The Toyota GT86 Thread

[Purply]

I remember that phase it lasted about 2 years for me, but the end result is that I've developed a more aggressive driving style and it's a difficult habit to get out of...

Haha I can see that happening

 

[FiestaST]

Haha I can see that happening

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Congrats! Keep us updated on the driving experience.

I can see it's a MY17 from rim design & indicator placement

 

[Chevron]

Congrats! Keep us updated on the driving experience.

I can see it's a MY17 from rim design & indicator placement

You can tell from the "teeth" of the front spoiler too.

 

[Purply]

Some pics as promised

 

[Purply]

 

[FiestaST]

Some pics as promised

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Thanks for sharing. I must say that enhanced LED's (front & rear) looks wicked!

Also the digital screen in the instrumentation cluster is much more comprehensive than the pre F/lift model.

 

[Purply]

Agreed, the changes make a huge difference all-round

 

[Mike Hoxbig]

I prefer the red stiching on the leather from the previous model, as well as the front bumper. And the head unit, steering wheel and instrument cluster on the new model...

 

[ahoudet]

Nice! Congrats on the new car

 

[DA-LION-619]

Nice!

 

[FiestaST]

 

[FiestaST]

Lovely....

 

[FiestaST]

 

[FiestaST]

http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/toyota-86-2017-first-drive-with-video/43287/

[video=youtube_share;PdJXImkA-1c]https://youtu.be/PdJXImkA-1c[/video]

 

[FiestaST]

FAST FACTS

Model: Toyota 86 2,0 High
Price: R494 900
Engine: 2,0-litre, naturally aspirated, flat-four
Power: 147 kW @ 7 000 r/min
Torque: 205 N.m @ 6 400 - 6 600 r/min
0-100 km/h: 7,6 seconds
Top Speed: 226 km/h
Fuel Consumption: 7,8 L/100 km
CO2: 180 g/km
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Maintenance Plan: 4 year/60 000 km

http://www.carmag.co.za/driving_impression/driven-toyota-86-20-high/

 

[Messugga]

Holy crap they got expensive.
You have to be a bit nuts to buy one now, and that's from someone who owned one

 

[Drifter]

This ^^^^

 

[XennoX]

Yeah that price is quite sad. I was looking at this or the Mazda MX-5 (RF) as my next car.

 

[Purply]

I've only driven this 86 for I think 3 weeks now and already four people tried taking me out by moving into my lane without seeing me.

Out of the 4 times only one continued moving into my lane as I slammed brakes and hooting like an idiot, the other 3 times people had a shock when I hooted and moved back into their lane.

All of the above mentioned incidents was with either SUV/bakkie drivers, so I'm assuming they either just bad drivers, or they can't spot cars that are low on the ground?

I've always been a very defensive driver, so these kind of things don't catch me off guard.

 

[ubercal]

I've only driven this 86 for I think 3 weeks now and already four people tried taking me out by moving into my lane without seeing me.

Out of the 4 times only one continued moving into my lane as I slammed brakes and hooting like an idiot, the other 3 times people had a shock when I hooted and moved back into their lane.

All of the above mentioned incidents was with either SUV/bakkie drivers, so I'm assuming they either just bad drivers, or they can't spot cars that are low on the ground?

I've always been a very defensive driver, so these kind of things don't catch me off guard.

That's why I put a loud exhaust and aftermarket hooter on my car.