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To benefit new members, or just to use as a link when people ask the question on the Facebook page, can we use this thread as a way to list all things to check when buying a used GT86. Paperwork/Visual inspections: Important - Is the car affected by the valve spring recall: For cars manufactured between: April 2012 and May 2013. (Please note: just because a car has been registered in the UK with a 14 plate registration, doesn't mean it won't be affected by the valve spring recall) Has the steering harness recall work been performed? - Affects all GT86/BRZs made between April 2012 to March 2015 Check for condensation in rear lights, can be rectified under warranty - Very common fault Check for rusty door pillars - Common fault Check the battery, is it the older 48 Ah (known to have issues) or the 65 Ah replacement? - Very common fault Check for scratches in front window glass from the rollers - Rare fault Check for any oil leaking from the cam cover plate - Rare fault Check for delamination on the rear view mirror - Common fault Check that one of the keys has a metal tag on it with the code for the alarm control box Check the front seat bolsters for wear and tear - Common fault Check for rust under the front bonnet weather seal - Common fault Check the rear seats operate correctly, with the buttons to fold down/the latch to re-secure - Rare fault Does the car have a Miltek exhaust? These are known to have severe issues for the GT86/BRZ, so budget for a replacement catback or ask for the warranty documentation. Check the tyres are stock Michelin Primacy or better, stay away from cars with cheap "HiFly" typres, be aware that many owners upgrade to Yokohama or Eagle tyres which are better than the stock Primacys. Idle/Test drive checks: Check for fuel pump chirp / crickets - Rare fault Check if the car has a remap (turn engine on, let it idle, hold cruise control stick towards you. If the needle jumps and holds at 1,2,3 or 4k revs, release and pull it towards you once again and release, if the needle jumps 1k revs, that's switching between maps, meaning the car has a remap). Useful to know if you believe you're buying a reportedly "stock" car. While on a test drive check for a gearbox linkage rattle at 5k RPM+. Most cars do this but some are worse than others - Rare fault Also while on the test drive, test 1>2>3>2 on gear changes, preferably while car is still cold. It's known to be a a bit tough when the car is cold, but if you feel like you're about to snap the gear level it could be indicative of a bigger issue - Common fault With any used vehicle its recommended to run a HPI check and also check the MOT history and outstanding recalls: MOT and Recall checker: https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/ What else have I missed? (Admin please sticky if you feel it's worthwhile.)

I'm guessing most people will only have 16

They are cheap enough to get replacements from the Toyota Dealerships [emoji14] Sent from my ASUS_A001 using Tapatalk

My drivers side mirror doesn't fold electrically anymore. I've just left it as can do it by putting my hand out the window easily enough. I've done 126K miles and manual gearbox has performed faultlessly. 😛 In other news my heated seat buttons no longer illuminate but the seats heat up fine. Again I've left it, as I'm not bothered by such things.

Got my car back today. It feels super sharp and quick compared to the Blue Edition I've been driving all week. It's worth noting that you effectively get a free intermediate service as the oil and filter are changed as is the coolant (which saves me having it done at 140K). The aircon is recharged too. I had a new clutch fitted and looking at the old one, it was getting a bit low so perfect timing. Clutch feels lovely and light, nice. A huge thanks to Gary and Richard at RRG Macclesfield for doing a great job and a great service as they always do. This time next weekend I will be sprinting at Cadwell. Can't wait. Just need to new poly ARB mounts fitted next week once they come in to sort the creaky steering issue. One of the ARB mounts got cooked by the overpipe over 110k miles, so may put some wrap round it soon.