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MikeM7 · 01-10-2015, 01:55 PM

Hello,

I have been waiting since they launched to get my hands on a BRZ. It appeared to offer everything I'd been looking for, an affordable, quick, fun to drive, sporty car that performs just as well as a commuter car. I finally found myself in a position to get what I wanted, and had narrowed it down to the toyabaru or a mustang. They both met my needs, but living in Texas I can't leave the house without seeing 15 mustangs, so I went with the less powerful but more unique BRZ.

Anyway, I picked up my BRZ on Wednesday. So far I love everything about it except the idle ticking. It reminds me of my RX-8, minus all the things I hated about that car.

2013 Limited White Manual
15,000 miles
Like new condition, garage kept, 1,300 dollar clear paint protection on entire front of car, tinted windows, about a year left on factory warranty

I paid $22,000 to a private seller, 14 down and 7 financed with 3.49% APR. First question is, did I get a good deal? I actually over paid blue book private party by about $500, but given the condition and circumstances of the car, I felt it was a fair negotiation from his posting price of $23,500.

My next issue is that when all is said and done, I have $700 left of my budget for mods.

I'm not interested in doing anything that will cause wear and tear, reduce efficiency, or make it obnoxious. I'm concerned more with cleaner aesthetics, protection, efficiency, handling, durability, and less with power.

My initial thoughts from 3 days of lurking...

-Armrest, already ordered
http://www.ebay.com/itm/13-14-SCION-...f16cba&vxp=mtr

-Black interior plastics to replace ugly silver stuff
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...ight=vent+trim

-Interior LED lights

-Exhaust: Whatever below thread determines is the least loud/obnoxious
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...ietest+loudest

-Intake? I assume improves efficiency

-Underbody panels to reduce drag/protect from debris
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...ht=reduce+drag

-Sway bars (do these cause additional wear and tear or reduce efficiency?)

What do you guys think of my first impression? Any suggestions? Keep in mind I am novice to modding.

Thanks

01-10-2015, 01:55 PM	#1
MikeM7 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited White Location: San Antonio Posts: 356 Thanks: 91 Thanked 192 Times in 100 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	New BRZ owner, 700 left for mods Hello, I have been waiting since they launched to get my hands on a BRZ. It appeared to offer everything I'd been looking for, an affordable, quick, fun to drive, sporty car that performs just as well as a commuter car. I finally found myself in a position to get what I wanted, and had narrowed it down to the toyabaru or a mustang. They both met my needs, but living in Texas I can't leave the house without seeing 15 mustangs, so I went with the less powerful but more unique BRZ. Anyway, I picked up my BRZ on Wednesday. So far I love everything about it except the idle ticking. It reminds me of my RX-8, minus all the things I hated about that car. 2013 Limited White Manual 15,000 miles Like new condition, garage kept, 1,300 dollar clear paint protection on entire front of car, tinted windows, about a year left on factory warranty I paid $22,000 to a private seller, 14 down and 7 financed with 3.49% APR. First question is, did I get a good deal? I actually over paid blue book private party by about $500, but given the condition and circumstances of the car, I felt it was a fair negotiation from his posting price of $23,500. My next issue is that when all is said and done, I have $700 left of my budget for mods. I'm not interested in doing anything that will cause wear and tear, reduce efficiency, or make it obnoxious. I'm concerned more with cleaner aesthetics, protection, efficiency, handling, durability, and less with power. My initial thoughts from 3 days of lurking... -Armrest, already ordered http://www.ebay.com/itm/13-14-SCION-...f16cba&vxp=mtr -Black interior plastics to replace ugly silver stuff http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...ight=vent+trim -Interior LED lights -Exhaust: Whatever below thread determines is the least loud/obnoxious http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...ietest+loudest -Intake? I assume improves efficiency -Underbody panels to reduce drag/protect from debris http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...ht=reduce+drag -Sway bars (do these cause additional wear and tear or reduce efficiency?) What do you guys think of my first impression? Any suggestions? Keep in mind I am novice to modding. Thanks Attached Images