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02-20-2017, 06:26 PM | #16 | |
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When I was thinking of selling my car a couple of months ago, I saw a couple of good deals also. I think you should just buy that hot lava if you are okay with the wear and tear that it has OP, these cars aren't unreliable, can't really go wrong. Use the $2,000+ that you'll save and spend that on mods, maybe a used supercharger and have a sick car. |
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It surprises me you got a BRZ that low, most 2013 BRZs in my area are upper 18's |
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the choices Todd and Paul gave were good. I personally own a 13 FRS, bought new. Now i have almost 40k and it has been good to me. Just keep in mind that the interior will be more inferior and sparse versus the 3 and you will miss the cargo/passenger room (if you use it). You might miss the torque too (not sure how much the 3 have, but it must be more than the FRS). The ride is also much more rough than the 3. But you will enjoy the FRS regardless of its shortcomings - sits low, drives and handles well, looks awesome and you will feel it's faster than it actually is since you are so low to the ground. I've driven both, but I chose the auto because it suits my lifestyle/daily driving better - i don't track my cars. Either transmission, you cannot go wrong but I remember Todd mentioned your next car is preferably a MT. Go for it. |
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I bought my 13' FR-S in May 2012, so it was one of the very first ones. I did have an ECU failure, and the computer had to be replaced (under warranty thankfully). Still is not a %100 car, but has never left me stranded anywhere... just ran really horrible and in limp mode on the bad ECU when it was having issues.
Only issue mine has is the P3051 code for ignition coil #1...runs fine even if the code and check engine comes though, nothing like when the bad ECU started failing. My FR-S has never been completely trouble free, but there is absolutely NO other car I would want to drive! I can live with the minor issues it has. Personally I would go for the '14.... because Asphalt It's a sweet paint that has 5 distinct appearances based on lighting conditions....
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My spouse couldn't tell if I was serious and had to ask, but I'm not really a Vette kinda guy. Anyway, many thanks for sharing your thoughts about your '13 FR-S. Very helpful. |
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I love that Asphalt paint color, too! |
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Incidentally, I wonder if the curb rash on all 4 rims is a sign of a twin that's been driven hard, and perhaps not taken care of? Fwiw, my 13 BRZ was pretty much perfect - only left me stranded because of the notoriously bad stock battery (after a very cold night), and a ho-hum heated seat on the passenger side, as well as slight squeaks from the rear parcel shelf area (known issue). Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk |
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Two wheels Curb rashed is "I didn't learn the first time". Four wheels curb rashed is "I don't give a flying fuck"
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Yeah, the (minor) curb rash on all 4 wheels is a concern. wtf? Along the same lines, when inspecting the engine bay, I found a bunch of dead leaves piled up on the driver's side by the power brake booster. Started pulling those out by hand, when the owner said, "Yeah, the car was parked outside under a tree while my son ["his son's car"] was in basic [training]...." So, the thing's sat for at least a couple of months, under a tree apparently. These folks clearly didn't take very good care of the vehicle. Any thoughts about how much these things add up to in US$ when negotiating? $300 $500? $800? More? Less? |
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I think in your region the price already reflects the condition of the car. The KBB value is great as an indicator but doesn't always do a good job of being up to date with supply and demand. I have ready dozens of guys in your general area that said they had a tough time finding a used one. That of course drives prices up no matter what the KBB or guys where you trip over one at every used car lot say.
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Checked with the dealer selling the '14 in asphalt. Seems it was in a pretty big accident ("disabling" front-end damage and airbags deployed) back in Feb. 2016.
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