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Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

04-02-2015, 11:35 PM

Replies: 31

Engine noise (not crickets) and almost dies out when stopping

Views: 10,236

Posted By KNS

Ask if you can trade with one of the other...

Ask if you can trade with one of the other "normal" cars on the lot. They're all the same after all.

Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

02-03-2015, 08:03 PM

Replies: 51

Just mailed letters to cancel my extended warranty and add-ons.

Views: 33,308

Posted By KNS

This is how you respond to Finance guys: No ...

This is how you respond to Finance guys:

No
No,
Thank you, no
Don't need that
Don't want that
Why would anyone buy that..?
Not necessary
I said NO - can we wrap this up?

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

01-27-2015, 11:20 PM

Replies: 29

Need advice on the used Brz. Is this a smart purchase

Views: 8,006

Posted By KNS

All the maintenance done on the car has been by...

All the maintenance done on the car has been by me since brand new and all of it preventative/routine maintenance (the E46 BMWs are easy to work on). I've never had a breakdown or been stranded,...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

01-27-2015, 05:10 PM

Replies: 29

Need advice on the used Brz. Is this a smart purchase

Views: 8,006

Posted By KNS

That's the stuff, been using it for years.

That's the stuff, been using it for years.

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

01-27-2015, 05:08 PM

Replies: 10

Limited more sound insulation than Premium?

Views: 3,022

Posted By KNS

Thanks guys. I was under the impression it was...

Thanks guys. I was under the impression it was for noise reduction.

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

01-27-2015, 03:08 PM

Replies: 10

Limited more sound insulation than Premium?

Views: 3,022

Posted By KNS

Limited more sound insulation than Premium?

I just read a post that had mentioned that the Limited has a bit more sound insulation than the Premium model. I hadn't seen that mentioned before in all the other threads about differences. I've...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

01-27-2015, 02:41 PM

Replies: 29

Need advice on the used Brz. Is this a smart purchase

Views: 8,006

Posted By KNS

Ah - sounds like you did well on the purchase....

Ah - sounds like you did well on the purchase. I've got 184,000 miles on my daily BMW (purchased new), I feel like I've gotten maximum usage out of it and I'm really wanting to replace it now. The...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

01-27-2015, 02:33 PM

Replies: 99

Reasons you sold/or are going to sell your brz/frs

Views: 36,041

Posted By KNS

It's a short list of cars if you're looking for a...

It's a short list of cars if you're looking for a manual trans, rear drive coupe. I've been thinking of replacing my daily 325i for the last two years and am having a heck of time. The BRZ is on my...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

01-27-2015, 02:11 PM

Replies: 29

Need advice on the used Brz. Is this a smart purchase

Views: 8,006

Posted By KNS

Is this Lucas Upper Cylinder Lubricant and Fuel...

Is this Lucas Upper Cylinder Lubricant and Fuel Injector Cleaner, has anyone else tried this for the crickets? I've been using this stuff (on my BMW and Porsche) for years and they say it is good for...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

01-27-2015, 02:07 PM

Replies: 29

Need advice on the used Brz. Is this a smart purchase

Views: 8,006

Posted By KNS

That doesn't make sense. If you're planning on...

That doesn't make sense. If you're planning on driving a BRZ to, lets say, 150,000 miles, just continue driving the one you have. Otherwise you're just taking two huge depreciation hits (unless...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

12-10-2014, 04:12 PM

Replies: 40

Yeah, can you bring your car back in?

Views: 8,867

Posted By KNS

There is no requirement to bring your car to the...

There is no requirement to bring your car to the dealer for service - to maintain your warranty or otherwise. The stories posted are the exact reason I avoid any dealer, whether the car is new or not.

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

12-05-2014, 09:46 AM

Replies: 34

Opinions on Toyota Extended Warranty

Views: 6,443

Posted By KNS

I bought my '04 BMW 325i new and didn't buy any...

I bought my '04 BMW 325i new and didn't buy any extended warranty. I've also done 100% of the maintenance on the car from day one, no one has laid hands on it but me. I'm at 180,000 miles at the...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

12-03-2014, 11:54 AM

Replies: 34

Is it totaled? If not, will it be the same?

Views: 9,033

Posted By KNS

Perhaps, but I'm on two other car forums and...

Perhaps, but I'm on two other car forums and there seems to be more accidents over here.

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

12-03-2014, 10:35 AM

Replies: 34

Is it totaled? If not, will it be the same?

Views: 9,033

Posted By KNS

Crap, sorry for your misfortune... For so...

Crap, sorry for your misfortune...

For so few cars like these out there there sure seems to be a lot of accidents in them. Be safe you guys!

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

12-01-2014, 06:02 PM

Replies: 51

Potential FR-S / BRZ Buyer - Feedback Appreciated

Views: 13,483

Posted By KNS

I'm considering a BRZ as well and I have a long...

I'm considering a BRZ as well and I have a long commute. I have also noticed a lot of used BRZ/FRSs for sale which seems strange for a car that is so new. I think that some people buy the car and...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

12-01-2014, 03:39 PM

Replies: 42

Mice vs BRZ

Views: 9,340

Posted By KNS

I have a car in storage and for a while I used...

I have a car in storage and for a while I used baited glue traps (caught one of the little bastards in the trap). When it was time for more glue traps the guy at the shop recommended non-scented glue...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

11-28-2014, 02:04 PM

Replies: 90

The Case of The Broken RS 1.0

Views: 20,913

Posted By KNS

Friend of mine got reamed for winning a bunch of...

Friend of mine got reamed for winning a bunch of high-dollar Exxon gas cards and not reporting it on her taxes.

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

11-28-2014, 01:55 PM

Replies: 48

No 'Vert, No Turbo

Views: 11,408

Posted By KNS

Well, we may not see the same long life that the...

Well, we may not see the same long life that the MX-5 Miata has enjoyed...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

11-27-2014, 02:06 PM

Replies: 48

No 'Vert, No Turbo

Views: 11,408

Posted By KNS

While many here are fine with the current power...

While many here are fine with the current power output, I think more prospective buyers would be attracted to a car with a bit more "ummph".

Not surprised about the drop-top. Convertible sales...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

11-17-2014, 05:23 PM

Replies: 107

Winter Driving 2014

Views: 23,953

Posted By KNS

srizzors, Thanks for the info. I've got a...

srizzors,

Thanks for the info. I've got a 2004 325i that has 180,000 miles on it - it's been perfect and I'm having a real tough time figuring what to replace it with. Considering a BRZ.

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

11-17-2014, 03:51 PM

Replies: 107

Winter Driving 2014

Views: 23,953

Posted By KNS

srizzors, What is the model and offset of...

srizzors,

What is the model and offset of those 16" Sport Edition wheels, they look good!

Nice ZHP, by the way...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

11-12-2014, 02:58 PM

Replies: 53

Help! New Car Engine Blew Up. What are my rights?

Views: 17,117

Posted By KNS

Toyota may be one of the nicer manufacturers to...

Toyota may be one of the nicer manufacturers to work with (from a dealer stand point). Depending on the state and which brand your franchise is, reimbursement can be a pain in the neck.

...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

11-12-2014, 02:44 PM

Replies: 53

Help! New Car Engine Blew Up. What are my rights?

Views: 17,117

Posted By KNS

Not 100% true. The days when dealers got only got...

Not 100% true. The days when dealers got only got 40% over cost for payment on warranty work are mostly over but not everywhere. Warranty reimbursement statutes have not been enacted nationwide and...

Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

11-11-2014, 04:50 PM

Replies: 11

High coolant temp at idle with A/C off

Views: 6,959

Posted By KNS

Perhaps it should fall under a new thread.. As a...

Perhaps it should fall under a new thread.. As a prospective BRZ owner doing a little research on Subarus I found the following. Usually presents around 100,000 miles. No mention of the Subaru FA20...

Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

11-09-2014, 09:47 PM

Replies: 11

High coolant temp at idle with A/C off

Views: 6,959

Posted By KNS

Eye opening thread as I am considering a BRZ... I...

Eye opening thread as I am considering a BRZ... I just did a random Google search on "coolant loss Subaru". Yikes - plenty of reading. Seems it is a well known problem with Subie flat engines.

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

11-09-2014, 08:12 PM

Replies: 118

Poll: Weight in the trunk for winter driving

Views: 40,560

Posted By KNS

Sounds like a great tire. I'll have to research...

Sounds like a great tire. I'll have to research them. In Arizona last winter our lowest temps dipped down to 8 degrees F where I work (about -13 C), yet a few weeks later you can easily get a warm...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

11-09-2014, 07:46 PM

Replies: 118

Poll: Weight in the trunk for winter driving

Views: 40,560

Posted By KNS

Only the most ancient (and rarely seen these...

Only the most ancient (and rarely seen these days) of air-cooled Porsches and VWs used gas heaters, it was an option, never standard. The vast majority throughout the 60s and 70s (and up 'till 1998...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

11-09-2014, 06:08 PM

Replies: 118

Poll: Weight in the trunk for winter driving

Views: 40,560

Posted By KNS

I don't recall saying anything about fwd vs...

I don't recall saying anything about fwd vs rwd..? The old air-cooled beetles with the engine in the rear and the standard tall, narrow tires did pretty well in the snow. Of course the...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

11-09-2014, 05:32 PM

Replies: 118

Poll: Weight in the trunk for winter driving

Views: 40,560

Posted By KNS

Well, I wouldn't exactly call a 911 balanced, far...

Well, I wouldn't exactly call a 911 balanced, far from it (the older ones, anyway...).

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

11-09-2014, 05:18 PM

Replies: 118

Poll: Weight in the trunk for winter driving

Views: 40,560

Posted By KNS

Can one get by without weight in the trunk? Sure....

Can one get by without weight in the trunk? Sure. But extra weight over the wheels will help quite a bit, especially up hills as mentioned above.

One of the reasons Porsche 911s (and old...

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