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View Poll Results: Would You Buy the BRZ at $25,000 | |||
Yes | 116 | 53.95% | |
No | 37 | 17.21% | |
I rather buy a WRX for that money | 62 | 28.84% | |
Voters: 215. You may not vote on this poll |
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01-09-2012, 05:13 PM | #1 |
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Would You Buy The BRZ @ $25,000?
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FA20 - H-4 FR 2.0L 200hp @ 7000 rpms 151 lb-ft @ 6600 rpms ~2,500lbs RWD 6spd, Rear LSD, NAV
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01-09-2012, 05:21 PM | #2 | |
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I think you need to expand on what it will include at that price as far as the remaining interior items, HID's, etc. And of course performance specs once it gets tested by multiple mags. |
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01-09-2012, 05:24 PM | #3 |
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01-09-2012, 05:26 PM | #4 |
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01-09-2012, 05:42 PM | #5 |
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Definitely would.
People assume a small car with low power means must be cheap and cheap to produce, if not then is a rip-off. No way, this car is well worth the price and effort put by Toyota and Subaru. |
01-09-2012, 05:45 PM | #6 |
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01-09-2012, 05:50 PM | #7 |
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I'll buy it used.
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01-09-2012, 05:51 PM | #8 |
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I don't mind this, but it doesn't belong here. Needs to be in the BRZ Forum or General. I vote BRZ Forum since it seems like a fair question given that the price hasn't been confirmed yet.
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01-09-2012, 06:01 PM | #9 |
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Well, I bought a MCS for ~$28k so....sure.
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01-09-2012, 06:21 PM | #10 |
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You need the limited trim to have keyless entry...
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01-09-2012, 06:50 PM | #11 |
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Fully loaded for $25k, yes.
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01-09-2012, 07:01 PM | #12 |
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If I were once again in the market for a modestly-powered two door, RWD, 4 cylinder whose greatest attributes are handling and driving enjoyment at a relatively cheap price point for 2012(and may I add with a very, VERY weak dollar compared to the Yen which is so often overlooked)... then yes.
I simply cannot fathom what people expect from a car costing $25,000 at this point in time. I think it is priced appropriately. |
01-09-2012, 07:05 PM | #13 |
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01-09-2012, 08:00 PM | #14 |
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I'd buy the least optioned FT86. I'm saddened to see the BRZ come with 'standard' options.
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01-09-2012, 08:45 PM | #15 |
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Don't know, will tell you after I actually sit in it and drive it.
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01-10-2012, 04:05 AM | #16 |
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weight is off there sir, 2700lbs +/-70lbs
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01-10-2012, 07:44 AM | #17 |
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Seems like a lot of money for what is essentially just the GPS and entertainment system. Although there are a ton of cool features I'd love to have. I would probably do it if not for the fact that I know there will be a more powerful version coming. I don't want to start off a new car note until then.
WRX option? OP are you retarded? |
01-10-2012, 09:14 PM | #18 |
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Assuming the test drive goes well, I'll happily pay $25k for a 2700 pounds FT86. At 2500 pounds, I'd be willing to pay more.
The U.S. model estimate according to Subaru's press release is 2762 pounds. I don't imagine FRS will be much lighter, but I hope it is. Wow, that MCS must've been loaded... that's almost S-works territory. I agree. Also, the trims don't match up exactly between the BRZ and WRX. I might've gotten some of this wrong, but from what I've read:
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01-12-2012, 03:06 PM | #19 | |
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I still don't believe the power claims, either. To make 200 hp @ 7000 RPM, the motor needs to still be making 150 lb-ft of torque at 7000 RPM as well. I just have a hard time believing that a factory Subaru motor is breathing well enough to make peak torque at redline. As a matter of fact, I don't think I've ever seen a dyno plot for any motor that made peak torque at peak RPM. |
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01-12-2012, 04:36 PM | #20 |
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The redline is at 7500rpm. The torque holds steady for most of the rev range and then drops off sharply after 7000rpm. So, no, it doesn't breath well at all at redline, apparently.
Are you really that surprised that an engine with dual AVCS with some development work done by Yamaha can breath well at 7000rpm? The S2000, Celica GT-S and Civic SI all have similarly-shaped upper-end powerbands.. but the BRZ's motor has a stronger low end thanks to the 4DS direct injection. |
01-13-2012, 08:00 AM | #21 |
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I would have voted, but apparently, I don't have enough posts.
$25K Isn't a bad price for that car, but I would go with the Limited and add navigation. Honestly, I would prefer the Toyota (not Scion) version. For me, what's killing this car is all of the announcements of a future planned version and updates. By the time you add in all the stuff I would want, I would likely just get an STi for a little more money. |
01-14-2012, 08:19 AM | #22 |
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01-14-2012, 01:18 PM | #23 |
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Wouldn't buy it. Car is an abomination. A Subaru with no AWD? Toyota parts in it? It's like Charlize Theron with one leg and herpes...still her, just don't want her
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01-14-2012, 02:10 PM | #24 | |
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01-14-2012, 03:30 PM | #25 |
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