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Originally Posted by leevanf

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 :/

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.

Originally Posted by 8RZ

Don't settle for second best, wait for the right deal to come along.

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.