@ ken i think you're right i heard something about them doing away with the low emissions tax as they're losing too much money
Subaru BRZ prices confirmed u.k.
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http://www.evo.co.uk/videos/planetevovideos/282493/video_subaru_brz_1000mile_road_trip.html
video of the evo guy bringing the first one back to the u.k. for the review
video of the evo guy bringing the first one back to the u.k. for the review
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BRZ Concept STI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Gy0jy1aeC0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Gy0jy1aeC0
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http://www.speedhunters.com/2012/01/car_feature_gt_gt_subaru_brz_sti_concept/
some better shots of the second version of the sti concept brz
like the battery clamp :tongue:
some nice touches alright
some better shots of the second version of the sti concept brz
like the battery clamp :tongue:
some nice touches alright
agree with ya there colm the battery clamp is a class touch as well as the oil filter location very cool having a sti filter sittng up top of the engine
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Yeah Deffo its a nice touch Gordon Sweet 
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agree with ya there colm the battery clamp is a class touch as well as the oil filter location very cool having a sti filter sittng up top of the engine
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[quote author=GORDON GT SERIES II link=topic=34238.msg393349#msg393349 date=1336149505]
agree with ya there colm the battery clamp is a class touch as well as the oil filter location very cool having a sti filter sittng up top of the engine
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seen a few at japfet , four in the paddock and one out drifting . the one out on track was taken straight from factory, stripped out , and a "2jz" engine installed producing over 500 ponies . and the way it handeld on track was quite impressive . id have one stright away if lotto came in .
You've to remember this is shared with Toyota and also with Scion in the USA. The US can basically get 3 badges on this car and depending on the badge, they've 1 - 3 specs to choose from.
As it was shared ideas, I reckon all 3 aren't losing much at all really but not doing themselves any favours. I dunno what Scion's rep is over in the states but come on, Subaru's reputation is not making floaty RWD cars that cost a bomb. It's a manufacturer with a pedigree breed and history to boot with that sweet burbble and their immensce turbo charged AWD set ups. Toyota's rep is reliability for they everyday man, but hang on, they've put one of those Subaru engines in it that always blows up.
Straight away both manufactures have lost what'd be loyal customers who've bought from them over the years because they've changed their values. As said, lads will buy a hatch that is 2 or 3 years older than the BRZ before they touch it. The new MX5 is only €32,000. Already the GT86 is anything from €37,000 - €41,000. Toyota easily have more customers in Ireland than Subaru, so there's not a lot of people going to be saying "Ah, I'll wait for the Subaru version." At these prices even Toyota will struggle to sell so Subaru coming in an awful lot later are fecked basically and tbh are probably wasting their time even considering bringer that car near our shores.
As for power, toyota aren't too bad with Variable Valve Timing but Subaru is renowned for Turbo charging. But they needed the flat 4 setup for the feel of the car. Even if you take a Honda S2000. You've a redline of 9,000 RPM and with just modifying the air intake and having a straight through exhaust, the F20 engine can see 250 - 260 bhp.
On paper it's not only the BRZ that looks set up to fail, but the GT86 aswell.
As it was shared ideas, I reckon all 3 aren't losing much at all really but not doing themselves any favours. I dunno what Scion's rep is over in the states but come on, Subaru's reputation is not making floaty RWD cars that cost a bomb. It's a manufacturer with a pedigree breed and history to boot with that sweet burbble and their immensce turbo charged AWD set ups. Toyota's rep is reliability for they everyday man, but hang on, they've put one of those Subaru engines in it that always blows up.
Straight away both manufactures have lost what'd be loyal customers who've bought from them over the years because they've changed their values. As said, lads will buy a hatch that is 2 or 3 years older than the BRZ before they touch it. The new MX5 is only €32,000. Already the GT86 is anything from €37,000 - €41,000. Toyota easily have more customers in Ireland than Subaru, so there's not a lot of people going to be saying "Ah, I'll wait for the Subaru version." At these prices even Toyota will struggle to sell so Subaru coming in an awful lot later are fecked basically and tbh are probably wasting their time even considering bringer that car near our shores.
As for power, toyota aren't too bad with Variable Valve Timing but Subaru is renowned for Turbo charging. But they needed the flat 4 setup for the feel of the car. Even if you take a Honda S2000. You've a redline of 9,000 RPM and with just modifying the air intake and having a straight through exhaust, the F20 engine can see 250 - 260 bhp.
On paper it's not only the BRZ that looks set up to fail, but the GT86 aswell.
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I'm taking a test drive in a gt86 next week, I looked at it last week and it's 41,350 euro or 38,500 cash.
I won't be buying one but just want a test drive.
It's two expensive for one and not enough power to weight.
I don't understand why Subaru one is not here till march of they have them up north and toyota have them
I won't be buying one but just want a test drive.
It's two expensive for one and not enough power to weight.
I don't understand why Subaru one is not here till march of they have them up north and toyota have them
A complete guess on my part but i reckon they know , it won't sell here. I reckon maybe 10 BRZ will come to this country
ie. one for each main dealer . If i was head of European Sales for Subaru ; Ireland would be the very least of my concerns ,
probably the most expensive country for a consumer to purchase the car and the country is flat broke .
NIall.
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Well it looks like we where right about 40k
the toyota is 39,895 euro for the standard car ex. Works witch has it over 40k on the road price
http://www.toyota.ie/models/gt86/
GT86
GT86 Manual €39,895
GT86 Auto €39,895
manual and auto are the same price at 39,895
Metallic Paint €610
and Alcantara & Leather Trim €2,225
only 2 extras available on the price list
witch has it at 42,730 euro
manual road tax - €677 - CO2 g/km - 181
Auto road tax - €481 - CO2 g/km - 164
spec list here http://www.toyota.ie/models/specifications/default.aspx?model=3b2a2c55-d2a7-49a5-84c1-a4d7ff66b7f7
on the spec list i see "Black fabric with red stitching & red interior (red inserts on steering wheel, gear lever, handbrake and door grips) "
but no price off it mentioned
the toyota is 39,895 euro for the standard car ex. Works witch has it over 40k on the road price
http://www.toyota.ie/models/gt86/
GT86
GT86 Manual €39,895
GT86 Auto €39,895
manual and auto are the same price at 39,895
Metallic Paint €610
and Alcantara & Leather Trim €2,225
only 2 extras available on the price list
witch has it at 42,730 euro
manual road tax - €677 - CO2 g/km - 181
Auto road tax - €481 - CO2 g/km - 164
spec list here http://www.toyota.ie/models/specifications/default.aspx?model=3b2a2c55-d2a7-49a5-84c1-a4d7ff66b7f7
on the spec list i see "Black fabric with red stitching & red interior (red inserts on steering wheel, gear lever, handbrake and door grips) "
but no price off it mentioned