FR-S Curiousity - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Pandanoid · 06-11-2013, 07:56 PM

So I've been reading around the thread for pretty much the entire morning about the issues and the threads about whether it is better on waiting for the >'14 FR-S.

Personally, '14 models aren't exactly far away but regardless of whether I want to be an original owner or a waiter the main issue on my mind is the issues that are showing up with the car. I'm not talking about the small issues such as water condensations and such but more to the rare cases about blown engines or faulty engines.

I don't know much about the reliability of this car (I don't plan to track it but I'll probably be putting a majority of highway mileage than city). Are blown engines and engine problems more of a tracked-car problem? Or simply the 4ugse?

I know there will probably be some recalls and known problems here and there but after that will there be a lot of extended-maintenance needed?

(sorry for being a newb)

KGFRS86 · 06-11-2013, 08:00 PM

All I know is that I'm at almost 11,000 miles and I have zero issues, and have not regretted my purchase.

I'd say it's a high probability that the guys with issues are pushing the limits of the car, or are REALLY rough with it (not to say that they shouldn't be.)

Yruyur · 06-11-2013, 08:08 PM

Loving mine. Have almost 6000 miles and no issues. ...

My first frs had
A new clutch, flywheel, transmission, three fuel pumps, ecu, cel issue, idle dips, window switch, shifter knob, tail light condensation and 23,000 miles when it was lemon lawed out.

I still don't regret getting it. Toyota took care of me. I didn't drive the car on track just a little auto cross a few times and hard around town.

I say why wait when Toyota will fix issues that you have. Plus I got a 100k warranty out of the deal.

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Pandanoid · 06-11-2013, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KyleGato

All I know is that I'm at almost 11,000 miles and I have zero issues, and have not regretted my purchase.

I'd say it's a high probability that the guys with issues are pushing the limits of the car, or are REALLY rough with it (not to say that they shouldn't be.)

Have you ever taken it in for any recalls?

suaveflooder · 06-11-2013, 08:43 PM

Only blown motors I've seen are from people tracking them or with FI. Get an oil cooler if you plan to open track the car (this is just my opinion...a cool car is a happy car on the track). Other than that, leave it stock for a bit (at least engine).

jhbarc · 06-11-2013, 09:12 PM

20,000 miles no issues.

KGFRS86 · 06-11-2013, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pandanoid

Have you ever taken it in for any recalls?

Nope

tbwoodlee · 06-11-2013, 09:25 PM

I'm also 20,000 miles no issues or no recalls.

Bt216 · 06-11-2013, 09:27 PM

So far no issues .. just the cricket noise

Humpie · 06-11-2013, 09:35 PM

Two in the drive. One 09/12 AT, other 04/13 MT. Zero issues, 5 star fun!

Razz · 06-11-2013, 10:25 PM

Only time will tell.

Jertronic · 06-11-2013, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Humpie

Two in the drive. One 09/12 AT, other 04/13 MT. Zero issues, 5 star fun!

Out of curiosity, which set up do you like better?

Touge_ninja · 06-11-2013, 11:51 PM

13k miles and loving every mile added!! Only regret getting the color I have right now

Pandanoid · 06-12-2013, 12:00 AM

Thanks for all the input! I will be looking to get my first FR-S soon and officially join the club!

06-11-2013, 07:56 PM	#1
Pandanoid ♥ Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: '15 Raven FRS Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 39 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	FR-S Curiousity So I've been reading around the thread for pretty much the entire morning about the issues and the threads about whether it is better on waiting for the >'14 FR-S. Personally, '14 models aren't exactly far away but regardless of whether I want to be an original owner or a waiter the main issue on my mind is the issues that are showing up with the car. I'm not talking about the small issues such as water condensations and such but more to the rare cases about blown engines or faulty engines. I don't know much about the reliability of this car (I don't plan to track it but I'll probably be putting a majority of highway mileage than city). Are blown engines and engine problems more of a tracked-car problem? Or simply the 4ugse? I know there will probably be some recalls and known problems here and there but after that will there be a lot of extended-maintenance needed? (sorry for being a newb)

06-11-2013, 08:08 PM	#3
Yruyur Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Scion fr-s asphalt M/T Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4,192 Thanks: 1,416 Thanked 1,631 Times in 941 Posts Mentioned: 96 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Loving mine. Have almost 6000 miles and no issues. ... My first frs had A new clutch, flywheel, transmission, three fuel pumps, ecu, cel issue, idle dips, window switch, shifter knob, tail light condensation and 23,000 miles when it was lemon lawed out. I still don't regret getting it. Toyota took care of me. I didn't drive the car on track just a little auto cross a few times and hard around town. I say why wait when Toyota will fix issues that you have. Plus I got a 100k warranty out of the deal. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 __________________

06-11-2013, 09:12 PM	#6
jhbarc Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS 6MT/2011 BMW 528i Location: MANVEL TX Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	20,000 miles no issues. __________________

06-11-2013, 08:43 PM	#5
suaveflooder Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: San Diego Posts: 2,295 Thanks: 2,708 Thanked 1,052 Times in 664 Posts Mentioned: 29 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Only blown motors I've seen are from people tracking them or with FI. Get an oil cooler if you plan to open track the car (this is just my opinion...a cool car is a happy car on the track). Other than that, leave it stock for a bit (at least engine).

06-11-2013, 09:27 PM	#9
Bt216 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Scion frs Location: Cleveland,oh Posts: 99 Thanks: 0 Thanked 26 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So far no issues .. just the cricket noise

06-11-2013, 09:35 PM	#10
Humpie Can't Re Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2013 Argento AT, 2013 Firestorm MT Location: Upstate,S.C. Posts: 25 Thanks: 7 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Two in the drive. One 09/12 AT, other 04/13 MT. Zero issues, 5 star fun!

06-11-2013, 10:25 PM	#11
Razz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Fast Location: United States Posts: 480 Thanks: 64 Thanked 101 Times in 71 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Only time will tell.

06-11-2013, 11:51 PM	#13
Touge_ninja Sending rods to their doo Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 700HP STi Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,926 Thanks: 169 Thanked 541 Times in 369 Posts Mentioned: 49 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	13k miles and loving every mile added!! Only regret getting the color I have right now

06-12-2013, 12:00 AM	#14
Pandanoid ♥ Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: '15 Raven FRS Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 39 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks for all the input! I will be looking to get my first FR-S soon and officially join the club!

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