sol740 Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 I think it's hawt. Congrats man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted May 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Are these cars easy to haggle with with the price? Not a whole lot, no. Scion has their Pure Price thing which means you pay sticker and no haggling at all. Subaru has made lots of noise about the BRZ being limited in production, so the dealerships are tough. The best most can negotiate is MSRP. Just don't pay over MSRP. The downside to the BRZ is that dealership allocations for this year are already set. So unless you can find a dealership that doesn't have any orders, or had someone back out, you may end up waiting for a while to take delivery. Best to do a lot of phonework if you want a BRZ. The FR-S will be easier to get as there will 2 to three times as many in the US this year than the BRZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Looks really good. I'm gonna have to find a Scion dealer around here that has one available for test drives. This car really interests me, as it's nice to see a true 'drivers car' finally come out amid the mass flooding of high mpg, boring, econo cars. What happened to all the fun sport compacts? They all got neutered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted May 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 OK, how about some opinions on wheels? I keep bouncing around. Stock rim/tire combo is 41lbs. The tires I want (235/40-17 Yoko AD08s, or Dunlop Z1*) are 24lbs. All of these rims are 17x8. TSW Nurburgring in matte Gunmetal: http://www.tsw.com/img/nurburgring_gunmetal_reg_normal_white.jpg Pros: Favorite looks of my choices. Cons: Heaviest of my choices at 17.8lbs and I can't confirm availability. O.Z. Ultraleggera in Matte Graphite Silver: http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/oz/swap/oz_ultraleggera_mgs_ci3_l.jpg Pros: Not as heavy as the TSW at 17.2 lbs, looks good, in stock. Cons: Flat face. O.Z. Alleggerita HLT in Matte Graphite Silver: http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/oz/swap/oz_allerghlt_mgs_ci3_l.jpg Pros: Lightest by far at 15.8 lbs, in stock. Cons: Really flat face, boring looks, most expensive of the list. Enkei Racing PF01 in Black: http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/enkei_racing/swap/enkeir_pf01_b_ci3_l.jpg Pros: 17.3lbs, Looks good, in stock. Cons: Not sure I want to do another black on black car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted May 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Looks really good. I'm gonna have to find a Scion dealer around here that has one available for test drives. This car really interests me, as it's nice to see a true 'drivers car' finally come out amid the mass flooding of high mpg, boring, econo cars. What happened to all the fun sport compacts? They all got neutered. Here's a test drive event: http://frscolumbus.eventbrite.com/ Lots of CR people are going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Those TSW's would look great. I think that wheel in chrome powdercoat (for weight) would look best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Ultraleggera :megusta: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyc12340 Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 I'm going to stop by Germain Toyota tomorrow, Autotrader says they have one(raven color) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 tire rack has been clearing out OZ's for the last few months.... might be some left... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Here's a test drive event: http://frscolumbus.eventbrite.com/ Lots of CR people are going. I wish I could, but that's the day my wife gets back from Romania, so I'll have to be around to pick her up. Any idea if they are doing these types of events in other locations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 I'm leaning towards the PF01's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted May 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Those TSW's would look great. I think that wheel in chrome powdercoat (for weight) would look best Ultraleggera :megusta: I'm leaning towards the PF01's :fuuuu: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted May 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 I'm going to stop by Germain Toyota tomorrow, Autotrader says they have one(raven color) . Call first. A lot of dealerships have computer systems that automatically post cars to those sites the moment they get a VIN. But they don't always have the car on the lot. I wish I could, but that's the day my wife gets back from Romania, so I'll have to be around to pick her up. Any idea if they are doing these types of events in other locations? Possibly. But I'm not sure how to find them. I just reposted that link from another FR-S thread in the Parking Lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M0nk3y Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 http://m.cnet.com/news/2013-subaru-brz-limited-believe-most-of-the-hype/57414746 I think it's cool that someone is making a 2900* front engine RWD 2 door car. Weight only matters if power can back it up. Subaru BRZ per thread - 13.615 weight to power :gabe: But seriously, awesome car. I love the looks of it, you'll have a fun time in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Congrats! Looks good. Can't wait to see the black/white together at C&C at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 In for a ride sometime bro. Congrats on getting your car, that feeling you get when you first set eyes on her and sit inside has to be like having a kid. Best feeling in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Ultraleggera all day. Dont get the too soft wheels (tsw) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 that feeling you get when you first set eyes on her and sit inside has to be like having a kid. Best feeling in the world. Jones, you're getting soft on us man. Kids in a quote by Jones. :masturboy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Jones, you're getting soft on us man. Kids in a quote by Jones. :masturboy: KIDS LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 too soft wheels (tsw) Old rumors are hard to dispel I guess. Guys have been running TSW Nurburg's with no issues on heavy ass S4's for a while now. Their wheels are better than they used to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10phone2 Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 what have you done with Jones? Have you killed him and taken his place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Ooooorrrr the ubiquitous BBS's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 what have you done with Jones? Have you killed him and taken his place? He shaved. The poles are shifting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 He shaved. The poles are shifting. I don't want to know what your pole is doing as a result of my lack of facial hair sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripleskate Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 As much as I have said "never again" to black cars, the BRZ is so hot in black. Goddamn, those TRD parts are FIRE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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