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

[blsfrs]

I wonder why the whole car was repainted. With today's technology, spot touch ups can be perfectly matched without painting the whole car.

[toyinhawaiiz]

not sure either. original paint doesnt last that long here in Hawaii without being garaged. painted wifes 2009, 4 yrs ago and my 2003 tacoma got its roof and hood painted about 5 yrs ago, but its in dire need of a fullpaint job

[soundman98]

i would seriously consider having the car inspected by a trusted repair shop to make sure the damage was properly corrected and won't be an issue down the road.

[x808drifter]

Originally Posted by toyinhawaiiz

not sure either. original paint doesnt last that long here in Hawaii without being garaged. painted wifes 2009, 4 yrs ago and my 2003 tacoma got its roof and hood painted about 5 yrs ago, but its in dire need of a fullpaint job

My car's fine and isn't garaged.

[toyinhawaiiz]

well, i made the buy! i followed my daughter home last night and was able to follow her in the lane to the right, directly behind her and in the lane to the left of her. seems to roll down the road straight and not like a dog. i brought the owners manual/service manual with me to work so i'll be thumbing thru that to get familiar. Today when i get home i will be jacking it up w/ all 4 wheels up in the air and take a better look see underneath, go through the engine, etc. i will start off by noting to see if all the fasteners are where they are suppose to be, checking alignment/ damage(if any)/comparing the left and right side of the chassis, panels for fit and alignment. will be changing out all fluids this weekend. basically, will be going through the whole car. in the next week or so i'll take it to this alignment place i go to to have the guy check it out and give me his assessment. so for this damaged fender as well as the strut tower, i'll be removing the plastic fenderwell to get a better look at that too. i have all the paper work showing the repair work, so i'll be gong thru that, and honestly the repair that was done on the strut tower is....well, i'll send pics later. this local chain repair place that did it, not sure if i can call out Lex Br#$%&* on here,but, i would take my dog house to them for repair...and i dont even have a dog. i have a few questions if someone can help.

1)Can some one take a pic (a down shot) of their radiator support area to include the headlight attachments...... seems to me a plastic bracket w/hole doesnt line up with the support hole (but another one does) and the end tab/bracket (@ fender) looks out of place.


2) For the A/C... the dual A/C seems to be blowing cool only on the drivers side while the pass. side blows hot. the owner said she search it and said that it was a "blender door actuator" tab/bracket,etc.?? that was broke. i guess this is common?....... Can i get some guidance on this?

Thanks for all the help

[toyinhawaiiz]

Originally Posted by soundman98

i would seriously consider having the car inspected by a trusted repair shop to make sure the damage was properly corrected and won't be an issue down the road.

Yep! thanks! great advice and a must

[toyinhawaiiz]

Originally Posted by x808drifter

My car's fine and isn't garaged.

Sounds like you are on the Big Island, here (Oahu) in Ewa Beach, its always hot and dry. Windward side isnt too bad tho.

[x808drifter]

Originally Posted by toyinhawaiiz

Sounds like you are on the Big Island, here (Oahu) in Ewa Beach, its always hot and dry. Windward side isnt too bad tho.

I live in Central Oahu.
Location is just a joke.

[toyinhawaiiz]

Originally Posted by x808drifter

I live in Central Oahu.
Location is just a joke.