It's been a great run guys. Want your feedback. - Page 6 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Tt3Sheppard · 03-09-2013, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alrashwa

UPDATE: Lemon Law came through. As you can see by the avatar, got a replacement car. Absolutely loving it.

FRS parts are now up for sale. Interior, Exterior, engine, and misc. parts will be posted.

Great Choice! So did you get your money back? Or some sort of prorated refund? Or trade in?

raul · 03-09-2013, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alrashwa

My question for some of you Subaru guys is about the WRX. I've lurked some forums and it sounds like there are some common oil issues with the boxer engines in the impreza. Also the fact that I've had such a bad experience with a car made by subaru. Can you give me any reason to trust Subaru at this point?

The WRX is a great fun car, but I meet regularly with a bunch of WRX owners and someone's always having a problem. Running lean/rich, boost leaks, not enough boost, etc. For some reason, however, they hold their value ridiculously.

Mandy · 03-09-2013, 09:36 AM

Surprised no one said Gen Coupe. If only they didn't screw up the face on the 2013's I might have actually bought one. That and the rear seats. They actually have the leg room the FR-S should have, but they don't have the head room.

They really need to make a body kit for that... I still can't believe how hideous they make it.

Gratz on the Z though. Hope you enjoy it.

Sport-Tech · 03-09-2013, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alrashwa

UPDATE: Lemon Law came through. As you can see by the avatar, got a replacement car. Absolutely loving it.

Looks nice. If they didn't charge such a a whacked-out premium on them here in Canada I'd seriously consider one - love the RevMatch option on the manual.

Of course the current 370Z is getting very long in the tooth now, there should be a replacement out in a year or so I would hope.

Sport-Tech · 03-09-2013, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mandy

They really need to make a body kit for that... I still can't believe how hideous they make it.

No kidding - I can't imagine how this ever got approved, it's got to be just about the ugliest snout currently on the market. What makes it doubly disappointing is that the rest of the car looks so very sweet.

The other major weakness is in the clutch takeup - the bite range is so narrow it's an on-off switch, it makes smooth shifting almost impossible.

Razz · 03-10-2013, 08:52 PM

Most Lemon laws.. Bring the car back for the same problem with in a year.

It's in the shop for 30 days. Doesn't have to be consecutive.

See if you can up it to a Lexus 250/350, much easier to negotiate.

Worse case sell it to car max at a loss.

alrashwa · 03-11-2013, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tt3Sheppard

Great Choice! So did you get your money back? Or some sort of prorated refund? Or trade in?

I met the requirements for WA lemon law, so they didn't really debate me much. I think it costs them less to just settle and get it over with. Ended up getting back full MSRP plus interest, plus prorated insurance, plus 2 payments, and no deduction based on mileage.

Had to sign about 30 papers and then they branded the car "DO NOT OPERATE. TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION."

Honestly, no regrets, not even a tinge of sadness. That car put me through hell, and the 370Z I got to replace it has done nothing but amaze me so far.

boead · 03-11-2013, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alrashwa

UPDATE: Lemon Law came through. As you can see by the avatar, got a replacement car. Absolutely loving it.

FRS parts are now up for sale. Interior, Exterior, engine, and misc. parts will be posted.

Awesome and congratulations! Some are lemons, not many thankfully!

Its a great car.

Liquidsnake · 03-11-2013, 12:50 PM

Its funny how life works, he replaced his FR-S with a Z.

I replaced my Z with an FR-S.

Tt3Sheppard · 03-11-2013, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alrashwa

I met the requirements for WA lemon law, so they didn't really debate me much. I think it costs them less to just settle and get it over with. Ended up getting back full MSRP plus interest, plus prorated insurance, plus 2 payments, and no deduction based on mileage.

Had to sign about 30 papers and then they branded the car "DO NOT OPERATE. TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION."

Honestly, no regrets, not even a tinge of sadness. That car put me through hell, and the 370Z I got to replace it has done nothing but amaze me so far.

I'll probably be in the same boat as you soon enough. Car has been at the dealer 4 times already for all sorts of issues. Getting a little sick of it..should have bought a Z hah

alrashwa · 03-11-2013, 01:38 PM

Yeah I learned a hell of a lesson about first year model cars! I think the FRS/BRZ was well engineered and has great intentions, but it's the mass production process that they need to work on. Yes there are only a handful of cars with problems like mine, but there are a lot of really common issues I see all over this forum and I've noticed a lot of people simply ignore things like noises, gaps, or condensation. I guess I'm a bit OCD when it comes to brand new cars.

Nissan had their share of issues with the 350Z/370z and the G series and they've nearly worked out all of them by now. Mine's the 2012 model which has the oil cooler stock, keeps the temps that people were complaining about low.

We are essentially the trial run for Toyota here. I'm sure they got tons of data from my car alone, they had a regional rep come look at it during the worst cases. I just didn't wanna play guinea pig anymore

russv · 03-11-2013, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alrashwa

Yeah I learned a hell of a lesson about first year model cars! I think the FRS/BRZ was well engineered and has great intentions, but it's the mass production process that they need to work on. Yes there are only a handful of cars with problems like mine, but there are a lot of really common issues I see all over this forum and I've noticed a lot of people simply ignore things like noises, gaps, or condensation. I guess I'm a bit OCD when it comes to brand new cars.

Nissan had their share of issues with the 350Z/370z and the G series and they've nearly worked out all of them by now. Mine's the 2012 model which has the oil cooler stock, keeps the temps that people were complaining about low.

We are essentially the trial run for Toyota here. I'm sure they got tons of data from my car alone, they had a regional rep come look at it during the worst cases. I just didn't wanna play guinea pig anymore

You did the right thing and the 370Z is a nice car. Not sure I would have had your patience.

wu_dot_com · 03-11-2013, 02:28 PM

damn. I was getting excited when i read parts for sale. but then i realized its only aftermarket parts.

if you happens to part out your clutch master and slave cylinders please let me know. i especially need the clutch hardline.

alrashwa · 03-11-2013, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wu_dot_com

damn. I was getting excited when i read parts for sale. but then i realized its only aftermarket parts.

if you happens to part out your clutch master and slave cylinders please let me know. i especially need the clutch hardline.

hah, sorry. Yeah I don't think they would have taken kindly if I woulda sold pieces off the car

03-11-2013, 12:50 PM	#79
Liquidsnake Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: "I drives like a Porsche" Location: LA Posts: 638 Thanks: 89 Thanked 245 Times in 136 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Its funny how life works, he replaced his FR-S with a Z. I replaced my Z with an FR-S. __________________

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Cannot submit feedback	crazyfrenchbiker	Site Announcements / Questions / Issues	20	02-18-2013 03:56 AM
Suspension Feedback	JDMSushi	Suspension \| Chassis \| Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing	2	12-15-2012 03:26 PM
Great Shark Fin pre painted factory color great price	marinjim	Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)	42	12-03-2012 11:49 PM
Can you guys give me Feedback on my Online Business Idea?	FRSDREAMER	Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]	43	09-02-2012 10:00 PM

03-09-2013, 09:36 AM	#73
Mandy I came from a motorbike Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Firestorm 2013 FR-S 6MT Location: FL, US Posts: 447 Thanks: 243 Thanked 390 Times in 124 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Surprised no one said Gen Coupe. If only they didn't screw up the face on the 2013's I might have actually bought one. That and the rear seats. They actually have the leg room the FR-S should have, but they don't have the head room. They really need to make a body kit for that... I still can't believe how hideous they make it. Gratz on the Z though. Hope you enjoy it.

03-10-2013, 08:52 PM	#76
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)	Most Lemon laws.. Bring the car back for the same problem with in a year. It's in the shop for 30 days. Doesn't have to be consecutive. See if you can up it to a Lexus 250/350, much easier to negotiate. Worse case sell it to car max at a loss.

03-11-2013, 01:38 PM	#81
alrashwa Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: '12 370Z Monterey Blue Location: Washington Posts: 230 Thanks: 120 Thanked 60 Times in 42 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yeah I learned a hell of a lesson about first year model cars! I think the FRS/BRZ was well engineered and has great intentions, but it's the mass production process that they need to work on. Yes there are only a handful of cars with problems like mine, but there are a lot of really common issues I see all over this forum and I've noticed a lot of people simply ignore things like noises, gaps, or condensation. I guess I'm a bit OCD when it comes to brand new cars. Nissan had their share of issues with the 350Z/370z and the G series and they've nearly worked out all of them by now. Mine's the 2012 model which has the oil cooler stock, keeps the temps that people were complaining about low. We are essentially the trial run for Toyota here. I'm sure they got tons of data from my car alone, they had a regional rep come look at it during the worst cases. I just didn't wanna play guinea pig anymore

03-11-2013, 02:28 PM	#83
wu_dot_com Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: accord Location: ca Posts: 454 Thanks: 297 Thanked 178 Times in 86 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	damn. I was getting excited when i read parts for sale. but then i realized its only aftermarket parts. if you happens to part out your clutch master and slave cylinders please let me know. i especially need the clutch hardline.

User Name		Remember Me?
Password