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frsrandom · 02-01-2017, 03:25 PM

I currently have a 2013 Scion FRS with 12000 miles and am seeing that my power train warranty maybe expiring later this year (08?2017). (second owner)

I am worried, seeing the fact that SOME people have gear grind / synchro issues (4th / 5th gear) with their current FRS and have been getting it replaced by the dealership, under warranty.

Although my tranny / gearbox / synchro seems fine at this point.
Seems like this issue usually occurs around 10k~20k? miles, if it was intended to occur.

What would be the best alternative options if this occurs in the future without warranty?

Are our cars (2013 model - first gen) prone to having the synchro/tranny issues?or is it just affecting a small sample of the population?

If this happened to you, what route would you take? Take 3rd Party warranty?
Is the BRZ tranny a direct fit in the FRS? Any alternative tranny swaps currently available?

Please advise.
Thank you!

02-01-2017, 03:25 PM	#1
frsrandom Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Drives: Scion FRS ' 13 Location: NJ Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	General/Alternative Options: Warranty Expiration I currently have a 2013 Scion FRS with 12000 miles and am seeing that my power train warranty maybe expiring later this year (08?2017). (second owner) I am worried, seeing the fact that SOME people have gear grind / synchro issues (4th / 5th gear) with their current FRS and have been getting it replaced by the dealership, under warranty. Although my tranny / gearbox / synchro seems fine at this point. Seems like this issue usually occurs around 10k~20k? miles, if it was intended to occur. What would be the best alternative options if this occurs in the future without warranty? Are our cars (2013 model - first gen) prone to having the synchro/tranny issues?or is it just affecting a small sample of the population? If this happened to you, what route would you take? Take 3rd Party warranty? Is the BRZ tranny a direct fit in the FRS? Any alternative tranny swaps currently available? Please advise. Thank you!