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Originally Posted by thehapaone
don't tell me this...just hit 12k miles and I'm having this same sound why is this car so fragile
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I know I feel the same way, I love the car but feel that their R+D was not thought out enough and they skimped a bit on some parts to limit cost. A few people I know have had this problem, it's slightly different to the problem people were having with 1st-2nd gear being difficult and clunky. This noise is a rather loud "crunch" reminds me of when your knees and joints crack and crunch.
The only mod I have that is relatively transmission related is the Perrin Shifter Bushing. The dealership did NOT complain about that part and said it had nothing to do with the transmission issue. So that may be music to some peoples ears who have that concern.
As for the transmission, I live in South Florida and went to Weston Toyota and have had bad luck with them until I filed a complaint. Since filing the complaint they have fixed every issue I've had including the speaker rattle from the doors when you listen to anything with any Bass in it.
Good luck! My advice is to take it in! If they cover it under warranty then you get a brand new transmission!!!