Torn between late 2013 and waiting for 2014 model

[Wafflejuice]

I'm looking to get a BRZ Limited in WRB but I'm not sure if I want to get one now or wait for the 2014 with the IMBA discount. I'm not sure if I would like the knee pads or revised badging though..

They quoted me over MSRP for the 2013 model coming in at the end of the month and charged extra for freight. I tried to haggle, didn't go too well. All they decided to do was include a block heater.

What I see is:

2013: lower financing rate and I would have it now for the summer but then I would need snow tires for the winter. (I live in Canada so it's basically a must)

2014: the issues from the 2013 should be fixed, more money and the discount but financing will probably be higher again.

Next closest dealer is 3 hours away from me, so I'm not sure if it's worth the trip there and take a new car on a 3 hour trip fresh off the lot. :/

So torn. What would you guys do? or if you have any tips to get the price down on the 2013 it would be appreciated!

[Khazzy]

Originally Posted by Wafflejuice

I'm looking to get a BRZ Limited in WRB but I'm not sure if I want to get one now or wait for the 2014 with the IMBA discount. I'm not sure if I would like the knee pads or revised badging though..

They quoted me over MSRP for the 2013 model coming in at the end of the month and charged extra for freight. I tried to haggle, didn't go too well. All they decided to do was include a block heater.

What I see is:

2013: lower financing rate and I would have it now for the summer but then I would need snow tires for the winter. (I live in Canada so it's basically a must)

2014: the issues from the 2013 should be fixed, more money and the discount but financing will probably be higher again.

Next closest dealer is 3 hours away from me, so I'm not sure if it's worth the trip there and take a new car on a 3 hour trip fresh off the lot. :/

So torn. What would you guys do? or if you have any tips to get the price down on the 2013 it would be appreciated!

2013 issues have already been resolved. I got mine in Jan and still no issues 5.3k miles in. There are other dealers that you can go to. Do not settle on one dealer that is trying to sell a car over MSRP. No reason they cannot budge on the price. I would drive the 3 hours. Unless the rebadging, radio update, and knee pads are worth the delivery time estimate of October-ish, then yes wait. If you need the car now, drive 3 hours away.

[thill]

You can get a car shipped to you from Colorado for under invoice. Now. See this thread:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33553

I see lots of people from California do this.

[AR35]

do what im doing..wait for the 14's to come out and buy a used 13.... u will save a lotttttt more.

[djdnz]

At this point they either need to give you a GREAT deal on a '13 or just go ahead and put in an order in on a 2014. You're going to hurt in terms of resale if you take the '13 now.

[AR35]

yea. but they arnt giving deals on the 13's... Its either your pockets hurt because you cant wait or you wait and miss the summer driving. There will be another summer, the longer you wait the cheaper it gets

[Lonewolf]

Originally Posted by Khazzy

2013 issues have already been resolved.

This really doesn't appear to be the case...at least with the serious stuff (thankfully the leaky taillights, random CELs, and poorly fitting-panels have been remedied). That's why I'm just waiting for 2014 at this point, because I can drive the car year round anyway (winter isn't an issue).

Multiple members are still having issues with their DI seals and tunes from the factory, and Toyota and Subaru don't really seem to be saying much about how they plan to address the issue or even recognize it as an issue.

Not to mention a few members are still having significant and unresolved loss of coolant issues, which could be a bigger problem soon as well...

[Stierzy34]

Originally Posted by thill

You can get a car shipped to you from Colorado for under invoice. Now. See this thread:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33553

I see lots of people from California do this.

I am from Illinois and did this. Clint is the man and will take care of you. I never did, and was a little skeptical. However, it has been fast, VERY FAIR, and easy.

I would send him an email or PM. I didn't regret it!

[Wafflejuice]

In Canada, I would have to import the car. Which would probably be quite a bit more.

[Auzburner]

I ordered a 13' in WRB 3 weeks ago. It's in the Boston harbor this weekend. Got a few thousand off with the limited model and I pushed them to give me over blue book on my trade. They're dealing down here in Central New York. I'd make the trip!

[pheoxs]

Wait for '14, it'll help with resale value down the road too since its newer unless you can get a great deal on a '13 but at least here they aren't budging from MSRP and interest rates will be the same so there isn't any advantage going '13

[enwave]

If you can get something at or below invoice for a 2013, spring for it. You won't regret it.

I ended up just a couple hundred over invoice a few weeks ago and haven't looked back, especially since the 2014s are so similar. You may sacrifice a few hundred in depreciation since it reads a model year older, but it'll be well worth it to get an extra few months of driving in... I promise!

[Tman08]

Originally Posted by pheoxs

Wait for '14, it'll help with resale value down the road too since its newer unless you can get a great deal on a '13 but at least here they aren't budging from MSRP and interest rates will be the same so there isn't any advantage going '13

This is one of the biggest personal reasons I'm happy I'm waiting for the 2014. The 13s will have been out for almost 1.5 yrs once the 14s are out. Not that I plan to sell it once purchased.

I'm personally waiting, to get as much $ saved up to pay it off much sooner. Each buyer has his or her own reason for getting either a 13' or 14'. Just make sure at the end of the day you're happy with your decision.

[m.wood0213]

chances are you'll have to order a WRB BRZ