2015 Fr-s pros and cons.... is it worth it?

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by toyinhawaiiz

hi WNDSRFR, the Corona is all good, it just time for an engine rebuild @ 159K miles and 50 yrs old, shes never had one. Shes become addicted to the wild turkey(10w-40) once a month. thats why i was thinking of putting the 3SGE in it. the 18 RC rebuild would cost about $1500 and still have 50 yr old technology or spend $3500 approx. for 20 yr old technology that is much better. heres a pic, the surf rack doubles as a tree carrier too (LOL). heres my other baby, 84' elky, just got done with an off frame on this, has an LT1 now.

WOW! Good looking machines -

[toyinhawaiiz]

Originally Posted by humfrz

WOW! Good looking machines -

Thanks!

[Spuds]

Pros:
-Simple
-Easy to work on/repair/build, whatever floats your/her boat.
-Great driving chassis
-surprisingly good cargo space
-cheap consumables
-generally reliable for DD with specific exceptions that have already been pointed out

Cons:
-Only really seats 2 adults unless everyone is small
-mechanical known issues/annoyances already mentioned
-premium gas
-you have to explain what it is to not-car-people

[bcj]

Originally Posted by Spuds

-you have to explain what it is to not-car-people

Yeah. Scion? WTF is that, Chinese?

[WNDSRFR]

Originally Posted by toyinhawaiiz

Hi all, came over from Toyotanation on recommendation from got-rice. i seen this on my local Craigslist, i know toyotas but not this model, was wondering if there is a quik list of the the pros and cons about this car? just something if i decide to go check this out. i heard that aftermarket mods are desirable because some OEM parts just dont cut it. It has 110k miles and they want $12,900. wanted to see what is said around here .....thanks in advance

I think you would be very happy with the FR-S. And it seems like a really good price. It took me 100,000 miles just to break mine in. Maybe you should buy it for yourself and put those classics in a museum where they belong.

The only negative I can think of is, yes it does require premium fuel.

[toyinhawaiiz]

Originally Posted by Spuds

Pros:
-Simple
-Easy to work on/repair/build, whatever floats your/her boat.
-Great driving chassis
-surprisingly good cargo space
-cheap consumables
-generally reliable for DD with specific exceptions that have already been pointed out

Cons:
-Only really seats 2 adults unless everyone is small
-mechanical known issues/annoyances already mentioned
-premium gas
-you have to explain what it is to not-car-people

Thanks SPUDS for the run down on Pros and Cons

[WNDSRFR]

Missed the greatest Pro of all.

It doesn't have a timing belt.

[toyinhawaiiz]

Originally Posted by WNDSRFR

I think you would be very happy with the FR-S. And it seems like a really good price. It took me 100,000 miles just to break mine in. Maybe you should buy it for yourself and put those classics in a museum where they belong.

The only negative I can think of is, yes it does require premium fuel.

the seller is slow to reply via text and seems to be getting bogus offers. made phone contact with him and will deal with me if i have cash. i've seen other Fr-s's for sale but none that low in price. So with you guys advice on Pros and Cons and my mech. knowledge, we'll see how this looks for the price. Unfortunately i like driving the Corona and since i've had the elky for 36 yrs but with only 10 yrs of driving it and now its back on the road after 15 yrs... i'll drive it but maybe once a week or so

[toyinhawaiiz]

Originally Posted by WNDSRFR

Missed the greatest Pro of all.

It doesn't have a timing belt.

Wait! Wha! LOL... you mean its all gear driven! Thanks! cause that was on my list of questions.... since over 100K in miles i would have asked... has the water pump been changed out? what about the timing belt? what about the engine mounts. etc. Guess i need to grab a hold of a maintenance manual, unless someone can shoot me a pic of their regular maintenance schedule. Boy, i would have been gulable on that one. LOL

[bcj]

One internal chain for each left/right cylinder bank.
Look for oil leakage on the front and back of the block, timing cover and heads.
Some will have drippage from people who can't hit the fill hole, but that will be a bit more obvious.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by toyinhawaiiz

Wait! Wha! LOL... you mean its all gear driven! Thanks! cause that was on my list of questions.... since over 100K in miles i would have asked... has the water pump been changed out? what about the timing belt? what about the engine mounts. etc. Guess i need to grab a hold of a maintenance manual, unless someone can shoot me a pic of their regular maintenance schedule. Boy, i would have been gulable on that one. LOL

Chain driven, but chains last a whole lot longer than belts.

[x808drifter]

Originally Posted by toyinhawaiiz

Wait! Wha! LOL... you mean its all gear driven! Thanks! cause that was on my list of questions.... since over 100K in miles i would have asked... has the water pump been changed out? what about the timing belt? what about the engine mounts. etc. Guess i need to grab a hold of a maintenance manual, unless someone can shoot me a pic of their regular maintenance schedule. Boy, i would have been gulable on that one. LOL

110k is a lot for an island car.
I have a 13 and am still under 70k. The car spent the first part of it's life in TX.
Bought it in 2016.

Almost all of the Twins on Oahu have been used and abused despite what the owner says. (If they are under 30)

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by toyinhawaiiz

Wait! Wha! LOL... you mean its all gear driven! Thanks! cause that was on my list of questions.... since over 100K in miles i would have asked... has the water pump been changed out? what about the timing belt? what about the engine mounts. etc. Guess i need to grab a hold of a maintenance manual, unless someone can shoot me a pic of their regular maintenance schedule. Boy, i would have been gulable on that one. LOL

here you go

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98730

[toyinhawaiiz]

hi all.... i'm back!
thanks for all the guidance about the pros and cons. this past fews months of searching ended up in a race to buy the best one at the best price. the few i saw and replied to ended up by getting sold quik. BUT! i finally got one! well, changing $$$ and title tomorrow.
2014 BRZ Limited,55,000 miles. heres the cons first: from a back and forth text last night with the owner (Late 40's/early fifties lady) said it had a light accident ,driver side fender, today i saw it, also included partial damage of the strut tower. I know this can be tricky and hope i did my due diligence. repair and alignment was done 2 yrs ago by an ok garage chain here on Oahu. without knowing the full damage from the texting, i took my car ramps anyway. got up underneath and checked it out. seemed the damage to the tower was on the fender side. both side of the front of the frame and inner fenderwell looked good. No rust,buckleing,etc. the twin electric fans all seems align and where they are suppose to be. there is a small crack about 2" on the back-inner half of the metal fenderwell(facing the cabin). it drove straight and true though, other things was the washer fluid pump she claims doesnt work> IDK...no fluid damage,etc. she said its on the same side. front cap has been replaced/or just taken off and reinstalled, it doesnt line up with both fenders (just slightly). the whole car has been repainted. i noted the over spray on the window rubbers. i payed attention to the alignment of like the headlights mounted to the radiator support, strut bolts. strut assy., etc. all look pretty fair to good. Interior needs a cleaning. doesnt seem to be any oil leaking except where it looks like the missed the filler cap. Over all i would give it a 7/10. she was asking $11,500, agreed to $10,500. Any other recommendations before i i make this transaction? Oh, she claims it has a clean title, no salvage or rebuilt. the accident happened before she got it which was 2 years and 9,000 mile ago. she claims it ran perfect.

thanks for all the help