gdi2290

I've been feeling the same way

Yeah looks like ~28-29k for the Limited. Depending on your local sales tax and other fees, that could hit close to $31/32k OTD.

[86fanatic]

Originally Posted by Spaceywilly

Yeah it sucks so much that Porsche even uses it on the 911, we all know how horrible that thing handles

http://blogs.insideline.com/straight...carrera-s.html

Wait, people are being snobs about a front macpherson strut suspension?

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by blu_

No, I meant just basic flat four motors. I was oversimplifying things myself to make a small point. But yeah the EJ series lasted a really really long time.

That is true, my apologies.

Hell you could say this thing's based on the Legacy. The Impreza's just a shortened Legacy chassis anyway. While I don't disagree with anything tranzformer said, I'd like to think this is a very highly modified Impreza chassis.

[zAnSh1n]

to me, there is virtually no difference between the fr-s and the brz/prem; pretty much saying i like both front ends equally, +/- zero... so it just boils down to the cost, obviously i will take the fr-s and mod it to my liking, since i will do that regardless...

enter the brz/ltd, which comes with the nice seats and a smart key [and some other stuffz i don't really care about], which i cannot easily obtain thru the aftermarket route, thus, i will pay the added cost and get the top tier model...

[dsgerbc]

31-32k out the window (save kittens) vs 30k is not gonna make or break my decision, but as soon as >30k is announced I'm gonna start looking/testdriving other cars. If it arrives early enough in May I might still get it, but by June I'm gonna settle on something else.

[Canibuz]

Originally Posted by tranzformer

Yeah looks like ~28-29k for the Limited. Depending on your local sales tax and other fees, that could hit close to $31/32k OTD.

30kOTD/Limited/Manual. I will beat the dealer in the head till we figure something out. I will also accept 32k OTD offset by some free dealer accessories. Pending test drive of course. I am not willing to suck off the 86 god to buy the car if I don't enjoy the drive.

[zAnSh1n]

so my choices are:

fr-s/auto @ $26k/otd [employee pricing]
brz/ltd/auto @ $30k/otd, possibly $31k...

as much as i'm a suby fan_boi, the fr-s seems like the obvious choice ;[

i'll still keep my fingers crossed for that slim possibility...

[tachi1247]

Originally Posted by blu_

Toyota has done a lot of stupid stuff in the business side of the company over the last decade.

yes, a lot if stupid decisions that have vaulted them to the top three companies world wide in vehicles sold and profitably.

[DeepHunta]

Originally Posted by dsgerbc

31-32k out the window (save kittens) vs 30k is not gonna make or break my decision, but as soon as >30k is announced I'm gonna start looking/testdriving other cars. If it arrives early enough in May I might still get it, but by June I'm gonna settle on something else.

Same, if over $3k0 out the door then on to something else. I am really liking the Mini John Cooper Works. Test drove a normal Cooper S and those things haul. Plus, the JCW is lighter than a BRZ!

Both the BRZ and JCW will be good on the track days I suspect, which is where they will be going this summer.

[tranzformer]

Originally Posted by tachi1247

yes, a lot if stupid decisions that have vaulted them to the top three companies world wide in vehicles sold and profitably.

From a sports car/enthusiast side they have made stupid decisions. From the money making Camry/Corolla/Prius they have done well. But they have sucked their soul dry of any passion in the process. Sell your soul for a few extra bucks?

[Subaruwrxfan]

Originally Posted by tranzformer

Dang bro, you sound depressed. Maybe test drive it first before buying and then selling it? Why not see if you like it first before jumping in with both feet?

There's just a lot of really good cars once you get into the 30k price bracket. Like I said, I'll drive it for a month or two, but if I don't love it enough (30k enough), I'll sell it while it's still rare, recoup my money and go buy something else. But I'll give it a try no matter what the price.

[Subaruwrxfan]

Wow, looks like a bunch of people jumping ship. Subaru better release prices before the end of the week or people are gonna start pulling pre-orders (not like that's a problem for them since they are already sold out all over the world, but still).

[igorot]

i see it this way. i wanted something that felt more mature in the interior and thats what im getting with the limited. just like with most other things in life, ive paid stupid amounts for something slightly different, even if i didnt want to. blah