Why does the 86 BRZ and FRS look the same?
Why do they look the same? Because they’re the same. Basically, the engine, which is a boxer (flat four) is built by Subaru, while the rest of the car (body, interior, etc.) comes from Toyota.
Is FR-S cheaper than BRZ?
However, there are still some noticeable differences, including price–the Scion FR-S starts out cheaper than the BRZ, with a starting MSRP of $26,100 (while the BRZ has a starting MSRP of $26,190).
Why is the Subaru FRS now a Toyota 86?
The FRS was just rebadged as a Toyota 86 due to Toyota axing the Scion division as the Scion brand is now disfunction. There are slight differences between the Subaru and Toyota models but nothing significant.
What is the difference between the Subaru BRZ and the FRS?
Well the Discontinved Scion FRS and the Toyota GT86 are in fact the Subaru BRZ. It “B”Stands for Boxer as in it flat Four and R for rear wheel drive and “Z” for Zenith” the BRZ is the very Premium model compared to the GT86 and The FRS. The BRZ was sold in Limited Run over the last 7 years so best to look at GT86 or FRS.
What is the difference between a Subaru BR-Z and a Toyota 86?
Subaru and Toyota have a deal that they can sell the exact same car under a different name. There are some very minor differences – the front fascia is shaped slightly differently, and the suspension settings are tweaked – but other than that, it’s identical. Almost every part from a BR-Z will fit an 86 or an FR-S, and vice versa.
Are the FR-s/86 and BRZ still good used cars?
The fact that both the FR-S/86 and the BRZ were seen by many as drift machines means many examples have been beaten on and put away wet. Even when new, the FR-S, 86 and BRZ offered some of the most fun you can have in a car for the money, and now that the cars have started to age, they can make great used cars as well.