2013 Subaru BRZ for sale
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 8.5 to 9.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.5 to 9.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
Rent a 2013 Subaru BRZ for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
2013 Subaru BRZ specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 9.6 L/100 km | 11.0 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.2 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.5 L/100 km | 9.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 199 g/km | 226 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $14.88 | $16.97 |
2013 Subaru BRZ: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 24 | 21 |
| MPG highway (US) | 33 | 29 |
| MPG combined (US) | 28 | 24 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 34 | 29 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 198 L (7 cu ft) | 198 L (7 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,950 | US$3,400 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $2,976 | $3,394 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2013 Subaru BRZ
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 64 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (47), unknown or other (7) and electrical system (3). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V772000 | 2018-11-01 | engine and engine cooling:engine | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall. |
| 12V254000 | 2012-06-05 | equipment:other:owners/service/other manual | SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 BRZ VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 25, 2011, THROUGH MAY 25, 2012. THE OWNERÂS MANUAL CONTAINS AN INACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM. OTHER PORTIONS OF THE OWNERÂS MANUAL, DESCRIBING THE AIR BAG... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2013 Subaru BRZ for buyers
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2013 Subaru BRZ for sale by us right now. The 2013 Subaru BRZ for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
Recalls and complaints
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. NHTSA has 64 owner complaints on file, mostly about engine, unknown or other and electrical system. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.
Engine and fuel
Power comes from the 2.0L 4-cylinder, driving through a 6-speed automatic. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
Its combined rating is 8.5 L/100 km, which means roughly 26 litres for 300 km. That works out to about $14.88 per 100 km at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,950 a year for 15,000 miles.
A good match for
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
Room inside
As a sports car, it puts the driving first and the luggage second. Its 198 litre trunk is enough for about a large suitcase and a couple of soft bags.
Rent it for a week first
Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Rent the BRZ first, and buy only if it fits your life. Drive the BRZ on your commute before you commit to it.
Picking a year and a trim
Within the 2013 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Money matters
The EPA estimates US$2,950 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $14.88 in fuel.
Next step
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2013 Subaru BRZ from us first.
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Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2013 Subaru BRZ for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2013 Subaru BRZ
Does CarmaCars sell the 2013 Subaru BRZ?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2013 Subaru BRZ before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2013 Subaru BRZ have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2013 Subaru BRZ cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,950 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2976.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.