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

bigdog1250 · 12-21-2011, 12:22 AM

Like everyone has said; the looks are meh, the power is lacking and the price isn't that low. The Z is hands down sexier and if you were to downgrade to the BRZ / FRS you'd miss the extra HP and LB quickly. I like the idea behind the car and know if will sell well as long as the keep the price down.

I won't be out of my Z until I can afford a $60k+ car in which case i'd look at the 2013 Cayman which is going to be super sexy due to the new roof life: Redirect Notice

or of course the GTR

kensin0429 · 12-21-2011, 12:32 AM

i might sell my RX7 FD for 2014 turbo BRZ hmmm

UNKNOWN_370 · 12-21-2011, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by kensin0429

i might sell my RX7 FD for 2014 turbo BRZ hmmm

U have a serious classic on your hands. DON'T make the foolish mistake I made and sell you Rx7.

kensin0429 · 12-21-2011, 01:26 AM

MR unknow, your right ,I should slap my self for even thinking that !!

But the turbocharged BRZ does sound interesting tho nontheless

UNKNOWN_370 · 12-21-2011, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by kensin0429

MR unknow, your right ,I should slap my self for even thinking that !!

But the turbocharged BRZ does sound interesting tho nontheless

Just save up and add to the stable.

theDreamer · 12-21-2011, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by gmr19

Subaru Confirms Turbocharged Version of BRZ Engine - WOT on Motor Trend

Hmm, I've strangely become more interested in the BRZ now.

Yes, the motor is going in the 2012/3 WRX, still no confirmation if the turbo FA20 motor will make it into a BRZ though.

gmr19 · 12-21-2011, 12:54 PM

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Yes, the motor is going in the 2012/3 WRX, still no confirmation if the turbo FA20 motor will make it into a BRZ though.

Yeah, I read it more carefully this time. i think a lot of people will be disappointed no doubt if it doesn't make it into the BRZ.

theDreamer · 12-21-2011, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by gmr19

Yeah, I read it more carefully this time. i think a lot of people will be disappointed no doubt if it doesn't make it into the BRZ.

Since Toyota has said they will 'produce' a SC for the engine we should see a turbo from Subaru at some point, just how quickly.

UNKNOWN_370 · 12-21-2011, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Since Toyota has said they will 'produce' a SC for the engine we should see a turbo from Subaru at some point, just how quickly.

Wow, great way to partner up on a car huh

SC style FI for one, Turbo for the other. Talk about covering all enthusiast angles. I gotta give the Toyobaru marriage its respect for giving the public what they want on many angles.

brucelidat · 12-21-2011, 04:50 PM

now when will nissan put out a factory FI Z...

Pharmacist · 12-22-2011, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by brucelidat

now when will nissan put out a factory FI Z...

probably never. it may cannibalize sales of the gtr.

bigsix · 12-22-2011, 12:23 AM

I would think both companies wait to observe how well the base models sell during their first year, then go forward with higher performance versions.

brucelidat · 12-22-2011, 12:23 AM

I don't think they will either, but not because of that. The GTR is just a monster with ridiculous handling and performance all around not just a lot of power. People who buy GTRs want that very top tier all around performance, the absolute best (within monetary reason). Even a tt Z which puts out GTR hp won't take a GTR on the track still.

bigsix · 12-22-2011, 12:25 AM

I would be curious to hear from anyone who first test-drives a FR-S or BRZ when they arrive at dealerships. . . what their impressions were of the car and how much fun it was to drive (?)

bigsix · 12-22-2011, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by brucelidat

I don't think they will either, but not because of that. The GTR is just a monster with ridiculous handling and performance all around not just a lot of power. People who buy GTRs want that very top tier all around performance, the absolute best (within monetary reason). Even a tt Z which puts out GTR hp won't take a GTR on the track still.

You're right. The GTR is incredible performance, technology and power. The 'affordable' price is just a bonus, I think.

Nissan seems to know what they wanted the 370z to be as well as placing the GTR on a higher level.

12-21-2011, 12:22 AM	#121 (permalink)
bigdog1250 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 846 Drives: 991.2 GT3 Rep Power: 17	Like everyone has said; the looks are meh, the power is lacking and the price isn't that low. The Z is hands down sexier and if you were to downgrade to the BRZ / FRS you'd miss the extra HP and LB quickly. I like the idea behind the car and know if will sell well as long as the keep the price down. I won't be out of my Z until I can afford a $60k+ car in which case i'd look at the 2013 Cayman which is going to be super sexy due to the new roof life: Redirect Notice or of course the GTR __________________ 350z / 40th 370z / C6 Z06 / BMW M4 / V10 R8 / C7 Grand Spot / 997.1 GT3 / S2K / Camaro ZL1 / 718 GTS / 991.2 GT3

12-21-2011, 12:32 AM	#122 (permalink)
kensin0429 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: palmsprings Posts: 244 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	i might sell my RX7 FD for 2014 turbo BRZ hmmm __________________ 10 40th AE Z

12-21-2011, 01:26 AM	#124 (permalink)
kensin0429 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: palmsprings Posts: 244 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	MR unknow, your right ,I should slap my self for even thinking that !! But the turbocharged BRZ does sound interesting tho nontheless __________________ 10 40th AE Z

12-21-2011, 04:50 PM	#130 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 30	now when will nissan put out a factory FI Z... __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

12-22-2011, 12:23 AM	#133 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 30	I don't think they will either, but not because of that. The GTR is just a monster with ridiculous handling and performance all around not just a lot of power. People who buy GTRs want that very top tier all around performance, the absolute best (within monetary reason). Even a tt Z which puts out GTR hp won't take a GTR on the track still. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

12-22-2011, 12:23 AM	#132 (permalink)
bigsix A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,227 Drives: Honda City/Mazda 2 Rep Power: 18	I would think both companies wait to observe how well the base models sell during their first year, then go forward with higher performance versions.

12-22-2011, 12:25 AM	#134 (permalink)
bigsix A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,227 Drives: Honda City/Mazda 2 Rep Power: 18	personal test-drives I would be curious to hear from anyone who first test-drives a FR-S or BRZ when they arrive at dealerships. . . what their impressions were of the car and how much fun it was to drive (?)

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