What you HATE the most on your FR-S/BRZ/GT86/FT86?

[K2]

Originally Posted by Lonewolf

I LOVE the fact that is has NO SUNROOF...leaky, creaky, weight and cost-adding nonsense is not what this car needs.

Here! Here!

[K2]

I hate that some dealers are being jackholes and charging a "market adjustment" fee.

[Shizuma]

The factory radio/GPS in my BRZ, it's simply awful, the interface is so clunky, the gps doesn't get solid GPS locks and loses the signal and the bluetooth hands-free is basically un-usable as it's constantly disconnecting despite my phone being in the center console area so really close to the headunit, and the issue isn't my phone as I never had a single disconnect with my phone with the Kenwood headunit I had installed in my Dodge Magnum I had before the BRZ.

[Tbxgz]

Originally Posted by TuxedoCartman

It's interesting: I've had a 12-pack of soda set it off, but not a big-ass bag of stuff bought at Target that had to weigh more. Also, if I set my phone down on the seat on its back, then everything is fine; but if I set it down face-first, the car then registers a passenger being there. Siri can't buckle her seatbelt, FR-S... I've tried asking her! Grr...

Ya I have no idea what thats about. I'll have to test that out in my bz.

Originally Posted by Lonewolf

I LOVE the fact that is has NO SUNROOF...leaky, creaky, weight and cost-adding nonsense is not what this car needs.

Cheers to that brother

[shinjiro n]

Huge blind spots (relatively) and the headrests are the only thing bothering me so far.

[HotLeopardMama]

I also love the absence of a sunroof... and miss steering wheel radio control. Love having auto-up down windows for both sides, though.

[Tbxgz]

Originally Posted by shinjiro n

Huge blind spots (relatively) and the headrests are the only thing bothering me so far.

Right side blind spot is pretty bad but the small window and big side-view mirrors help a lot. This was a huge concern for me before I bought the car but it really hasnt been that bad, IMO.

[Hanakuso]

Originally Posted by JDMrolla

I hate that its a Scion and not a Toyota.

Actually badge wise I don't care but would prefer the Toyota name because I think the Scion logo is ugly. Dealership wise I was happy it's a Scion because of the true pricing but it doesn't seem to hold true anymore

[HunterGreene]

Originally Posted by Lonewolf

I hate the chrome tails and the radio antenna.

I LOVE the fact that is has NO SUNROOF...leaky, creaky, weight and cost-adding nonsense is not what this car needs.

You make a good point with the sunroof, I hadn't considered that. Still nice to have that thing open on a warm summer night, next best thing to a convertible.

As far as the antenna is concerned, does anyone know if its the standard screw-in type? Would love to be able to just swap out the S2000 antenna I have in my car now.

[M&M_Hwy9]

I dislike the strap that holds the seatbelt, when it comes undone it makes a ringing sound in my left ear.

[DantKR]

Originally Posted by Shizuma

The factory radio/GPS in my BRZ, it's simply awful, the interface is so clunky, the gps doesn't get solid GPS locks and loses the signal and the bluetooth hands-free is basically un-usable as it's constantly disconnecting despite my phone being in the center console area so really close to the headunit, and the issue isn't my phone as I never had a single disconnect with my phone with the Kenwood headunit I had installed in my Dodge Magnum I had before the BRZ.

Sounds like an issue with your head unit. Mine works flawlessly. Connects to my phone every time. Phone calls come through perfectly. Have not lost a GPS single yet(except parking garages).

[b.e]

I'm a big guy. I enjoy getting onto the car, but not getting out. Of course, that could be just love of the car. Hard to say.

And a second thing: When using Bluetooth audio from my cell phone, I can't get the volume to turn up very loud. The volume is set by the phone volume control, and even maxed out the music isn't very loud.

[mattles]

Biggest hate is the Scion/Toyota dealership I had to deal with, but thats not the car's fault.

The car's biggest fault is that stupid clutch system. Dunno if its the actuator, the clutch slave cylinder, clutch pedal, clutch disc, pressure plate, or what causing it to be so light and lacking feedback, but whatever is causing it, I hate it.

The steering being a bit light at high speeds is somewhat annoying, but not enough to be hate-worthy since 99% of the time the steering feel and input is dead on the mark.

Its hard to find things about this car to hate, which reflects well on Subaru/Toyota.

[Spaceywilly]

Originally Posted by Cheddar

I love that when I locked my GTI it would honk the horn to lmk it's locked. the scion just beeps and I can't hear it from inside my house! lol

This is programmable by the dealer. Default level is 5 and it can be turned up to 7. Not sure how much of a difference it makes.

For me, only thing I hate is the headrests. It always feels like I am pushing my head forward. I found it was a lot better though after I reclined my chair back a few clicks. I haven't had any of the problems others are having with the radio, seat belt straps etc., so I guess YMMV. There are minor dislikes but hate is a pretty strong word.

[Doji Style]

Originally Posted by Symbiont

Honestly, the thing I don't like the most is the torque dip @ 3500. It really requires precise shift points which isn't a problem on the track, per se, but can interrupt the flow of city driving.

Ditto! I can't believe it took so long for someone to say it. I also dislike the interior map lights, you can't just click it on by touching the light, you have to find/slide the nob. I can't imagine this was a weight saving decision.

[Kimsey47]

I think the only thingI could complain about not having is stupid really... I wish I had a better sunglasses holder somewhere! The US exhaust looks a bit "pussified" but I can live with it... Other than that I'M IN LOVE!

[Shizuma]

Originally Posted by DantKR

Sounds like an issue with your head unit. Mine works flawlessly. Connects to my phone every time. Phone calls come through perfectly. Have not lost a GPS single yet(except parking garages).

I'm hoping that it's just a defective unit and they can swap it out and it will be fine, though I've read of several other people having the exact same problems, though I suppose it could be that they just had a bad batch of headunits. It still wouldn't solve the clunky interface, but it would make it bearable till the headunit i'm going to replace it with comes out later on this year.

[Starscream15]

I love everything about the car but hate the "Engineer" that thought it was wise to put subs in the Doors. I mean, really?

[FRiSson]

My previous car had a rear wiper. Every car should have them.

[DantKR]

Originally Posted by Shizuma

I'm hoping that it's just a defective unit and they can swap it out and it will be fine, though I've read of several other people having the exact same problems, though I suppose it could be that they just had a bad batch of headunits. It still wouldn't solve the clunky interface, but it would make it bearable till the headunit i'm going to replace it with comes out later on this year.

Yeah, it's by no means the best but mine moves along fairly well. I would prefer one that tethers to my phone.

[Spaceywilly]

Originally Posted by FRiSson

My previous car had a rear wiper. Every car should have them.

It's been raining a lot here lately and no rain accumulates on the rear window. I'll take a picture this afternoon if it's still raining.

[ducks]

Originally Posted by Tbxgz

• The clutch catches at the top of the throw so shifting has been... a little shaky to say the least.
• Radio goes quiet and loud when accelerating with the AC on.
• seat belt rubs against my neck when not fed through the harness.
• Passenger side A pillar is intrusive when turning left at intersections.
• Navigation unit is centered not tilted towards the driver so the viewing angle is slightly awkward.

Definitely dont HATE anything about the car but these are a few minor thinks that irk me.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8040

This adjustment made my shifting much smoother and more intuitive. The catch point is lower so my leg doesn't have to "float" to get there anymore.