Going from a Wrx to a Brz

[BlackNBlue]

What's up guys my 04 wrx is getting on my last nerves, I'm sick of dumping money into this car, so I'm looking forward to purchasing a brz in the near future.

I'm wondering what should I look out for when buying a brz?

What year to avoid? What to expect in terms of handling performance? What to look out for if I buy a used one?

Difference between premium and limited?

Thanks in advance guys.

[humfrz]

Welcome to the gang, there, BlackNBlue .......

Buying a used BRZ ..... ?? Oh, I wouldn't get one that had been power modified, or tracked extensively.

Any year is OK. Just pick one with the lowest mileage and the least cost and the transmission you prefer and the color you think is perty.

See ....... how easy that was......


humfrz

[Tcoat]

Find a colour you like they are all about the same.
They do not handle like a WRX test drive one you may not like the difference.
When buying used look for signs it has ben beat on. Get any and all service records.
The difference between the versions are some gizmos and doodads otherwise identical.
Read the massive amount of info on here.




P.S. If you buy one do not show up complaining about how slow it is. You should know going into the sale that it is NOT a WRX competitor.

[BlackNBlue]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Welcome to the gang, there, BlackNBlue .......

Buying a used BRZ ..... ?? Oh, I wouldn't get one that had been power modified, or tracked extensively.

Any year is OK. Just pick one with the lowest mileage and the least cost and the transmission you prefer and the color you think is perty.

See ....... how easy that was......


humfrz

Thanks man, I really appreciate the answer.

[BlackNBlue]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Find a colour you like they are all about the same.
They do not handle like a WRX test drive one you may not like the difference.
When buying used look for sins it has ben beat on. Get any and all service records.
The difference between the versions are some gizmos and doodads otherwise identical.
Read the massive amount of info on here.




P.S. If you buy one do not show up complaining about how slow it is. You should know going into the sale that it is NOT a WRX competitor.

Yea I don't mind slow. I've heard great things about the handling and looks and I always wanted one ever since they came out. Thanks man

[Bowen]

2015's and up came with a newer head unit, carbon fiber dash trim, and a shark fin antenna.

2016's came with all the stuff from the 15's but with a backup camera.

Other than that, the BRZ didn't receive that many changes from 13-16.

Also, Limited comes w/ rear spoiler, fog lights, push to start, alcantera seats, heated seats, and dual climate control.

Premium gets none of that. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by BlackNBlue

Yea I don't mind slow. I've heard great things about the handling and looks and I always wanted one ever since they came out. Thanks man

Hard to beat the handling or looks for the price (especially used). Not exactly "slow" but more "slower than some". As long as you understand it is no WRX then you should be happy.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Bowen

2015's and up came with a newer head unit, carbon fiber dash trim, and a shark fin antenna.

2016's came with all the stuff from the 15's but with a backup camera.

Other than that, the BRZ didn't receive that many changes from 13-16.

Did they ever get the knee pads on console and doors that the FRS got in 14? Keep meaning to look but always forget.

[Bowen]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Did they ever get the knee pads on console and doors that the FRS got in 14? Keep meaning to look but always forget.

Mine is a 14 and does not have pads on either side.

However my buddies series.blue came w/ blue stitching but no leather padding on the sides. Really weird if you ask me.

[extrashaky]

It's plenty fast enough as long as you're not a douche whose favorite Saturday night pastime is to race Mustangs red light to red light.

[Jegan_V]

I once owned a 2004 2.5RS so I got the Impreza with the WRX's suspension(Canadian spec had this not sure about US) but none of the power. So as far as handling is concerned...a FRS/BRZ completely blows away this car, unquestionably so. Where your WRX would see understeer this car will still keep going and it rolls less too. Steering feel is better in the FRS/BRZ, the only difference is the wheel weight is much lighter compared to a 2004 Impreza. As a performance upgrade from that car, yeah I don't think a FRS/BRZ will disappoint. Shifter is nicer(slightly shorter throws), and the clutch is way way more forgiving in a BRZ. Mid range power, is the weak point of the FRS/BRZ and here I think the WRX does better, and I suspect it will feel faster too. Everything else though...I guess its not too fair because the BRZ is more purpose built than the WRX which is a compromise, a very good one but its sports sedan vs sports car, the sports car will almost always be the better performer in a performance or fun setting.

[shadow_772]

I went from a 15 WRX (relatively heavily modified) to a 14 BRZ Limited.

Honestly I couldn't be happier. I enjoyed my old car for what it was, but the BRZ is just way more fun to drive for me. It's quite a bit slower, but I really don't notice it that much anymore.

I'm just enjoying the BRZ more all around (which seemed odd at first).

[Calvin27]

Originally Posted by BlackNBlue

What's up guys my 04 wrx is getting on my last nerves, I'm sick of dumping money into this car, so I'm looking forward to purchasing a brz in the near future.

HAHAHAHAHAHA!

What makes you think this car isn't a money pit also?

They are all the same more or less, just features that don't really affect performance. Slight difference in tune (un-noticeable imo but that doesn't matter because you will just flash a tune anyways. No real issues with any models that aren't universal imo.

[HKz]

Originally Posted by Calvin27

HAHAHAHAHAHA!

What makes you think this car isn't a money pit also?

can you enlighten us?