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RustySocket · 07-22-2015, 12:27 PM

Im going to look at a new 2016 FRS tomorrow and am considering trading my Cayman S if the numbers all work out.

If I decide to purchase the car are there any problem areas I should look at prior to taking delivery.

The Cayman is a spectacular car but the cost of ownership is expensive. Career changes have led to less disposable income. But im still looking for a well handling car.

soulreapersteve · 07-22-2015, 12:39 PM

For the 2016 models? I haven't read of any issues pertaining to those as of yet. Tagging @stevesnj since you are the only one on here that I've seen with the '16. Any issues you encounter upon delivery?

humfrz · 07-22-2015, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RustySocket

Im going to look at a new 2016 FRS tomorrow and am considering trading my Cayman S if the numbers all work out.

If I decide to purchase the car are there any problem areas I should look at prior to taking delivery.

WELCOME to ...... The Forum, .......... RustySocket .......

I predict that you will enjoy driving a FR-S ......

What to look for in a new FR-S ?....... just pick a pretty color ......

humfrz

RustySocket · 07-22-2015, 01:35 PM

Halo or oceanic are on my radar

stevesnj · 07-22-2015, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

For the 2016 models? I haven't read of any issues pertaining to those as of yet. Tagging @stevesnj since you are the only one on here that I've seen with the '16. Any issues you encounter upon delivery?

I have 560 miles on it and so far no issues.

Turbo95eg6 · 07-22-2015, 02:15 PM

Do not have the dealer wash it

humfrz · 07-22-2015, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RustySocket

Halo or oceanic are on my radar

My 2013 FR-S is white and I find it does not show dirt too badly here in the PNW.

humfrz

RustySocket · 07-22-2015, 02:55 PM

Im driving black right now. Definately looking for a change from that.

kcarlson_sf · 07-22-2015, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Turbo95eg6

Do not have the dealer wash it

I can second this - mine was covered in swirl marks. Not bad ones, but still. I mean, you'll have swirl marks eventually, no matter how carefully you wash. But they should be YOUR swirl marks, not the ones made by the trained monkey with the dirty rag at the dealer.

RustySocket · 07-22-2015, 05:28 PM

Unfortunately cars here in the PNW get rained on and of the two im looking at both have likely already been prepped. So getting an unwashed car is unlikely.

For me... not a terribly big deal as I usually buy lightly used anyway.

dnieves · 07-22-2015, 05:48 PM

Get paint protection film, mud guards, cam plate and all weather mats then you have a great start to keep it bone stock or ready for mods.

RustySocket · 07-22-2015, 06:01 PM

What is a cam plate? Doubt I will mod yhis car....lol

BlackJesus · 07-22-2015, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RustySocket

Im going to look at a new 2016 FRS tomorrow and am considering trading my Cayman S if the numbers all work out.

If I decide to purchase the car are there any problem areas I should look at prior to taking delivery.

The Cayman is a spectacular car but the cost of ownership is expensive. Career changes have led to less disposable income. But im still looking for a well handling car.

what year is your cayman S? Just be aware of the crickets which can be annoying. If the wont lower the price down, ask for a ton of goodies!

dnieves · 07-22-2015, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RustySocket

What is a cam plate? Doubt I will mod yhis car....lol

There's a cam port that passes oil to the Automatic transmission. Without an automatic transmission the port is just a leaky hole that's covered with a flat piece of metal held in place with three bolts and a glob of RTV which will leak and be a pain to figure out. If your dealership is smart enough that to find it they will just scrape off the old RTV and apply a new glob then send you on your way (where it'll probably happen the day after your warranty is up).

Here's the easy fix (this should be done on every manual twin -leaking or not):

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...64#post2199764

The plate is billet aluminum with a raised center that plugs the hole with a high temp O ring to end leaks forever.

07-22-2015, 12:27 PM	#1
RustySocket Slow Learner Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: 15 Halo FRS Location: Puget Sound Posts: 206 Thanks: 147 Thanked 110 Times in 55 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Possible new Owner Im going to look at a new 2016 FRS tomorrow and am considering trading my Cayman S if the numbers all work out. If I decide to purchase the car are there any problem areas I should look at prior to taking delivery. The Cayman is a spectacular car but the cost of ownership is expensive. Career changes have led to less disposable income. But im still looking for a well handling car.

07-22-2015, 02:15 PM	#6
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07-22-2015, 01:35 PM	#4
RustySocket Slow Learner Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: 15 Halo FRS Location: Puget Sound Posts: 206 Thanks: 147 Thanked 110 Times in 55 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Halo or oceanic are on my radar

07-22-2015, 02:55 PM	#8
RustySocket Slow Learner Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: 15 Halo FRS Location: Puget Sound Posts: 206 Thanks: 147 Thanked 110 Times in 55 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Im driving black right now. Definately looking for a change from that.

07-22-2015, 05:28 PM	#10
RustySocket Slow Learner Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: 15 Halo FRS Location: Puget Sound Posts: 206 Thanks: 147 Thanked 110 Times in 55 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Unfortunately cars here in the PNW get rained on and of the two im looking at both have likely already been prepped. So getting an unwashed car is unlikely. For me... not a terribly big deal as I usually buy lightly used anyway.

07-22-2015, 05:48 PM	#11
dnieves Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: FR-S 10 Series Location: NY Posts: 1,062 Thanks: 615 Thanked 347 Times in 251 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Get paint protection film, mud guards, cam plate and all weather mats then you have a great start to keep it bone stock or ready for mods.

07-22-2015, 06:01 PM	#12
RustySocket Slow Learner Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: 15 Halo FRS Location: Puget Sound Posts: 206 Thanks: 147 Thanked 110 Times in 55 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What is a cam plate? Doubt I will mod yhis car....lol

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