Subaru BRZ pricing announced! - $24k base, $27k high spec
 

- $24000 for Premium and $27000 for Limited model
- On sale next May
- Expected ouput: 3-4k units a year

All details: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2579

Limited model seems like a very spec'd out car. Very nice. :ylsuper:

Does it come with a rotary option?

Which mean close to 30k with dealer markup. No thanks.

Key difference between BRZ and GT-86/FSR is spring rate....ok...
The more I look into those 2 cars, the more I like my 8. :)

Second thought, they feel like revised tc to me now....same marketing..

I'm not a huge fan of either but having a RWD sports car enter the market is a good thing for all of us. These cars have potential, just wait for Pro Drive or TRD gets ahold of one.

Dealer markup is only for suckers beta testers first year buyers.

I'm liking. No mention of a more stripped version? Like base + performance adds (like brakes) without the added weight of non-track stuff like nav.

^ Just get the FR-S rumored to be ~$21K range, do the rest yourself. There's bound to be mods galore.

Here's what I'd do with the e-cheapo Scion version...

1. 2-pc lightweight rotors all around w/SS brake lines (~$1200)
2. TRD supercharger (~$2500?) <<<<<-------------------------------this was the other 'big' possible news!
3. Take the front vents out etc., stick in the roll cage (~$1000?) <<<<---purpose built for it from TRD
4. Import the gauge cluster from the GT-86 / ditch the radio (~$500?)
5. Get whosever racing seats and ditch stock (~$2000?)
6. Add BRZ spoiler (~$500)
7. Some 17" 15lbs racing wheels (~$1000)
8. Coilovers (~$2000)

Total cost: ~$31,700

...ummm 1.6l TURBO or SC (that was easy - we don't even have the car to buy yet lol)

SC...

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...the-works.html
or...

TURBO

http://blogs.insideline.com/straight...r-engines.html

Yeah, except ill never send my money to toyota again on moral principle, even if that isnt the logical choice or they have a car worthy enough. :)

Gotta love PS.

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...08762111_n.jpg

Eh not bad^^

9k, that is the best PS yet on the FR-S :)

Yeah, you have to love the Porsche wheel/tire package :lol:

Don't get me wrong, it's a very good photoshop 9k, just not sold on the looks of the car.

better get your eyes checked, might have to trade in my Civic Si for one ...

Same mood with you, that's why we own an 8!

Right now it's just a new car beauty contest. I like it, I don't like it. However, the aim of producing a fun, affordable, tuneable sports car platform similar to the MX-5, or late RX-8, and others - has come into being. Who would argue that's a bad target? I want more people to buy sports cars. That way we'll get more of them!

Although a small sample, fans agree on the aim http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2295

Exactly.
Can't understand why folks don't get this.

I do not like the clear tails and was thinking it would look better red. Here is PS someone did at ft86 and it looks better. I can see it being a popular mod like it is with the STi crowd.

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I agree.
hopefully they will have a turbo option available later on. I'm sure this car will be well received by tuner companies,and the car enthusiast crowd.

There is a STi concept so hopefully that is a sign Subaru will release a FI version. Also TRD is working on a Supercharger for the FRS.

The wheel gap is horrendous, but overall, the look is alright.

The price is just right. I was guessing that it will be above 30k.

It needs a drop... bad