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Parix · 05-26-2014, 05:01 AM

Context:
Just bought a used 2013 White Scion FR-S with 7200 miles on it just over a week ago. This is my first MT car and I really want to baby this car.

I am a huge fan of the AE86, and it was a life goal to get one. However, as many of you know, finding the AE86 is rather difficult and largely requires a substantial amount of work in order to get it reliable after obtaining one. So the FT86, to me, is a dream come true.

I plan to keep this car and not track it at all. It will be a daily driver for commute and spirited driving on the weekends.

Questions:
1) I didn't get this car inspected (may have been a bad idea) due to it having such low mileage and it was the color I wanted and had no spoiler. Is there anything I should keep an eye out for?
2) I feel like the transmission is hard to get into gear and feels clunky at times while driving. I also sometimes hear a loud "thunk" sometimes when shifting while driving. Is this normal? If not, what steps should I take to remedy it?
3) Other than the regular maintenance outlined by the owner's manual, is there anything else I can do in order to keep the car in excellent condition?

05-26-2014, 05:01 AM	#1
Parix Junior Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: 2013 White FR-S MT Location: United States Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	New FT86 Owner, some questions. Context: Just bought a used 2013 White Scion FR-S with 7200 miles on it just over a week ago. This is my first MT car and I really want to baby this car. I am a huge fan of the AE86, and it was a life goal to get one. However, as many of you know, finding the AE86 is rather difficult and largely requires a substantial amount of work in order to get it reliable after obtaining one. So the FT86, to me, is a dream come true. I plan to keep this car and not track it at all. It will be a daily driver for commute and spirited driving on the weekends. Questions: 1) I didn't get this car inspected (may have been a bad idea) due to it having such low mileage and it was the color I wanted and had no spoiler. Is there anything I should keep an eye out for? 2) I feel like the transmission is hard to get into gear and feels clunky at times while driving. I also sometimes hear a loud "thunk" sometimes when shifting while driving. Is this normal? If not, what steps should I take to remedy it? 3) Other than the regular maintenance outlined by the owner's manual, is there anything else I can do in order to keep the car in excellent condition?