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Kerune · 03-25-2015, 02:40 AM

The break in period topic is redundant, although I'm curious to see what kind of consequences you guys have attributed to bad break in periods? Some of us probably bought these cars with 2-4 miles but some with 15-20+ on them brand new, but it seems that if there was abuse prior to delivery, then there's been obvious signs to some of us by now?

Reason I ask this is I'm an internet salesperson at a dealer and know some ppl from Scion dealers that have posted vids of abusing a few FRS' in a private lot, even tho I could get a hookup there I obviously refused to buy there just in case. Of course, the BRZ I ended up getting was a dealer trade and you never know either. Especially since this car's characteristics are so different from a comfy commuter sedan with CVT.

Question is, if there was some sort of abuse that eventually affects your vehicle, is it likely that it will show up in the near future or in the 6 figure miles range? Not as mechanically inclined and have always wanted to know more regarding this topic.

03-25-2015, 02:40 AM	#1
Kerune Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: Lexus RC-F Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 220 Thanks: 38 Thanked 48 Times in 39 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Consequences & experiences with bad break in periods? The break in period topic is redundant, although I'm curious to see what kind of consequences you guys have attributed to bad break in periods? Some of us probably bought these cars with 2-4 miles but some with 15-20+ on them brand new, but it seems that if there was abuse prior to delivery, then there's been obvious signs to some of us by now? Reason I ask this is I'm an internet salesperson at a dealer and know some ppl from Scion dealers that have posted vids of abusing a few FRS' in a private lot, even tho I could get a hookup there I obviously refused to buy there just in case. Of course, the BRZ I ended up getting was a dealer trade and you never know either. Especially since this car's characteristics are so different from a comfy commuter sedan with CVT. Question is, if there was some sort of abuse that eventually affects your vehicle, is it likely that it will show up in the near future or in the 6 figure miles range? Not as mechanically inclined and have always wanted to know more regarding this topic.