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A daily-driver coilover buying guide
Compare fitment, usable adjustment, support, and the complete installed cost.
BRZ documented issues: recalls, evidence, and inspection
Check the 2013 valve-spring recall by VIN and separate observations from a verified diagnosis.
BRZ maintenance: build a dated service plan
Use a 2015 US schedule example to plan service, verify records, and budget with real quotes.
Budget for the car after the purchase
Separate predictable expenses, initial work, and a repair reserve before planning upgrades.
Every build has a story. Keep yours.
A useful build journal captures the decisions, the costs, and what you would do differently.
First BRZ mods for a daily driver
Choose upgrades around your roads, your priorities, and the car you actually drive.
First-generation Subaru BRZ buying guide
A practical starting point: inspect the history, understand the modifications, and budget beyond the asking price.
Mazda MX-5 Miata NC buying guide
Choose a roof and transmission, check the actual specification, and build a sensible inspection plan.
NC Miata inspection: cooling, roof, and repair evidence
A focused inspection framework with a manufacturer water-pump bulletin and questions for the workshop.
NC Miata maintenance: choose the right schedule
Understand selected 2015 US normal and severe-use intervals, calendar deadlines, and service records.
Power-to-weight: what the ratio does and does not tell you
Compare units and measurement methods before drawing conclusions from a horsepower figure.
Used BRZ inspection checklist
Questions to bring to a viewing and an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Used BRZ vs. NC Miata: which fits your life?
A decision guide built around your daily routine, roof preference, and the specific cars on your shortlist.
Wheel offset explained
Understand offset, width, and how a new wheel changes its position relative to the hub.
Your first car-care kit: buy for the routine
Build a manageable wash routine, separate your towels, and select products for the surfaces you have.
What to do before modifying a used car
Establish a healthy baseline, understand what is already fitted, and leave room for maintenance.
Tire size comparison
Compare tire diameter, sidewall, circumference, and estimated speedometer changes.
Modification budget
Plan parts, labor, shipping, tax, and a reserve. Save on this device or download a copy.
Power-to-weight calculator
Compare two setups in hp/lb, lb/hp, hp/kg, and hp per metric tonne or US ton.
Fuel cost calculator
Estimate weekly, monthly, and annual fuel spending, with a second scenario for comparison.
Subaru BRZ garage
Your starting point for buying, understanding, and building a first-generation BRZ.
Mazda MX-5 Miata garage
A place to start with the NC: the configuration, the condition, and the ownership plan.
Gearline Score methodology
Our proposed criteria, evidence standards, and rules for publishing a rating.