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funwheeldrive · 10-03-2016, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by krayzie

The "Limited" trim in the US.

For a MY2014, if you want one that has the revised nuts and bolts for the suspension and engine mount, go for one made from November 2013 and onwards (you can verify this on the Subaru parts computer).

IIRC the ROM update was done since April 2013.

Wouldn't the car have the build date stamped on it too?

krayzie · 10-03-2016, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by funwheeldrive

Wouldn't the car have the build date stamped on it too?

My MY2014 BRZ has 07/13 stamped on the fed certified manufacturing sticker by the driver side door.

I guess they made the export ones first (makes sense since they got to literally ship them). JDM MY2014 production didn't start until 09/13.

Leonardo · 10-03-2016, 02:57 PM

My advise is the same for any car. Take your time. Find the exact car you want. It is out there. Transmission, color, interior (LOL), stereo, mileage, condition, current mods, and cost. Then be willing to walk away. Some people/dealers want to much.

In the past, I got "sold", emotionally, on a car that I regretted buying for as much as I did. OUCH! Don't do it! Be patient, realize that each car is only the sum of its parts and nothing more. The magic, is in your mind. Mind over matter. If you don't mind a dent, it doesn't matter. Wait... Went off track...

What I am trying to say: Being patient, spending time can save you money. Then love the car you buy. Magic!

Good luck!

max20s14 · 10-03-2016, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krayzie

The "Limited" trim in the US.

For a MY2014, if you want one that has the revised nuts and bolts for the suspension and engine mount, go for one made from November 2013 and onwards (you can verify this on the Subaru parts computer).

IIRC the ROM update was done since April 2013.

I was not aware of this^^

thanks for all the replies.

Im going to start looking again this weekend

max20s14 · 10-05-2016, 11:41 AM

I found a black 2014 FRS with ~21k miles dealer has listed for 19900 NADA value is 16900. Worth trying to haggle to 17k ish?

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Leonardo Country Boy 4 Life Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 19' & 06' Ridgelines, 13' FR-S Location: EUGENE Posts: 5,228 Thanks: 6,719 Thanked 5,293 Times in 2,720 Posts Mentioned: 47 Post(s)	My advise is the same for any car. Take your time. Find the exact car you want. It is out there. Transmission, color, interior (LOL), stereo, mileage, condition, current mods, and cost. Then be willing to walk away. Some people/dealers want to much. In the past, I got "sold", emotionally, on a car that I regretted buying for as much as I did. OUCH! Don't do it! Be patient, realize that each car is only the sum of its parts and nothing more. The magic, is in your mind. Mind over matter. If you don't mind a dent, it doesn't matter. Wait... Went off track... What I am trying to say: Being patient, spending time can save you money. Then love the car you buy. Magic! Good luck!

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max20s14 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Drives: 14' Raven M/T - 02' is300 Location: alabama Posts: 161 Thanks: 45 Thanked 28 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	I found a black 2014 FRS with ~21k miles dealer has listed for 19900 NADA value is 16900. Worth trying to haggle to 17k ish?

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