thinking about trading v6 camaro for BRZ

[SPARTAN sui]

Valid point, just my personal preference. I'd go test drive one if you haven't already. I wouldn't mind having one as a second vehicle, I just enjoy the aesthetics of the Camaro way too much to not own one.

[whamslam3]

o ya i will definitely test drive first and other cars too. i love the camaro too. its one of my favorite cars. but it would be nice to change things up.

[sspolo]

Originally Posted by Splitter

If you went the FRS route:

Pros: better handling than a V6 Camaro, lighter, more mpg (only if you went with the FRS automatic, the manual doesn't increase your current MPG at all compared to the Camaro), less expensive to maintain (cheaper tires, cheaper oil changes, etc)

Cons: Looks (if you asked an average American which car they'd rather have due to aesthetics only, I'm sure the Camaro would be chosen over the FRS 75-80% of the time), less interior room, less 'road presence', less people talking to you at the gas station (this could be a good thing), LESS HORSEPOWER, same tires as a Toyota prius, less manly in general.

My 2¢.

According to FuelEconomy.org The FR-S in manual does get better gas mileage. 22/30 instead of 17/28.

As for looks they are subjective. Some people hate the look of the Camaro and love the look of the FRS, but that shouldn't matter since you buy what you like not what others like.

FR-s is lacking on HP/TQ but it is light so I'm sure that some mods will make up for it really quick.

[hypercarfanatic]

I have to agree with OP. I am in the process of picking a car, and it is really up in the air between the Camaro & the FR-S (specifically the FRS, not the BRZ. If you want to know why, PM).

After test driving both, the power difference is huge. But so is the aesthetic & the handling. The FRS has far superior handling to the camaro, and an amazing connection it gives the drive to the road, but is disappointing when you come around that corner fast and can't do anything except go *putt putt* until you reach cruising speed. The camaro on the other hand, is disappointing because you feel limited by the car - that you can do more than the car is capable of.

At this point, I think I will go Camaro for two reasons. I am too young to fully appreciate the value of FRS; it is a refined, drivers car. Not a fun machine. Also, because the Camaro offers more luxury and out-of-the-box power, which is nice as I do not intend to mod. (except maybe a CAI, a couple bolt ons, upholstery work, a wide body kit, wheels, tires, ect...)

[SPARTAN sui]

Originally Posted by whamslam3

o ya i will definitely test drive first and other cars too. i love the camaro too. its one of my favorite cars. but it would be nice to change things up.

Nothing wrong with that! I know there's a couple different cars I'd love to have, but probably won't ever get. Like the new VW Beetle or the Mini. Maybe someday when I can afford two vehicles.

[BobDigi5060]

Go drive one first!

[pickwithaustin]

Originally Posted by whamslam3

well i could get the subaru brz instead which most people seem to like better then the scion but they are basically the same thing just different badge.
and i have had both mustangs and camaro and i dont discriminate just because of the brand or where the car comes from. im not a fanboy when it comes to cars. i like them all.
people on the scion/subaru forums were a lot nicer about this tho surprisingly haha. i got no flack from them either way i was shocked lol.

Like I said.

[TheGhosty]

Wait for the new mazda MX-5 to come out. The BRZ has the smallest back seat ever made.. If your so concerned with handling get a 2 seater. 5 years from now we will look back on the BRZ as the car that always needed more power or they will come out with a STI version and your resale is screwed. If I were you I would wait it out. 2 years from now people will be selling the BRZ's like crazy because it's not the new cool look. (I think it looks great btw).

[LEADfoot927]

I don't think there is much modding potential with 2.x liter engine unless you go turbo. If you want a second driving ride I'd recommend a c5 corvette or e46 m3, both can be had for 15k and destroy the brz

[Tmick5jr]

#downgrade

[IBM camaro]

I wouldn't do it I was looking at getting that for my GF it just doesn't have the power potential at least I got my v6 up to 375rwhp supercharged supercharged that car still isn't fast and the owner said it was nothing but problems modded

[Caswell239]

http://youtu.be/oLP-HCcX9as

Doesn't have the power potential eh...

[IBM camaro]

That one is way modded not just a bolt on.

[GoldCartridgeGamer]

I tried test driving one when they first came out. I don't fit sadly. Between a v6 Camaro and it, I'd say Camaro just from friends' experiences with them. Also, read reviews all say car is missing something to make it great. Wait for the sti version if just want one so bad. Sounds like to me you've already made your decision, but haven't test driven one yet? Not a good way to make car purchases. What are you looking for exactly? Because to make those cars fun and awesome requires A LOT of money and time. I'd look at c5 Corvette, Pontiac GTO, Hyundai Genesis (horrible resale value), or Mini Cooper just to name a few.