Used Car Advice - 2013/14s vs 2015s

[ac240sx]

Oh man, thank you all for the quick rundown! I think I'll be looking to pull a good deal on a 15 BRZ when I go shoppin this winter.

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Since this is and will be my daily for the foreseeable future, I wanted something that won't cause that little voice saying "hope nothing is wrong."

I know what I've done to the poor thing already, so if something were to happen, I know where to point to.

After three years of driving something someone else may have dogged/slammed/moneyshifted/drifted or dragged into a curb fifteen years ago and that's why it makes x or y noise... kinda ready to take something through break-in and know anything that breaks past it is probably my fault.

((The following is entirely off-topic))

Also, I love that tag, Steve, haha. My girlfriend and I are big fans -- she made and cosplayed Godoka for Dragoncon 2014. I took looooots of pictures of her featuring random hoverhanding otaku :P.

(Pic was a bit big for the forum page, but it's here on Her Public Cosplay Facebook page. It's an open page, so you don't need a profile.)

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Even better at the right height, the proper spoiler and decent lighting.

1 inch drop? I was looking into lowering springs...

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

1 inch drop? I was looking into lowering springs...

RSR lowering springs.
On paper 1.2 in front and 1.4 in rear.
In reality closer to 1.75 at both (as measured against the same point on stock.
Do it! Looks like a whole different car.

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by ac240sx

((The following is entirely off-topic))

Also, I love that tag, Steve, haha. My girlfriend and I are big fans -- she made and cosplayed Godoka for Dragoncon 2014. I took looooots of pictures of her featuring random hoverhanding otaku :P.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by ac240sx

Oh man, thank you all for the quick rundown! I think I'll be looking to pull a good deal on a 15 BRZ when I go shoppin this winter.



After three years of driving something someone else may have dogged/slammed/moneyshifted/drifted or dragged into a curb fifteen years ago and that's why it makes x or y noise... kinda ready to take something through break-in and know anything that breaks past it is probably my fault.

((The following is entirely off-topic))

Also, I love that tag, Steve, haha. My girlfriend and I are big fans -- she made and cosplayed Godoka for Dragoncon 2014. I took looooots of pictures of her featuring random hoverhanding otaku :P.

(Pic was a bit big for the forum page, but it's here on Her Public Cosplay Facebook page. It's a public page, so you don't need a profile.)

If going BRZ there are loads of goodies you can get on the different versions.

[ac240sx]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

RSR lowering springs.
On paper 1.2 in front and 1.4 in rear.
In reality closer to 1.75 at both (as measured against the same point on stock.
Do it! Looks like a whole different car.

Jeez. Stock ride height on my 240sx made the stock twins look stanced, haha. It'll be a while before I wanna dig into that myself, but it looks great!

Originally Posted by Tcoat

If going BRZ there are loads of goodies you can get on the different versions.

Oh yeah. Even though I'll miss out on what is objectively (apparently) the best color, a couple buddies of mine drive WRXs... I know it's all heart, but I think they'd disown me if I brought home a Scion...

(Also, I drove Honda Fit Sport in a similar orange in college and got three speeding tickets in a year... With my luck, I feel like silver or dark gray miiiight be a better call...)

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Haha, I had the same reaction as those attachments when I first saw her in it :P. There's a couple other really cool ones at her page -- I changed the pic in mine to a link to keep the post tidy if you wanna check it out!

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

RSR lowering springs.
On paper 1.2 in front and 1.4 in rear.
In reality closer to 1.75 at both (as measured against the same point on stock.
Do it! Looks like a whole different car.

Hate to keep hijacking this thread, but spent a bit of time looking into these. Dunno if I'm brave enough, especially since Seattle roads are somewhat horrid, to go with the Superdown version lol

But the price for both versions is making me giddy. May push the exhaust to the end of next month instead of the beginning. D:

http://www.rs-r.com/product/scion-fr...-springs-2013/

[mav1178]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

I've heard people compare the Twins to 240's more than what it was supposed to be the "spiritual successor" of the AE86...

Little known fact about me: I bought this car because it was my chance to own a brand new 240SX. No joke.

I've always wanted the chance to own a new stock S13, but had to settle for many used (and often mint) S13s between 1996 and 2005. So when the opportunity came out to get a BRZ (or FRS), I jumped on it.

Originally Posted by ac240sx

Are there any reasons in particular one might prefer a 15 over a 14 or a 14 over a 13?

Depends on if you prefer new or used. Aside from that, the rest are all cosmetic or minor differences that have zero impact on driving fun.

-alex

[Lord09]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

1) I know I am reading a lot into your few posts but I think you may be far happier with a Genesis Coupe, used (or new if budget can stand it) BMW or Lexis or even a newer Mustang. Your call of course but be aware going into it that these are not comfy solid cruisers but are indeed a raw but very well done sports car with all the things that would apply to such.

Thanks for the constructive feedback. Truth be told, when I first read the forums a couple years ago, I will admit the initial wave of complaints left me questioning the long term reliability of the car.

I've had my share of pretty raw cars ( Miata, S2000 ), so tiny rattles and squeaks are something I'm use to and don't mind remedying on my own.

I've toyed with the idea of purchasing one of the twins a couple times now and I've made these posts just to see if there's any compelling reason to buy new versus a used prior model year.

From what I gather, after reading all the TSBs I'd probably shoot for a late model 2013 or 2014, since they hopefully have all the updated parts and any incremental improvements. Of course, this can be hit or miss and some issues are present in all cars.

[ac240sx]

@Lord09 this is probably a silly question but have you test driven one of any year?

[Lord09]

I have actually, first impressions were very positive, liked everything aside from the clutch pedal spring.

But the 10-15 test drive I took really isn't enough to get a gauge on the issues I'm concerned with.

[ac240sx]

Originally Posted by Lord09

But the 10-15 test drive I took really isn't enough to get a gauge on the issues I'm concerned with.

Yeahhh... well, sounds like we're concerned pretty much with the same things, but after reading a few of the "a year/two years later..." posts, I feel like I'll go into the shop knowing exactly what to look for the signs of.

That's kinda why I'm shooting for a new one. I really want to be able to make the most of a warranty.