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Wide-ranging question, I know, but does anyone regret going turbo with their GT86/BRZ? I'm not talking about the cost, because it's never worth it come resale. I'm more interested in any bad aspects compared with OEM. For example: * throttle response? * reliability? * quality of mapping? * heat management on track? I have a supercharged Mx5 Mk3 that is so much better than when it left the factory, but it has taken a long time to iron out the above to my satisfaction.

Hi, Does anyone have a cable that they want to sell? Cheers, Paul

Don't know if it helps but Blink Motorsport in Cheshire can test shocks on their damper dyno. http://www.mx5nutz.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=212986&hl=%2Bdamper+%2Bdyno

Thanks Deacon - parcel on its way

Thanks - sold to Deacon, pending payment.

Brand new, boxed. Full set, front and rear. Fit GT86 and BRZ. Bought from Hendy Group, cost £215. Asking £170 collected from Reading or £175 delivered.

Subaru BRZ SE £17,500 Only 6500 miles Registered March 2015 A low mileage example in the best colour - WR blue pearl. Well it's my favourite colour anyway! MY2015 facelift version - shark fin aerial, carbon fibre look dash. Immaculate condition throughout One careful owner, engine run-in according to manufacturer's instructions Full Subaru service history Nearly 4 years warranty remaining Sports Seats, Xenon Headlights, Keyless Start/Stop Button, Keyless Entry, Front Fog Lights, Power Fold Mirrors, Automatic Lights, Electric Door Mirrors, Heated Door Mirrors, Headlight Washers, Digital Air Conditioning, ABS, Anti Theft System, Cruise Control, Power Assisted Steering, Remote Central Locking, Traction Control, Trip Computer, Auto Climate Control, Electric Windows, Radio/CD, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags. 4 seats. The car is in Caversham, near Reading.

Jack did a nice job on the wheel on my Mx5 mk3. I would definitely go for the exchange option though as he is very busy and lead times can be a bit variable...

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2012/09/fuel-economy-race-brings-expensive-oil-to-inexpensive-cars/index.htm " We generally support any technology that can improve fuel economy. But in this case, we wonder whether some consumers who purchase new cars may feel blindsided by the increased cost of their oil changes. And since 0W-20 mainly only improves fuel economy for the first few seconds of driving, we question whether the fuel economy gains are really worth the added costs for consumers over the life of the car. "

LOL - Bulldog Subaru have corrected the oil now but I have no confidence in them at all. Here's the email from after sales: Sorry for the delay, had to pop out yesterday. You are correct the factory fill is 0w-20 fully synthetic oil. This is a recommendation as a world wide oil fill. The 5w-30 fully synthetic is also listed by the factory as suitable oil. We have been favouring the 5w-30 as a better suited all round oil for our climate in the UK. Both grades are perfectly expectable to use. If you prefer we use 0w-20 fully synthetic then we have no problem with this, I am also happy to use this at no extra cost to you. I love the bit "I am also happy to use this at no extra cost to you" - so you bloody well should at over £250 for an oil change.

Thanks Mike - shame you're not a bit closer Is the 0W20 for emissions/fuel economy or is it genuinely the best oil for the car when used on the road? I assume that genuine parts means the warranty is intact. Do Subaru have electronic service records yet (like Mazda) or still stamps in the book? Any good independents near Reading?

Reading - local Subaru is Bulldog in Tywford - don't think they have sold many BRZs.

Thanks - unless the Subaru dealer will reduce their price I'll probably go with Toyota. The only difference seems to be that Subaru includes the pollen filter - an easy change and dirt cheap with a BluePrint filter. Subaru Quote Parts (pollen filter, gasket, oil filter) £41.47 Oil (Castrol GTX 5w30 - is this really the crap that our cars use?) £48.33 Labour £120.38 VAT £42.04 Total: £252.22

Subaru BRZ - local Subaru dealer quoting £255 for a first service. Seems a little steep - it's only oil, oil filter, pollen filter and a few checks Is this the going rate? Thanks.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-GT86-2-0-201bhp-2012MY-/161894109681?hash=item25b1a411f1:g:U4oAAOSw585WUJzq