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

[Ben_G]

Originally Posted by Neziah

I'd put a vote in for not being able to get outside temp air through the vents, alwasy seems heated. It helps to run the fan some, but it still gets warmed a bit. I am pretty happy with everything else. Sight lines are good, I have gotten used to the console and actually like the movable cup holder now.

I haven't had a car that has been able to bring in outside air without getting warmed by the engine in years...I think the last car that could do that was a 96 Camry.... that car had some good HVAC...you could get a good breeze with the fan off just driving at highway speeds.... I miss that car...

[topazsparrow]

Originally Posted by Ben_G

I haven't had a car that has been able to bring in outside air without getting warmed by the engine in years...I think the last car that could do that was a 96 Camry.... that car had some good HVAC...you could get a good breeze with the fan off just driving at highway speeds.... I miss that car...

I'm pretty sure manufacturers do this to keep the humidity down in the cabin. Since almost every car comes with A/C these days they figure people won't leave the vents open on a hot day as they should be using A/C anyway.

You'll notice that with the vents set to defrost your AC pump will kick on and off occasionally. It's all part of the same system.

[Wes]

Originally Posted by Prava

Doin the whole look out the window n shit lol

Haha I just park rear in when I can to save the hassle

[Prava]

Originally Posted by Wes

Haha I just park rear in when I can to save the hassle

Oh yeah. I won't park nose first. Not gonna do it. I'm talking about freeways n stuff.. Everybody that is in my blind spot is basically fucked lol

[FRSowner]

I also don't like the fact that the automatic transmission doesn't have a dipstick to check the tranny fluid with. Many new cars are like this. I hate that.

[GFo12ce]

Not an owner, but the only thing that stood out to me on the BRZ when I checked it out vs. my 370Z was the lack of volume control for the stereo on the steering wheel. I can't believe they didn't have that...

[frs]

Originally Posted by GFo12ce

Not an owner, but the only thing that stood out to me on the BRZ when I checked it out vs. my 370Z was the lack of volume control for the stereo on the steering wheel. I can't believe they didn't have that...

okay.. that is a really big deal

[ANTiSOViET]

It runs a little warmer then I'd like most of the time (as in it is nearly constantly blowing in warm air) which is really just a great excuse to open the windows. I don't use the AC much.

I also and starting to get a little irked by the lack of knee cushions for the driver. I don't feel that I need to brace all the time but I have a feeling the first trip through the mountains will teach me that they are a good thing.

Otherwise I am really really happy with the car. And the auto in "D" is a thing of beauty I just let it do its thing for the most part. If I am really looking to have a half second of fun I just hit the "sport" button and drop two gears I don't even go looking for the "M" mode anymore.

[Lonewolf]

I hate all the trolls that keep splattering against my windshield and front bumper...

[civicdrivr]

Originally Posted by sportsguy83

You can take the car to the dealer, and they can program a louder "bleep", its in the BRZ manual, it has to be the same for FRS. It is in level 5 OEM, can go up to level 7. I guess it can help...

Thanks! Ill take a look at my manual. Do they have to do it with special equipment or is there a way for me to do it? I dont really like other people messing with my car.

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by civicdrivr

Thanks! Ill take a look at my manual. Do they have to do it with special equipment or is there a way for me to do it? I dont really like other people messing with my car.

I haven't tried it, but unfortunately it is one of the options there are no instructions for, it just says take it to the dealer. Same for the sensitivity of the lights automatically turning on when it gets dark. It can be set +40% or -40%, but its only at the dealer. Other options, have the procedure written in the manual, but these two don't.

[Wes]

Originally Posted by Prava

Oh yeah. I won't park nose first. Not gonna do it. I'm talking about freeways n stuff.. Everybody that is in my blind spot is basically fucked lol

lol yeah that too i always make sure i double check haha i use a broadway mirror so that kind of helps

[whosblong]

Like others have said, bad blind spot at right rear. And backing up can be an act of faith.

[Wigmasterflex]

This is going to sound stupid but I hate that the little triangle piece of glass in front of the door windows don't seem to have the same factory tint or whatever that the door windows have. Seems like my door windows have a very slight tint to them and those triangles are perfectly clear ... Or I am crazy ... Or both. Either way it won't matter after I find a decent tint shop I suppose.

[FRSowner]

I found something that I do truly 'hate' about this car (and other similar cars) - no oil pressure gauge!

A car that is presented as a car enthusiasts vehicle should have an oil pressure gauge. IMO, it is one of the most important gauges to have to monitor your engine's health. Not having one is just a cheap cost cutting stupid thing.

[ultra]

I hate my dash rattle...because the rest of the car is so perfect!

[Ccecilia]

The mirrors dont have lights! Whats up with that.... no volume buttons on the steering wheel. I still love my car and the way that most of the people "break their necks" just to double check if its the car that everybody its been talking about..... i just simply love it ....

[lordtakuban]

I like most of the car. I don't like the clutch. It's too light. The car has a lot of blind spots. I don't like that it's a Scion. It should have been brought over as a Toyota (But that's a whole other discussion that exists somewhere else already). I would like it if I could set traction control off permanently and only turn it on when I wanted it (Opposite of how it works now).

It would be nice if it had steering wheel controls for the radio, but it's not a big deal that it doesn't.

Overall, it is doing the job of what I got it for quite nicely. And that job is being a fun daily driver.

[Hanakuso]

The trunk release has been getting annoying since it doesn't clip back in place really good

[Thunderchicken]

Originally Posted by FRSowner

I found something that I do truly 'hate' about this car (and other similar cars) - no oil pressure gauge!

A car that is presented as a car enthusiasts vehicle should have an oil pressure gauge. IMO, it is one of the most important gauges to have to monitor your engine's health. Not having one is just a cheap cost cutting stupid thing.

Hell the Miata hasn't had a true oil gauge since the early 90's they use a simulated one now. If you check your oil every other fill-up you really don't need an oil pressure gauge.

[mfromwhere]

Not sure if this was already said, but the back wheel wells look a little cheap/unfinished with the holes along the rim.

[post2it]

Originally Posted by oldskule

Not a huge deal, but I don't really like the default placement of the front plate and how they drill the front bumper. They could have easily placed it a little lower and drilled it into the top plastic part of the grille opening. I know you can request that your dealer not drill it for you, but then you have to worry about them following through with it and find another solution for its placement (ie. tow hook relocator).

I know there are many states that don't require a front plate, but for those of us in Canada and a number of states in the US, it's kind of a bummer.

I am required to have a front tag and they drilled it into the grill and put a special bracket to hold it. So maybe it was just your dealer. I would not have wanting them drilling into my bummer either.