sethISF

So over the past 2 weeks, my car has been a nightmare. I just hit 100k miles about a month ago. 2 weeks ago, the radiator busted and had to be replaced. 5 days later, starter goes bad and is replaced. Now this morning, I go out to my car and it's dead in the driveway. I jump it off, and once it's running, the CEL, check VSC, and traction control lights are all illuminated. I immediately drive it to the dealership. Not only is it a bad battery, their tests show the alternator is also failing. What is the likelihood? I thought these cars were supposed to be reliable! Thank goodness I have a close friend that's a master tech for Toyota otherwise I would have been out several thousands letting the dealership do everything. 2008 SFP with 101k miles.

I8ABMR

pretty low odds of it all happening at the same time but you are at the age and mileage where these things will happen. Thankfully your buddy can help you out. Sorry to hear about the drama but most likely this will be it. I dont think this is a sign of more things to come. At least I hope not

sethISF

Thanks for the reply. I'm hoping that's all the issues I will run into for awhile. Now that the car is no longer under warranty, I'm in the market for intake/headers/exhaust. Hopefully these headaches are done and I can continue to enjoy the car for a long time.

Justind27

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scary, but at the same time If it were me I'd go build crazy on mine, only a few things I haven't really done yet which is permissing what breaks first I guess. Just rolled 96k and I drive it like I stole it everywhere

XutvJet

Ummmm...you're talking about a car that's been on the road for about 8 years now. All the items that have broken are common items to fail within that time/mileage range no matter the make. Also, that big engine crammed in a tight space isn't doing those systems any favors.

sethISF

Had it just been one issue, I would not have even posted. The fact that the radiator/starter/alternator/battery all had to be replaced over a 2 week period is a bit disheartening. Hopefully that's the end of any issues for a while.

ForzaF

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Wheel bearings , shocks , bushings are next j/k maybe not those are all wear item that will need attention soon enough.

ImportISF

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I agree, just wear & tear parts IMO.


The whole alternator/battery/Voltage regulator/Battery wires all failed around 40k miles on my AMG. Entire cooling system were all overhauled on my BMW's around 80k miles. I'd be happy if these were the only problems you've had in your 100k mile performance sedan

lobuxracer

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I'm at 120k and have had none of these issues. Sorry for your bad luck, but it is purely luck of the draw.

Weapon F

Like stated earlier just wear and tear item considering 100k miles, battery went because alternator was was going. Just some bad luck that they all went at same time. Now if you were having tranny, or major engine problems I would be concerned. More of nuisance then amy thing else, good luck.

INTMD8

Not a bad repair list for 100k miles. Let's put it this way, with my previous experience with Lexus vehicles I would have no worries keeping the ISF to 200k+ miles.

Would not try that with a Merc or Audi.

Tokenblkgy

Well I'd say you are lucky I just sold my Volvo S60R to get munis... And that was after replacing my engine after the TCV went bad causing my engine to over boost and crater itself. 5300 later equaled new engine, turbo, and electronics.. All this happened with 112K on the clock...
Never again.. That's why I came back to Japanese cars.

RRRacing

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Everything is relative... go over to the BMW forums, at least you are not blowing your engine, tranny, mounts, driveshaft, or your chassis is not literally *cracking*

Rafi

kolyan

Not sure you can call this normal....buddy has 06 Si with 200k miles and he hasnt replaced any of that except for battery, and I am not planning to on my 06 S2k....

dblock05

A Honda Civic SI is being compared to the ISF?