2014 Subaru BRZ SE Lux Manual

Highlights

• Boxer engined, rear wheel drive coupe with manual gearbox

• Lesser spotted Subaru variety of this model

• Lots of history

• Low mileage

• Long MOT

Overview

Subaru did most of the heavy lifting when Toyota came calling for a lightweight, rear-wheel-drive coupe. The results, the BRZ and its GT86 twin, arrived in 2012 aimed squarely at keen drivers. Subaru's FA20 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated boxer engine sat 12cm lower and 24cm further back in its chassis than the unit in an Impreza, and with 200 bhp delivered at 7,000 rpm through a six-speed manual to the rear wheels alone, this was a car that demanded to be worked hard but rewarded handsomely for the effort. The deliberate fitment of Michelin Primacy tyres set grip levels lower than comparable coupes, making the chassis accessible and explorable at sensible speeds on British B-roads.

So much for the model. This top-spec 2014 SE LUX is something of a time capsule, showing just 32,542 miles from new. That's fewer than 3,000 miles a year, which is backed up by the paperwork.

The SE LUX specification brings Alcantara-trimmed sports seats with red contrast stitching throughout, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, satellite navigation and front parking sensors. Inside, the Alcantara centre panels and leather bolsters show only light wear to the driver's seat bolster consistent with the mileage.

In the interests of full transparency, there is one item to note: the dual-zone climate control blows cold on the driver's side but warm on the passenger side. An authorised Subaru dealer diagnosed this in February 2026 as requiring a new heater box, quoting £2,731.30 including parts and labour. An indie may do it cheaper, or you could find a passenger with a different thermostat - that’s what those split tog duvets are for, right?

Anyway, apart from that, the vendor reports that the BRZ starts without hesitation and drives as it should with precise steering, good brakes and no unusual sounds. And with accessible front-engined, rear drive coupes now looking increasingly close to extinction, there might never be a better time to experience one.

History and documentation

• First registered 05 December 2014

• Service history as follows: Aug 2015 @ 10,076 miles, Sep 2016 @ 14,310 miles, Sep 2017 @ 19,813 miles, Sep 2018 @ 24,846 miles, Sep 2019 @ 27,243 miles, Feb 2024 @ 31,526 miles

• Various other invoices on file including battery replacement (Aug 2023 @ 31,343 miles), rear tyres (Feb 2023 @ 31,126 miles), front tyres (Feb 2024 @ 31,526 miles) and air conditioning recharge (Jun 2020 @ 28,580 miles), respray of various panels (Dec 2025) - which the seller notes states 'repair' of panels when 'prepare' would be more appropriate as it was just to address some micro-blistering of the paint

• V5C present and correct

• In current ownership since February 2020

• The vendor states that the car comes with two keys

• HPI clear

• MOT with no advisories until 14 January 2027

• London ULEZ compliant

Interior

• SE LUX specification cabin with Alcantara centre panels and leather bolsters featuring red contrast stitching throughout

• Light wear to driver's seat outer bolster consistent with age and mileage; passenger seat presenting in better condition

• Dashboard and instrument binnacle in good order with no visible damage

• Touchscreen infotainment operational with USB and AUX connectivity

• Dual-zone climate control has a known heater box fault — blows cold on driver's side, warm on passenger side

• Steering wheel presents well with red stitching intact

• Black headlining shows no sagging

• BRZ-branded floor mats in good condition

• Rear headrests slightly sun-faded as noted by the vendor

• Door cards undamaged with speaker grilles and fabric inserts intact

• All switchgear functional including electric windows, mirrors, central locking and VSC controls

• Boot carpet clean with no signs of water ingress

Exterior

• White pearl paintwork presenting well overall

• The vendor notes a small chip on the edge of the driver's door and a shallow indent to the passenger door

• No obvious signs of significant corrosion anywhere on the car

• Shut lines appear consistent across all panels

• 17-inch dark grey multi-spoke alloy wheels in good condition with minor scuffing only

• Firestone Roadhawk tyres fitted all round with good tread remaining

• LED rear clusters, projector headlights and all lighting functional

• Body-coloured mirrors and door handles undamaged

• Rear ducktail spoiler and black diffuser intact with polished exhaust tips

• Underbody shows typical surface corrosion on components

• Front undertray shows scuffing but remains intact

Mechanical

• 2.0-litre FA20 naturally-aspirated boxer four-cylinder producing 200 bhp at 7,000 rpm and 151 lb ft at 6,400 rpm

• Six-speed manual gearbox

• Rear-wheel drive

• 0-62 mph in 7.7 seconds

• 140 mph top speed

• Last serviced February 2024 at 31,526 miles with oil, filter, brake fluid and cabin filter, so the next owner should probably budget for an oil and filter change

• Battery replaced August 2023 with a three-year warranty unit

• The vendor tells us that the A/C condenser was recently replaced

• No untoward sounds or smoke from the engine according to the vendor

• Starts and runs without issue according to the vendor, with precise steering and good brakes reported

Summary

Thirty-two thousand miles in eleven years really isn’t much and, in SE LUX trim, this sports coupe brings the toys that you’d want to daily it.

True, there is a heater box fault, but we reckon that it would be worth shopping around to get a better quote to address it. With that done, and maybe a service to refresh the other fluids, you get a  rear-wheel-drive sports car with a willing boxer engine, a six-speed manual and a fresh MOT that’s ready for its next keeper to discover what all the fuss was about.

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in St Albans, Hertfordshire.