16-17 Type R advice...
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Rather oddly considering it will warn of low fuel level, tyre pressure, screen wash, coolant and brake fluid levels it doesn't automatically warn if low oil level.
As others have said a few clicks on menu on steering wheel before you start engine say once per week or after engine has been run (8 minute delay)
Will show oil level and add comment of ok, over filled or under filled and advise on amount to add when needed.
If you can get into a routine of checking tyre pressure and oil level once per week/ month depending on usage you won't have any problems.
Service interval including oil change is recommended as annually or 16,000 miles whichever first
As others have said a few clicks on menu on steering wheel before you start engine say once per week or after engine has been run (8 minute delay)
Will show oil level and add comment of ok, over filled or under filled and advise on amount to add when needed.
If you can get into a routine of checking tyre pressure and oil level once per week/ month depending on usage you won't have any problems.
Service interval including oil change is recommended as annually or 16,000 miles whichever first
I take it the v6 or v8 don't burn oil any quicker than other comparable engines?
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My recollection of problems reported here are:
Diff. failure (only a few)
Coolant leakage (only a few)
Speaker buzzing / rattling (common) - TSB issued that seems to have solved the problem for most.
Loss of exhaust flatulence (only a few) - Caused by TSB and subsequently solved for most with another TSB
Issues with vert top latching (very few)
Center vent failing to raise / lower (only a few)
Clutch slippage on V6 (common) - TSB issued that seems to have solved the problem.
Slow fuel filling (common) - TSB issued that seems to have solved the problem for most.
Excessive rear tire wear (mostly on 2WD versions
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Inability to remove stupid looking grin on owners (common)
Diff. failure (only a few)
Coolant leakage (only a few)
Speaker buzzing / rattling (common) - TSB issued that seems to have solved the problem for most.
Loss of exhaust flatulence (only a few) - Caused by TSB and subsequently solved for most with another TSB
Issues with vert top latching (very few)
Center vent failing to raise / lower (only a few)
Clutch slippage on V6 (common) - TSB issued that seems to have solved the problem.
Slow fuel filling (common) - TSB issued that seems to have solved the problem for most.
Excessive rear tire wear (mostly on 2WD versions
)Inability to remove stupid looking grin on owners (common)
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Overall, I've had far less problems with my F-Type than previously owned BMW's, Audi's and Toyota's. However, I will say that the F-Type gets driven far less than those vehicles so it's not entirely apples to apples.
At the end of the day, it's a manufactured car. Sometimes there are lemons that come off the line, but for the most part just do the normal maintenance and it will be fine. I will also add that maintenance is cheaper than owning a BMW M car.
At the end of the day, it's a manufactured car. Sometimes there are lemons that come off the line, but for the most part just do the normal maintenance and it will be fine. I will also add that maintenance is cheaper than owning a BMW M car.
My recollection of problems reported here are:
Diff. failure (only a few)
Coolant leakage (only a few)
Speaker buzzing / rattling (common) - TSB issued that seems to have solved the problem for most.
Loss of exhaust flatulence (only a few) - Caused by TSB and subsequently solved for most with another TSB
Issues with vert top latching (very few)
Center vent failing to raise / lower (only a few)
Clutch slippage on V6 (common) - TSB issued that seems to have solved the problem.
Slow fuel filling (common) - TSB issued that seems to have solved the problem for most.
Excessive rear tire wear (mostly on 2WD versions)
Inability to remove stupid looking grin on owners (common)
Diff. failure (only a few)
Coolant leakage (only a few)
Speaker buzzing / rattling (common) - TSB issued that seems to have solved the problem for most.
Loss of exhaust flatulence (only a few) - Caused by TSB and subsequently solved for most with another TSB
Issues with vert top latching (very few)
Center vent failing to raise / lower (only a few)
Clutch slippage on V6 (common) - TSB issued that seems to have solved the problem.
Slow fuel filling (common) - TSB issued that seems to have solved the problem for most.
Excessive rear tire wear (mostly on 2WD versions
)Inability to remove stupid looking grin on owners (common)
Ive hit a few of those, exhaust valves, fuel issue, speakers, vert top, center vent, but all been fixed fairly quick under Warranty
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Some cars had a problem accepting fuel meaning that the automatic cutoff at some stations would actuate early and often - Fuel would have to be nursed into those cars. There was a TSB for it. I've experienced it once or twice. After the TSB, it seems to be station related. 99.99% of the time I have no problems. I haven't seen it mentioned here in quite a while.
The OP reminded me of the exhaust valve issue. A few cars had a problem with the exhaust valve sticking or rattling. Covered under warranty.
I've got 40k on my car. Doesn't use oil. I had no major issues. I've had a few minor ones, center vent, seat heaters failed, cruise wouldn't engage, rattling speakers. All cheerfully and quickly fixed under warranty.
The OP reminded me of the exhaust valve issue. A few cars had a problem with the exhaust valve sticking or rattling. Covered under warranty.
I've got 40k on my car. Doesn't use oil. I had no major issues. I've had a few minor ones, center vent, seat heaters failed, cruise wouldn't engage, rattling speakers. All cheerfully and quickly fixed under warranty.
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Some cars had a problem accepting fuel meaning that the automatic cutoff at some stations would actuate early and often - Fuel would have to be nursed into those cars. There was a TSB for it. I've experienced it once or twice. After the TSB, it seems to be station related. 99.99% of the time I have no problems. I haven't seen it mentioned here in quite a while.
The OP reminded me of the exhaust valve issue. A few cars had a problem with the exhaust valve sticking or rattling. Covered under warranty.
I've got 40k on my car. Doesn't use oil. I had no major issues. I've had a few minor ones, center vent, seat heaters failed, cruise wouldn't engage, rattling speakers. All cheerfully and quickly fixed under warranty.
The OP reminded me of the exhaust valve issue. A few cars had a problem with the exhaust valve sticking or rattling. Covered under warranty.
I've got 40k on my car. Doesn't use oil. I had no major issues. I've had a few minor ones, center vent, seat heaters failed, cruise wouldn't engage, rattling speakers. All cheerfully and quickly fixed under warranty.
As dogbreath mentioned, the e-diff on the V8S & RWD R is subject to occasional failure, particularly if over worked on the course or in snow. The LSD on the RWD V6S seems to be similarly inclined.
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Yes, my apologies, didn't catch it in abbreviated form, noob here...
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This is mostly why I'm looking at it, need something with a bit more visceral excitement than the German fare...
Car wouldn't want to fill up, go up to 3/4 tank and refuse to take more fuel. very very annoying, happened second hour of ownership, and with a car I fill up every three days, glad it got fixed quickly needed a new filler nozzle or something like that If I recall
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