Willtl 54 Report post Posted November 3, 2015 (edited) For the few of you who may remember me posting several months back, I still have a BRZ on order with a current "date at dealer" of 29th November (so if it turns up on that date, probably be early December before I take delivery as I need the dealer to fit the Side fin blades and reversing sensor). One thing I am curious about is why so many owners have GT86s rather than BRZs. From my experience, I can see waiting 5 months for a new car a bit of a turn off so maybe that is one of the reasons why most of you seem to have GT86s. So as well as the poll, maybe you could add a little on what made you chose a GT86, or vice versa if you are one of the superior BRZ master race owners. Edited November 3, 2015 by Willtl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Omer86 40 Report post Posted November 3, 2015 Cheaper (More off the list price), better head unit and i liked the pearl white. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted November 3, 2015 Couldn't tell you where there is a Subaru dealer anywhere near me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted November 3, 2015 No Subaru dealer near me so didn't really bat an eyelid at the BRZ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adam 70 Report post Posted November 3, 2015 subaru wouldn't budge on price and absolutely slaughtered toyota with discount Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willtl 54 Report post Posted November 3, 2015 subaru wouldn't budge on price and absolutely slaughtered toyota with discount Interesting, I wonder if things have changed? I managed to get around 8% off list price, could I have got much more if I'd gone the GT86 route? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buzzard 18 Report post Posted November 3, 2015 Owned Subarus before and have a good relationship with the dealer , there was one in stock when I was ready to buy , price didn't bother me , so the BRZ was an obvious choice , thinking back I never considered the Toyota , besides the Subaru's got a Z in it's name so complements my Kawasaki Z , just a 240z to go and my collection will be complete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ztox 230 Report post Posted November 3, 2015 (edited) I'm a big fan of Toyota's past (Supras, ST202 and earlier Celicas) and I'd rather have a Toyota than a Subaru.The aero kit.I prefer the front end of the 86 (the main exterior difference), the bumper itself and the placement of the DRLs Edited November 4, 2015 by Ztox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted November 3, 2015 The only unregistered BRZ I have ever seen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adam 70 Report post Posted November 3, 2015 Interesting, I wonder if things have changed? I managed to get around 8% off list price, could I have got much more if I'd gone the GT86 route?ya i managed to get more off than that but i knew the dealer needed to sell one more to meet their target so i had great fun playing games with them, it just depends on the dealer really Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Duff 79 Report post Posted November 3, 2015 I would have been very happy with either, but like most people I have a number of local Toyota dealers to chose from but none for Subaru who dumped all their smaller dealers popular with enthusiasts some years ago in favour of larger more 'corporate' ones with often poorer reputations, and the continuing low Scooby UK sales are the inevitable result. So I suspect the answer to the OP will mainly be found in the very much larger Toyota dealer network, helped along on here by the added bonus of Richard and RRG Macc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted November 3, 2015 Why would anyone opt for a BRZ when it's more expensive for the same car? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willtl 54 Report post Posted November 3, 2015 (edited) Why would anyone opt for a BRZ when it's more expensive for the same car?But it isn't. The Lux model of the BRZ is £23,995 OTR. According to Toyota's website, the starting price for the non primo is £25K. If you opt for the Primo it is £22,495, same price as the SE BRZ. Maybe the prices have changed since you bought yours, but I would say to get a similar spec'd GT86 as the BRZ Lux I'm buying would cost several k more. Edited November 3, 2015 by Willtl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted November 3, 2015 I brought my 86 when it was first release so no real discounts at all (though I did get a lil due to buying another car literally a couple of months before hand). Subaru were saying 9 months for a BRZ so didn't bother looking any further, plus preferred the look of the 86. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subota Boy 402 Report post Posted November 3, 2015 (edited) When we were trying to decide between the two (as we already owned Subaru and Toyota cars) we took a Toyota out for a test drive, straight to our nearest Subaru dealer, and drove the GT and BRZ back to back over the same route. Even took the salesman out in the GT after. The ride seemed to suit us better in the Toyota, and we preferred the front end of the Toyota also. I could not get on with the black plastic "gumshield" on the BRZ. Also preferred the black dash to the silver (now it is black on the BRZ as well), as for sounds, the head unit was poor in comparison on the Subaru as well. Other than that they were very similar. We have owned sporty Subarus now for fifteen years, and my heart really wanted to prefer the BRZ, but as the Toyota is mostly Subaru parts anyway, we felt we were not straying far from the brand.Noticed recently that even the Toyota emblem is made by Subaru. Edited November 3, 2015 by Subota Boy 1 chillismoke reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Varelco 211 Report post Posted November 3, 2015 Subaru couldn't get anywhere near what I paid for a GT86. Not mention I prefer the styling of the front bumper. The BRZ has that ugly black bulge across the front of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted November 3, 2015 When I bought mine I could get a big discount on the 86 and it had a 5 year warrenty whereas the brz only had 3. The servicing prices for the brz are also higher and there aren't many subaru garages around. Added to this was the fact that I far prefer the 86 front rather than the brz's 'tache! The GT86 is also the spiritual successor to the AE86 which, again, thr brz doesn't have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted November 3, 2015 I take it both cars are made in the same factory? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Varelco 211 Report post Posted November 3, 2015 Yeah Subaru factory lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willtl 54 Report post Posted November 3, 2015 When I bought mine I could get a big discount on the 86 and it had a 5 year warrenty whereas the brz only had 3. The servicing prices for the brz are also higher and there aren't many subaru garages around. Added to this was the fact that I far prefer the 86 front rather than the brz's 'tache! The GT86 is also the spiritual successor to the AE86 which, again, thr brz doesn't have.Surely the BRZ is the spiritual successor and the GT86 is a re-badged spiritual successor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted November 3, 2015 Surely the BRZ is the spiritual successor and the GT86 is a re-badged spiritual successor? Not with you? The AE86 was a Toyota and so is the GT86 (even if built in the subaru factory). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willtl 54 Report post Posted November 3, 2015 as for sounds, the head unit was poor in comparison on the Subaru as well. That is definitely going, unless Subaru surprise me and have something different coming. I can't believe that manufacturers are selling cars in 2015 that don't have Bluetooth and DAB, may as well just put a cassette player in and be done. Fortunately you can get a nice touchscreen headset with DAB and Bluetooth for around £300. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted November 3, 2015 As for the warranty as Toyota offer 5 years on their cars they had no choice but to give it on the 86? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willtl 54 Report post Posted November 3, 2015 Not with you? The AE86 was a Toyota and so is the GT86 (even if built in the subaru factory).I know, but it is Subaru who actually make the so called spiritual successor, the Toyota just wears the badge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted November 3, 2015 I know, but it is Subaru who actually make the so called spiritual successor, the Toyota just wears the badge.But the design, etc is Toyota's. Subaru just make it! 1 Ztox reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
