Looking to buy an Frs or 86. - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

A_Ninja_Racer · 08-02-2017, 09:05 PM

Hey guys I'm looking to buy a used frs or 86 and I was curious to know if there is a year that I should stay away from. I really like these cars. I hear they are fun to drive and not to fast which is what I need cause if I buy a fast cat I will probably habe to sell it again to pay my speeding tickets. But seriously I saw these cars had a hand full of issues but didn't see if they were specific to a certain year.

Vracer111 · 08-02-2017, 09:19 PM

Yes, stay away from any 2012 and earlier model....2013 and up are good. On a 2013, just make sure it has the updated ECM/firmware. Or just get a 2014 and up if not sure on firmware/ECM.

Cole · 08-02-2017, 09:39 PM

All the answers you seek are here

KR-S · 08-02-2017, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by A_Ninja_Racer

I hear they are fun to drive and not to fast which is what I need cause if I buy a fast cat I will probably habe to sell it again to pay my speeding tickets.

That sounds more like a personal problem, not a car problem. Buying an FR-S isn't going to be the solution.

HKz · 08-02-2017, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by KR-S 86

That sounds more like a personal problem, not a car problem. Buying an FR-S isn't going to be the solution.

indeed, people with lead feet will be wot all day.

@ OP really all years should be ok..sure, some problems have been reported for early models but they were sporadic. a test drive & check under the hood should be evidence enough.

TheMedakaBox · 08-02-2017, 11:42 PM

Your safe pick for would be anywhere from 2014 and up.

DandoX · 08-03-2017, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by HKz

indeed, people with lead feet will be wot all day.

@ OP really all years should be ok..sure, some problems have been reported for early models but they were sporadic. a test drive & check under the hood should be evidence enough.

This, your good just test drive and throughly inspect the car. It's more important how the previous owner treated he car than the specific year.

Tcoat · 08-03-2017, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by HKz

indeed, people with lead feet will be wot all day.

@ OP really all years should be ok..sure, some problems have been reported for early models but they were sporadic. a test drive & check under the hood should be evidence enough.

This ^

Even the early 13s are probably pretty safe by now. They either have had the issues and been repaired or never had anything go wrong in the first place. Any car can have problems though so there is no 100% guarantee with any year.

LudwigMiles · 08-03-2017, 01:46 AM

Mine is a '13
PO reported no issues, just a TSB for the windows.
No CEL so firmware thing is a non-issue
No crickets.

NOI · 08-03-2017, 08:22 AM

I went 13 and low mileage. Checked the dealer service records for recall completions, and tsb work. Got a steal. Even has some warranty left on it.

stevesnj · 08-03-2017, 09:00 AM

Dunno if there are many used 86's yet but if you could afford a used 86 get one. It's closer to new.

Slammillionaire · 08-03-2017, 09:02 AM

Bought my FRS 8 months ago, built 3/13, 40k miles currently, no problems at all so far.

JD001 · 08-03-2017, 09:03 AM

Forget the FRS or the 86, you need to focus on a BRZee or BRZed (location and market dependent as to which version you get).

stevesnj · 08-03-2017, 09:11 AM

BRZ has softer springs and shock tuned for sensitive people, the FR-S is tuned more sporty.

08-02-2017, 09:05 PM	#1
A_Ninja_Racer Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Drives: Tacoma Location: Brandon, FL Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looking to buy an Frs or 86. Hey guys I'm looking to buy a used frs or 86 and I was curious to know if there is a year that I should stay away from. I really like these cars. I hear they are fun to drive and not to fast which is what I need cause if I buy a fast cat I will probably habe to sell it again to pay my speeding tickets. But seriously I saw these cars had a hand full of issues but didn't see if they were specific to a certain year.

08-03-2017, 09:00 AM	#11
stevesnj Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2016 FR-S Oceanic Blue Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 2,158 Thanked 1,601 Times in 923 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Dunno if there are many used 86's yet but if you could afford a used 86 get one. It's closer to new. __________________ My 2016 Build thread TRD Exhaust with custom quad tips, TRD Lowering Springs,TRD Quick shifter,LED;DRL, Projectors, and turn signals. Re-badge, 86 Nanny, WinmaxW2 Pads, K&N Drop In, Antenna delete

08-03-2017, 09:11 AM	#14
stevesnj Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2016 FR-S Oceanic Blue Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 2,158 Thanked 1,601 Times in 923 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	BRZ has softer springs and shock tuned for sensitive people, the FR-S is tuned more sporty. __________________ My 2016 Build thread TRD Exhaust with custom quad tips, TRD Lowering Springs,TRD Quick shifter,LED;DRL, Projectors, and turn signals. Re-badge, 86 Nanny, WinmaxW2 Pads, K&N Drop In, Antenna delete

08-02-2017, 09:39 PM	#3
Cole Not a troll Join Date: Apr 2015 Drives: FR-S Location: Canada Posts: 5,104 Thanks: 8,237 Thanked 5,399 Times in 2,694 Posts Mentioned: 266 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	All the answers you seek are here

08-03-2017, 01:46 AM	#9
LudwigMiles Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Drives: '13 BRZ Location: NY Posts: 232 Thanks: 17 Thanked 53 Times in 28 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Mine is a '13 PO reported no issues, just a TSB for the windows. No CEL so firmware thing is a non-issue No crickets.

08-03-2017, 09:02 AM	#12
Slammillionaire Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Drives: 2013 Hot Lava FRS Location: New Jersey Posts: 518 Thanks: 183 Thanked 527 Times in 259 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Bought my FRS 8 months ago, built 3/13, 40k miles currently, no problems at all so far.

08-03-2017, 09:03 AM	#13
JD001 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: UK Posts: 6,257 Thanks: 7,978 Thanked 6,497 Times in 3,636 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Forget the FRS or the 86, you need to focus on a BRZee or BRZed (location and market dependent as to which version you get).

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