What year should I buy?

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by Zanwald

This is what I've heard about the 2013 that's really had me worried to buy one. The ECU issues don't seem near as prominent in the newer models.

What ECU issues? That implies hardware problems, the unit is fine, the tune has caused problems, if you never plan on driving it hard it won't be an issue at all and many do without issue. If it's truly a concern and you don't want to deal with it buy a car built after the effective date ~March 2013. Grab the VIN off the TSB and don't touch a car built before the effective date.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52979

http://www.gt86ownersclub.co.uk/foru...topic3693.html

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38397

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36129

Keep a level head in those threads, there were never more than 100 confirmed cases on these boards which contain thousands upon thousands of owners, if there were engines going left and right it would have been a bigger deal.

[Wise]

2015 Monogram if you can afford it.

Just cos the JDM/Euro/Aus headlights and leather/alacantara seats make it worth it.

[Zanwald]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

14.
If tall I understand knee pads are useful. They do also look nicer as they cover up some hard plastic. You also get the better stereo but that is about it.
What you also get is upgraded parts that were found to be problems in the early 13s (ECU flash, window seals, some other minor stuff).

14 it has to be then. I want to avoid those ecu issues at all costs. I'm curious as to the handling difference between it and the 15. 15 seemed to be very grippy.. not.. drifty. Possible but definitely something you'd have to be shooting for. If that makes any sense.

[Turbowned]

Get the best one you can find; don't worry too much about the year because nothing significant enough has changed, IMO. Unless you want one of the special releases like the 10 series for example.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Zanwald

14 it has to be then. I want to avoid those ecu issues at all costs. I'm curious as to the handling difference between it and the 15. 15 seemed to be very grippy.. not.. drifty. Possible but definitely something you'd have to be shooting for. If that makes any sense.

Like Strat said the ECU issue was a very small number of cars! Don't let it rule out13s if you find a good deal.
There is a minor difference with the suspension but again like somebody already said unless you are pushing the car to the max on a track it is hardly even noticeable.
I thought you said you have been lurking and reading here. Most of this is basic info that an hour's worth of reading should provide you with everything you need to know.

[Zanwald]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Like Strat said the ECU issue was a very small number of cars! Don't let it rule out13s if you find a good deal.
There is a minor difference with the suspension but again like somebody already said unless you are pushing the car to the max on a track it is hardly even noticeable.
I thought you said you have been lurking and reading here. Most of this is basic info that an hour's worth of reading should provide you with everything you need to know.

Lurking and reading troll threads mostly it seems. You usually end up invading and winning all of those. I've seen so many mixed opinions on the ecu issue that I didn't know what to believe and have been just trying to see whether it's worth avoiding the 2013 altogether but you've answered that now. I'll just find the best I can for the price.. I do intend to tweak the suspension myself.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Zanwald

Lurking and reading troll threads mostly it seems. You usually end up invading and winning all of those. I've seen so many mixed opinions on the ecu issue that I didn't know what to believe and have been just trying to see whether it's worth avoiding the 2013 altogether but you've answered that now. I'll just find the best I can for the price.. I do intend to tweak the suspension myself.

OK that is a rational explanation!
Some place on here is a comparison I did driving a stock 13, my lightly modded 14 and a stock 15 all back to back. it explains the difference in suspension at a low to mid level drives. I will find it for you as it may help.
You will find mixed opinions on everything here so pick a side and stick with it.
Ya the troll threads are fun!!!!!!

[Zanwald]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

OK that is a rational explanation!
Some place on here is a comparison I did driving a stock 13, my lightly modded 14 and a stock 15 all back to back. it explains the difference in suspension at a low to mid level drives. I will find it for you as it may help.
You will find mixed opinions on everything here so pick a side and stick with it.
Ya the troll threads are fun!!!!!!

That sounds great. If you could link me up I'd appreciate it. Thanks.

[2much]

2013's are the best

[Zanwald]

Originally Posted by 2much

2013's are the best

Why's that?

[Tcoat]

Here you are (since you passed the possible troll test)!
http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&...VMdI0XDXv7z3mw

[Zanwald]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Here you are (since you passed the possible troll test)!
http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&...VMdI0XDXv7z3mw

Lol! Didn't even realize I was being tested xD Thank you.

[2much]

Originally Posted by Zanwald

Why's that?

you're going to have to trust me on this one

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Zanwald

Lol! Didn't even realize I was being tested xD Thank you.

If you noticed the thread invasions you must know just how many dumbass wannabes or out and out trolls ask their first questions just like you did.
It is the follow up posts by the op that determine if they are for real or just messing around.
If you had responded differently when I said about reading the posts this thread could have gone in a totally different direction (I wouldn't even have had to start it either).