AE86 vs GR86: Which one is worth it?

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  • Опубліковано 9 чер 2024
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    A Toyota AE86 costs about the same as a brand new Toyota GR86. For $30k, which one is REALLY worth it?
    Huge shout out to Abraham for letting us drive his beautiful AE86: / a.p._86_garage
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  • @schoolForAnts
    @schoolForAnts Рік тому +8624

    Michael Schumacher and Ken Block both deserve Up To Speed episodes.

    • @TheStrangeVisitor
      @TheStrangeVisitor Рік тому +467

      At this point any up to speed episode will do. Also did somebody check on the guy who counts the day? Is he alright?

    • @kaiburns4257
      @kaiburns4257 Рік тому +200

      @@TheStrangeVisitor he gave up... ;-;

    • @witness1013
      @witness1013 Рік тому +30

      No they don't

    • @stephaneletourneau7712
      @stephaneletourneau7712 Рік тому +154

      totally right on that man, but dont forget Sabine Schmitz!

    • @philipjamesrojo4913
      @philipjamesrojo4913 Рік тому +67

      Those 2 deserves a lot of info on Up to Speed. Let's not forget the Up to Speed on the Dakar Rally.

  • @a.p.7660
    @a.p.7660 Рік тому +2871

    Thanks Donut Media for featuring my AE86. Hope everyone enjoyed it as I did. 🤙🏽

    • @rjkStudios
      @rjkStudios Рік тому +54

      I've never been an AE86 guy, but that's a beauty you have there! 😎 👍 There's just this special "x-factor" with the 80's-90's Toyota sports cars. 💜

    • @tjjavier
      @tjjavier Рік тому +24

      Awesome car man! Props! 🙌💯

    • @Zeemas
      @Zeemas Рік тому +21

      Sweet car dude! Especially the interiors, looks so mint my guy.

    • @triquerique
      @triquerique Рік тому +12

      cleaaaaan build man love your car!

    • @a.p.7660
      @a.p.7660 Рік тому +1

      Thank you!

  • @boldcitycc
    @boldcitycc Рік тому +49

    The 4A-GE engine was also put in the MR2. The AW11 series MR2 was so fun to drive. I loved the t-tops as well. Man I miss that car. The shifter was the coolest I’ve ever seen. It was a little slightly banana shaped shifter.. Super short throws, buttery smooth, and the way they set the center console was perfect. You could literally rest your forearm on the center tunnel, and shift with just your wrist.

    • @psychedashell
      @psychedashell Рік тому

      My little AE86 had the supercharger from the 4agZE, surprisingly beastly bit of kit.

    • @Malice_doll
      @Malice_doll 6 місяців тому

      I love my mr2. My manual trans one doesn’t run anymore but I daily my automatic and it’s an amazing car. Everything the 86 does it does better. No body roll and gives you more of that “sport” feeling, weighs less too in Japan than the 86. If Takumi went against a first gen mr2 with an equal skills driver either NA or supercharged he would get demolished. Also that snap oversteer everyone brings up with mr2’s really only affects the 2nd gen.

  • @macoady
    @macoady Рік тому +75

    Absolutely love these videos. Donuts shifted back to real life videos like this and the skyline video, which I love to see. Keep up these kind of videos!

    • @Movic__
      @Movic__ Рік тому

      HEY FAN, I HAVE GIFT 🎁 FOR YOU, SEND A DIRECT MESSAGE!!!

    • @ManBearPigCreative
      @ManBearPigCreative Рік тому +4

      Really have to respect how they listened to the comments

  • @Hashiriya086
    @Hashiriya086 Рік тому +3086

    As an 86 owner. I’m really glad you guys gave minimal attention to initial d and gave a bit more attention to some other things the AE86 was famous for, more people should know about N2 and things like hotversion

    • @CancelledMcCree
      @CancelledMcCree Рік тому +69

      Hot Version is where it’s at!

    • @TheCpaschal86
      @TheCpaschal86 Рік тому +42

      I couldn't agree more. The AE86 is by far one of the most fun cars i have ever driven I have driven a lot of cars.

    • @trolleyracingmaster7075
      @trolleyracingmaster7075 Рік тому +90

      Yeah people always think initial D is the only reason it’s famous. It was a cheap sporty car for the public at the time and had a successful run in track races and rally

    • @komamix
      @komamix Рік тому +1

      Truth

    • @Hashiriya086
      @Hashiriya086 Рік тому +10

      @@trolleyracingmaster7075 also the other races that it was in, N2 is one of the most exiting races that I can think of, just a ton of 86s with screaming 4AGs going around Tskuba or Nikko, amazing

  • @igoramaral95
    @igoramaral95 Рік тому +522

    It's well said about lower-end sports cars. You can push it to the limits as the limits are pretty low, and it's what makes them so fun.

    • @wotwott2319
      @wotwott2319 Рік тому +85

      As the old addage says, it's much more fun to drive slow cars fast, than it is to drive fast cars slow.

    • @demarcuscousinsthe65th
      @demarcuscousinsthe65th Рік тому +10

      Yeah, a lot of compact sports cars nowadays have tiny turbocharged engines, 2L i4 to 3L v6, but they manage to squeeze out so much hrsprs out of them

    • @2strokeFORever
      @2strokeFORever Рік тому +6

      I enjoy driving my RSX more than driving my mom's ZL1 Camaro. Don't get me wrong the ZL1 is a blast but I just prefer vehicles that I have to beat the crap out of lol

    • @dasutin
      @dasutin Рік тому +8

      I had a 77 Celica GT and I've never had more fun in a car. I could drive it basically as hard as I wanted and never even really be in danger of getting in trouble.

    • @jacobvanhalteren7452
      @jacobvanhalteren7452 Рік тому +1

      I don't know if your really pushing the limits with the newer one, sure you can hold it wide open 2x as long as any other car but the rest of the car could handle more power than it has.

  • @jaybee6280
    @jaybee6280 Рік тому +21

    I've actually been watching initial d for the first time and the history and passion that people used to have for cars is admirable. This car is great and I love the impact it had

  • @Riku-Leela
    @Riku-Leela 8 місяців тому +3

    I love how you both bounce off eachother when presenting rather than having individual lines to say which dont interact, it really makes the presenting feel very natual

  • @booga25
    @booga25 Рік тому +1049

    I just want to thank donut! Today I got accepted for an apprenticeship with Toyota and I don’t think I would be as into cars as I am without donut. I have been watching for a few years now and im finally old enough to get out there and get the experience from professionals.
    P.S. what a coincidence that the day I get accepted into Toyota, donut(my favourite UA-cam channel) make a video about Toyotas lol.

    • @ninjamigs1766
      @ninjamigs1766 Рік тому +34

      Good luck brother.😊
      Nothing better than re/building a Toyota and hearing her vroom!!!!
      CEL flashing ofcourse.
      It is the way!

    • @radelement3987
      @radelement3987 Рік тому +25

      Just stay away from snap on while you're starting save yourself from the debt

    • @BlazeRodPepsi
      @BlazeRodPepsi Рік тому

      @@radelement3987 biggest mistake I ever made, spent 13k in aud on Snap-on. Tools me two years to pay that off

    • @wassupdummy
      @wassupdummy Рік тому +12

      @@radelement3987 said no one ever.. now come to my tool truck, we have a sale 😏

    • @agodfred
      @agodfred Рік тому +2

      Congrats and taking the next step. Awesome that Donut played such a role in your journey. Keep us posted!

  • @Torresgamingchannel
    @Torresgamingchannel Рік тому +1261

    Felt like an old school top gear segment, so cool that people are keeping the dream alive.

    • @TheRockStar04261999
      @TheRockStar04261999 Рік тому +24

      legit just commented this, scrolled down and saw your comment. great minds think alike

    • @ctfreeman2530
      @ctfreeman2530 Рік тому +11

      Did the same thing, commented, found you guys haha.

    • @mxmastermitch
      @mxmastermitch Рік тому +3

      Agree!

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Рік тому +2

      @@ctfreeman2530 the AE86 shows the true case of being the unbounded.

    • @fausch
      @fausch Рік тому +1

      Donuts definitely kept the dream alive and built on it in their own way. Gotta be the best car content producers out there now.

  • @galin2924
    @galin2924 Рік тому +3

    9:55 ain't that a Lambo in the background, what a time to shoot a video on the 86

  • @ddy3smptr
    @ddy3smptr Рік тому +3

    Out of all the Donut videos I’ve watched this is the one that makes me a little jealous. Spending a day with cool cars out on PCH in Malibu and through the canyons? Just a great way to make a living😁

  • @ahnospell44
    @ahnospell44 Рік тому +740

    Nolan falling out of the GE86 is 1000% the most relatable thing on this show! 🤣

    • @iansaunders8539
      @iansaunders8539 Рік тому +22

      The GR86 is hard to get in and out of. Im under 6ft and constantly hit my hat or head getting in. Also, the extended flared out side panels under the door are very prone to get scuffed up and stepped on by people on their way out the car.

    • @chrisnevergrowold330
      @chrisnevergrowold330 Рік тому +38

      He ran out the clutch and stalled it too, THEN he fell out of the car. Gotta have balls to not reshoot that on a car channel lol

    • @blakewooley6626
      @blakewooley6626 Рік тому +1

      GR

    • @30hours51
      @30hours51 Рік тому +2

      @@iansaunders8539 im 6ft and have no trouble getting in, my 5ft 6 gf however have trouble getting in, very strange

    • @techyin326
      @techyin326 Рік тому

      Haha soo true, already happened to me on my 2013 BRZ

  • @G_Ozare
    @G_Ozare Рік тому +635

    The AE86 SR5 was my first car when I turned 17 (2004) working at Blockbuster. Paid $700. Always wanted one growing up watching Option & Drift Tengoku VHS tapes.
    Ended up with 5-6 more AE86’s after that one. My last one I sold in 2011. This car has my ❤

    • @chrishuyler3580
      @chrishuyler3580 Рік тому +99

      That's the best way to experience these cars. They are not $30k driving experiences, but you certainly got your money's worth at a $700 entry fee. Comparing to other vehicles of the era you can pick up, the AE86 is a $10k experience with a $20k comic book tax.

    • @WoodLox
      @WoodLox Рік тому +14

      In 1993 it was love at first slide. My boys had a 210 and a coupe they would slide in the rain late night in our complex. Bought in 2005 $1,100 running and drove from Weston to Homestead, still have that black hatch 86 out back my GZE AW11 and a coupe GTS.

    • @jooot_6850
      @jooot_6850 Рік тому +15

      $700? Lucky bastard..

    • @shuruff904
      @shuruff904 Рік тому +6

      5-6?

    • @turkerozgiray6308
      @turkerozgiray6308 Рік тому

      What is ur current

  • @AtotheJZA70
    @AtotheJZA70 Рік тому +4

    It’s always a tough decision between the Levin front end and the pop up headlights. Either way, looks awesome❤

  • @WinchesterLock
    @WinchesterLock 10 місяців тому +2

    Love the old boxy cars, there is just something magical seeing all those classic straight lines and angles on a car body.

  • @Romeren
    @Romeren Рік тому +199

    The most casual way Nolan stumbled out of the GR86 had me folded up in laughter

    • @zJoriz
      @zJoriz Рік тому +8

      After stalling the engine, too! That was a meme moment as far as I'm concerned XD
      The editor of the channel can use that fragment to the end of time to make a point -- even if said point has nothing to do with Nolan

    • @ChrisDoll
      @ChrisDoll Рік тому +5

      not ashamed to admit i've fallen out of my frs(when i had it) a few times exactly like that lol

  • @SodaSenpai1337
    @SodaSenpai1337 Рік тому +259

    As a 23 GR86 M/T owner I can agree with how beautiful the driving experience is of this car. It’s not the fastest, but the amount of communication you get through your hands, and the seat is magical. I drove a BMW 330i for a couple weeks while my GR was in the shop and missed it every day. Yes, the BMW was faster, and more comfortable, but for me driving fun is about connectedness with the car you’re driving and the GR86 delivers it in spades. If you’re thinking about it, buy it, because who knows how long gas only, rear wheel drive sports cars are going to be around for.

    • @newzealanddeeksealant4369
      @newzealanddeeksealant4369 Рік тому +3

      But is it worth spending a bit more for more speed, like the new mustang?

    • @stephenoakley9724
      @stephenoakley9724 Рік тому +13

      That sounds exactly how I feel about my S2000.

    • @OIIO_BEAMNG
      @OIIO_BEAMNG Рік тому +16

      ​@newzealanddeeksealant4369 you won't have the same connection to the road in a Mustang. It's a good car, but it's not like a GR86

    • @baelm
      @baelm Рік тому +3

      have fun with that rtv in your oil pick up

    • @swiftrevenge1878
      @swiftrevenge1878 Рік тому +2

      Rtv make engine go boom boom

  • @oofngoof231
    @oofngoof231 Рік тому +1

    Insane work and effort put into this professionally produced video

    • @Movic__
      @Movic__ Рік тому

      HEY FAN, I HAVE GIFT 🎁 FOR YOU, SEND A DIRECT MESSAGE!!

  • @naughtysmurf64
    @naughtysmurf64 Рік тому +1

    My first car was an Oldsmobile Starfire GT , a Hatch with a 231 V6 (105 HP). My next car was a Nissan Sentra SE-R 2.0 (145 HP)....I now have a 2015 Scion FRS RS-1 and I feel like it is a good combination of both of those cars.....and I love it.

  • @jongeddes09
    @jongeddes09 Рік тому +220

    I'm not surprised that the steering wheel in the new car feels steery but the fact that the shifter doesn't feel shifty really shocked me.

  • @peterparker3668
    @peterparker3668 Рік тому +334

    If you were able to really rip through the canyon in the GR86 I’m sure you’d see why these the such good enthusiast cars. I take my GT86 through local canyons and it’s so much fun through the corners. I can only imagine what the AE86 feels like!

    • @eriklarson9137
      @eriklarson9137 Рік тому

      From someone who was alive when the AE86s were released, they are dumb, slow cars. People mod the crap out of them to make them cool, but stock they are a joke. They barely make 100hp. The end. It is weird watching people willingly be brainwashed about a car.

    • @NekoWinters
      @NekoWinters Рік тому +10

      My hakone has quickly become my forever car because of taking it through the mountains here and going to the track in the Ozarks

    • @peterparker3668
      @peterparker3668 Рік тому +2

      @@NekoWinters awesome! I track it at UMC apart from driving the canyon!

    • @mynamjeffeg6
      @mynamjeffeg6 Рік тому +11

      I've got a friend who lives in Japan, and daily's a BRZ. He said the AE86 feels almost identical to his BRZ, but without power steering so props to Toyota for making it feel similar

    • @Nior_
      @Nior_ Рік тому +6

      I don't think a stock ae86 has enough power or torque to be able to drift, at least not decently or continuously.

  • @davidyarbrough2197
    @davidyarbrough2197 11 місяців тому +3

    Love the ae86 platform. They have skyrocketed in price so I just now settled for a 2014 BRZ with 29,000 miles. Love it after owning it a month. So much fun.

  • @maxgm0ney
    @maxgm0ney Рік тому

    Sick video! I should make one of these at the end summer with my 3UZ FRS and Beams 3SGE ae71 corolla

  • @T3chpat
    @T3chpat Рік тому +46

    Please make a High/Low series on something like these cars together. Old/cheap car gets the expensive bits and the expensive/new car gets the cheap parts!

    • @tomasfiala1424
      @tomasfiala1424 Рік тому

      That would be amazing

    • @ClintTrawick
      @ClintTrawick Рік тому +4

      As an AE86 owner, I can tell you that there's NOTHING cheap for these cars. Good idea, but not with the 86.

    • @T3chpat
      @T3chpat Рік тому

      @@ClintTrawick Yes, I kind of got that from the episode, but perhaps there's some other car models that would fit the idea? Not that I have any suggestions myself, but it sounds like a good idea (in my own head anyway)!

  • @MosquitoXR13
    @MosquitoXR13 Рік тому +93

    I'm a year and 30k miles into GR86 ownership and am completely in love with the car!

    • @TheSaturdayNights
      @TheSaturdayNights Рік тому +9

      Bro. You drive 30k miles a year?

    • @MosquitoXR13
      @MosquitoXR13 Рік тому +34

      @@TheSaturdayNights it's my DD, I live an hour from the local autox/TNiA road course, I go to every cars and coffee, car show, cruise night I can find and I also go on pleasure drives with my friends pretty often too. Been through almost 4 sets of tires in those miles too, just getting to the end of my second set of snows.

    • @KrispyKruiser
      @KrispyKruiser Рік тому +6

      Lol I'm about to hit 40k

    • @ex-cop_bountyhunter
      @ex-cop_bountyhunter Рік тому +10

      ​@@MosquitoXR13 makes sense why your car has 30K miles. And daymm. You did some drifting in a snow as well. Sheesh.

    • @iansaunders8539
      @iansaunders8539 Рік тому +4

      5 months. 4k miles in my 23 GR86. It's been a blast. 2nd fav car ever owned (S2K AP2 1st). Even more fun than my old car (2016 BRZ).

  • @napoleonbonappetit4464
    @napoleonbonappetit4464 Рік тому

    Videography and editing looks amazing!

  • @ryanbrewin1693
    @ryanbrewin1693 Рік тому +2

    I used to own an ae101 trueno GT-Apex. Yeah it was fwd, but that sweet, sweet 4age engine with ITBs and VVT combined with a lightweight chassis made it an absolute joy to drive. I currently have an rs200 altezza, and I am seriously considering selling it to buy another 4age corolla. Cracking cars

    • @arcanevoid9199
      @arcanevoid9199 Рік тому

      try looking at 2zz powered Toyotas aswell, basically a newer 4age

  • @tylerkruger681
    @tylerkruger681 Рік тому +146

    The content lately is A+, thanks fellas

  • @raptrz_
    @raptrz_ Рік тому +263

    As a GR86 owner, I can say first hand that I absolutely love the car. It's very fun to drive, and it's surprisingly pretty quick with this new engine considering the weight of the car.
    The area I'm in doesn't have many twisty type roads, but I can tell it takes corners flawlessly. The suspension is very stiff since it is basically a track focused car, so you can feel every little bump, lol.
    Drifting the car feels very good as well. It's very predictable to control during a drift. The 86 has more of a tail happy suspension setup (which I love) compared to the brz, which is more center grounded.
    The cons with the car for me is the fake sound that gets pumped into the car, which I had to unplug after a week owning because it was loud and annoying (you pop open the side panel on the passenger side and unplug it there)
    The other con I have is more of a concern. Subaru uses excessive silicon sealant on their oil pans instead of a gasket, and people are having problems with that sealant getting into the oil pan, and then clogging the pickup tube. (From what I know, about 3 cases of engines have blown because of it)
    Other than that, If you're considering this car, I highly recommend it. I could never be happier with the car.
    This is my first manual sports car, and I was lucky enough to be on a waiting list for 6 months and got one of the first 2023's off the port. Also, if you're willing to learn manual, this is a great car to start with.

    • @razvan3062
      @razvan3062 Рік тому +19

      It's a great car, shame that the dealers are absurdly asking over MSRP.

    • @raptrz_
      @raptrz_ Рік тому +4

      @Razvan30 ngl I even paid over MSRP. I got mine for 40k, which honestly isn't too bad from seeing other dealers' prices. I've seen some going for 50k+

    • @jamespark6132
      @jamespark6132 Рік тому +4

      Wish they put a inline 4 engine in the gr86. All my mechanic friends from Toyota hate working this car and the supra😂 but it is a very nice looking car❤

    • @XxXTunafish
      @XxXTunafish Рік тому +1

      great perspective. I think I'm definitely going to get one of these as my next car when I can afford it. Prettymuch the only car offering this kind of driving experience on the market. At least at a somewhat reasonable price.

    • @FAINTEN17
      @FAINTEN17 Рік тому +3

      there's more cons to this car for sure. specially with how weak the engine and drivetrain is. and don't get me started with the price tag. car shouldn't be past 29k even for the "special edtion" models.

  • @LootFreak
    @LootFreak 10 місяців тому

    that little hit of horns at 00:26 was straight LOTR.
    Great vid donut!

  • @jamieoconnor1916
    @jamieoconnor1916 Рік тому

    My two favourite cars ,Great work Nolan and jobe thanks guys respect 🙏

    • @Movic__
      @Movic__ Рік тому

      HEY FAN, I HAVE GIFT 🎁 FOR YOU, SEND A DIRECT MESSAGE

  • @tcmr5775
    @tcmr5775 Рік тому +302

    Nolan has really blossomed into a great on-screen personality. Love to see it.

    • @roddydykes7053
      @roddydykes7053 Рік тому +2

      Easy to do when he can just follow Zach’s lead

    • @Rahhvin
      @Rahhvin 4 місяці тому

      @@roddydykes7053 Was he following Zach's lead when he stalled the GR86 and fell out of it, only to immediately deliver his line? You can't teach that kind of talent. xD

  • @arkwright4354
    @arkwright4354 Рік тому +132

    If I had $30,000, I’d definitely get the AE86 not because of Initial D growing up but because it’s a car that you see rarely sometimes and it’s a car that despite its age, is a timeless classic

    • @noodle7897
      @noodle7897 Рік тому +10

      I’d do the sane thing because the gr86 looks very luxurious and it is obviously a sports car and i live in a 3rd world country, i am certain it would get vandalised at some point because it happens alot. Ae86 however, No one would vandalise or steal a 38 year old toyota would they?

    • @mrmap4875
      @mrmap4875 11 місяців тому +6

      ​@@noodle7897but still spending 30k it's infact even more cuz we live in 3rd world country which means have to spend 5 times more money

    • @noodle7897
      @noodle7897 11 місяців тому

      @@mrmap4875well that's considering i the cars cost the same you know, also now i thought about it the newer car would be taxed alot wouldnt be affordable even if it was free

    • @mrmap4875
      @mrmap4875 11 місяців тому

      @@noodle7897 yeah but modren car have better fuel economy nd overall quality but if i really wanna buy a vintage car i would buy bmw e30 or 36 from 90s tyota is great but bmw have a sort status to it nd people won't vandalise it i live in India nd saw some old bmws nd some lancers too people they very rare but still people own them

    • @vjollila96
      @vjollila96 8 місяців тому +1

      tbh in the sequel MC drives the GR86 so either one is good choice for intial d fan

  • @1johpo
    @1johpo Рік тому

    Love this barebones style video wayyy more than the over the top stuff y’all put out, personally!

    • @Movic__
      @Movic__ Рік тому

      HEY FAN, I HAVE GIFT 🎁 FOR YOU, SEND A DIRECT MESSAGE!!

  • @nicholasseetaram8927
    @nicholasseetaram8927 Рік тому

    Loving that white GD3 honda fit sport at the end

  • @Fisheee123
    @Fisheee123 Рік тому +33

    Petition to make a shirt that says "The steering wheel feels very steery"

    • @lingtondaniel
      @lingtondaniel Рік тому

      I'd go one better... This shifter is very hard 😂

  • @jefflindeman2145
    @jefflindeman2145 Рік тому +59

    Brings back memories. I had a 1989 Corolla GTS with the double over head cam engine. That car seemed fast at the time and was a blast to drive. It was all black with ground effects and a factory spoiler.

    • @ALT3REDB3AST
      @ALT3REDB3AST Рік тому +1

      Me too!!!

    • @adafrost6276
      @adafrost6276 Рік тому +1

      I have one now I just got, need to do a clutch job on it and I'll be ready to head on out for some sporty slow car fun. Kinda unloved by many since it's FWD, but it looks amazing (better than the 86 imo) and still has that glorious 4A-GE.

    • @Videoswithsoarin
      @Videoswithsoarin Рік тому

      thats cool i have one of those AE92s also

    • @Senza_1
      @Senza_1 Рік тому

      I can tell you’re telling the truth because you use the term “ground effects”. My dad is the only guy I’ve heard use that term. OG 👍🏻

    • @FELIPE8226M
      @FELIPE8226M Рік тому

      I’ve always thought those were sweet looking just don’t like that they are FWD

  • @Hobbies4Hire
    @Hobbies4Hire Рік тому

    Great job on the video folks! Thanks for making it.

  • @Guavamente
    @Guavamente 10 місяців тому

    I have a 2003 corolla S with a manual transmission, running 130 hp and Ive had so many mechanics say its a blast to drive and its been so well taken care of. Its indestructible, reliable and gas efficient. I drive over highway 17 daily (pretty much the CA equivalent of Initial D) and man is it fun to drive! Fun and doesn't get me into trouble. Best decision of my life to get this car

  • @caddy-co
    @caddy-co Рік тому +25

    All I've owned so far is 90s cars and there is just something nice and different about a older car not seen anymore

  • @sk8xaq
    @sk8xaq Рік тому +75

    I seriously love what you guys are doing with all the track time you've acquired. Driving all of these awesome new and old cars is a very cool series. Donut Media Rocks!

    • @sk8xaq
      @sk8xaq Рік тому +1

      All the side-by-side comparisons are what make it way more interesting than the one-off reviews.

  • @coleeto2
    @coleeto2 Рік тому

    The track mode/sport mode button in the older ones would “reduce” traction control. It would allow some slip and make the car playful, but would still help ‘catch’ you if you pushed it too far on the track. The off button is fully off.

  • @sonicthehedgehog989
    @sonicthehedgehog989 Рік тому

    Already have my GR86, black with a silver stripe, covered with PPF.
    I love it so much, this car is going to stay with me forever, even though I've 2 other cars.
    The GR86 is sooooooo special.

  • @maxtremegamer_
    @maxtremegamer_ Рік тому +57

    The videos have been fire lately, would definitely like some b2b to come back but can't complain too much.

  • @ALE5six1
    @ALE5six1 Рік тому +16

    Love this old vs new comparison! More please!! 🙏

  • @mrinfinity1112
    @mrinfinity1112 Рік тому +1

    I love how they act all serious at the beginning, kinda TV car show reviews.
    Then they both have fun and laugh like kids.
    Cars are amazing.

  • @luis_industries
    @luis_industries 10 місяців тому

    Please make that asmr. I always have to look for mustang start ups to relax too.

  • @mikeypetrino4
    @mikeypetrino4 Рік тому +19

    Nothing like donut media in the morning

  • @Boostedm3nace
    @Boostedm3nace Рік тому +62

    Life is stressful as hell and you guys always make feel good content. Thanks for everything 🍩

    • @tomasfiala1424
      @tomasfiala1424 Рік тому

      Not always, remember the odd era of daily pushing random tool tier lists and such consumer, pointless stuff?
      This is coming from an Undergrounder

    • @lilvanhooters
      @lilvanhooters Рік тому

      @@tomasfiala1424 who cares bruh the dude was just being thankful. the internet ffs

  • @viper2148
    @viper2148 10 місяців тому +1

    I still remember checking out an AE86 Toyota back in 1985 when I was stationed in Okinawa. It was such a great little car. Sadly 😕I couldn't afford it because I was having a kid and ended up buying a Plymouth Horizon (yuk).

  • @RandyBored
    @RandyBored Рік тому

    I would love to have a modern car with all the comfort options we have these days. However have it look like the AE86 from the outside. It's just so visually pleasing shapes.

  • @coeyischiron9297
    @coeyischiron9297 Рік тому +19

    Finally, a GR86 in a Donut episode! I love the 86 and I'm so happy you guys have a review about it!

  • @treebones2000
    @treebones2000 Рік тому +12

    Would love to see one of these kinds of videos comparing the different generations of Supra! As a Mk3 owner it would be awesome to see the car I love so much be spotlighted a bit more! Such an underrated car imo

  • @vancenichols9490
    @vancenichols9490 Рік тому

    Ummm... did he pass gas at 05:25 while falling out the car?!?!? LOL! 😂Awesome presentation! Thanks for sharing!!!

  • @MOW262
    @MOW262 Рік тому

    Fucking love the bar telling me when the ad is over. Literalyl didn't even skip it once I saw that. Was too short to bother.
    Fucking awesome vid

  • @PrinceofPwnage
    @PrinceofPwnage Рік тому +26

    Please keep making "hands on" and "on location" videos like these! ❤

  • @brianwoznik9868
    @brianwoznik9868 Рік тому +6

    It would be great if these videos were longer format. I love the information you provide and more would be better.

  • @RC_Obsession
    @RC_Obsession 11 місяців тому

    I love the BRZ style on that thing. I think y’all should have someone try and win low car WRX. I’d be down for that. It’s awesome.

  • @gagecalabretta126
    @gagecalabretta126 10 місяців тому +8

    That's a hard choice. Old one will probably grow in value quicker but the new one will at least be warrantied and easier to source parts for. Either way they are both rad as hell. 😁❤

    • @FamousByFriday
      @FamousByFriday 10 місяців тому

      That’s a great point. The AE will cost additional in repairs to keep going. I have an old motorcycle and it breaks in ways I could never have foreseen. There is nothing better than when it’s running good on a nice day… but that’s not its default setting.

  • @MythicR
    @MythicR Рік тому +5

    Last bit with Justin is what I needed this morning😂. Another great vid, as well!

  • @peterparker3668
    @peterparker3668 Рік тому +53

    @ Nolan, if you like the GR86 and really are considering one I’d recommend the GT86 for very solid canyon carver if you can’t find a GR86. I think Donut could use a Touge/canyon run project with you at the helm! We’d be so down to watch you!!

    • @anattempttomakecontent776
      @anattempttomakecontent776 Рік тому +2

      They can find a GR dont worry lol they are in cali

    • @danlee5138
      @danlee5138 Рік тому +3

      New Hi-car Vs Low-car series?

    • @skyline2601
      @skyline2601 Рік тому +2

      @@danlee5138 That would be really cool, but it'd basically be the same thing as the track Subies.

    • @prettzx
      @prettzx Рік тому +1

      ​@@skyline2601 high - low drift gt86s

    • @danlee5138
      @danlee5138 Рік тому

      @@skyline2601 I guess, but they were time attack cars, these would be dailies that would do canyon runs on the weekend.

  • @marcosamatosr1
    @marcosamatosr1 10 місяців тому

    Great video. Love Both Cars

  • @iReinTV
    @iReinTV 10 місяців тому +1

    Abrahams 86 is RIDICULOUSLY clean. Seriously, and a great guy too

  • @Quick.555
    @Quick.555 Рік тому +5

    2 great videos in a row!? Can’t believe it, hope you guys continue with more stuff like this 👍

  • @Gui-bt6gp
    @Gui-bt6gp Рік тому +35

    The Levin should REALLY receive an Up to Speed epsiode!

    • @frizzvictor1535
      @frizzvictor1535 Рік тому +7

      There is a Up To Speed on the AE86, I miss that show 😢

    • @Gui-bt6gp
      @Gui-bt6gp Рік тому +3

      @@frizzvictor1535 Yeah but it's AE86 *Trueno* not the Levin

    • @atouze
      @atouze Рік тому +11

      @@Gui-bt6gp pretty sure they're identical, apart from the headlights

    • @oscaritorubi7997
      @oscaritorubi7997 Рік тому +2

      same car, different headlights

    • @othnielmcfarlane3612
      @othnielmcfarlane3612 Рік тому

      @@atouze nope, both the 85 (levin) and 86 had either pop-up or regular headlights, but the 85 had less power, worse brakes, and a less strong body

  • @masrali4696
    @masrali4696 11 місяців тому

    Should do more of these but with top gear style challenges

  • @nerfius156
    @nerfius156 Рік тому

    Whenever I hear the video "Pluspy" get mentioned, I get flashbacks of Pumphrey's pronounciation "PLOPSY". I adore that video

  • @dennismokry258
    @dennismokry258 Рік тому +29

    Would love to hear your thoughts on the daddy of the AE86, the TE72. It is so often overlooked and I learned so much of how to drive by having one as my first car.

    • @Jacobtheunwise
      @Jacobtheunwise Рік тому +2

      Good luck finding one. I bought one of a fella before covid for 10k and ended up selling it for 25k with a 4afe engine swapped into it

    • @DuBstep115
      @DuBstep115 Рік тому

      @@Jacobtheunwise Only "cheap" rwd corollas left are the KE70 the Dx corolla. Cheapest running one with clean MOT is 3500€ that I could find.

  • @danteeightsix9069
    @danteeightsix9069 Рік тому +7

    My 86 was my daily for the first 6 years of ownership. Now my Tacoma is and even though I love my truck I miss driving my 86 when I'm not in it.

  • @himanchalwarde7367
    @himanchalwarde7367 Рік тому

    the videography is just AMAZING

    • @Movic__
      @Movic__ Рік тому

      HEY FAN, I HAVE GIFT 🎁 FOR YOU, SEND A DIRECT MESSAGE!

  • @berky1976
    @berky1976 11 місяців тому +5

    I have a GR86 on order... though it might be a 2024 model by the time my allocation turn comes up. I like the exterior styling of the AE86... there are not many 80's vehicles that I like the interiors on. Plastics were super crappy back then and brittle, plus the styling was just off the wall in some cases. The wheel selection is a great fit for the AE86. Great job to the owner for that selection, really fits the car well.

  • @pdc66
    @pdc66 Рік тому +359

    Yeah but Boxy= better

    • @ricardopalmer93
      @ricardopalmer93 Рік тому +3

      Preach

    • @fastinradfordable
      @fastinradfordable Рік тому

      If you buy the boxy youll drive that bitch to retirement.
      Buy the new one won’t last your marriage

    • @rian9684
      @rian9684 Рік тому

      🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @gradientO
      @gradientO Рік тому +3

      Kia EV9 enters the chat

    • @gavinoko9710
      @gavinoko9710 Рік тому +5

      Boxy on the outside vs a boxy powerplant

  • @japsniper1980
    @japsniper1980 Рік тому +4

    Would love to see similar comparison videos of old/new cars. Like the first and most recent Civic Type R, Toyota Supra and R32 vs R35.

  • @chestercastillo9612
    @chestercastillo9612 Рік тому

    Finally, a toyota content. I am tired seeing a lot of Honda and Nissan content from youtubers I follow. Thanks Donut!

  • @its_jehree8035
    @its_jehree8035 Рік тому

    I love these cars so much. I’m buying a brz for my daily soon for super cheap. Then I’ll be in the look for an AE86

  • @zandern9489
    @zandern9489 Рік тому +24

    I daily my 88 Celica, but one constant worry is the possibility of damage. Finding parts is becoming more difficult. I love driving it, but if I had to choose daily, moving forward, I’d probably go with something newer like the GR86.

    • @roddydykes7053
      @roddydykes7053 Рік тому +2

      My first car I daily-d was a black ‘92 Celica GT from 2011-2014, I miss that simplicity in both life and car. Rust basically took the suspension mounts and undercarriage, and some kids triple barrel-rolled it off a ditch a few weeks after I upgraded from it. Sad end to a beautiful car

    • @DuBstep115
      @DuBstep115 Рік тому +6

      The difference between European and Japanese old cars vs American. You can buy off-the-shelf for 100 year old car like Model T Ford but can't find wiper motor for e31 bmw from 1999

    • @lars1588
      @lars1588 9 місяців тому

      @@DuBstep115Tell me about it. I drive a '60 Chevy Corvair 769 and I can find almost any part brand new and order it immediately. This is not usually the case for imports, and thus my heart goes out to drivers of much "newer" cars that have to work much harder to find parts.

    • @MusicWisp
      @MusicWisp 6 місяців тому

      Yeah I have a 90 Corolla and I’m so close to just hoarding parts

  • @TheOfficialDaBoogaloo
    @TheOfficialDaBoogaloo Рік тому +8

    I love how they didn't have a camera rig to shoot inside the car so they mounted the camera onto a harness and used that!

  • @NosamDrums
    @NosamDrums Рік тому

    You guys should do a Prelude lineup like you did with the civics

  • @baronclime6423
    @baronclime6423 Рік тому

    The big question for me is always which is more fun to drive. I think both really. One will be more raw feeling and the other more sophisticated and somewhat more powerful. Either or really. Depends on if you like your comforts or not.

  • @corbechupacabra
    @corbechupacabra Рік тому +8

    I love that you just kept the take when Nolan just falls out of the car.

  • @garettotis3421
    @garettotis3421 Рік тому +5

    This was one of the best videos y'all have made in awhile hands down

  • @fearplug6027
    @fearplug6027 Рік тому +1

    just realized Zach's miata puts down 263 wheel horse power before upgrading his fuel pump, to put that in perspective he makes the same amount a 4.6L ford v8 that is insane

  • @YLT85
    @YLT85 Рік тому

    I've owned an AE86 coupe, a 13 FRS, and bought my 22 GR86 a year ago. I absolutely love this car and the lineage. Recently took it through the mountains/canyons in Malibu. Planning on doing more drives just as soon as it stops raining lol. In my opinion, fun factor would be AE86 > GR86 > FRS/GT86

  • @sieve5
    @sieve5 Рік тому +23

    For real though, the gr86 is such a good value. You've got to respect them a whole lot. The new integra should be in the same bracket but instead they decided to go after the ILX's market.

    • @gotworc
      @gotworc Рік тому +5

      The Integra is literally the fancier civic why would it be a better deal than a civic?

    • @sieve5
      @sieve5 Рік тому +8

      @@gotworc I am old. The old integra was such a lighter, more basic car than cars nowadays.

    • @RemixerUltimate
      @RemixerUltimate Рік тому

      @@sieve5 but it was a more upscale civic, even at the time was it not?

    • @positrack99
      @positrack99 Рік тому

      At least GR86 kept the tradition of no power and even less torque.

  • @tturi2
    @tturi2 Рік тому +45

    I would buy one if they weren't so expensive (50k aud), one with big cams would suit me

    • @brickernats
      @brickernats Рік тому

      i’ve got an ae86 😎

    • @cenciende9401
      @cenciende9401 Рік тому +1

      They've been around since 2012, get a used one, they're cheap enough to be a common P-plater car

    • @DEADMEM3
      @DEADMEM3 Рік тому +3

      Easy fix. Buy a ke70, fit it with a 4age and boom, budget 86

  • @ThiagoAbelhas
    @ThiagoAbelhas Рік тому

    Nice work!

  • @DJKixxOfficial
    @DJKixxOfficial 10 місяців тому

    Grew up around these Corollas as a kid and to this day I dream of owning my own just like how I have it customized in Gran Turismo. The sentimental connection will always be there ❤

  • @csav1551
    @csav1551 Рік тому +8

    The GR86 is easier to get a hold of...to find a mint condition AE is really hard or at least one that is good enough to fix up.

  • @kevinsomarriba5780
    @kevinsomarriba5780 Рік тому +4

    Nobuaki Katayama, The chief engineer who worked on the AE86, later went on to lead the development of the first gen Lexus IS300 (Altezza)!

  • @dsteinhil
    @dsteinhil Рік тому

    Where did you do the canyon run later in the vid? I'm driving my E90 to LA from Winnipeg next week and want to include some canyon runs on the way in and out.

  • @Fools_Requiem
    @Fools_Requiem Рік тому

    Hoping to see a video on the GR Corolla from you guys.

  • @TheRockStar04261999
    @TheRockStar04261999 Рік тому +16

    Boys this feels like an old top gear segment and I need more of that in my life

  • @zachsmith8447
    @zachsmith8447 Рік тому +4

    This video came out at the PERFECT time because I've been considering the gr86 for quite some time.

  • @driving-riding-wrenching1278

    Justin's Subaru XT6 made it into the ad! ❤ Give us more XT6 content!!

  • @jodiumkaas630
    @jodiumkaas630 Рік тому

    Donut media have you ever been to Japan? Maybe it will be nice to make a video about traveling to Japan looking at cars and stuff

  • @taylorc4476
    @taylorc4476 Рік тому +6

    Do the same thing with the Z. New Z vs. $40K 240Z with the appropriate period mods (triple Mikunis, headers, Datsun speed suspension, MiniLites). It would be similar results of the same question.

  • @AshManTV92
    @AshManTV92 Рік тому +3

    3:14 was a sick transition great work guys

  • @Hayankorean
    @Hayankorean Рік тому

    These guys have fill that Top gear (the good one) and Grand Tour niche for me.

  • @samuelwhite695
    @samuelwhite695 Рік тому

    holy smokes thank you for making this i've wondered this for so long

    • @Movic__
      @Movic__ Рік тому

      HEY FAN, I HAVE GIFT 🎁 FOR YOU, SEND A DIRECT MESSAGE!!