GT 86 vs used Cayman S

[ekam]

Originally Posted by johnsimion

+1. Also, I recommend this topic be revisited in 5 years and compare reliability, fuel economy, and resale value in addition to maintenance costs. I'm betting that few if any of the BRZs will have a complete engine failure, but a lot of the Boxsters will.

Subaru motor is not without its problems either mind you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5Led0ds4MY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW6FZocQFWg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WS37L1G8lnA

Earlier 90's motors are notorious for head gasket problems.





Remember kids, grass is always greener on the other side.

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by ekam

Subaru motor is not without its problems either mind you.

Subaru engine failure. - YouTube

2009 Subaru WRX Engine Failure - YouTube

Subaru engine knock. Big end bearing failure. - YouTube

Earlier 90's motors are notorious for head gasket problems.





Remember kids, grass is always greener on the other side.

A seeping head gasket on a car with significant boost is a minor annoyance, not a car ending disaster. Most catastrophic failures in these cars are due to modifications.

+1 to johnsimion's comments. I have 115,000 miles on my WRX. It's been in the shop once in the last 4 years. That was a head gasket and a timing belt and water pump for less than $800.

The BRZ/FR-S has a strong potential for long term reliability judging by the past products of its manufacturers.

[ekam]

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2171114

http://bbs.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-general-1/299148-big-end-failure-wahh.html

Originally Posted by blue2000s

A seeping head gasket on a car with significant boost is a minor annoyance, not a car ending disaster. Most catastrophic failures in these cars are due to modifications.

+1 to johnsimion's comments. I have 115,000 miles on my WRX. It's been in the shop once in the last 4 years. That was a head gasket and a timing belt and water pump for less than $800.

The BRZ/FR-S has a strong potential for long term reliability judging by the past products of its manufacturers.

Subaru engine knock. Big end bearing failure. - YouTube

"Subaru never confirmed the reason for the failure but upon researching this model I found recalls in other countries for this year forester regarding bearing failure. Subaru supposedly removed something from the structure of the bearing to reduce costs which in turn reduced strength."