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Braces · 10-10-2016, 11:59 AM

So in 3 yrs this car has only done 5000 miles. That's like 1600 miles per year. One owner lease. Why? Problem with low mileage cars is that they haven't been driven enough to reveal any mechanical issues that would have been covered under warranty. Cars do not like to sit. A car that is properly warmed up and driven responsibly is more reliable long term than a garage queen. Find out what the history is and why the low mileage.

strat61caster · 10-10-2016, 01:12 PM

12/12 built, 53k miles, no major issues that wouldn't affect any other pre-facelift car.

The tune mentioned previously was implemented about April 2013, any car built then or later is going to be 99.5% the same as any car built until the facelifted model.

canyons · 10-10-2016, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by go_a_way1

Mines a heavily modified '13 and so far zero issues, hell even the chipping is minimal if at all now.

edit: and I drive the shit out of it lol

same here, 2013 BRZ, zero issues so far!

lantsalot · 10-10-2016, 01:53 PM

I've had a 13 for the last 4 years, and the only thing I've ever needed is the ECU reflash covered by the TSB at the dealership to keep the idle from bouncing around. Drove mine home...8/2012, so fairly early on I believe.

MurderousPandas · 10-25-2016, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by go_a_way1

Mines a heavily modified '13 and so far zero issues, hell even the chipping is minimal if at all now.

edit: and I drive the shit out of it lol

This. My 13 isn't heavily modified i think, but fairly modified. The only problem i have ever had was a coil pack go bad, but i think i gave the car too much gas before being fully warmed up. The part was delivered to the dealer next day before they even opened, a pita to install though.

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Tt3Sheppard · 10-25-2016, 03:43 PM

78k on my early model 2013 "dealer demo". Only issue so far has been the squeaky clutch possible TOB issue. These cars are very reliable.

MurderousPandas · 10-25-2016, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Tt3Sheppard

78k on my early model 2013 "dealer demo". Only issue so far has been the squeaky clutch possible TOB issue. These cars are very reliable.

I have the squeaky clutch also, but i've had it for months, no issues besides the squeak. The bearing itself will make sounds when the clutch is pressed in, but make sure it's TOB sounds and not regular tranny sounds.

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DriveDriftDogfight86 · 10-27-2016, 07:15 PM

You've driven too many Ford's, or American cars. These are Japanese, we don't really have with issues like you're worried about.
But for what it's worth I'll add to the stats.

07/13 built - no issues at 36k.

choiboie · 10-28-2016, 02:26 AM

2013 59k so far it's been running great

DAEMANO · 10-28-2016, 02:14 PM

My 2013 built car has been a peach. "Out of the blue" issue window squeak. "Issue that may have been caused by me" CV axle gone bad. My car is lowered -1.6" in rear.

Terruko · 10-30-2016, 07:14 AM

2013 59k and the only issue I have is the chirping noise but I've heard that's normal and it doesn't happen all the time.

BassKeys88 · 10-30-2016, 10:37 AM

13' with minimum mods 60k mi no issues!

636 · 10-30-2016, 11:13 AM

Had mine since August 2012, over 50,000 miles.

Clicking axles for about 20,000 of those miles, and my throwout bearing is going out. All that can be blamed on my driving habits.

Besides that, cars held up great.

Pbrown · 10-30-2016, 03:35 PM

95, 000 kms. Tails condensation on both sides. Swapped to Buddy Club tails and silicone around housing too force water over top of taillights. Works like a charm.
That has been the only issue.
Other Mods
New lightweight pulleys
K and N filter
OFT Headers
OFT Stage 2 tune 91 and 93
OFT
Red interior lighting ( Can't see F all but sets the mood)
Perrin 2.5 inch exhaust Cat Back
Shark Fin Antenna
5 axis spoiler
Stoptech Brakes ( drilled)
Stoptech pads
8.5 by 18 Klutch Rims ( machined Silver )
6000k HID lights ( worst mod I did. too bright )
Buddy Club Tails ( best mod )
Tire Lettering by Treadwear.ca

Car looks, runs and sounds fantastic.

10-10-2016, 11:59 AM	#15
Braces Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 17 Alfa Romeo 4C Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 987 Thanks: 570 Thanked 711 Times in 365 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s)	So in 3 yrs this car has only done 5000 miles. That's like 1600 miles per year. One owner lease. Why? Problem with low mileage cars is that they haven't been driven enough to reveal any mechanical issues that would have been covered under warranty. Cars do not like to sit. A car that is properly warmed up and driven responsibly is more reliable long term than a garage queen. Find out what the history is and why the low mileage. __________________ My 2013 Firestorm Red 13 FRS is gone. Bought the next best thing: 2017 Alfa Romeo 4C

10-30-2016, 03:35 PM	#28
Pbrown Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Raven Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,646 Thanks: 1,271 Thanked 1,322 Times in 658 Posts Mentioned: 106 Post(s)	Received June 6, 2013 95, 000 kms. Tails condensation on both sides. Swapped to Buddy Club tails and silicone around housing too force water over top of taillights. Works like a charm. That has been the only issue. Other Mods New lightweight pulleys K and N filter OFT Headers OFT Stage 2 tune 91 and 93 OFT Red interior lighting ( Can't see F all but sets the mood) Perrin 2.5 inch exhaust Cat Back Shark Fin Antenna 5 axis spoiler Stoptech Brakes ( drilled) Stoptech pads 8.5 by 18 Klutch Rims ( machined Silver ) 6000k HID lights ( worst mod I did. too bright ) Buddy Club Tails ( best mod ) Tire Lettering by Treadwear.ca Car looks, runs and sounds fantastic.

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lantsalot Derp Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: AZ Posts: 308 Thanks: 1,093 Thanked 220 Times in 108 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	I've had a 13 for the last 4 years, and the only thing I've ever needed is the ECU reflash covered by the TSB at the dealership to keep the idle from bouncing around. Drove mine home...8/2012, so fairly early on I believe.

10-27-2016, 07:15 PM	#22
DriveDriftDogfight86 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Drives: '23 BRZ Limited 6MT; '13 FR-S 6MT Location: California Posts: 111 Thanks: 622 Thanked 115 Times in 50 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	You've driven too many Ford's, or American cars. These are Japanese, we don't really have with issues like you're worried about. But for what it's worth I'll add to the stats. 07/13 built - no issues at 36k.

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