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If I buy a GR86, then I will probably want to track it in HPDE events. Does anyone know if that will void the manufacturer's warranty? In other words, if I am getting in some track days, and I have some sort of mechanical problem (either on the track or off), will Toyota say, "Sorry, but you have been running this car on tracks. We won't cover this failure."
I found an article on autoblog.com that says the following:
"A Nissan representative confirmed that the cars are not covered under warranty on a race track.
The world's largest automaker agrees with this policy. We confirmed that Toyota's warranty does not cover cars on a race track. And that policy includes performance models like the 2017 Toyota 86 and all Lexus models, including the F Performance line. That's right, the warranty does not make exception for the IS F, RC F, or GS F."
That does not sound encouraging.
The GR86 page on Toyota's website shows the car on a race track. In the first paragraph of text it says, "Engineered with the input of track-proven drivers." In the next paragraph, it says, "Born to take on any track." So, Toyota is emphatically marketing this car as ready for track use. It is my understanding that purchase of a new GR86 even gets you a complimentary NASA track day! Will participating in that event void the warranty? If it is the case that Toyota simply won't cover a car that's driven on track, then that is a load of garbage.
Now, I can see Toyota not covering a car with performance mods, particularly to the motor. I do not have plans to do such mods. But not covering mods is its own issue. I hope that Toyota will cover a stock car, maybe with upgraded brake pads and R-comp tires, regardless of use on the track.
I found an article on autoblog.com that says the following:
"A Nissan representative confirmed that the cars are not covered under warranty on a race track.
The world's largest automaker agrees with this policy. We confirmed that Toyota's warranty does not cover cars on a race track. And that policy includes performance models like the 2017 Toyota 86 and all Lexus models, including the F Performance line. That's right, the warranty does not make exception for the IS F, RC F, or GS F."
That does not sound encouraging.
The GR86 page on Toyota's website shows the car on a race track. In the first paragraph of text it says, "Engineered with the input of track-proven drivers." In the next paragraph, it says, "Born to take on any track." So, Toyota is emphatically marketing this car as ready for track use. It is my understanding that purchase of a new GR86 even gets you a complimentary NASA track day! Will participating in that event void the warranty? If it is the case that Toyota simply won't cover a car that's driven on track, then that is a load of garbage.
Now, I can see Toyota not covering a car with performance mods, particularly to the motor. I do not have plans to do such mods. But not covering mods is its own issue. I hope that Toyota will cover a stock car, maybe with upgraded brake pads and R-comp tires, regardless of use on the track.