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05-16-2017, 12:00 PM | #1 |
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Ready to buy my first BRZ
Hey everyone, Been drooling over the STi way back when I was in school 8 years ago. Now that i'm financially ready, it was tough call between a used 2015 sti or a gen1 BRZ. The BRZ eventually won given that I dont think I will use any of the STIs advantages here in Manila, Philippines. weather is just dry and hot all year, and we dont have easy access to tracks, plus traffic all day long. So the STI's premium price would only be limited to 1st gear pulls. Better a car you can enjoy everyday than one you can enjoy for only 30 minutes a week they say.
Fast forward to now, I've found one 2013 WR Blue, stock with only 13,000kms for sale. My only issues are as follows: Previous owner was a senior citizen and perhaps a smoker. So the interior/exterior wasnt well cared for. 1. on the center console leading to the back, before the leather divider at the far back, the plastic part right behind the cup holders has big scratches possibly from moving around luggage or items. (75 usd replacement...?) 2. the leather on the driver side seat wing near the door has mild rash/rips likely from not carefully getting in and out of the car.. no replacement for this.. expensive! ( common problem with these seats?) 3. the interior feels mildly dull - possible car being left out in the sun - remedied by re-applying some interior care treatment? 4. the exterior paint of course has never been detailed in 4 years - orig paint. but with some dog scratches near the trunk... 5. very faint traces of cigarette smoke which i dislike but can be removed i guess. 6. the front bumper on one side, near the sidemarker, is not perfectly aligned. I read its a common problem with this body once the bumper is removed. (he had the horns changed) All in all, looks like theyre all cosmetic and fixeable. On the negative side, his age may have led him to not really watch the cosmetic care stuff. the flipside though is that at least this older gentleman did not track or thrash the engine. But theres a lingering doubt at the back of my head that if he didnt care much for the interior and paint, doesnt that mean he may also not have cared much for how it was driven? Should I just sit down and wait for a more "perfect" unit? What are your thoughts? A blue brz in manual thats unmodded only happens like 1 units every 6 months where i live :/ |
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"Great! I can finally buy the car I've longed for! BUT, it does have x wrong with it, y has a little damage, z may have happened, and I'm gonna have to spend money with delta."
Does it still sound like the car you'd want after this long? It took you this long to be financially ready for it, it'll take you longer to be financially ready for its defects, and trust me, once you know the little things that make your car imperfect for YOU, it will never leave your mind.
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good luck finding a pristine PREOWNED vehicle. they will all have something that will bug you if you let it..
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What is the service history?
Some people miss oil change intervals and this can cause oil sludge. Cars that have severe oil sludge need the sump and oil pump removed and cleaned. If it was thrashed it would have had many tyre changes , so check the wheel rims for scratching from the tyre machines. |
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It's like wanting a girlfriend that has no history. Date a virgin. Car? buy a new one.....
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What does age have to do with taking care of the car? I find that statement silly. Most of what you described is pretty extensive for a car with 13K miles on it. Mine is pushing 100K and doesn't sound as bad. Of course the situation may not be as serious as you think at this point and after owning the car for a few weeks you wouldn't even notice it anymore. He isn't in California or the PNW where you can't turn around without tripping over one. Could be a long wait for a better deal.
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I would be more worried about the car history, service intervals, oil changes, know about any modifications like ECU tuning etc. Can you talk with the owner and make some questions? Most of the current issues sound fixable. Interior can also be cleaned up with a good intensive cleaning. If this is what you like and everything else is fine, then go for it. |
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I'd gladly buy it if the seller was willing to part with it at a price less the cost to restore certain things, but he isnt. Perhaps i'd wait another 2 months until another unit pops up, but if not - i may renegotiate this if not sold yet |
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