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Originally Posted by NWFRS
These cars were hyped to hell. Hottest thing to come out of China since sliced bread. The 240z of the 21st century. Little did everyone suspect...it was just a car. A Miata coupe. Everyone traded their car in the first time they lost to a Veloster.
I really wouldn't worry about it.  |
What he said (except the China part, it's actually Gunma, Japan).
1. They're good looking cars that handle great but aren't as fast as they look so resulted in those buying them based on looks to trade in. Keep in mind this car appeals to enthusiasts, import enthusiasts are especially fickled and always move on the next thing as soon as they get bored.
2. The issues that have arisen are not show stoppers (nothing that'll leave you stuck unless you race them hard 24/7):
a. Condensation in tail lights (Altimas have that too) due to gaskets/fitment was a popular one. -seems to have gone away
b. Crickets are an annoyance but something you'd notice if you were in a drive through with the radio off and windows down (-even then it's not end of the world -check for yourself at YouTube). This should have been dealt better. -sometimes it goes away on its own.
c. Burning oil smell at high speed caused by MT car with a leaky cam plate cover (Subaru used a flat plate with tons of RTV -super easy fix) -not everybody got this.
d. Squeaks and rattles are typical of first gens and anything made by Subaru -not everybody has it (I don't) but easily remedied.
3. Idle dip (easy fix for first batch of FR-S/BRZs involves a 10 minute reflash at the dealer).
To me, this car has been typical of other 2k+ Toyotas and Hondas I've owned in reliability and quality. I'd buy her again (only if she still have HIDs or upgraded to LED). Look up the reviews/recalls/campaigns, for a first gen car this one has done pretty well -want something to worry about read what's up with Chrysler.