Sports cars are not for everyone and, with the exception of Porsche, nobody got rich building and selling them. Steering is quick and nimble, suspension is firm and confident.
Affordability is a strong draw, and reliability is equally important to budget-sensitive buyers. Documented problems are not unknown, however. Dealers have replaced lots of pumps under a TSB campaign; ask about it if it is not offered to you. The manual transmission may also become noisy; some owners have had to replace the clutch, throw-out bearing and even the clutch fork and flywheel early.
Another sign of wear is poor upshifts between certain gears. Owners have reported that the infotainment touchscreen can become unresponsive to the touch, necessitating replacement. A few have noted that the electric power steering may intermittently fail, then come back on.
The power-assisted windows may screech and appear scratched by internal guides addressed in later cars. Door seals may loosen and droop, and high-mileage engines may consume motor oil. Forgot Password? Click here. First Name:. Last Name:. Yes, please sign me up to receive the Wheels. I would like to receive notices that may be of interest to me, communications, promotional offers and other information from Digital Auto Ventures.
Main Menu Search driving. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. MSRP more information. Where presented on its own, the price is for a base model without options and before taxes, rebates, or fees. Where presented as a range, it represents the prices of multiple trim lines available for the model without options and before taxes, rebates, or fees.
Actual prices may vary. What does 6MT come with? Engine Detail Gasoline: 2. While there are plenty of performance cars these days that come with fantastic automatics that are well-suited to their mission, in a small sports car that puts driver connectivity and fun over outright performance, a stick is the right choice.
Not only that, but the power bump that came with the refreshed versions in didn't apply to automatic-equipped cars. One thing to consider with any late model used car is to make sure you compare the pricing of a pre-owned car versus a brand new. While there are people who will advise against buying any car that's been modified, it's best to take things on a case by case basis.
If you find a car that's been appreciated and tastefully upgraded by a caring enthusiast a purchase can make a lot sense, but always do your homework. As with any used performance vehicle or sports car, you'll want to keep an eye out for crappy mods and signs of abuse.
Even when new, the FR-S, 86 and BRZ offered some of the most fun you can have in a car for the money, and now that the cars have started to age, they can make great used cars as well. Whether you are looking to leave it stock and enjoy it, lightly modify it or build something serious, there is no denying the potential of this modern, lightweight, rear-wheel drive platform.
Sign up for more restomod content to add horsepower to your inbox. Automatic vs. New vs. Used One thing to consider with any late model used car is to make sure you compare the pricing of a pre-owned car versus a brand new.
Buyer Beware While there are people who will advise against buying any car that's been modified, it's best to take things on a case by case basis. Want to wait for a new example instead? Check out the upcoming Toyota 86 Hakone Edition.
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