Spun rod bearing, getting new shirt block but time to let it go?

[bravedeer]

My 13 had a spin rod bearing about 3 weeks ago. It’s still under CPO warranty and the dealership is replacing the short block. They also offered to buy it back for 3 grand more than I owe. What do I do? Sell or count on the problem being fixed with the new short block?

[D-rek07]

Originally Posted by bravedeer

My 13 had a spin rod bearing about 3 weeks ago. It’s still under CPO warranty and the dealership is replacing the short block. They also offered to buy it back for 3 grand more than I owe. What do I do? Sell or count on the problem being fixed with the new short block?

Did they determine a root cause of the failure?

[bravedeer]

Originally Posted by D-rek07

Did they determine a root cause of the failure?

No.

[JD001]

Hawaiian or plain boring white shirt?

[speedy racer]

Originally Posted by bravedeer

My 13 had a spin rod bearing about 3 weeks ago. It’s still under CPO warranty and the dealership is replacing the short block. They also offered to buy it back for 3 grand more than I owe. What do I do? Sell or count on the problem being fixed with the new short block?

I had my 2013 FRS spin a rod at 60k miles and the extended warranty covered the $12k to rebuilt it, I did the recall about 4k miles ago it running like a champ. I did notice my idle was not stable before it failed, now the idle is very stable so basically I got a new engine and drove it over 65k miles. I also had to replace my clutch due to the TOB TSB. I think I have encountered every TSB with this car. I really like the new Supra if I can get one at MSRP and a fair trade in I might consider it.

[bravedeer]

Originally Posted by speedy racer

I had my 2013 FRS spin a rod at 60k miles and the extended warranty covered the $12k to rebuilt it, I did the recall about 4k miles ago it running like a champ. I did notice my idle was not stable before it failed, now the idle is very stable so basically I got a new engine and drove it over 65k miles. I also had to replace my clutch due to the TOB TSB. I think I have encountered every TSB with this car. I really like the new Supra if I can get one at MSRP and a fair trade in I might consider it.

I'm on the same boat, the idle was weird a couple days before it went. How many miles do you currently have on the rebuilt engine?

[DarkPira7e]

Sell it back and net 3k! Then buy another one.

[EAGLE5]

How much are they offering you? 3k more than you owe could be $3001. And how much does a working one go for with similar mileage and condition?

[bravedeer]

Originally Posted by jsimon7777

How much are they offering you? 3k more than you owe could be $3001. And how much does a working one go for with similar mileage and condition?

They are offering 11k and I owe 8. I would not buy another 2013 given all the service bulletins for engine issues.

[EAGLE5]

How many miles? Salvage or regular title? General condition other than the engine?

[EAGLE5]

Anyway, unless it's a really high mileage car, you should be able to get it fixed then sell it for 14-15k. Plus you have a bit of warranty left, which is worth a lot when selling.

[bravedeer]

Originally Posted by jsimon7777

Anyway, unless it's a really high mileage car, you should be able to get it fixed then sell it for 14-15k. Plus you have a bit of warranty left, which is worth a lot when selling.

Thanks. So you don't think that the fact it has a new short block will discourage people from buying it?

[bravedeer]

Originally Posted by jsimon7777

How many miles? Salvage or regular title? General condition other than the engine?

General condition: mint. No engine mods, just a K&N filter and sound resonator delete. Brand new wheels and tires, valenti tails, 2k in audio upgrade, speakers, receiver and subwoofer.

Regular title. 65k miles.

[EAGLE5]

It's worth more than 11k once the engine is repaired. I definitely wouldn't take less than 13k, and I wouldn't take less than 14k unless I just wanted to dump the car.

They'll fix the engine, turn around, and ask 16k on the lot.