BRZ - Round 2

Started by MrH, January 25, 2023, 08:17:41 AM

MrH

Figured I would start a thread here.  Should be getting here anytime in the next few weeks.  The first BRZ I got right when it came out.  2013 Limited in World Rally Blue.  Exactly a decade later, I ordered the same spec of the 2nd gen: 2023 Limited in World Rally Blue :lol:

I did manage to get VIP pricing, which is basically Subaru's supplier pricing.  I donate $25/year to Leave No Trace (a non-profit focused on cleaning up forests and parks) and get access to it.  Totally worth it.

Here's what the final numbers are going to end up being:

MSRP: $31,095

Accessories:
- Auto dimming mirror + homelink: $403
- Door scuff protector: $110
- Footwell Illumination Kit: $213

Sub total: $31,821
Delivery: $1,020

Total: $32,481
VIP Discount: -$1,776
Doc fee: $100
Certificate of Title: $150
Temp Tag: $20
Tax: $2,337

Total: $33,672

I think it's a crazy value.  Outside of the BRZ/86 twins and the Miata, there really isn't any affordable RWD, manual transmission cars anymore.  Even the Miata is a few thousand more.  Once you get past these 2, you're looking at $50k+ for a fun car, which is a lot of money for a toy.
2023 Ford Lightning Lariat ER
2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD
2023 BRZ Limited

Previous: '02 Mazda Protege5, '08 Mazda Miata, '05 Toyota Tacoma, '09 Honda Element, '13 Subaru BRZ, '14 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec 5.0, '15 Toyota 4Runner SR5, '18 Honda Accord EX-L 2.0t, '01 Honda S2000, '20 Subaru Outback XT, '23 Chevy Bolt EUV

MrH

I don't plan on doing coilovers, wheels, and tires like usual.  Going to keep this mostly stock.  I did start ordering things for it already though :lol:  Mostly stupid little cosmetic things

- OEM clear side markers (overnight parts from Japan yo!)
- LED Bulbs for interior lights
- Exhaust extensions (US market has the exhaust tips set really deep in the bumper for some reason.  Just brings them out to match rest of the world)
- MTEC Clutch assist spring (the stock clutch feel has always been weird.  This supposedly fixes it)
- 3D printed magnetic phone mount from Etsy

Probably also going to order:
- Knee pads for the center console (https://www.eightyzips.com/shop/p/civytptkuot4gzhzfsincqktvrdpa2)
- Audio upgrade (https://oemaudioplus.com/gr86-brz/)

I'll do a full detail once it gets here and put it on the battery tender until it gets warm out.
2023 Ford Lightning Lariat ER
2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD
2023 BRZ Limited

Previous: '02 Mazda Protege5, '08 Mazda Miata, '05 Toyota Tacoma, '09 Honda Element, '13 Subaru BRZ, '14 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec 5.0, '15 Toyota 4Runner SR5, '18 Honda Accord EX-L 2.0t, '01 Honda S2000, '20 Subaru Outback XT, '23 Chevy Bolt EUV

veeman

Quote from: MrH on January 25, 2023, 08:17:41 AM
Figured I would start a thread here.  Should be getting here anytime in the next few weeks.  The first BRZ I got right when it came out.  2013 Limited in World Rally Blue.  Exactly a decade later, I ordered the same spec of the 2nd gen: 2023 Limited in World Rally Blue :lol:

I did manage to get VIP pricing, which is basically Subaru's supplier pricing.  I donate $25/year to Leave No Trace (a non-profit focused on cleaning up forests and parks) and get access to it.  Totally worth it.

Here's what the final numbers are going to end up being:

MSRP: $31,095

Accessories:
- Auto dimming mirror + homelink: $403
- Door scuff protector: $110
- Footwell Illumination Kit: $213

Sub total: $31,821
Delivery: $1,020

Total: $32,481
VIP Discount: -$1,776
Doc fee: $100
Certificate of Title: $150
Temp Tag: $20
Tax: $2,337

Total: $33,672

I think it's a crazy value.  Outside of the BRZ/86 twins and the Miata, there really isn't any affordable RWD, manual transmission cars anymore.  Even the Miata is a few thousand more.  Once you get past these 2, you're looking at $50k+ for a fun car, which is a lot of money for a toy.

Congratulations, this is going to be a great joy ride car to own!

The domestic RWD pony cars (Mustang/Camaro) can be had with stick shift for well under 50 grand in V6 or 4 cylinder form.

They prolly don't drive anything like your new car though.

AutobahnSHO

Will

CaminoRacer

Quote from: MrH on January 25, 2023, 08:17:41 AM
Even the Miata is a few thousand more.  Once you get past these 2, you're looking at $50k+ for a fun car, which is a lot of money for a toy.

Yeah, my 13k mile gently used ND seemed like a great deal for like $22k (including Brembos and BBS!)
Didn't realize the BRZ was cheaper.
1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV, 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance

MrH

Quote from: CaminoRacer on January 28, 2023, 08:25:08 PM
Yeah, my 13k mile gently used ND seemed like a great deal for like $22k (including Brembos and BBS!)
Didn't realize the BRZ was cheaper.

Yeah.  Even comparing Limited BRZ to a Club Miata without the brembos and BBS, it's still cheaper.  If you add the Brembo package, it's pretty significant
2023 Ford Lightning Lariat ER
2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD
2023 BRZ Limited

Previous: '02 Mazda Protege5, '08 Mazda Miata, '05 Toyota Tacoma, '09 Honda Element, '13 Subaru BRZ, '14 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec 5.0, '15 Toyota 4Runner SR5, '18 Honda Accord EX-L 2.0t, '01 Honda S2000, '20 Subaru Outback XT, '23 Chevy Bolt EUV

Morris Minor

Looks great - definitely a future collectible if it isn't already. What's the latest on the lead time?
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MrH

It's been on a train since January 17th.  No sign of a truck pickup yet for delivery.  I should get it this month still, just not sure on the exact day.
2023 Ford Lightning Lariat ER
2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD
2023 BRZ Limited

Previous: '02 Mazda Protege5, '08 Mazda Miata, '05 Toyota Tacoma, '09 Honda Element, '13 Subaru BRZ, '14 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec 5.0, '15 Toyota 4Runner SR5, '18 Honda Accord EX-L 2.0t, '01 Honda S2000, '20 Subaru Outback XT, '23 Chevy Bolt EUV

Laconian

Quote from: MrH on February 01, 2023, 10:08:15 AM
It's been on a train since January 17th.  No sign of a truck pickup yet for delivery.  I should get it this month still, just not sure on the exact day.

Ah, that was my life for a month. Lawl
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MrH

Just saw it pop up on the delivery schedule from the trucking company!  Should be delivered on Monday, so I'll pick it up sometime next week
2023 Ford Lightning Lariat ER
2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD
2023 BRZ Limited

Previous: '02 Mazda Protege5, '08 Mazda Miata, '05 Toyota Tacoma, '09 Honda Element, '13 Subaru BRZ, '14 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec 5.0, '15 Toyota 4Runner SR5, '18 Honda Accord EX-L 2.0t, '01 Honda S2000, '20 Subaru Outback XT, '23 Chevy Bolt EUV

MrH

2023 Ford Lightning Lariat ER
2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD
2023 BRZ Limited

Previous: '02 Mazda Protege5, '08 Mazda Miata, '05 Toyota Tacoma, '09 Honda Element, '13 Subaru BRZ, '14 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec 5.0, '15 Toyota 4Runner SR5, '18 Honda Accord EX-L 2.0t, '01 Honda S2000, '20 Subaru Outback XT, '23 Chevy Bolt EUV

Eye of the Tiger

2024 Mitsubishi Mirage ES

CaminoRacer

1969 El Camino, 2017 Bolt EV, 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance

Laconian

Love the white PPF. Very protective.
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Rich

color and a stick. be still my beating heart
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Eye of the Tiger

I hear these new ones have a number of more horse powers
2024 Mitsubishi Mirage ES

AutobahnSHO

Will

AutobahnSHO

Quote from: MrH on January 25, 2023, 08:17:41 AM
I think it's a crazy value.  Outside of the BRZ/86 twins and the Miata, there really isn't any affordable RWD, manual transmission cars anymore.  Even the Miata is a few thousand more.  Once you get past these 2, you're looking at $50k+ for a fun car, which is a lot of money for a toy.

Maintenance is likely much better with this one than many of the more expensive ones, too!
Will

MrH

Those are pictures from my sales guy. Probably picking it up tomorrow. I told them to leave the plastic on.
2023 Ford Lightning Lariat ER
2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD
2023 BRZ Limited

Previous: '02 Mazda Protege5, '08 Mazda Miata, '05 Toyota Tacoma, '09 Honda Element, '13 Subaru BRZ, '14 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec 5.0, '15 Toyota 4Runner SR5, '18 Honda Accord EX-L 2.0t, '01 Honda S2000, '20 Subaru Outback XT, '23 Chevy Bolt EUV

veeman

Quote from: MrH on February 06, 2023, 08:15:36 PM
Those are pictures from my sales guy. Probably picking it up tomorrow. I told them to leave the plastic on.

Awesome car!  Congratulations. 

Consider also telling him not to slap a dealership advertisement decal on the back of the car. 

MrH

Took it home yesterday and sprayed it down and removed all the plastic.  I'm trying to decide if I want to tackle all the detailing myself or just pay to have it done.

It's going to be a couple hundred bucks to get all the materials.  If that's the case, I probably want to do the other cars too to justify the expense.  But then the idea of paint correcting the black RDX is nightmare fuel :lol:  So I'm leaning to just taking them all to a local guy.

The break in period for this is going to be rough.  <4k RPM for 1,000 miles.  It's geared pretty short, so it's a lot of shifting.  Overall, it's better than I remember from the test drive.  Interior is really nice for the price point.
2023 Ford Lightning Lariat ER
2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD
2023 BRZ Limited

Previous: '02 Mazda Protege5, '08 Mazda Miata, '05 Toyota Tacoma, '09 Honda Element, '13 Subaru BRZ, '14 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec 5.0, '15 Toyota 4Runner SR5, '18 Honda Accord EX-L 2.0t, '01 Honda S2000, '20 Subaru Outback XT, '23 Chevy Bolt EUV

giant_mtb

But buffing out black paint is the most satisfying of all colors. Even if it doesn't turn out "perfect."

MrH

Quote from: giant_mtb on February 08, 2023, 09:14:43 AM
But buffing out black paint is the most satisfying of all colors. Even if it doesn't turn out "perfect."

Actually, can you tell me what you think of this guy's prices?  I thought they were all really reasonable.

https://www.affordabledetailing.net/

$1000 for a full paint correction + ceramic coating on a black SUV seems like a steal.
2023 Ford Lightning Lariat ER
2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD
2023 BRZ Limited

Previous: '02 Mazda Protege5, '08 Mazda Miata, '05 Toyota Tacoma, '09 Honda Element, '13 Subaru BRZ, '14 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec 5.0, '15 Toyota 4Runner SR5, '18 Honda Accord EX-L 2.0t, '01 Honda S2000, '20 Subaru Outback XT, '23 Chevy Bolt EUV

giant_mtb

Quote from: MrH on February 08, 2023, 09:24:06 AM
Actually, can you tell me what you think of this guy's prices?  I thought they were all really reasonable.

https://www.affordabledetailing.net/

$1000 for a full paint correction + ceramic coating on a black SUV seems like a steal.

Does seem reasonable, considering what some places charge for ceramic coating.

Laconian

1000 miles? Eesh. Time for a road trip.
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r0tor

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee No Speed -- 2004 Mazda RX8 6 speed -- 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia All Speed

MrH

Alright, decided to go with this detailing guy. I like him, total straight shooter.

It's going to be a detailing bonanza.  Outback gets a cheap detail first, then BRZ gets a ceramic coating, then the RDX.  Should be much easier to keep these things clean after we get to that point.

2023 Ford Lightning Lariat ER
2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD
2023 BRZ Limited

Previous: '02 Mazda Protege5, '08 Mazda Miata, '05 Toyota Tacoma, '09 Honda Element, '13 Subaru BRZ, '14 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec 5.0, '15 Toyota 4Runner SR5, '18 Honda Accord EX-L 2.0t, '01 Honda S2000, '20 Subaru Outback XT, '23 Chevy Bolt EUV

giant_mtb

A good reset works wonders. Just gotta maintain it. I recommend a full detail at least once a year. Twice a year if you can swing it (or just DIY).

Paint correction every ~2 years depending on color and condition. It's a lot easier to do a single-stage correction with a light-cut compound every year or two than it is to battle through 5 years of built up scratches/swirls.

MrH

Yep.  Once I got the S2000 ceramic coated, it was super easy to keep looking nice.  I could use Optimum No Rinse wash, clean the whole car in 15-20 minutes, and it looked great.

Any thoughts on putting a conventional wax on top of a ceramic coating?  I figure that'll be an easy way to keep things looking nice.
2023 Ford Lightning Lariat ER
2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD
2023 BRZ Limited

Previous: '02 Mazda Protege5, '08 Mazda Miata, '05 Toyota Tacoma, '09 Honda Element, '13 Subaru BRZ, '14 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec 5.0, '15 Toyota 4Runner SR5, '18 Honda Accord EX-L 2.0t, '01 Honda S2000, '20 Subaru Outback XT, '23 Chevy Bolt EUV

giant_mtb

#29
Won't hurt, will help maintain that deep wet finish. Go for it.

Edit: ask your detailer the same question. Curious what he says...if he's a straight shooter he'll give you the same answer as me.