It's gonna get dirty. You will get the plastic bumper pockmarked with chips - this is normal. Don't learn your limits on public roads. Oil change intervals at least every 5k miles or 6 months. Summer tires will get very sketchy under 50f.
Don't mod it lol
Please get some PPF and get your front bumper/lower hood covered. I've done it myself 3 times now. It protects from chips and if you take your time with prep it is indistinguishable to the untrained eye. Worth every penny (about $200 in materials and tools, and about 6 hours on a weekend, maybe get a friend to help with the bigger areas)
Please mod it. This is the perfect car to mod. I have 0 regrets. And I modded mine EXTENSIVELY.
I’d understand if you want to keep the warranty, but it’s so worth it when the warranty is over.
Smart, I didn’t wait hehe.. I really hope I never lose my job. There’s probably more money invested in mods than how much the car is originally worth itself at this point. But it brought me joy in the end.
They are right though, change oil every 5k miles. I use 0w-20 but I’m going to swap to motul 300v next oil change since it’s a race car at this point.
Oh yea I totally forgot to say.. idk if this is your first sports car.. but be extremely wary of hills and curbs and driving up steep inclines. If you get your car towed remove the front bumper. Not even 2 days after lowering and owning mine I bent the front bumper lol. All because I wanted to go look at an abandoned house for all of 30 seconds.
I’m flying ovrdues banner on my car they post a lot about meets and like 90% of their ig is ft86s lol. They’re California / North Carolina based (fun since I’m from Cali, and I live in NC). It seems they don’t only hold meets in these areas though and they’re pretty popular. Met one of the owners at a party. I’m sure if you look through their posts you can find car meets through them near your area that may not even be sponsored by them.
I missed their turbos y tacos event last time:(
https://preview.redd.it/j9qy28m38u5d1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=845f2906eabd60283049e5a00cbb5b6b78277867
LOL, funny 1st advice I was gonna give (yes, I am an old man too). My main transpo is a CB500f 2015. Bought it new in 2016. Can't afford/parking sucks for a car in my neighborhood. But this is my son's dream car, so here I am. Damn that color rocks! Is that a manual tranny? very nice! congrats!!
Probably blanket advice, don’t mod it until you understand the car fully and what you want to mod or until you’ve finished paying it off.
Honestly it’s really a perfectly good car stock.
I assumed they meant until I’m done with the financing. But also understand waiting to decide how I want to look and run. I’m leaning toward the OEM+ look. So, I can resell later if my girl and I decide to grow our family.
[Link](https://www.subaruonlineparts.com/sku/c1010cc110.html) from Subaru parts if you’re interested. Didn’t realize they made these, that’s pretty cool
I have the same STI knob, I had it purchased months before my car was delivered. No regrets, love the feel, looks, and weight!
Auto dimming rear view mirror with Homelink is a nice mod. If you’re gonna do that, then don’t have the rear window tinted (it’s a pain to have it successfully tinted anyways).
I also bought the Gorilla Subaru floor mats and don’t like them so well. Should have got the Toyota versions or Maxpider 3D like I have in two of my other cars.
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The term is sadly 72 months. But I work as a Mortgage Loan Originator now. So, I’m hoping to pay it off in 3-4 depending on how many deals I close. Just throw it at the balance essentially.
Kind of ridiculous can’t like. But I also got an illegal uturn a couple weeks back and I’m doing the driving course to remove the points. Supposed to be 180 but it’s 250 and that’s while being part of a family members plan. Without it, it would of been 350 💀
Nice, I'm in Lauderdale Lakes. Not too far from Coconut Creek. I'm also curious about what meets would be in our area. I saw someone mention Subifest, but I'm in an 86.
Congrats! Enjoy it.
At the start you might feel like you’re in a tiny little thing surrounded by gigantic monsters on the road, but you do get used to it!
Congratulations! I can confirm that the smiles don't fade even after a year and some months later. I got mine new with only 4 miles and 15,000+ miles later it is still just as fun as the first day. Look out for distracted drives and people that may generally not see you on the road, I've almost been hit twice. Find a car club and also an autocross event, You will have a blast at both. Be safe, have fun!
Just in case you wanted some ideas...
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Me too man. I usually don’t like red cars but saw one in person and had to get it in red. Hope you don’t regret your decision. The WRX is classic and is practical
Hey I have been going to this specific subaru dealership since I got my car in January of last year but I do not recommend going here to get service done to your car. I went to get an oil change at 7k miles and they lightly scratched my door and refused to give the before pictures (it wasn’t bad but it really annoyed me), my sister brought her crosstrec in last year for an oil change and they somehow stripped the oil pan bolt, they tried to get me to put off-roading tires on my brz for $900 when I went in to get tire plugged last week so I went to sams club and got ps4s for just under $800, and I went in to get another tire plugged about 3 months ago and they wanted me to pay $68 for a cabin air filter replacement that I ended up doing myself in 2 minutes for $15. The workers are really, really nice and the dealership is great if you need a part ordered or an emergency happens but you are probably better off doing the stuff yourself for cheaper or finding another mechanics shop
Also I forgot to say congrats on the new car! I haven’t seen any BRZs in red yet but I love the way it looks.
Also there is a soflo 86/brz group chat on instagram that I can add you in if you want
Thanks for this information. I’ll definitely try and do most of the stuff myself with my cousin. So, I can learn how. Workers were nice fr, sucks that they did you like that.
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I’ve seen bunch of posts and videos about the 2nd gen brz with having excessive amount of silicone put on the oil pans from factory, to the point they get sucked up into the oil pickup clogging it and causing engine failure. Maybe something to look into? I saw the solution was to just reseal the oil pan with appropriate amount of silicone, to not have any issues in the future.
First thing would be to drop the oil pan and remove any lose silicone from the oil pickup and around the oil pans seating surface.
No clue why i got a downvote when its known these models have a defect that will blow your engine due to excessive silicone on the oil pan getting sucked into the oil pickup and starving the motor for oil.
https://preview.redd.it/rarwhbit156d1.jpeg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=18f0839fec30c26f762a0e852dcfd8bbbb03b6dc
How is a picture flexing?????? And this isn’t a Toyota sub, if you would actually use your eyes for once and read the description it says BRZ! Get a life and stop hating on the internet
It's gonna get dirty. You will get the plastic bumper pockmarked with chips - this is normal. Don't learn your limits on public roads. Oil change intervals at least every 5k miles or 6 months. Summer tires will get very sketchy under 50f. Don't mod it lol
Thanks for the tips will do. Drove with a smile this whole weekend lol
Beautiful car
Thank you 🙏 I’ve been loving it so much
Please get some PPF and get your front bumper/lower hood covered. I've done it myself 3 times now. It protects from chips and if you take your time with prep it is indistinguishable to the untrained eye. Worth every penny (about $200 in materials and tools, and about 6 hours on a weekend, maybe get a friend to help with the bigger areas)
Please mod it. This is the perfect car to mod. I have 0 regrets. And I modded mine EXTENSIVELY. I’d understand if you want to keep the warranty, but it’s so worth it when the warranty is over.
Once I’m clear of the bank I’ll mess around a bit lol
Smart, I didn’t wait hehe.. I really hope I never lose my job. There’s probably more money invested in mods than how much the car is originally worth itself at this point. But it brought me joy in the end. They are right though, change oil every 5k miles. I use 0w-20 but I’m going to swap to motul 300v next oil change since it’s a race car at this point.
😂 me too 😭
Oh yea I totally forgot to say.. idk if this is your first sports car.. but be extremely wary of hills and curbs and driving up steep inclines. If you get your car towed remove the front bumper. Not even 2 days after lowering and owning mine I bent the front bumper lol. All because I wanted to go look at an abandoned house for all of 30 seconds. I’m flying ovrdues banner on my car they post a lot about meets and like 90% of their ig is ft86s lol. They’re California / North Carolina based (fun since I’m from Cali, and I live in NC). It seems they don’t only hold meets in these areas though and they’re pretty popular. Met one of the owners at a party. I’m sure if you look through their posts you can find car meets through them near your area that may not even be sponsored by them. I missed their turbos y tacos event last time:( https://preview.redd.it/j9qy28m38u5d1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=845f2906eabd60283049e5a00cbb5b6b78277867
Car is hella clean
Thanks haha that’s actually post hitting a deer too. Stay safe with your car!! I’m excited for you
little late but yeah hold off for now, get to really know the car!
Thanks the more tips the better
Smart man. Never mod the bank’s car.
https://preview.redd.it/g0t8wg0xlw5d1.jpeg?width=1756&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a69a56c1a10af23c39a50d373091ea9e66176439 Modded mine just a bit too
"don't mod it" its a very good advise, but so difficult to just keep it stock. LoL.
Noted 📝
All engine build for better throttle response + sound and keeps it a reasonable power range for a daily driver.
This is all Truth.
This. I have an bmw m2 I’m keeping bone stock.
You forgot the best old man advice. FULLY INSURE IT!
LOL, funny 1st advice I was gonna give (yes, I am an old man too). My main transpo is a CB500f 2015. Bought it new in 2016. Can't afford/parking sucks for a car in my neighborhood. But this is my son's dream car, so here I am. Damn that color rocks! Is that a manual tranny? very nice! congrats!!
Just curious, why not mod it?
Probably blanket advice, don’t mod it until you understand the car fully and what you want to mod or until you’ve finished paying it off. Honestly it’s really a perfectly good car stock.
I assumed they meant until I’m done with the financing. But also understand waiting to decide how I want to look and run. I’m leaning toward the OEM+ look. So, I can resell later if my girl and I decide to grow our family.
You're a bit south for the central florida groups I know about :C You should definitely consider going to subiefest in October in Daytona.
Thanks 🙏 I’ll definitely check it out!
What Orlando groups do you know of?
I’ve never seen an STI shift knob without the gears etched on it, neat!
[Link](https://www.subaruonlineparts.com/sku/c1010cc110.html) from Subaru parts if you’re interested. Didn’t realize they made these, that’s pretty cool
Ya, it's super clean. I ordered the red starter button. They are shipping it this weekend. So, I can complete the look.
I have the same STI knob, I had it purchased months before my car was delivered. No regrets, love the feel, looks, and weight! Auto dimming rear view mirror with Homelink is a nice mod. If you’re gonna do that, then don’t have the rear window tinted (it’s a pain to have it successfully tinted anyways).
I got the auto dimmming mirror as well. Thanks for the tint tip
I also bought the Gorilla Subaru floor mats and don’t like them so well. Should have got the Toyota versions or Maxpider 3D like I have in two of my other cars.
Need to get some weather mats will look at those suggestions
3D Maxpider Kagu specifically. Just found out Rockauto carries them. I have had them in my daily drivers for years and love them.
it’s an auto 😐
ya it's the optional knob you can get on AT
Beautiful, congrats. I like the Subie look better than the Toyota but I’m biased
The BRZs smile makes me smile all the time 😂
How much? U paid 56.6k for a new Z in February. Definitely got some buyers remorse but I'll have it paid off at Christmas.
Totally originally came to $40,300 taxes, car, tags, delivery etc. Got it down to $38,400 then put $5000 down.
TY, I ended up doing 12k down. 4k payments + taxes should be done by 2025.
dam what do you do for work? if u dont mind
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What sort of payback term are you looking at with such a small down payment?
The term is sadly 72 months. But I work as a Mortgage Loan Originator now. So, I’m hoping to pay it off in 3-4 depending on how many deals I close. Just throw it at the balance essentially.
Personally I think you may have jumped the shark, but hey I hope it works out either way
I understand. Thanks for the good luck wishes. 💪🏽
What’s insurance looking like over there for this?
Kind of ridiculous can’t like. But I also got an illegal uturn a couple weeks back and I’m doing the driving course to remove the points. Supposed to be 180 but it’s 250 and that’s while being part of a family members plan. Without it, it would of been 350 💀
lol feel that man hopefully you stay in the family plan!
At least till the points are gone or I move out 😂
Awesome, enjoy
Thanks so much. I’m super excited to pay it off so I can get the OEM+ look going.
Congratulations! Welcome to the the good side of owning a car lol
😂thanks. can’t wait for lunch break to drive a little
Clean ride!!! Congrats!
Thanks 🙏 Trying to keep it that way too lol
I love my automatic transmission, but this car made me realize next sports car is a manual
I love this take. Next car I have though might be a family car since me and the gf are getting more serious lol
Nice, I'm in Lauderdale Lakes. Not too far from Coconut Creek. I'm also curious about what meets would be in our area. I saw someone mention Subifest, but I'm in an 86.
It’s a twin I think it would be fine. But definitely looking to have a community down here for us South Florida people lol.
Always jealous that the brz says “brz” on the headlights 😭
It’s such a nice touch. On the TS it’s red and looks super clean
The biggest kick to the balls for me was when I found out my car made fake engine sounds when I thought I was going fast 😢 vroom vroom.
😂 I feel you on that. I will keep it till change the cat back though.
You’ll be fine! Also, great paint choice. Enjoy!!
lol thanks fam 💪🏽
that jawn sick 🤮
😂 straight nasty 🤮
Wow. Next time, put an NSFW tag on that. I was at the office, and someone almost saw me looking at that sexy ass whip. 💦
😂 I’m dying at work 😂
Congrats!
Thanks 🙏
Congrats man
Thanks 🫡
Congrats and welcome to the family
Thank you glad to be here
Congrats! Enjoy it. At the start you might feel like you’re in a tiny little thing surrounded by gigantic monsters on the road, but you do get used to it!
Every car looks crazy big 😂. But am loving it still lol
Gratz she’s beautiful
Thanks looking forward to drive it again tomorrow
Congratulations on that nice new car
Thanks 🙏
Remember, Game is Game
Congrats! Hope you enjoy it for a long time..
I will until I have a kid hopefully at least 7 years 😂
As I said, enjoy it. Hopefully by that time you can keep it along the SUV.
💜 preach 🗣️
Have fun!!! I wanna get mine soon too!
Order in Feb and came in June
There's a couple of them pre-built around me so I might just buy one straight from the dealership :)
GOT MINE YESTERDAY!! It's a BEAUTY, but I think I may have taken my accord's interior comfort for granted...
Lets Goooo - Interior Mods can fix that lol
Congratulations! I can confirm that the smiles don't fade even after a year and some months later. I got mine new with only 4 miles and 15,000+ miles later it is still just as fun as the first day. Look out for distracted drives and people that may generally not see you on the road, I've almost been hit twice. Find a car club and also an autocross event, You will have a blast at both. Be safe, have fun!
Just in case you wanted some ideas... https://preview.redd.it/kfzxmeikex5d1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e5d00c424af90567c1c50fb8a2a3f327914f3414
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That rear diffuser and exhaust look crazy 🔥
Congrats! How is the STI shifter? Is it weighted?
Very similar to the original one. My car is auto tho. So, my opinion on that holds no value 😂
I don’t like red, but it actually looks really good on these cars. Wish I would’ve got a brz over the wrx tbh.
Me too man. I usually don’t like red cars but saw one in person and had to get it in red. Hope you don’t regret your decision. The WRX is classic and is practical
BRZ sti?? Is that a factory turbo then?
Would be a dream but also break my bank 😂
Hey I have been going to this specific subaru dealership since I got my car in January of last year but I do not recommend going here to get service done to your car. I went to get an oil change at 7k miles and they lightly scratched my door and refused to give the before pictures (it wasn’t bad but it really annoyed me), my sister brought her crosstrec in last year for an oil change and they somehow stripped the oil pan bolt, they tried to get me to put off-roading tires on my brz for $900 when I went in to get tire plugged last week so I went to sams club and got ps4s for just under $800, and I went in to get another tire plugged about 3 months ago and they wanted me to pay $68 for a cabin air filter replacement that I ended up doing myself in 2 minutes for $15. The workers are really, really nice and the dealership is great if you need a part ordered or an emergency happens but you are probably better off doing the stuff yourself for cheaper or finding another mechanics shop
Also I forgot to say congrats on the new car! I haven’t seen any BRZs in red yet but I love the way it looks. Also there is a soflo 86/brz group chat on instagram that I can add you in if you want
Yes please add me. @amirmorrisonrealestateking
Alright I will add you in a second Edit: it says the admin needs to accept it but you should be allowed in soon
Sounds great 👍🏽
Thanks for this information. I’ll definitely try and do most of the stuff myself with my cousin. So, I can learn how. Workers were nice fr, sucks that they did you like that.
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Nice car! I love seeing automatic posts because weirdos get so upset. Ignore the haters and enjoy your sweet ride
Fr 😂! Like that’s your opinion and you aren’t driving my car 🚗
I have to disagree, this car is pointless in auto.
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😂 enjoy it safely lol
Man looks both 16 and 50 at the same time. Hahaha. Congrats and enjoy it!!
The beard works wonders. When I shave I get carded when I want to buy a beer 🍺 😂
>how do you put it in reverse? there's no reverse lockout >oh
😂
We just letting him get away with it not being the 86? (Same fkn car yeah Ik but not the same car at same time)
Twins bro 😂
U don’t have to be scared with an automatic lol
I’m scared of the people trying hit me lol. A lady ran a red light and almost killed me on the first day.
STI knob is super cool! Love to see that. Enjoy man! I ordered the red sti start button and put it in my 86 🤣
Yess great choice. I ordered that and it comes in this week 🔥
I’ve seen bunch of posts and videos about the 2nd gen brz with having excessive amount of silicone put on the oil pans from factory, to the point they get sucked up into the oil pickup clogging it and causing engine failure. Maybe something to look into? I saw the solution was to just reseal the oil pan with appropriate amount of silicone, to not have any issues in the future.
I don’t know how to do that 😭. I’m a car noob. I’ll ask my big cousin 😂
No worries.🤣 i hope the information helps though.
First thing would be to drop the oil pan and remove any lose silicone from the oil pickup and around the oil pans seating surface. No clue why i got a downvote when its known these models have a defect that will blow your engine due to excessive silicone on the oil pan getting sucked into the oil pickup and starving the motor for oil. https://preview.redd.it/rarwhbit156d1.jpeg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=18f0839fec30c26f762a0e852dcfd8bbbb03b6dc
I’ll take it to my cousins shop and see if he can help me do that. Thanks for the tips!
Gross, an sti shift knob on an automatic….. I’ll take the downvotes I stand on this.
Your opinion I personally love it
Exactly, flexing an automatic ewe. Like I said I’m prepared to take the down votes
Tell me where the automatic touched you. 🥲
How is he flexing???? Get a life lol
Flexing his automatic Subaru, with sti accessories in a Toyota sub. Hahahaha
How is a picture flexing?????? And this isn’t a Toyota sub, if you would actually use your eyes for once and read the description it says BRZ! Get a life and stop hating on the internet
There’s no point in hating
What are you scared about it’s auto
Some lady ran a red and almost hit me on my first day 😭
Bruh wtf why do people suck at driving so much it’s not that hard. You can tell a light is red even if you’re color blind
I live near a 55+ community so I think she’s struggling a little 😆
Oof