Best place to find used FR-S/BRZ? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

soilent · 12-23-2015, 04:00 PM

I've looked on Auto Trader and Ebay, but I'm curious if there is a site that does a better search of used dealer inventory, or just any place that has used cars. I think about all the Ford and Chevy dealerships the people that probably traded their FR-S/BRZ in for a Mustang/Camaro, but Auto Trader doesn't seem to do a good just of searching. I know there's a deal to be had around me, I'm just having trouble finding it. I live in the New Orleans area by the way. Thanks.

RichardsFRS · 12-23-2015, 04:14 PM

Yes,

Cargurus

Way better than the other two you listed, WAY WAY better

Auto trader just sucks anymore. Their site is awful to navigate thru.

Found mine on cargurus and there were a lot of others

MisterSheep · 12-23-2015, 04:17 PM

surprisingly.... I found mine on an add on craigslist........................................ .

Good deal from that dealership tho!

Tcoat · 12-23-2015, 04:24 PM

Like said above both Cargurus and Craigslist can be good.
Autotrader has sort of become a bait and switch site for dealerships over the years. "Looks at this great deal come on in . OHHHHH we just sold that but come and look at these".

strat61caster · 12-23-2015, 04:24 PM

cars.com if you want to buy from a dealership

This sites classifieds if you're looking for something specific (color mileage care about history)

craigslist for bargains

I've used autotempest as well for rarer cars and they have a link to a search aggregator for craigslist as well, I think that one is called search tempest.

Tcoat · 12-23-2015, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by strat61caster

cars.com if you want to buy from a dealership

This sites classifieds if you're looking for something specific (color mileage care about history)

craigslist for bargains

I've used autotempest as well for rarer cars and they have a link to a search aggregator for craigslist as well, I think that one is called search tempest.

Oh good call. I forgot about autotempest. They link to a bunch of different places. I have used them in my quest for the perfect weekend toy Dart/Duster.

DarkSunrise · 12-23-2015, 04:32 PM

In case you haven't yet, try the classified section of this site. In the past, the used cars I've bought that were in the best condition were from enthusiasts who were active members of car forums. If you're lucky, they'll even have a build page you can look through.

I also like CarMax for cars I may want to return (or will want to use their 30 day warranty). Cars.com works well when I want to search a bunch of cars.

Tcoat · 12-23-2015, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkSunrise

In case you haven't yet, try the classified section of this site. In the past, the used cars I've bought that were in the best condition were from enthusiasts who were active members of car forums. If you're lucky, they'll even have a build page you can look through.

I also like CarMax for cars I may want to return (or will want to use their 30 day warranty). Cars.com works well when I want to search a bunch of cars.

And if they were regulars and beat on their cars we probably know it.

DarkSunrise · 12-23-2015, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

And if they were regulars and beat on their cars we probably know it.

Haha yea that too! You only want to buy from Tcoat approved sellers.

Summerwolf · 12-23-2015, 04:46 PM

I've used cargurus for the last three cars I have bought.

Otherwise I have had great luck with enthusiast forums. Bought a vehicle in Texas, flew there, and drove it back once. Great experience and good way to get used to your new vehicle.

Nickosport · 12-23-2015, 05:07 PM

This is a bit off topic - but if you are looking for something rare or just super cool - Bringatrailer.com

They have cars to drool over - and not all of them are ultra expensive super cars. They have normal cars that normal people can afford.

BFIFE22 · 12-24-2015, 02:00 AM

Cargurus is what I used and it can also give you a start on where to negotiate price wise

Mr.ac · 12-24-2015, 02:18 AM

The long and pain full way I did was Google map search dealerships and just check out their web page. I found mine on their website before it hit auto trader.

soulreapersteve · 12-24-2015, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.ac

The long and pain full way I did was Google map search dealerships and just check out their web page. I found mine on their website before it hit auto trader.

That's how I found my car, even though I was looking for new. Searched all dealerships within 50 miles, no Lava. 100 miles, no Lava. 250 miles, 2 Lavas.

Then I went back searching a week later and a few popped up with mine being 4 miles from my house.

12-23-2015, 04:00 PM	#1
soilent Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: 2022 BRZ Premium Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 81 Thanks: 2 Thanked 22 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Best place to find used FR-S/BRZ? I've looked on Auto Trader and Ebay, but I'm curious if there is a site that does a better search of used dealer inventory, or just any place that has used cars. I think about all the Ford and Chevy dealerships the people that probably traded their FR-S/BRZ in for a Mustang/Camaro, but Auto Trader doesn't seem to do a good just of searching. I know there's a deal to be had around me, I'm just having trouble finding it. I live in the New Orleans area by the way. Thanks.

12-23-2015, 04:24 PM	#4
Tcoat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2020 Hakone Location: London, Ont Posts: 69,841 Thanks: 61,656 Thanked 108,295 Times in 46,456 Posts Mentioned: 2499 Post(s) Tagged: 50 Thread(s)	Like said above both Cargurus and Craigslist can be good. Autotrader has sort of become a bait and switch site for dealerships over the years. "Looks at this great deal come on in . OHHHHH we just sold that but come and look at these". __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.

12-23-2015, 04:32 PM	#7
DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,798 Thanks: 2,187 Thanked 4,243 Times in 2,221 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	In case you haven't yet, try the classified section of this site. In the past, the used cars I've bought that were in the best condition were from enthusiasts who were active members of car forums. If you're lucky, they'll even have a build page you can look through. I also like CarMax for cars I may want to return (or will want to use their 30 day warranty). Cars.com works well when I want to search a bunch of cars. __________________ "Never run out of real estate, traction, and ideas at the same time." 2022 BRZ Build 2013 FR-S Build

12-23-2015, 05:07 PM	#11
Nickosport Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2015 WRB BRZ Premium Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 114 Thanks: 37 Thanked 58 Times in 39 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	This is a bit off topic - but if you are looking for something rare or just super cool - Bringatrailer.com They have cars to drool over - and not all of them are ultra expensive super cars. They have normal cars that normal people can afford. __________________ 2015 WRB BRZ - Nameless - Raceseng - Eibach - Whiteline - Cusco - Perrin

12-24-2015, 02:18 AM	#13
Mr.ac [insert cool phrase here] Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: BRZ Premium Location: Central Coast CA Posts: 2,368 Thanks: 709 Thanked 1,559 Times in 930 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The long and pain full way I did was Google map search dealerships and just check out their web page. I found mine on their website before it hit auto trader. __________________ New daily driver - Subaru BRZ Premium Weekend fun/track car - '91 MR2 Turbo Gen3 Old daily driver - '88 MR2 Supercharged

12-23-2015, 04:14 PM	#2
RichardsFRS Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Drives: 2013 Pearl White 6MT Location: Gainesville Ga Posts: 938 Thanks: 5 Thanked 356 Times in 246 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Yes, Cargurus Way better than the other two you listed, WAY WAY better Auto trader just sucks anymore. Their site is awful to navigate thru. Found mine on cargurus and there were a lot of others

12-23-2015, 04:46 PM	#10
Summerwolf Panda Trueno Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: No twin now. Location: North Indiana Posts: 3,349 Thanks: 2,113 Thanked 2,409 Times in 1,332 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I've used cargurus for the last three cars I have bought. Otherwise I have had great luck with enthusiast forums. Bought a vehicle in Texas, flew there, and drove it back once. Great experience and good way to get used to your new vehicle.

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