@@jackbuckleyautoyou can get a solid 100k miles out of any car. I would bet that car was test drove or ragged or money shifted by someone while in the dealership possession. I know this because i took my m235i in for first oil change at a dealer. When they gave me the car back it took 40 min for the guy at the dealer to get the car while i waited after i paid the invoice. When the rubber guy pulled up in my car he turned it off as i walked up to it to leave. I thought that was sus so i popped the hood and it was molten hot. I touched the rear tires and they were burning hot and sticky. I got the manager after I started the car to drive it around the lot to get the tire pressure gauge to read. On the m they had temps of the tires too. I documented it all and showed the manager the car was ragged and tires were at 165f in the rear and 135f in yhe front and the oil temps were 225. There is no way to achieve that without ragging out the car or doing doughnuts. Sure enough they fired the car wash guy for doing doughnuts in my dam car for like 45min. Then a week later i saw a puddle of oil under my car in the garage. I pop the hood and oil was sprayed everywhere because the oil filter wasnt tightened. If i didn’t document what happened at the dealer and get the manager to fess up the lemon law wouldn’t have worked. They got an engineer from bmw to rebuild my engine that had 2000miles on it that i babied the whole time and some douche bag at the dealership ruined the car. It took a shit load of trips to the dealer to have them clean up the oil that sprayed. They further messed up the car by power washing the engine. This was a brand new paid in full cash m235i 2015 model. I waited 6 months for delivery. The lemon law worked for me because i documented they power washed the entire engine. Then a week after that it went into limp mode. Thats when the engineer came from bmw and pulled the engine. I got the car back and drove it with no issues for 60k miles. I traded it for the gr86 earlier this year. I made sure and receive the car fresh off the truck as it was unloaded. Nobody touched it i left with the plastic still on the seats and car. No dealer has or will touch my gr86. All the basic maintenance is done at a local tuning shop or my garage. Its a beast. The boxer motor is the reason it drives and handles the way it does. You got a dealership fun bagged car dude. The car is fine its user error. I changed the oil on mine at 250 miles with motul 5w30 and again at 1000. Its tits man bummer about your story but the car is solid. Not sure about the oil pressure thing on track but as road car its way more fun than my m235. That car was also amazing but it was heavy and felt way different in corners. I bet the dealer and the manufacturer can tell the exact time someone bags a car from the computer and i bet you someone didnt respect that car at the dealership.
All modern cars are cheaply built with severe cost cutting. All manufacturers are showing engines with machining debris that has not been properly cleaned out including Toyota. Boycott new cars, stick with the old.
@@jackbuckleyauto There has to be something weird going on with your car. I have never heard of the new 86s having engine issues outside of the oil starvation on track. Mine has had 0 issues. Has to be a lemon.
listen i know it’s very frustrating, but i feel like majority of 86 owners haven’t had problems. I feel like this is for sure a lemon, and i know it sucks when it happens but.
@@barnsnoble7066was that comment based on UA-cam videos related oil pressure and RTV issues, or are you speaking from facts regarding Toyotas warranty policies?... Would allowing mean case by case basis?
I love this comment someone posted on another video: "With the Tundra engine failures, Tacoma Transmission failures, GR Corolla over-heats & GR86 oiling issues, Toyotas most reliable car today is a BMW."
Only Toyota does not even build these cars, Subaru does. The only thing Toyota does is slap the Toyota/GR86 branding on it, and does a different suspension and a different tune. Otherwise everything under the hood and hidden from view are subaru branded. I have had mt BRZtS for 2 months now, no issues.
@ fr dude 😭😂 I have personal experience myself! I bought a used Scatpack from them back in 2021, and it’s been problem after problem. AC, water pump, headlights, screen…
I won't lie. My local Autonation also has really bad reviews. They sell lemons straight up for real cheap. This is highly unfortunate though. I couldn't imagine the despair on it breaking down just 1 time, id be done with Suburu more than Toyota though, since this is just a BRZ rebadged. I wouldn't blame you for having PTSD seeing a Toyota badge on principal at this point however.
It’s so sad to see these things that are supposed to bring joy can bring so much hardship. I cannot imagine going through what you’ve been going through. I hope you find a car that will serve you well. Best wishes brother
@@victoryensured7137yeah, we also have the zc32s suzuki Swift sport which is like a super budget version, 130hp manual 1000kg, lots of fun and you can really abuse it revving out every gear keeping it in the powerband and not be over speed limit.
these cars are just garbage in general…. I bought low mileage 2018 Gt86 From toyota certified vehicles few years ago just to find out the car has electrical issues, never again
@@khullguycr4418 I believe you. I am of the same experience and opinion. The car may need more attention on certain aspects but it is almost bullet proof.
It is a lemon. If it falls under factory warranty then keep taking back to dealer. That's why we buy a new ones. It is part of the peice of mind. With any sports car ownership always have a backup solid backup.
@@Andy-zv4gjthis car is non turbo and the non turbo cars from Subaru don't use MLS head gaskets. Any subie guy knows that so it sounds like YOU have been getting info from memes and btw I own a WRX so please save me the BS.
@Gchang54 gr Corolla is still a more reliable car than these Subaru boxers I think. That fire was the one of the only cases I saw but I’ve only seen nothing but the worst from these Subaru boxers
Its interesting how many have had issues and many have had zero issues. Someone made it to 150k miles on it with no problems at all aside from regular maintenance from what I heard. For my 86, I have yet to encounter any issues and its been a perfect car for my daily. I have had my GR86 for a little over 2 years now with no issues at all doing regular maintenance. Really sad to see this kind of shit happening to people.
@@jackbuckleyautothe dealer basically scammed you with warranty never seen someone with this problem from any new Subaru dealer other than automation You should probably sue them or something
Cant say I have had even close to the same experience. My 2022 BRZ has been flawless. Tons of mods, FBO, flex fuel tuned, track driven, and just plain beat on. Car has been 100% perfect for 3 years (late 2021 purchase) now. The car in this video was beat to shit and broken. That is obviously why somebody traded it in. It was likely tuned at some point and suffered detonation damage. That will cause cylinder wash, spark plug fouling, and misfires. Idk what repairs the shop told you they did, but in that short period of time they certainly didnt replace the engine or any internal components.
@jrkustomz5538 No its not because they BOTH use Toyota tuning. They use a Toyota D4S fuel injection system and the ECU is a Toyota ECU. Has nothing to do with tuning. It has EVERYTHING to do with lazy, neglectful owners that dont know how to check their oil.
@@boost331 smh....that one went over your head. It's a Toyota problem in the tuning.......it's not a Subaru problem...let me break down that statement since the obvious wasn't obvious enough...... The engine is provided by Subaru......the tuning....as far as what's required for tuning ,yes including the little box thingy called an ECU ,is what's responsible for the explosions and catastrophic failures. You changed your tuning riiiiiight,then that removes the factory tuning problem..... SMH
@@boost331 no other car is having the same problems that utilizes the fa24 ,like those in the twins . Oh sorry by twins I mean brs and 86 in case you don't get what I mean by twins 🤣
@jrkustomz5538 I have a 2022 BRZ. That is full bolt on with E85 and is tracked regularly. I am on several forums, social groups etc. I can promise you my car is driven harder and has more miles than 90% of all 2nd gen cars out there. Either my car is a unicorn or there a lot of bad owners who think they can treat it like a camry and never open the hood. It is NOT the same FA24 as all the others. Internals are completely different. Rods, pistons, bearings, valve springs, cams, high pressure fuel pump, harmonic balancer, air oil separator design are just a few things that are completely different between a low revving WRX FA24 and a high RPM BRZ FA 24. "I dont know what a tein is" 🤣🤣🤣
I traded my m235i for the gr86 and its been pretty amazing so far. You got either a lemon or someone at the dealer ragged out the car before you bought it
Thanks! I was gonna film a full hour long video but i just cant keep putting energy into this car. So many scammy stories and crazy things i didnt even talk about here but i got my point across. Shoot me a subscription for some more cool content!
@@jackbuckleyauto Yeah man absolutely. This hobby is full highs but man it can have it's low points. Bounce back!! Fix it up, get a lawyer and lemon it? Or fix it and sell it off. Good luck.
It's a Subaru not a Toyota and Subaru boxer engine are famous for their unreliability, mostly blown head gaskets, and yes Toyota's are now crap along with every new gasoline vehicle made.
Man, I wanted one of these for sooooooooooo long starting from the FT-86 concept back in 2008/2009. I’m sorry about this man you’ll be in my prayers! I guess I’ll be saving up for my fourth Miata then!
Hmmm, besides the usual used car precautions? I would say buy the absolute best Miata you can afford even if you gotta travel for it, an LSD equipped car is a MUST, depending on generation you’ll run into only minor issues but the early ND1’s have manual transmission issues so people typically swap the NC trans into the car, NB’s seem to be a tad more temperamental in the reliability department for some odd reason I know 2 people who have owned 3 different NB’s with different issues. Now, a lot of people will hate me for this but the NC2/3 is the best generation for people who are looking for the ‘whole package’ because a lot of young people end up wanting an NA then find out it’s a rattle trap with no power… but hey they have charm! Idk if that answers your question but they are the most raced car on the planet, super reliable, amazing mpg, parts are everywhere & it’s a very beloved platform so a ton of parts & knowledge exists for these little bundles of joy!
@@CancelledMcCree Transmission failures could also be because lots of youngsters 'too soon, junior' it. Lots of young people don't drive manual transmissions very well, especially when they're just learning; and learning to abuse their car at that.
yeah clear lemon law case. Third time's the charm. Very sad to see, I was thinking of getting on. I am a toyota salesman and all I can say is covid has destroyed automakers quality control. Its very sad to see.
I had a Subaru BRZ that lasted me several years without a hitch. Now I have a WRX that have yet to give me any trouble. It's all dependent on the history of the car, and WHERE you got it. When buying pre-owned, get a certified pre-owned example if you can. AND an extended warranty.
Not sure if you checked (I’m sure you have) but I mean there is a huge problem With these cars and oil starvation due to the access of RTV the use getting caught in the pickup tube, that could be why each engine blows up on you mane
The words friends and dealerships can't ever coexist. But in regards to Toyota as a brand, they're really just under the microscope compared to other brands. Unfortunately, they're not handling the warranty claims well, just like Intel (if you know).
How are they under the microscope lol. If anything, they should be getting more criticized. All of their new products have multiple defects from factory.
There are no friends in business. During big transactions any feelings and attachments should be put aside. If they exist, they will always be used as an asset against you.
Damn I’m so sorry this happened. Owner myself, been seeing so many of my friends cars have engine failures as of late. I wonder if it’s just different batches or just luck I guess. My Condolences with the 86 dream, hope lemon law moves forward!
Considering all new Toyotas are blowing up, sure. I also find it ironic the people are doing turbo brzs with 500whp without a single issue yet the gr86 is having problems stock. There’s a reason Subaru just past Toyota for reliability lol.
Man I got a 24 brz and with 3k miles and it’s going good, I’m sorry you got the Toyota version. I was gonna get that one as well but when I went to the dealer after doing research I had a feeling Subaru was the better option even though people prefer the Toyota version.( I’ve had it since august of 2024)
Thats honestly rough, Ive owned my GR86 for about 1.5 years now, Ive beat on it like crazy and still none of these issues have ever popped up on me. This car has been so reliable for me especially in hot vegas heat. Now Im about to throw a turbo charger kit lol
So sorry brother. I’ll be getting another 2019 when I get back into the platform. These new ones are not the way…. My GR Supra has had quite a rough journey all documented on my channel if interested
I hope you've learned your lesson to not trust any dealership. There might be a handful of good ones out there, but 99% of them are just there to rip you tf off and take your money. Buy used and find a honest, reliable local mechanic, or just learn to work on it yourself.
I got my 22 from vroom with 6k miles a year ago. It's at almost 25k miles now driven the hell out of it turning traction control off every time I drive it, there's a ton of people tracking these with no issues too. You got scammed and had a lemon sold to you by the dealer. I guarantee you the last owner had issues with it before you too.
Sorry to heat this man. I really hope it works out for you in the end with your Lawyer. I was shopping for my first sports car at the beginning of the year and I was eyeing the GR86 but after all the problems i’ve been seeing I was disappointed. Ended up getting a ND3 miata.
never buy a pre-owned performance car-ever. Never know what has happened or what they did tuning wise and they pass it on to you. And now you could get a new one for about 35 marked down.
@ yes but you have no clue if the previous owner did that. Every time one of these has an issue, that’s all people say without having a clue if that’s what actually happened. Helluva scapegoat
@@SicSemperBeats Not this particular car without modifying the oil pan. They have severe oil pressure loss issues on hard right-hand turns on sticky tires. It's not a problem on the street, only when enough G's are pulled during hard turns but it's an Inherent engine design flaw, due to it being flat. A dry sump system would fix it but it's very expensive. There's an aftermarket oil pan that pretty much gets rid of almost all of the pressure loss issues on track but it hasn't been released, yet. Some people track the car without issues, by overfilling the oil but it's not worth the risk.
My 2013 Toyota 86 engine blew in May this year (Australia) 15km/h slowing down for a roundabout. As I had UEL headers and an ECUtek tune, Toyota won't touch it.
I'm going through a similar situation with a 2005 Mazda 6 S Wagon I purchased as a 3rd car. It won't stop blowing coolant. Hoses have been changed & now it's back in the shop for a new radiator that will cost $1200 in labor.
I almost bought one of these but ended up going for an E210 Corolla 6MT instead (easier with kids). No issues and loving the mod support. Looks like I dodged a bullet with the GR86. Sad really. It was my dream car too.
Subaru performance engine pretty much known to blow up, I had an NA 2.2 for a daily never beat on always oil change, blew up. Only car ive ever had to fail an engine.
No, they aren't.. I've owned one for 17 years and been around them since I've been able to drive. The only problems Subaru engines have is when owners modify them without the proper tuning.
Dont stop applying pressure tell them youll tell the bbb i had a similar situation but i had bought a tlx my dream car from-a chevy dealership and 1 day after my engine blew up and they where taking forever to give me a answer so i kept just showing up to the dealer and asking for a solution and at the end of the day i got a check for all my money back and i had no warranty or anything i used that to buy my new tlx just dont stop applying pressure and threaten to report to the better business bureau and get your money back idk if you financed it or not but i also had my credit union apply pressure on them because i found out they work together often with that particular chevy dealership
Sorry you're goin through this... even with the law on your side, it's just much faster if media helps you propel this issue higher. I was considering this car before getting my miata and I consider both to be very important cars for being some of the only lightweight options out there... Scammy dealerships are one thing but Toyota as a company has been rather shameful lately.
@@jackbuckleyauto I used Carmax after 2 dealerships scammed me. They tell you literally anything to convince you the sale is good, to get you in a vulnerable situation, then up the costs and say they couldn't get the quoted deal. The way they talk, their body language, mannerisms, you know its all a show. Its literally people upselling you for $$$, by any means. One told me I could drive it off the lot and my loan went through, then as im 5 minutes away (on an hour long drive) he calls me, tells me its actually in the shop, and that I would have to put $1000 down for them to hold it, before I have even test drove it. F*** dealerships.
@@jackbuckleyautohey bud look at Savage Geese videos on this car. Supposedly it’s the RTV on your oil pan that gets dislodged and gets in the oil pickup and starves the engine of oil. Then no more engine
What happened is the scumbags at the dealership sold you a lemon brotha. I used to be a car salesman and I made SURE to never sell someone a lemon and I lost my job for it. As a consumer people need to do a better job of understanding what kind of car they’re getting ready to purchase and bring a trusted mechanic/serious car guy that can help you inspect a car and look at all the numbers to see if it’s even worth it. If you go into a dealership unprepared and excited like a kid in a candy store, you’re asking to get scammed. You’ll rarely run into a salesman like me that’ll actually be honest with you and help make sure you leave with a good car
@wallyy6223 doesn't matter, came with full certifications from Autonation. Perfect bill of health with supposedly 0 prior issues, according to them. So either this is a Lemon, or they sold me a faulty car and lied about it/didn't check it properly. Either way, not my fault
@@jackbuckleyauto Things like engine abuse is kinda hard to inspect unless they do a full engine tear down. Whatever bill of health or mechanical check ups are BS and generally only inspect the obvious to the eye. Buying an used sports car is always a gamble for it's unknown history and this should be the lesson moving forward with the BMW
@@jaits7 as a mechanic and long time engine abuser I have never heard of an engine with such low miles have problems with engine abuser.. I have had honda, mazda, Acura, honda that I myself abused more than anything I can think of including drifting and drag race with on some cars double the stock HP and never had a failure.. if you mean engine abuse don't change your oil that's one thing if you mean driving the hell out of a car is abuse that is not real.. a Miata I had had over 250k and hit redline every day and nothing happened, same thing with my Acura GSR 8k all day nothing ever happened at over 200k.. the only engine abuse I can think of that can be done to a car is drive it in one gear at redline the whole time as that would overheat the oil and cooling capacity..
Modern cars have soy based insulation on wires, rodents love them. Porsche now does a wrap/coating fix for their chewed wires Mercedes still has no fix. Get the harness checked.
Next time you purchase a vehicle, ask the following and make sure you receive their response digitally over email: 1. If you have to do an engine tear down (do any work on the engine, gear box, transmission or any components of the vehicle) to determine if it's a warrantyable issue - who is responsible for that cost? 2. Are there any components of the car that I would have to pay a cost to diagnose an issue? 3. Under this warranty, what am I NOT covered for? In your situation, you should be covered under warranty regardless. Contact your lawyer/solicitor and get a letter/email sent out.
dont go thru the dealer find a reputable Subaru shop that works on aftermarket subies that are familiar with fa and ej platforms the dealers have no idea what theye doing subaru or toyota go with a local shop that has experience working on subarus. Much as this car says its a Toyota just go with the subaru specialist. Im in Texas but my go to guys are kozmic motor sports they're a delight to work with. (I have an 05 sti that I bought and had bad ringlands)
Theyre not supposed to replace just the cylinder that are just bad theyre supposed to re do the whole engine toyota and subaru dealerships always just fix the damage rather than putting a new engine in it
I’m so sorry to hear abt the GR. Know how much you love that thing. Sometimes shitboxes will be the car that you put all your blood sweat and tears into. But it turns into amazing stories for the future and a car that you will learn to love even more. Love you Jack ❤
just sold mine at 29k miles. Miss it everyday. Sorry its treating you this poorly brother. I switched into a 2022 GLI Autobahn edition and its been a blessing
Well this indeed sucks. To be fair, the engine is a Subaru engine, not a Toyota. This was why I never bought a Subaru as I've heard this story from many Subaru owners. And please don't spread the Toyota doesn't cover the warranty if you drive 85 mph misinformation. That isn't true in any way and it's nuts how people love spreading lies when they misinterpreted information from 2 incidents. In the GR Corolla world the cars have been excellent, but it doesn't mean that every owner takes care of them properly. Good luck with your situation.
@@jackbuckleyauto That's just crap. I would tell your friend to check with another dealer. I've spoken with many people at Toyota and that isn't a thing. Many of these people have high contacts at Toyota too. People didn't read and understand what happened and Toyota didn't help the situation by the way they handled the 2 car fires. Most every car fore from any manufacturer is handled through insurance due to the fact that the fire destroys so much that it's hard to determine what happened. The internet blew this story up and out of proportion.
If I had to guess based on the description you mentioned, it sounds like the engine keeps losing compression in different cylinders. I'm guessing it's valvetrain related and they keep repairing the engine (swapping cylinder heads most likely). Lemon law varies by state but I would definitely get in touch with your state's attorney general or secretary of state and see exactly what your rights are. I would insist on a brand new engine, or I would take them to court. Having them just put a full motor in it at this point is likely easier for everyone.
I bought a used 2013 Scion FRS with 40k miles . I owned the car for three years , even when you have all schedule maintence done on the car it doesnt matter . when my car got 88k miles i noticed a knock rattle sound coming from the engine . I had the car checked out and was informed to get rid of car asap .
such a bummer. I had issues with Servco Toyota, they’re absolute trash. I had an oil leak from the drivers side valve cover and they didn’t honor the warranty, fuckers. Other than that oil leak my cars been great and i absolutely love it. Toyota knows these cars have issues and the dealerships do the ABSOLUTE least
It's funny how Hyundai is now the new norm with the car scene, with the exception of the stigma of reliability issues and being mom cars. The N division of Hyundai is doing what all other japanese manufacturers are stumbling to do in the modern day. I was looking at the 86 for a little bit until I decided against it. I love my Elantra N. Have a friend with 90k miles and a JB4 with no issues so far. I know this video doesn't have to do with the 86, but it kinda goes to show how times have changed. It's a very great car on paper, but the engine really holds it back, all the while the supposed hyundai family car is winning touring car championships back to back.
Just wanted to express my regards for how that car was supposed to be your greatest dreams and marking a triumphant return only to have it be your worst nightmare. I really feel a lot of empathy for you because that's practically the story of my life. Relationship issues, both platonic and romantic, material issues, other things. You've been through a lot and I just wanna say you're very strong for holding it together to this point. I'm wishing and praying for luck on your side to get this all sorted out.
@jackbuckleyauto , there are issues with silicone getting into the oil with some models. I hope whatever happens - it all works out in your favour. Sorry to hear about this happening to your car mate.
7:00 bro this is t a Toyota problem it’s a Subaru problem and they’re the ones who engineered that motor and drive train… Toyota has been owning up to their mistakes the tundras are fine now the quality has gone down a bit but Toyota and Lexus aren’t the 1st an 2nd most reliable car brands statistically for nothing bro
There was a valve spring recall, Although when I searched , I couldn't seem to find any actual instances of the springs failing. The FA20 does have an extremely minor oil starvation issue with high-speed right hand turns but it's literally a split second and the starvation is so little that it doesn't really do anything.
@@planetstupider502 n55. More than solid engine. zf8 trans too, im sure you know how good that is. Its a great buy but imo i prefer 3/435i. Same engine and trans combo too
This has been happening a lot with Toyotas. But ironically the only issues with the brz was the overuse of silicone on the oil pan which was caught and rectified. But lemon cars happen, look at Tj hunts brand new mustang he bought. Was broken a bunch of times before they replaced the motor.
Turboed 485WHP on E85 first gen FR-S still running strong since 2015 ^_^. Will never buy this car if my life depends on it. Hope you get something done about this. I know three people whose engine blew up within the first 6 months hehe.
Insane to me how my Supra (BMW) has been the most reliable GR car so far. I’d love to get a GR Corolla or 86, but constantly seeing these issues come up is really pushing me away. I wish you the best.
I feel you. I took the chance to buy a 2013 WRX that was listed for a really good deal. Didn't have a warrantly. I had no car because my other impreza had shit the bed (Over 200k miles). The dealer managed to cover up a ton of issues that have had it down in my garage for almost 7 months. I don't have the money to fix it nor buy a new car, so I've been ride sharing to college classes for months. I had my motorcycle over the summer, but not only is it very cold where I am now but someone vandalized it and I had to total it through insurance, and I'm waiting for my OSHP inspection.
And this is why I much rather hold on to my old Toyota Camry than getting a new Toyota. I was considering on getting one at first in fact one of the cars I was looking at was a gr86 ,but after the recalls and problems they were having hard pass. Plus I'm nearly at 200k miles I doubt any new Toyotas could do that or any new car for that matter.
Lemon Law the car. Sorry to hear about engine problems on a 2023 GR86. Its sketchy anyway because it has a Subaru engine but its a Toyota. You really think the Toyota technicians want to work on a Subaru engine ? I think the Toyota Supra is in that same boat with the BMW engine. Mechanics don't like to work on cross breed cars.
I've never wanted to own the GR86 BRZ or the FR-S because of that stupid engine. If Toyota would just put the 2.0 from the Corolla and maybe stick a supercharger or turbo on it I would be buying one
There is a valve rocker arm retainer kit , it is a muct because they fall off and destroy the motor. Also dont use 0-20. Use 5w40. Also add 1/2 to 3/4 qt more if you drive hard and corner hard, change oil more often than 5 k if you drive hard. With those suggestions the car can last a bit more and hopefully not have engine failure.
Feel bad for you my friend. I've owned this car for over two years now and have not had any issues, but I did buy it brand new, have not modified it and do not track it. Did you get yours used, or was it also new straight from Toyota? Either way, hoping things improve and they either finally correct the issues, or the legal process does some justice for you.
I had a 2015 FRS RS1 that was nice stock and then turbo changed it, then upgrade the turbo kit, then built(not blew) the engine and it make 480whp 360tq and never had an issue with it. Was the best car I owned and wished I still had it. Everyone's quality degrades over time.
My 2023 GR86 10th Anniversary manual is awesome. My clutch went out at 2,000 miles of street driving. Dealer agreed to cover the parts but I had to submit a separate claim for labor to the Toyota corporate via their web site which was approved. 10,000 miles and 2 years later car drives great.
Crazy that I relate to this. I have a Corolla Hatchback that is having numerous issues that shouldn’t be happening for a Toyota. Broken motor mounts at 47k miles, slave cylinder failure at 46k (that many have reported along with clutch failures), and now a noisy ISB. I drove my 180k mile RSX more spiritedly than my Corolla and that thing did not have the issues my car currently has
I'm really curious as too what "fix" they did cause the new FA24 have terrible oil starvation on right hand turns (proven by 900BRZ) which eventually cause bearing or piston rod related issue.
Prefer rwd but my 14 st is running strong at 108k miles, perfect compression. After some liquid, molly, went from qt every 1500 miles, to nothing at 3k. May get a rs. This spring.
80's-90's Supras, MR2's, Celica GT4's, 1st-gen Lexus IS300's, Cressidas...very reliable in general, and sport-oriented. You don't have to drive a Prius, (shudders).
This is why you buy a camry or a corolla OLD my dude cant go wrong homie. Honestly this was depressing to watch im sorry this car wasnt the dream you wanted i wish things couldve been very different for you.
I used to own a premium 2022 86 and I sold it after 9 months. The car out of the factory just didn't feel right. The power delivery was inconsistent, shifting felt sloppy, the clutch was unresponsive. I felt like toyota needs to revamp this car immediately because most the gr86 owner I know are leaving this platform for something else like the mx-5 or wrx.
I think maybe it might just be that car, I bought a brand new GR 86 a little over a year ago and I’ve never had any issues with mine, I take good care of it, take it in for it scheduled maintenance and I’ve even taken it on 2 shortes separate Multi Day Road trips and it still works perfectly fine no issues, just a faulty car from the start.
God damn man, this sucks to hear. I have a 55k mile 22 gr86 that runs like a dream. I hope this issue gets resolved someday or another. Sucks to see a great car be a pos
That's what happens when a new car isn't broken in properly. They ain't playing when they say baby that engine for 1,000. It's more like 1,500 on 0w20. 2,000 on 0w16. By the time you hit 1,500-2,000 you should be on your 2nd oil change otherwise all that debris microwelds to the internals. Of course RTV in the pickup could have been an issue too.
Toyota overall isn’t what they used to be. Also so weird they used a Subaru engine for this particular car. Especially since turbo Subaru engines have the rep they have.
Never thought I’d see someone buy an old ass bmw because their new(er) Toyota had problems. Usually the other way around
My 20 year old beemer has been worlds more reliable than my 1 year old Toyota
@@jackbuckleyautomy Toyota has held up through 3 accidents a theft and multiple break ins they just last depends on the history
“Toyota”. It’s a subaru at the end of the day, and that is why.
@@SIIKAP1nailed it. Subaru sucks
@@jackbuckleyautoyou can get a solid 100k miles out of any car. I would bet that car was test drove or ragged or money shifted by someone while in the dealership possession. I know this because i took my m235i in for first oil change at a dealer. When they gave me the car back it took 40 min for the guy at the dealer to get the car while i waited after i paid the invoice. When the rubber guy pulled up in my car he turned it off as i walked up to it to leave. I thought that was sus so i popped the hood and it was molten hot. I touched the rear tires and they were burning hot and sticky. I got the manager after I started the car to drive it around the lot to get the tire pressure gauge to read. On the m they had temps of the tires too. I documented it all and showed the manager the car was ragged and tires were at 165f in the rear and 135f in yhe front and the oil temps were 225. There is no way to achieve that without ragging out the car or doing doughnuts. Sure enough they fired the car wash guy for doing doughnuts in my dam car for like 45min. Then a week later i saw a puddle of oil under my car in the garage. I pop the hood and oil was sprayed everywhere because the oil filter wasnt tightened. If i didn’t document what happened at the dealer and get the manager to fess up the lemon law wouldn’t have worked. They got an engineer from bmw to rebuild my engine that had 2000miles on it that i babied the whole time and some douche bag at the dealership ruined the car. It took a shit load of trips to the dealer to have them clean up the oil that sprayed. They further messed up the car by power washing the engine. This was a brand new paid in full cash m235i 2015 model. I waited 6 months for delivery. The lemon law worked for me because i documented they power washed the entire engine. Then a week after that it went into limp mode. Thats when the engineer came from bmw and pulled the engine. I got the car back and drove it with no issues for 60k miles. I traded it for the gr86 earlier this year. I made sure and receive the car fresh off the truck as it was unloaded. Nobody touched it i left with the plastic still on the seats and car. No dealer has or will touch my gr86. All the basic maintenance is done at a local tuning shop or my garage. Its a beast. The boxer motor is the reason it drives and handles the way it does. You got a dealership fun bagged car dude. The car is fine its user error. I changed the oil on mine at 250 miles with motul 5w30 and again at 1000. Its tits man bummer about your story but the car is solid. Not sure about the oil pressure thing on track but as road car its way more fun than my m235. That car was also amazing but it was heavy and felt way different in corners. I bet the dealer and the manufacturer can tell the exact time someone bags a car from the computer and i bet you someone didnt respect that car at the dealership.
*Lemon Law That Car*
Lemon laws only good for the first 18,000 miles
This 100%
States are different but I believe the lemon law fall under only new cars. So he might be SOL on that one.
Only applies on New cars unfortunately
I want to know if the car is stock or not.
If that engine is modified?
Buying a used BMW to replace a new Toyota. What the hell happened to Toyota reliability.
Exactly
All modern cars are cheaply built with severe cost cutting. All manufacturers are showing engines with machining debris that has not been properly cleaned out including Toyota. Boycott new cars, stick with the old.
The cost-cutting mindset isn't exclusive to American brands. It never was
Subaru happened.
Subaru happened to this one.
Seems like a free win for a lemon lawsuit. Get a good lawyer for it.
Started researching it, contacted a few people already. Meeting with another tomorrow actually. Updates coming
@@jackbuckleyautogood luck bro
@@jackbuckleyautoi cant wait for your vid after you win the suit
@JohnS-il1dr let's hope
@@jackbuckleyauto There has to be something weird going on with your car. I have never heard of the new 86s having engine issues outside of the oil starvation on track. Mine has had 0 issues. Has to be a lemon.
“When I was a kid I saw an FRS” man are we that old 😂
I KNOW
@@jackbuckleyautoI think he’s implying that you’re young 😂
the frs is 11 years old... what are you 19?
I was 18 when the first gen came out 🫠🫠🫠I'm 30 now but it doesn't feel that long ago
listen i know it’s very frustrating, but i feel like majority of 86 owners haven’t had problems. I feel like this is for sure a lemon, and i know it sucks when it happens but.
The situation wouldn't be so bad if Toyota's decision to warranty these cars wasn't based on a whim.
@@barnsnoble7066was that comment based on UA-cam videos related oil pressure and RTV issues, or are you speaking from facts regarding Toyotas warranty policies?... Would allowing mean case by case basis?
I love this comment someone posted on another video:
"With the Tundra engine failures, Tacoma Transmission failures, GR Corolla over-heats & GR86 oiling issues, Toyotas most reliable car today is a BMW."
Are you talking about the Supra with the B58 engine?
Only Toyota does not even build these cars, Subaru does. The only thing Toyota does is slap the Toyota/GR86 branding on it, and does a different suspension and a different tune. Otherwise everything under the hood and hidden from view are subaru branded. I have had mt BRZtS for 2 months now, no issues.
@@coreykirkpatrick4392 Transmission and fuel injection system are Toyota
Soon as I heard AUTONATION I knew there was trouble
Have yet to hear good things about them
@ fr dude 😭😂 I have personal experience myself! I bought a used Scatpack from them back in 2021, and it’s been problem after problem. AC, water pump, headlights, screen…
I won't lie. My local Autonation also has really bad reviews. They sell lemons straight up for real cheap. This is highly unfortunate though. I couldn't imagine the despair on it breaking down just 1 time, id be done with Suburu more than Toyota though, since this is just a BRZ rebadged. I wouldn't blame you for having PTSD seeing a Toyota badge on principal at this point however.
I used to work for them, only because I had no choice, they tried scamming me so bad into a car . I am so sorry for your experience
@ all good homie I’m gonna turn it into a weekend and project car once I grad from law school.
It’s so sad to see these things that are supposed to bring joy can bring so much hardship. I cannot imagine going through what you’ve been going through. I hope you find a car that will serve you well. Best wishes brother
Thanks man. This was supposed to be such a good thing
Shame you don't have a gr yaris in America to be able to swap to either :(
@@johnstape4488 Gr yaris is gold, such a little destroyer of a car
@@victoryensured7137yeah, we also have the zc32s suzuki Swift sport which is like a super budget version, 130hp manual 1000kg, lots of fun and you can really abuse it revving out every gear keeping it in the powerband and not be over speed limit.
It would be interesting to know what the dealership did when they fixed the engine the first two times.
these cars are just garbage in general…. I bought low mileage 2018 Gt86 From toyota certified vehicles few years ago just to find out the car has electrical issues, never again
sounds like some ring sealer and seafoam and send it back to customer
I'm starting to believe my rotaries are more reliable than these modern cars.
That is the truthI will take my 13b all day 😂
@@charlesbeaver5663 Yup, Apex seals are easy to install.
Actually my RX-8 at the current point of my life is the best car I have so far lol
@@khullguycr4418 I believe you. I am of the same experience and opinion. The car may need more attention on certain aspects but it is almost bullet proof.
Yeah.... the amount of times I saw a coworker struggling to start his modified RX8.. Hard no, especially Canadian winters.
It is a lemon. If it falls under factory warranty then keep taking back to dealer. That's why we buy a new ones. It is part of the peice of mind.
With any sports car ownership always have a backup solid backup.
Never would I thought to hear "I should have kept my Fiat and bought an old BMW to replace my new Toyota"
that sentence is truly insane
Not a Toyota. That thing is a Subaru with a Toyboata badge. What are Subi’s known for? Blowing up headgaskets.
You getting your info from memes? Cause I’ve had 3 made it to 200k miles no head gasket issues lmao 2 wrx and one forester sti
@@Andy-zv4gjthis car is non turbo and the non turbo cars from Subaru don't use MLS head gaskets. Any subie guy knows that so it sounds like YOU have been getting info from memes and btw I own a WRX so please save me the BS.
@Gchang54 gr Corolla is still a more reliable car than these Subaru boxers I think. That fire was the one of the only cases I saw but I’ve only seen nothing but the worst from these Subaru boxers
@ are you fucktarded that’s the ej with the mls head gasket issues
@@ianhairston5258 are you fućķt@rded that’s the ej with the head gasket issues
Its interesting how many have had issues and many have had zero issues. Someone made it to 150k miles on it with no problems at all aside from regular maintenance from what I heard. For my 86, I have yet to encounter any issues and its been a perfect car for my daily. I have had my GR86 for a little over 2 years now with no issues at all doing regular maintenance. Really sad to see this kind of shit happening to people.
My first gr86 I put 20,000 miles on with 0 issues. I can't even get 200 miles out of this one
@@jackbuckleyautothe dealer basically scammed you with warranty never seen someone with this problem from any new Subaru dealer other than automation
You should probably sue them or something
my 2013 frs had 140k miles no mechanical issues. my 23 brz with 16k miles no issues.
Is it considered rare to make it to 150k? My Miata went to 270k before I had an issue too costly to be worth it. That seems super low idk.
Cant say I have had even close to the same experience. My 2022 BRZ has been flawless. Tons of mods, FBO, flex fuel tuned, track driven, and just plain beat on. Car has been 100% perfect for 3 years (late 2021 purchase) now.
The car in this video was beat to shit and broken. That is obviously why somebody traded it in. It was likely tuned at some point and suffered detonation damage. That will cause cylinder wash, spark plug fouling, and misfires. Idk what repairs the shop told you they did, but in that short period of time they certainly didnt replace the engine or any internal components.
It's a Toyota problem. Not a Subaru problem. It's coming down to the individual tuning from Toyota for the Subaru supplied engine.
@jrkustomz5538 No its not because they BOTH use Toyota tuning. They use a Toyota D4S fuel injection system and the ECU is a Toyota ECU. Has nothing to do with tuning. It has EVERYTHING to do with lazy, neglectful owners that dont know how to check their oil.
@@boost331 smh....that one went over your head. It's a Toyota problem in the tuning.......it's not a Subaru problem...let me break down that statement since the obvious wasn't obvious enough...... The engine is provided by Subaru......the tuning....as far as what's required for tuning ,yes including the little box thingy called an ECU ,is what's responsible for the explosions and catastrophic failures. You changed your tuning riiiiiight,then that removes the factory tuning problem..... SMH
@@boost331 no other car is having the same problems that utilizes the fa24 ,like those in the twins . Oh sorry by twins I mean brs and 86 in case you don't get what I mean by twins 🤣
@jrkustomz5538 I have a 2022 BRZ. That is full bolt on with E85 and is tracked regularly. I am on several forums, social groups etc. I can promise you my car is driven harder and has more miles than 90% of all 2nd gen cars out there. Either my car is a unicorn or there a lot of bad owners who think they can treat it like a camry and never open the hood. It is NOT the same FA24 as all the others. Internals are completely different. Rods, pistons, bearings, valve springs, cams, high pressure fuel pump, harmonic balancer, air oil separator design are just a few things that are completely different between a low revving WRX FA24 and a high RPM BRZ FA 24. "I dont know what a tein is" 🤣🤣🤣
40k for a 86 is insane..
could've bought a real car...like a used 370Z, then had plenty of money to boost it lol
It's an FRS/BRZ. These cars aren't anything to do with being an "86". It's a Subaru flat engine vehicle.
@@TheGuruStud is the 370z as uncomfortable as they say
@@karimtemri1664not at all
@@TheGuruStud would've got stolen within 48 hours then taken to takeovers, probably involved in a drive by and a few robberies, then stripped
Put the Bimmer’s motor in the GR and you’ll have a Supra.
lmfao
the B58 is in another league bro
I traded my m235i for the gr86 and its been pretty amazing so far. You got either a lemon or someone at the dealer ragged out the car before you bought it
Did you just say 500$ a month for your insurance? That's what I pay for 6 months
440$ a month ya
how much do you pay per month?
That's more than I pay for insurance for 5 years, America is insane
@@jackbuckleyauto oh wow nice, is that the price of the car two or just the insurance?
$80 a month here. When I started in NYC as a new driver I payed $500 as well. Don't miss those times.
I have a GR too. Tough situation man. sheesh. Good luck. Nice video.
Thanks! I was gonna film a full hour long video but i just cant keep putting energy into this car. So many scammy stories and crazy things i didnt even talk about here but i got my point across.
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@@jackbuckleyauto Yeah man absolutely. This hobby is full highs but man it can have it's low points. Bounce back!! Fix it up, get a lawyer and lemon it? Or fix it and sell it off.
Good luck.
Fingers cross for you
I’m really sorry you are having these problems. My 2023 GR86 has been perfect. But then, I got it new and I don’t track it.
same I got mine directly off the boat and Ive done one track day and everything has been great.
It's a Subaru not a Toyota and Subaru boxer engine are famous for their unreliability, mostly blown head gaskets, and yes Toyota's are now crap along with every new gasoline vehicle made.
Man, I wanted one of these for sooooooooooo long starting from the FT-86 concept back in 2008/2009. I’m sorry about this man you’ll be in my prayers! I guess I’ll be saving up for my fourth Miata then!
Same here. I saw an FRS in the earlier 2010's and new I had to have one
Any tips for a new miata owner?
Hmmm, besides the usual used car precautions? I would say buy the absolute best Miata you can afford even if you gotta travel for it, an LSD equipped car is a MUST, depending on generation you’ll run into only minor issues but the early ND1’s have manual transmission issues so people typically swap the NC trans into the car, NB’s seem to be a tad more temperamental in the reliability department for some odd reason I know 2 people who have owned 3 different NB’s with different issues. Now, a lot of people will hate me for this but the NC2/3 is the best generation for people who are looking for the ‘whole package’ because a lot of young people end up wanting an NA then find out it’s a rattle trap with no power… but hey they have charm! Idk if that answers your question but they are the most raced car on the planet, super reliable, amazing mpg, parts are everywhere & it’s a very beloved platform so a ton of parts & knowledge exists for these little bundles of joy!
@@CancelledMcCree Transmission failures could also be because lots of youngsters 'too soon, junior' it. Lots of young people don't drive manual transmissions very well, especially when they're just learning; and learning to abuse their car at that.
yeah clear lemon law case. Third time's the charm. Very sad to see, I was thinking of getting on. I am a toyota salesman and all I can say is covid has destroyed automakers quality control. Its very sad to see.
Just switch from sales to maitenance! You'll make a killing
I had a Subaru BRZ that lasted me several years without a hitch. Now I have a WRX that have yet to give me any trouble. It's all dependent on the history of the car, and WHERE you got it. When buying pre-owned, get a certified pre-owned example if you can. AND an extended warranty.
Thank you for posting your story. Hoping you get the results you want and your story changes some minds, esp at the dealer customer service level.
Not sure if you checked (I’m sure you have) but I mean there is a huge problem With these cars and oil starvation due to the access of RTV the use getting caught in the pickup tube, that could be why each engine blows up on you mane
It's alot worse. Warped cylinder heads, blown gaskets, trans failure, etc
he bought an abused car at 17700 miles with no service history. Scam used dealership gave him 100% warranty and fucked him.
I drove a gen1 BRZ for 10 years and close to 200K miles with 0 issues. Id definitely lemon that one and get a replacement
The words friends and dealerships can't ever coexist.
But in regards to Toyota as a brand, they're really just under the microscope compared to other brands. Unfortunately, they're not handling the warranty claims well, just like Intel (if you know).
How are they under the microscope lol. If anything, they should be getting more criticized. All of their new products have multiple defects from factory.
There are no friends in business. During big transactions any feelings and attachments should be put aside. If they exist, they will always be used as an asset against you.
Damn I’m so sorry this happened. Owner myself, been seeing so many of my friends cars have engine failures as of late. I wonder if it’s just different batches or just luck I guess. My Condolences with the 86 dream, hope lemon law moves forward!
Thanks buddy
86 could have been such a great car if it was not for the Subaru powertrain
Considering all new Toyotas are blowing up, sure. I also find it ironic the people are doing turbo brzs with 500whp without a single issue yet the gr86 is having problems stock. There’s a reason Subaru just past Toyota for reliability lol.
@@402car_kid4you do know the 86 is literally built in the Subaru factory in Japan right?
Man I got a 24 brz and with 3k miles and it’s going good, I’m sorry you got the Toyota version. I was gonna get that one as well but when I went to the dealer after doing research I had a feeling Subaru was the better option even though people prefer the Toyota version.( I’ve had it since august of 2024)
It's the same car
ive got about 8k on my 24 86 premium and i have nothing but good things to say about it. So far my favorite car ive ever owned besides my NA miata
Thats honestly rough, Ive owned my GR86 for about 1.5 years now, Ive beat on it like crazy and still none of these issues have ever popped up on me. This car has been so reliable for me especially in hot vegas heat. Now Im about to throw a turbo charger kit lol
So sorry brother. I’ll be getting another 2019 when I get back into the platform. These new ones are not the way…. My GR Supra has had quite a rough journey all documented on my channel if interested
just subscribed brah!
@ you the man!
I get your frustration but I don’t think it’s fair to generalize. You bought a beat on car
Yeah, Im not buying anything with a boxer engine anymore...there are so many of them blowing up for some reason 😢
:(
i orderd one already....
Except porsche. Porsche makes em the best
@@firedude1ProductionsPorsche is the only reliable German car brand. The issue is parts costs are super high.
@@SI0AX bmw is reliable too
I hope you've learned your lesson to not trust any dealership. There might be a handful of good ones out there, but 99% of them are just there to rip you tf off and take your money. Buy used and find a honest, reliable local mechanic, or just learn to work on it yourself.
Definitely
I have owned 2 zn6’s (1st gen 86) out hear in Arizona at this point and they have been solid! I’m sorry to hear your story man
I got my 22 from vroom with 6k miles a year ago. It's at almost 25k miles now driven the hell out of it turning traction control off every time I drive it, there's a ton of people tracking these with no issues too. You got scammed and had a lemon sold to you by the dealer. I guarantee you the last owner had issues with it before you too.
Yep. Screw autonation
Sorry to heat this man. I really hope it works out for you in the end with your Lawyer. I was shopping for my first sports car at the beginning of the year and I was eyeing the GR86 but after all the problems i’ve been seeing I was disappointed. Ended up getting a ND3 miata.
Congrats!
never buy a pre-owned performance car-ever. Never know what has happened or what they did tuning wise and they pass it on to you. And now you could get a new one for about 35 marked down.
Learned this the hard way
Was it a secondhand car? If so, you brought someone tracked and abused the car.
I thought it was a "GR" car. It can't take track use?
@@SicSemperBeats you can track it but also abuse and neglect it, there is a difference
@ yes but you have no clue if the previous owner did that. Every time one of these has an issue, that’s all people say without having a clue if that’s what actually happened. Helluva scapegoat
@@SicSemperBeats Not this particular car without modifying the oil pan. They have severe oil pressure loss issues on hard right-hand turns on sticky tires. It's not a problem on the street, only when enough G's are pulled during hard turns but it's an Inherent engine design flaw, due to it being flat. A dry sump system would fix it but it's very expensive. There's an aftermarket oil pan that pretty much gets rid of almost all of the pressure loss issues on track but it hasn't been released, yet.
Some people track the car without issues, by overfilling the oil but it's not worth the risk.
Thank you. Someone asked the obvious question
My 2013 Toyota 86 engine blew in May this year (Australia) 15km/h slowing down for a roundabout. As I had UEL headers and an ECUtek tune, Toyota won't touch it.
Well ya you modified the engine
@@jackbuckleyauto The valve springs are a fault from factory.
I'm going through a similar situation with a 2005 Mazda 6 S Wagon I purchased as a 3rd car. It won't stop blowing coolant. Hoses have been changed & now it's back in the shop for a new radiator that will cost $1200 in labor.
I almost bought one of these but ended up going for an E210 Corolla 6MT instead (easier with kids). No issues and loving the mod support. Looks like I dodged a bullet with the GR86. Sad really. It was my dream car too.
I think lemon law may apply in this case have you looked into that? Sounds like a clear lemon.
On the phone with attorney now lol
@@jackbuckleyauto That's great, hope this gets resolve. Sad to see this happened, GR86 was my past car before I switch to Lexus and I really miss it.
@@jackbuckleyautoany luck?
Subaru performance engine pretty much known to blow up, I had an NA 2.2 for a daily never beat on always oil change, blew up. Only car ive ever had to fail an engine.
No, they aren't.. I've owned one for 17 years and been around them since I've been able to drive. The only problems Subaru engines have is when owners modify them without the proper tuning.
@@hhasteAlways
Dont stop applying pressure tell them youll tell the bbb i had a similar situation but i had bought a tlx my dream car from-a chevy dealership and 1 day after my engine blew up and they where taking forever to give me a answer so i kept just showing up to the dealer and asking for a solution and at the end of the day i got a check for all my money back and i had no warranty or anything i used that to buy my new tlx just dont stop applying pressure and threaten to report to the better business bureau and get your money back idk if you financed it or not but i also had my credit union apply pressure on them because i found out they work together often with that particular chevy dealership
ive already applied that pressure. I now have 3 open cases with corporate, notified the ftc, etc
Sorry you're goin through this... even with the law on your side, it's just much faster if media helps you propel this issue higher. I was considering this car before getting my miata and I consider both to be very important cars for being some of the only lightweight options out there... Scammy dealerships are one thing but Toyota as a company has been rather shameful lately.
Dealerships are trashing Toyota's name sake
@@jackbuckleyauto I used Carmax after 2 dealerships scammed me. They tell you literally anything to convince you the sale is good, to get you in a vulnerable situation, then up the costs and say they couldn't get the quoted deal. The way they talk, their body language, mannerisms, you know its all a show. Its literally people upselling you for $$$, by any means. One told me I could drive it off the lot and my loan went through, then as im 5 minutes away (on an hour long drive) he calls me, tells me its actually in the shop, and that I would have to put $1000 down for them to hold it, before I have even test drove it. F*** dealerships.
@@jackbuckleyautohey bud look at Savage Geese videos on this car. Supposedly it’s the RTV on your oil pan that gets dislodged and gets in the oil pickup and starves the engine of oil. Then no more engine
What happened is the scumbags at the dealership sold you a lemon brotha. I used to be a car salesman and I made SURE to never sell someone a lemon and I lost my job for it. As a consumer people need to do a better job of understanding what kind of car they’re getting ready to purchase and bring a trusted mechanic/serious car guy that can help you inspect a car and look at all the numbers to see if it’s even worth it. If you go into a dealership unprepared and excited like a kid in a candy store, you’re asking to get scammed. You’ll rarely run into a salesman like me that’ll actually be honest with you and help make sure you leave with a good car
How many miles were on it when you bought it?
17,700.
@@jackbuckleyautoso we don’t know how the owner treated this car before you bought it.
@wallyy6223 doesn't matter, came with full certifications from Autonation. Perfect bill of health with supposedly 0 prior issues, according to them.
So either this is a Lemon, or they sold me a faulty car and lied about it/didn't check it properly.
Either way, not my fault
@@jackbuckleyauto Things like engine abuse is kinda hard to inspect unless they do a full engine tear down. Whatever bill of health or mechanical check ups are BS and generally only inspect the obvious to the eye. Buying an used sports car is always a gamble for it's unknown history and this should be the lesson moving forward with the BMW
@@jaits7 as a mechanic and long time engine abuser I have never heard of an engine with such low miles have problems with engine abuser.. I have had honda, mazda, Acura, honda that I myself abused more than anything I can think of including drifting and drag race with on some cars double the stock HP and never had a failure.. if you mean engine abuse don't change your oil that's one thing if you mean driving the hell out of a car is abuse that is not real.. a Miata I had had over 250k and hit redline every day and nothing happened, same thing with my Acura GSR 8k all day nothing ever happened at over 200k.. the only engine abuse I can think of that can be done to a car is drive it in one gear at redline the whole time as that would overheat the oil and cooling capacity..
Modern cars have soy based insulation on wires, rodents love them. Porsche now does a wrap/coating fix for their chewed wires Mercedes still has no fix. Get the harness checked.
I own mine since May 2024. I'm at 13000km and had no issue with it. You got a lemon.
Next time you purchase a vehicle, ask the following and make sure you receive their response digitally over email:
1. If you have to do an engine tear down (do any work on the engine, gear box, transmission or any components of the vehicle) to determine if it's a warrantyable issue - who is responsible for that cost?
2. Are there any components of the car that I would have to pay a cost to diagnose an issue?
3. Under this warranty, what am I NOT covered for?
In your situation, you should be covered under warranty regardless. Contact your lawyer/solicitor and get a letter/email sent out.
I dont think I'll be buying another dealership car again until I'm spec-ing a brand new porsche. Even then, I prefer 996/997 over the new garbage
@jackbuckleyauto , those older cars look great. Probably easier worked on than the new cars of today's age.
dont go thru the dealer find a reputable Subaru shop that works on aftermarket subies that are familiar with fa and ej platforms the dealers have no idea what theye doing subaru or toyota go with a local shop that has experience working on subarus. Much as this car says its a Toyota just go with the subaru specialist. Im in Texas but my go to guys are kozmic motor sports they're a delight to work with. (I have an 05 sti that I bought and had bad ringlands)
Theyre not supposed to replace just the cylinder that are just bad theyre supposed to re do the whole engine toyota and subaru dealerships always just fix the damage rather than putting a new engine in it
The motor is completely stock
@@jackbuckleyauto nah I meant like the dudes that work on em the guys that blow up far and ej platform cars know alot
A motorsport shop
Man I can relate so much with this. I got a 2nd hand 7th gen Celica, issues started a week after I brought it. Is so frustrating
I’m so sorry to hear abt the GR. Know how much you love that thing. Sometimes shitboxes will be the car that you put all your blood sweat and tears into. But it turns into amazing stories for the future and a car that you will learn to love even more. Love you Jack ❤
Thanks Anthony, glad we met
just sold mine at 29k miles. Miss it everyday. Sorry its treating you this poorly brother. I switched into a 2022 GLI Autobahn edition and its been a blessing
Well this indeed sucks. To be fair, the engine is a Subaru engine, not a Toyota. This was why I never bought a Subaru as I've heard this story from many Subaru owners. And please don't spread the Toyota doesn't cover the warranty if you drive 85 mph misinformation. That isn't true in any way and it's nuts how people love spreading lies when they misinterpreted information from 2 incidents. In the GR Corolla world the cars have been excellent, but it doesn't mean that every owner takes care of them properly. Good luck with your situation.
I personally have a friend who's warranty was denied because he traveled 91mph
@@jackbuckleyauto That's just crap. I would tell your friend to check with another dealer. I've spoken with many people at Toyota and that isn't a thing. Many of these people have high contacts at Toyota too. People didn't read and understand what happened and Toyota didn't help the situation by the way they handled the 2 car fires. Most every car fore from any manufacturer is handled through insurance due to the fact that the fire destroys so much that it's hard to determine what happened. The internet blew this story up and out of proportion.
If I had to guess based on the description you mentioned, it sounds like the engine keeps losing compression in different cylinders. I'm guessing it's valvetrain related and they keep repairing the engine (swapping cylinder heads most likely). Lemon law varies by state but I would definitely get in touch with your state's attorney general or secretary of state and see exactly what your rights are. I would insist on a brand new engine, or I would take them to court. Having them just put a full motor in it at this point is likely easier for everyone.
I bought a used 2013 Scion FRS with 40k miles . I owned the car for three years , even when you have all schedule maintence done on the car it doesnt matter . when my car got 88k miles
i noticed a knock rattle sound coming from the engine . I had the car checked out and was informed to get rid of car asap .
such a bummer. I had issues with Servco Toyota, they’re absolute trash. I had an oil leak from the drivers side valve cover and they didn’t honor the warranty, fuckers. Other than that oil leak my cars been great and i absolutely love it. Toyota knows these cars have issues and the dealerships do the ABSOLUTE least
It's funny how Hyundai is now the new norm with the car scene, with the exception of the stigma of reliability issues and being mom cars. The N division of Hyundai is doing what all other japanese manufacturers are stumbling to do in the modern day. I was looking at the 86 for a little bit until I decided against it. I love my Elantra N. Have a friend with 90k miles and a JB4 with no issues so far.
I know this video doesn't have to do with the 86, but it kinda goes to show how times have changed. It's a very great car on paper, but the engine really holds it back, all the while the supposed hyundai family car is winning touring car championships back to back.
I wish I bought an elantra N
@jackbuckleyauto I don't regret my purchase on bit. I'd say get your hands on one if you can, while you can.
That sucks man! Sorry about that. Keep us up-to-date.
Will do!
Just wanted to express my regards for how that car was supposed to be your greatest dreams and marking a triumphant return only to have it be your worst nightmare. I really feel a lot of empathy for you because that's practically the story of my life. Relationship issues, both platonic and romantic, material issues, other things. You've been through a lot and I just wanna say you're very strong for holding it together to this point. I'm wishing and praying for luck on your side to get this all sorted out.
Have you had someone look at the oil pan?
The first time there was oil in my spark plugs and my headlight
@jackbuckleyauto , there are issues with silicone getting into the oil with some models. I hope whatever happens - it all works out in your favour. Sorry to hear about this happening to your car mate.
7:00 bro this is t a Toyota problem it’s a Subaru problem and they’re the ones who engineered that motor and drive train… Toyota has been owning up to their mistakes the tundras are fine now the quality has gone down a bit but Toyota and Lexus aren’t the 1st an 2nd most reliable car brands statistically for nothing bro
But the GT86 never had any of these problems right ? And the FA20 was also just a Subaru Boxer 4 Banger.
There was a valve spring recall, Although when I searched , I couldn't seem to find any actual instances of the springs failing. The FA20 does have an extremely minor oil starvation issue with high-speed right hand turns but it's literally a split second and the starvation is so little that it doesn't really do anything.
Dang. That said, hard to go wrong with a bmw with the m54. I got a 5 series with over 400 000km on original engine and trans.
what do you think of the 2016 BMW 535 3.0 TURBO 6
@@planetstupider502 n55. More than solid engine. zf8 trans too, im sure you know how good that is. Its a great buy but imo i prefer 3/435i. Same engine and trans combo too
This has been happening a lot with Toyotas. But ironically the only issues with the brz was the overuse of silicone on the oil pan which was caught and rectified. But lemon cars happen, look at Tj hunts brand new mustang he bought. Was broken a bunch of times before they replaced the motor.
Turboed 485WHP on E85 first gen FR-S still running strong since 2015 ^_^. Will never buy this car if my life depends on it.
Hope you get something done about this. I know three people whose engine blew up within the first 6 months hehe.
Insane to me how my Supra (BMW) has been the most reliable GR car so far. I’d love to get a GR Corolla or 86, but constantly seeing these issues come up is really pushing me away.
I wish you the best.
thanks man, shoulda just got a cayman or a supra
I feel you. I took the chance to buy a 2013 WRX that was listed for a really good deal. Didn't have a warrantly. I had no car because my other impreza had shit the bed (Over 200k miles). The dealer managed to cover up a ton of issues that have had it down in my garage for almost 7 months. I don't have the money to fix it nor buy a new car, so I've been ride sharing to college classes for months. I had my motorcycle over the summer, but not only is it very cold where I am now but someone vandalized it and I had to total it through insurance, and I'm waiting for my OSHP inspection.
And this is why I much rather hold on to my old Toyota Camry than getting a new Toyota. I was considering on getting one at first in fact one of the cars I was looking at was a gr86 ,but after the recalls and problems they were having hard pass. Plus I'm nearly at 200k miles I doubt any new Toyotas could do that or any new car for that matter.
make a follow up video man
Waiting on it! Toyota admitted fault just waiting for the final settlement before I post again!!
Lemon Law the car. Sorry to hear about engine problems on a 2023 GR86. Its sketchy anyway because it has a Subaru engine but its a Toyota. You really think the Toyota technicians want to work on a Subaru engine ? I think the Toyota Supra is in that same boat with the BMW engine. Mechanics don't like to work on cross breed cars.
They don't
Sounds like you've been going through the ringer with this GR 86, I hope the future is better and brighter for you. Keep pushing 💪
I've never wanted to own the GR86 BRZ or the FR-S because of that stupid engine. If Toyota would just put the 2.0 from the Corolla and maybe stick a supercharger or turbo on it I would be buying one
There is a valve rocker arm retainer kit , it is a muct because they fall off and destroy the motor. Also dont use 0-20. Use 5w40. Also add 1/2 to 3/4 qt more if you drive hard and corner hard, change oil more often than 5 k if you drive hard. With those suggestions the car can last a bit more and hopefully not have engine failure.
Feel bad for you my friend. I've owned this car for over two years now and have not had any issues, but I did buy it brand new, have not modified it and do not track it. Did you get yours used, or was it also new straight from Toyota? Either way, hoping things improve and they either finally correct the issues, or the legal process does some justice for you.
Bought a subaru and the engine failed 🤯
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I had a 2015 FRS RS1 that was nice stock and then turbo changed it, then upgrade the turbo kit, then built(not blew) the engine and it make 480whp 360tq and never had an issue with it.
Was the best car I owned and wished I still had it. Everyone's quality degrades over time.
My 2023 GR86 10th Anniversary manual is awesome. My clutch went out at 2,000 miles of street driving. Dealer agreed to cover the parts but I had to submit a separate claim for labor to the Toyota corporate via their web site which was approved. 10,000 miles and 2 years later car drives great.
Learn to shift.
What does he mean by blown cylinders?
Crazy that I relate to this. I have a Corolla Hatchback that is having numerous issues that shouldn’t be happening for a Toyota. Broken motor mounts at 47k miles, slave cylinder failure at 46k (that many have reported along with clutch failures), and now a noisy ISB. I drove my 180k mile RSX more spiritedly than my Corolla and that thing did not have the issues my car currently has
This motor is cheeks it would seem. Toyota needs to build their own sport car stop borrowing engines from other manufacturers.
GR Corolla is all Toyota
I'm really curious as too what "fix" they did cause the new FA24 have terrible oil starvation on right hand turns (proven by 900BRZ) which eventually cause bearing or piston rod related issue.
Try taking it to a Subaru specialists instead of Toyota mechanics
Prefer rwd but my 14 st is running strong at 108k miles, perfect compression. After some liquid, molly, went from qt every 1500 miles, to nothing at 3k. May get a rs. This spring.
That would be dope man
Toyotas are meant for simple life. get Prius shit still drives after 400k. no matter how much I try to break'em it just won't die on me
80's-90's Supras, MR2's, Celica GT4's, 1st-gen Lexus IS300's, Cressidas...very reliable in general, and sport-oriented. You don't have to drive a Prius, (shudders).
This is why you buy a camry or a corolla OLD my dude cant go wrong homie. Honestly this was depressing to watch im sorry this car wasnt the dream you wanted i wish things couldve been very different for you.
Ya but those cars aren't "drivers cars" yk
@jackbuckleyauto depends on the driver hahaga
I used to own a premium 2022 86 and I sold it after 9 months. The car out of the factory just didn't feel right. The power delivery was inconsistent, shifting felt sloppy, the clutch was unresponsive. I felt like toyota needs to revamp this car immediately because most the gr86 owner I know are leaving this platform for something else like the mx-5 or wrx.
Why didn’t you return it? Most dealerships give you 30 days or 500 miles to return it
I think maybe it might just be that car, I bought a brand new GR 86 a little over a year ago and I’ve never had any issues with mine, I take good care of it, take it in for it scheduled maintenance and I’ve even taken it on 2 shortes separate Multi Day Road trips and it still works perfectly fine no issues, just a faulty car from the start.
God damn man, this sucks to hear. I have a 55k mile 22 gr86 that runs like a dream. I hope this issue gets resolved someday or another. Sucks to see a great car be a pos
What Fiat did you have before?
Abarth 500!
I saw these GR86s were getting cheaper in Australia, but still around the $40k mark. Was wondering how they really were to buy/own
That's what happens when a new car isn't broken in properly. They ain't playing when they say baby that engine for 1,000. It's more like 1,500 on 0w20. 2,000 on 0w16. By the time you hit 1,500-2,000 you should be on your 2nd oil change otherwise all that debris microwelds to the internals. Of course RTV in the pickup could have been an issue too.
Toyota overall isn’t what they used to be. Also so weird they used a Subaru engine for this particular car. Especially since turbo Subaru engines have the rep they have.