New cars produced still suffering from first year issues? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Lord09 · 09-13-2013, 03:29 PM

I've posted this already in a couple of already existing threads, so apologies if you see this twice. I believe a new thread will draw the most attention and will hopefully be useful to those in a similar situation.

I'm just wondering if the newer cars coming out of production still suffer from the many first year issues reported by early purchasers.

If anyone has purchased a car in the past few months or has any feedback, I and I'm sure many prospective buyers would be very appreciative.

strat61caster · 09-13-2013, 03:59 PM

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45246

Nothing has changed since this thread 2 weeks ago. Although I would retract my prior statement in that you should have no worries if you plan on keeping your car stock and you're buying new, no matter what kind of abuse you're going to throw at it.

Rampage · 09-13-2013, 04:26 PM

My son bought an FR-S in July. He now has 3200+ miles on it and has had zero issues. Not even a cricket. Car is daily driver and weekend ridge runner. It is stock except for TRD catback.

suaveflooder · 09-13-2013, 05:56 PM

Had mine since February. It's a late January build. No issues other than crickets occasionally. They are becoming more and more rare. When I bought it, they were consistent when the car was warmed up.

kALMIGHTY · 09-13-2013, 08:43 PM

I've had mine since late July, build date was in May, I think. No crickets, chirping, or anything like that. It's going great and it's my daily driver.

Panda Grahams · 09-13-2013, 08:53 PM

Bought mine in February, late January build. I had crickets about 300 miles in. However, no it's on and off depending on the weather. Other than the mild annoyance of the crickets, I've had no problems at all. Loving this car more and more every single day.

n0m0h0s · 09-13-2013, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Rampage

My son bought an FR-S in July. He now has 3200+ miles on it and has had zero issues. Not even a cricket. Car is daily driver and weekend ridge runner. It is stock except for TRD catback.

TRD exhaust is only axle back I believe.

I have a 10 series july build have 1100 miles and I just noticed the crickets.

Also I been having this thunk noise when shifting to 1st gear on a deadstop. Has anyone have or heard of a similar complaint?

ravenblackfrs · 09-13-2013, 08:56 PM

Bought mine Sep 2012. NO ISSUES. *knock on wood Has 14k miles on it. It mostly sits at home while I'm on the road for business.

kALMIGHTY · 09-13-2013, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n0m0h0s

TRD exhaust is only axle back I believe.

I have a 10 series july build have 1100 miles and I just noticed the crickets.

Also I been having this thunk noise when shifting to 1st gear on a deadstop. Has anyone have or heard of a similar complaint?

No, the TRD is definitely a catback.

Rampage · 09-13-2013, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n0m0h0s

TRD exhaust is only axle back I believe.

I have a 10 series july build have 1100 miles and I just noticed the crickets.

Also I been having this thunk noise when shifting to 1st gear on a deadstop. Has anyone have or heard of a similar complaint?

Cat back. I installed it. This is the USDM version with the D shaped tips.

JonAvalon · 09-13-2013, 09:25 PM

Got mine in June, came straight from the port. Had crickets almost since the beginning. But otherwise that's about it.

n0m0h0s · 09-14-2013, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by kALMIGHTY

No, the TRD is definitely a catback.

Got any pics? All signs I see points to axle back. Looked at a couple I stalled and I swear it looks like an axle back. I have a trd exhaust! Lol

Rampage · 09-14-2013, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by n0m0h0s

Got any pics? All signs I see points to axle back. Looked at a couple I stalled and I swear it looks like an axle back. I have a trd exhaust! Lol

ravenblackfrs · 09-14-2013, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Rampage

Yep, even amazon sells it as "cat back" exhaust. Can even watch youtube videos of it too.
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/TRD-Cat-Back-Exhaust-System-Genuine/dp/B009KT2GQI"]Amazon.com: TRD Dual Cat-Back Exhaust System Scion FRS/FR-S Genuine Toyota NEW!: Automotive[/ame]

09-13-2013, 03:29 PM	#1
Lord09 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 2015 BRZ Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 123 Thanks: 51 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	New cars produced still suffering from first year issues? I've posted this already in a couple of already existing threads, so apologies if you see this twice. I believe a new thread will draw the most attention and will hopefully be useful to those in a similar situation. I'm just wondering if the newer cars coming out of production still suffer from the many first year issues reported by early purchasers. If anyone has purchased a car in the past few months or has any feedback, I and I'm sure many prospective buyers would be very appreciative.

09-13-2013, 04:26 PM	#3
Rampage Senior Member/Old Fanboi Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2000 2ZZ-GE MR2 Spyder HT Location: Back home in Ohio now Posts: 2,446 Thanks: 1,931 Thanked 2,014 Times in 915 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My son bought an FR-S in July. He now has 3200+ miles on it and has had zero issues. Not even a cricket. Car is daily driver and weekend ridge runner. It is stock except for TRD catback. __________________ So many modders have more cents than sense!

09-13-2013, 08:56 PM	#8
ravenblackfrs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 Raven Black FRS Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 628 Thanks: 415 Thanked 120 Times in 98 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Bought mine Sep 2012. NO ISSUES. *knock on wood Has 14k miles on it. It mostly sits at home while I'm on the road for business. __________________ Raven FR-S, Magnaflow Axel Back Exhaust, Airaid Intake.... Pending Dynojet for performance gains... Big wish list... just need money to do it!

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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)	Had mine since February. It's a late January build. No issues other than crickets occasionally. They are becoming more and more rare. When I bought it, they were consistent when the car was warmed up.

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kALMIGHTY Banned Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: TRD Ultramarine '13 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,377 Thanks: 190 Thanked 766 Times in 347 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've had mine since late July, build date was in May, I think. No crickets, chirping, or anything like that. It's going great and it's my daily driver.

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