2022 BRZ

[rhino]

I don't trust most shipping these days. Fedex keeps having delays. They caught that Fedex driver throwing all those packages off that bridge a couple months ago. Luckily it seems USPS and UPS are still reliable for the most part. Hopefully your packages start moving, otherwise I'd call customer service about it.

usps reliable? thats the first time ive heard that they always loose my shit...

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[suhhh]

You didn't hear about that? https://www.businessinsider.com/fedex-driver-charged-dumped-hundreds-packages-ravine-alabama-2021-12

jesus yeah I can't believe I haven't that's actually nuts

imagine a brand new exhaust though just floating down a river..

or a set of TE37's floating down LMAO

 

[rhino]

jesus yeah I can't believe I haven't that's actually nuts

imagine a brand new exhaust though just floating down a river..

or a set of TE37's floating down LMAO

i mean they wont be floating lmao

 

[suhhh]

I have to ask, why buy 2 cars that are basically identical?

Yeah like rhino said there's a some differences in suspension which makes the 86 more tail happy as opposed to the brz. im sure its a very subtle difference but it's notable if you drive it back to back.

exterior styling differences between the both and also brand name + different experiences when dealing with the two dealers can sway people too

 

[suhhh]

usps reliable? thats the first time ive heard that they always loose my shit...

yeah my local usps guy is super chill, honestly i can't remember the last time they messed up one of my deliveries. whenever i deal with DHL or Fedex its always a nightmare though ive come to just accept it lol

 

[rhino]

yeah my local usps guy is super chill, honestly i can't remember the last time they messed up one of my deliveries. whenever i deal with DHL or Fedex its always a nightmare though ive come to just accept it lol

ive never had anything go good with shipping company's(missing bumpers, suspension, body panels, and even small thigs) but usps has always been the worst and they aggravate me big time

 

[rhino]

Yeah like rhino said there's a some differences in suspension which makes the 86 more tail happy as opposed to the brz. im sure its a very subtle difference but it's notable if you drive it back to back.

exterior styling differences between the both and also brand name + different experiences when dealing with the two dealers can sway people too

woot! if only people listened to me most of the time they think im crazy!

 

[LucasEdgerton]

this is not a bad option right now

 

[Annexed]

I have to ask, why buy 2 cars that are basically identical?

few subtle differences on the body of the vehicle and interior some will prefer the 86 and some will prefer the brz and it also most likely has to deal with the fact of who gets what first

Can't decide which one I want ?. I get my $500 back in both so I guess I'm crazy

 

[suhhh]

this is not a bad option right now

Yeah i was surprised to get pretty much all positive words when I told people I was switching over lol, the negative comments were mostly people that thought the new gen brz has the same exact motor and was "slow"

 

[suhhh]

Can't decide which one I want ?. I get my $500 back in both so I guess I'm crazy

If I had a choice right now with equal time frames, I would pick BRZ. If both options were available back then that I would've gotten the 86.

The more research I've done into the twins really convinced me that I made the right choice.

Also my exhaust just came in!!!!!

Going to the shop right after work because it's too damn cold for me to even consider doing it outside... gonna post some exhaust clips tonight

 

[Annexed]

If I had a choice right now with equal time frames, I would pick BRZ. If both options were available back then that I would've gotten the 86.

The more research I've done into the twins really convinced me that I made the right choice.

Also my exhaust just came in!!!!!

Going to the shop right after work because it's too damn cold for me to even consider doing it outside... gonna post some exhaust clips tonight

I'm stuck between the two. What research have you done that made you happier with the BRZ?

 

[suhhh]

Got the exhaust installed! Here's some revs, will get some better footage once it's not freezing outside and also give the car a wash lolol

 

[suhhh]

I'm stuck between the two. What research have you done that made you happier with the BRZ?

So here's what my thoughts were that made me sway to getting a brz over an 86
1.) Heard toyota dealers are a nightmare to deal with, I figured it'd be harder to get MSRP
2.) Toyota does not build to spec, so you will just have to hit the lottery and hope you get the color/spec you want at your local dealers (higher trim manuals are insanely hard to get right now so I was right, most manuals being allocated are base models and most automatics being allocated are the higher trim)
3.) Wait time was too long for me, needed to get rid of my old Si asap while the market was hot
4.) I have more comfort servicing the car at a Subaru dealer over toyota
5.) Subie wave
6.) subie rumble, although they are the same cars I'd rather have that rumble on a subie logo
7.) Wanted to try a new color, figured WRB was perfect for me. The neptune blue is nice on the 86 but way too loud
8.) Subaru dealers were a breeze to work with, I've called all the ones in my area and they were all knowledgeable about the car and were happy to give me info on it, all the toyota dealers either lied to me about markup or had no idea what I was talking about. Also got 1k off msrp, many people are having an easy time getting MSRP or lower with the BRZ compared to the 86.
9.) I don't like how the highest trim 86 is forced to come with the duckbill spoiler. Although I initially liked it, I rather have a blank slate to work with.
10.) I liked the interior of brz better (red stitching, 86 interior looks too plain)
11.) Historically, resale value is better with the BRZ
12.) BRZ was said to be much more stable and have precise handling compared to the 86 which is more tail happy, however I doubt anyone would really notice the difference unless you drove it back to back but for the ones that did they said it was definitely noticable

Although I initially liked the 86 looks more, I'm glad I went with BRZ. Front bumper styling has grown on me a lot and it looks a lot more sleek/mature compared to the 86. Both are fabulous cars and basically the same, can't go wrong with either it just comes to personal preference

 

[lynx124]

So here's what my thoughts were that made me sway to getting a brz over an 86
1.) Heard toyota dealers are a nightmare to deal with, I figured it'd be harder to get MSRP
2.) Toyota does not build to spec, so you will just have to hit the lottery and hope you get the color/spec you want at your local dealers (higher trim manuals are insanely hard to get right now so I was right, most manuals being allocated are base models and most automatics being allocated are the higher trim)
3.) Wait time was too long for me, needed to get rid of my old Si asap while the market was hot
4.) I have more comfort servicing the car at a Subaru dealer over toyota
5.) Subie wave
6.) subie rumble, although they are the same cars I'd rather have that rumble on a subie logo
7.) Wanted to try a new color, figured WRB was perfect for me. The neptune blue is nice on the 86 but way too loud
8.) Subaru dealers were a breeze to work with, I've called all the ones in my area and they were all knowledgeable about the car and were happy to give me info on it, all the toyota dealers either lied to me about markup or had no idea what I was talking about. Also got 1k off msrp, many people are having an easy time getting MSRP or lower with the BRZ compared to the 86.
9.) I don't like how the highest trim 86 is forced to come with the duckbill spoiler. Although I initially liked it, I rather have a blank slate to work with.
10.) I liked the interior of brz better (red stitching, 86 interior looks too plain)
11.) Historically, resale value is better with the BRZ
12.) BRZ was said to be much more stable and have precise handling compared to the 86 which is more tail happy, however I doubt anyone would really notice the difference unless you drove it back to back but for the ones that did they said it was definitely noticable

Although I initially liked the 86 looks more, I'm glad I went with BRZ. Front bumper styling has grown on me a lot and it looks a lot more sleek/mature compared to the 86. Both are fabulous cars and basically the same, can't go wrong with either it just comes to personal preference

Hey congrats on the car! You 100% made the right move.

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