Know what you drive.
Build a maintenance baseline and make ownership part of the plan.
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DOCUMENTED ISSUES3 MIN READ
BRZ documented issues: recalls, evidence, and inspection
Check the 2013 valve-spring recall by VIN and separate observations from a verified diagnosis.
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BRZ maintenance: build a dated service plan
Use a 2015 US schedule example to plan service, verify records, and budget with real quotes.
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Budget for the car after the purchase
Separate predictable expenses, initial work, and a repair reserve before planning upgrades.
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INSPECTION GUIDE3 MIN READ
NC Miata inspection: cooling, roof, and repair evidence
A focused inspection framework with a manufacturer water-pump bulletin and questions for the workshop.
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NC Miata maintenance: choose the right schedule
Understand selected 2015 US normal and severe-use intervals, calendar deadlines, and service records.
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Used BRZ inspection checklist
Questions to bring to a viewing and an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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What to do before modifying a used car
Establish a healthy baseline, understand what is already fitted, and leave room for maintenance.
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