1990 240sx was my first car. Hand me down from my parents in 2004. Excellent car even when I had it at more than 180,000 miles on it when my parents gave it to me. Cant tell you how many miles it had at the end because the odometer stopped at 180, 000 miles
what makes joe's reviews so great is that they tell you all the info you need to know, as well as his personal opinions/experiences. But also he puts in just the right amount of humor and personality, which is something most car reviewers don't, honestly joe reminds me a lot of doug demuro in this way, keep it up joe!
You should have had Lori do the review on this one Joe! At any rate, thanks for the review and keeping us entertained during the quarantine! This car sounds so good when you're flying down those curvy roads!
I love my hakone and seeing you grin as you drove it made me laugh since I giggle thru every turn. Such a fun fun car!! I need your driving skills to play harder though. Lessons in my future!
The title Inception'd me so much lol thanks for sharing with us, I like that color, reminds me of the Bullitt Mustang's :) tbh I like this car more than the current Supra. Stay safe out there Joe!
It must take a lot of effort for you to get these vehicles to review Joe. Appreciate your effort. Good brand of car. Keep up the good work ....nice looking vehicle
I really love the colour of this 86 Hakone Edition. Hakone is one of the best well-known twisty turning roads in Japan. Just like what Joe said, the roads are tight and twisty. Local people go there to do drifts and touge. Very beautiful name too. Overall design is very beautiful. I agree with Joe about the badge should be bronzed out. Looks better fitting with the Hakone green colour 👌🏻
Great video, thank you Ratis Rides!! Pretty cool looking little car!! Wasn’t expecting such a 1st class interior in a Toyota!! Love the tan interior with the Alcantara bits!!!
I'm no car enthusiasts, but rather a car lover. Yes Abdullah could have bought anything else, but it's not just about bang for buck, but there's preferences you can't get such as design, interior, drivability. The point is there's a reason why there are fans of Apple(iPhones) and Samsung, they offer different specs and looks. As for me my daily is a OnePlus5T, it's a lot cheaper and in my opinion better than iPhone and Samsung.
Thanks for not bashing 86 motor! I had an Imtegra with below 140 hp and IT was fun!!! Imagine 205 hp wow.. I'm tired other journalists bashing this superb motor!
All I can think of in the green is back in my young days the forest green minivan I had to drive when I was 16.... back in the 90s.... love the rims and interior though, and of course manual is great!!
I agree with the bronze badge idea! I wanted to do the same thing to my 4door Acura Integra GSR, I had the same look going on with that car years ago, Isle Green Teg on bronze rims, very earthy looking people liked it. There really aren’t enough new cars that offer green, maybe green is coming back
You really have to find the good road to test drive this car properly. And it looks like you did! I still miss the turbo punch of a hot hatch on a daily basis though.
P.S.: Actually, the two tone interior leather ... is not so stylish. The only "two" ... that I like in a leather interior ... is a two leather types: a classic leather + an alcanthara ... but with the same colour ... or very close.
The original exterior design was weighed towards the aesthetics of the car, and carefully balanced for homages to the vintage Toyota sports cars. The 2017 revision was a further research into high speed handing aerodynamics and efficiency, making it a bit more stable but sort of breaking up the visual simplicity. It's a great thing, as it gets older, the owners can update it with his or her preferences :D
@@RaitisRides of course, i did Unequal length header, paired with axleback and tune... the sound is amazing!! 90,000 miles so far. Love your reviews better than the other channel looking for quirks
@@automotivetv9861 Probably does This has more torque then my celica gts even tho the celica is significantly lighter. I won alot of races. Next year this is getting a 20hp boost and torque. That may friend is when I'm gonna be getting my first rwd car. Nothing ike reliability and grip. Throw a turbo and coils That thing lives to go sideways
Nice review, Joe. I came close to buying a new BRZ about 4 years ago. The local Subie dealer just got one in, and I went today to check it out, as it’s been a few years since I’ve seen one up close. This one is silver is gorgeous, but not as pretty as this 86 in green. I don’t love the tan leather mixed with the black interior, but maybe it looks better in person. Wouldn’t keep me from buying one anyway!
You are right about how the emblem should have been bronze for this version. Now it’s an absolute eye sore to me haha. If I got the car I’d be inclined to spray the emblem with a bronze plasti dip.
If only more cars had exterior color and interior looks like this. $30k for something like this is a steal. Sure it may not be as reliable long term as a Miata... but it's still a fun, relatively cheap sports car you drive around on nice days through twisty roads. I'm not a fan of the tires spinning on initial acceleration (More in favor of cars or tires that can get the power to the ground when you ask for it), but someone will appreciate it.
Call me crazy, but if I were to buy a vehicle to compliment what I have now... I would search high and low for an old Trueno 86 🙌 This green looks sick tho can’t lie.
Joe, your EPA estimates are way high. You said they were 24 city and 32 highway. Toyota website says 21 city 28 Highway. I used to own a BRZ so I knew that they were not that high and they actually went lower in 2017 when they changed the driver ratio.
I noticed you never done the 2ss trim of the camaro, is it basically the same as the 1ss? I would love to see what you think of the 2ss. Thanks for the video you are blessing us with all this content.
Man that green is beautiful! I feel like these cars are going to be the future 240sx, underappreciated now and highly sought after in 20 years.
I totally agree with you!
Agreed.
@Believe Inyourself lol
1990 240sx was my first car. Hand me down from my parents in 2004. Excellent car even when I had it at more than 180,000 miles on it when my parents gave it to me. Cant tell you how many miles it had at the end because the odometer stopped at 180, 000 miles
@Believe Inyourself ethanol baby
I love the green on this. Thank you for still uploading during this tough time. At least I have something to watch. Stay safe!
You are so very welcome Thomas! We are being safe and hop you are doing the same.
Stay safe from what? A hoax?
what makes joe's reviews so great is that they tell you all the info you need to know, as well as his personal opinions/experiences. But also he puts in just the right amount of humor and personality, which is something most car reviewers don't, honestly joe reminds me a lot of doug demuro in this way, keep it up joe!
Oliver that is one of the nicest things anyone has said. I can't do it without your great support!
When Joe goes from "Hack One" to "Hakone", you know he's levelled up! :p
triwilly haha was waiting for someone to comment about that
@@trina5044 hahaha it was a cheap jab but no disrespect to the great man! 🙃
He got a lot of flak on that last video lol. I'm mainly here to see if he remembered xD
and yet he still manages to butcher the word
After you said it, I can’t unsee it, the bronzed badges would so beautiful.
AGREED!
Jorge just plasti dip ( ͡O ͜ʖ ͡O)
"You can take the cup-holders with you, it's a party on-the-go!" -Joe 2020
Thanks for letting me share the laughs with you Paul!
You can put a couple of Twinkie’s in there, maybe some popcorn!
This is my favorate car
Thank you so much joe for doing a review of this car
I am so glad that I could bring this one to you!
@@RaitisRides that aint no car its a racecar
@@miltonherman4629 it feels like it!
Pronounced the Hakone right this time, haha. Great review with that funny sense of humour as always!
よくやった
Kazuhiro Takaguchi thanks man! I’m a quick learner!😎👍🏻
Raiti's Rides but thought he pronounced Hakoni/Hakonay
You should have had Lori do the review on this one Joe! At any rate, thanks for the review and keeping us entertained during the quarantine! This car sounds so good when you're flying down those curvy roads!
Same type of comment from Thomas Huey thank you for still uploading great content during this tough time. Your reviews are hilarious and the best.
That really means the world! I am so grateful for your support!
Joe, I just picked up a 2020 BRZ with the Performance Pack. It has planted a permanent smile on my face every time I get behind the wheel!
Congrats Michael! You did it right! What color did you go with?
@@RaitisRides Magnetite Gray Metallic! It pops in the Sun!
I love my hakone and seeing you grin as you drove it made me laugh since I giggle thru every turn. Such a fun fun car!! I need your driving skills to play harder though. Lessons in my future!
Thanks Holly for saying that and letting me share her with you!
The title Inception'd me so much lol thanks for sharing with us, I like that color, reminds me of the Bullitt Mustang's :) tbh I like this car more than the current Supra. Stay safe out there Joe!
I can totally understand where you are coming from! The Bullitt is an amazing vehicle.
10 times this than the new supra
I love watching you and I have owned 2 STI s and a WRX. You are spot on
Thank you so much for saying that! I like your taste in cars! Thanks for being so supportive!
Thanks for this video, the GT86, BRZ and FRS are all my favorite Toyobaru/Subota cars ever made, Joe! :-) You killed it again! Stay safe!
Thanks for saying that brother!
@@RaitisRides I'm not your brother, but no problem.
@@brianlee4629 You are awesome!
@@RaitisRides Same with you.
@@brianlee4629 "i'm not your brother" he should showed you some appreciation and you go and do him like that.... you must be fun at parties huh?
It must take a lot of effort for you to get these vehicles to review Joe.
Appreciate your effort.
Good brand of car.
Keep up the good work ....nice looking vehicle
That is so very awesome of you to say. You guys deserve the best and I want to bring it to you!
I actually like this car 😀 I am impressed 👍 the quality and the seats and you also make these videos always look right🔥
Abdullah Iftikhar I’m so happy to hear man! Thanks for letting me share it with you.
That’s not fair Joe!! You zonk’d the same exact fog lamps on my 2019 86 TRD but gave this one a pass 😤
😭
Be glad Joe didn't zonk any thing else 🤪
I really love the colour of this 86 Hakone Edition. Hakone is one of the best well-known twisty turning roads in Japan. Just like what Joe said, the roads are tight and twisty. Local people go there to do drifts and touge. Very beautiful name too. Overall design is very beautiful. I agree with Joe about the badge should be bronzed out. Looks better fitting with the Hakone green colour 👌🏻
I am so glad that you loved this one. I hope one day to make it out there!
@@RaitisRides I'm going to buy one as my first car if it's available in my country 😆👌🏻
that color is just mesmerizing.
You’re very enthusiastic in pointing out every characteristic. Great reviews 👍
Thanks for saying that!
That exterior color is just WOW!! I want graphite or black wheels with mine. On second thought though, I will wait for the 2nd gen.
perfect review joe! and GJ on pronouncing hakone this time :D
Thanks Ken! I'm a quick learner! ;-)
Impressed by the interior and colors. Looks fun.
It was a blast!
Great video, thank you Ratis Rides!! Pretty cool looking little car!! Wasn’t expecting such a 1st class interior in a Toyota!! Love the tan interior with the Alcantara bits!!!
I am so glad that i could share it with you!
This for me is the best drift car 😎
I am so glad that you like this one!
You paid almost 30 for that? Could have gotten a 370z for around that price. Or about 6 other better cars.
I'm no car enthusiasts, but rather a car lover. Yes Abdullah could have bought anything else, but it's not just about bang for buck, but there's preferences you can't get such as design, interior, drivability. The point is there's a reason why there are fans of Apple(iPhones) and Samsung, they offer different specs and looks. As for me my daily is a OnePlus5T, it's a lot cheaper and in my opinion better than iPhone and Samsung.
@@devinalex699 it is very light and 370z
Is not that good
Thanks for not bashing 86 motor! I had an Imtegra with below 140 hp and IT was fun!!! Imagine 205 hp wow.. I'm tired other journalists bashing this superb motor!
All I can think of in the green is back in my young days the forest green minivan I had to drive when I was 16.... back in the 90s.... love the rims and interior though, and of course manual is great!!
I am so glad that you like this one and that I could share it with you!
The light hits that green paint job very nicely
I totally agree with you!
I love this color and edition so much! I wish they had this when I got my car.
I know how you feel!
The review got my juices flowing
I know how you feel!
I agree with the bronze badge idea!
I wanted to do the same thing to my 4door Acura Integra GSR, I had the same look going on with that car years ago, Isle Green Teg on bronze rims, very earthy looking people liked it.
There really aren’t enough new cars that offer green, maybe green is coming back
Thanks for sharing that man!
Awesome history lesson that comes with this vehicle! Thanks Joe! Thanks Tom!
That really means a lot William!
I love your videos, enjoy your energy.. I really like how excited you get like a kid in a candy shop, love it.
I love Joe's enthusiasm! keep it up Joe!
I love how you present cars keep it up bro!
That really means a lot! Thank you so much for watching!
You really have to find the good road to test drive this car properly. And it looks like you did!
I still miss the turbo punch of a hot hatch on a daily basis though.
I definitely want one but not before getting a Land cruiser and maybe Supra. It’ll be a collectors item for sure! Thanks for the video!
I love the color, I used to have 97 Camry with same color v6 too💪🏼
That is so cool Franky!
Great vid Joe. Love your enthusiasm for cars.
i wouldnt even click if it werent for this color. it looks great
Well thank you for clicking and taking the time to comment.
That green is so SICK! Love it
You are so very right!
Your videos really helps me choose my next new vehicles A+ thumbs up 👍🏻oh and I love the twinkies holders
This is exactly WHY WE LOVE SPORTS CARS:
the fun and thrill of shifting thru the gears on
a twisty road on a beautiful day.
Hachi Roku - Deliver that tofu Joe. Nice work.
Thanks brother!
Another outstanding review!!
I appreciate that Richard!
Usually, I don't like green cars ... but it seems that you chosed a good light ... to present - to us - this cute 86 ! :)
P.S.: Actually, the two tone interior leather ... is not so stylish. The only "two" ... that I like in a leather interior ... is a two leather types: a classic leather + an alcanthara ... but with the same colour ... or very close.
Thanks for saying that!
Thanks for sharing your input on the interior!
@@RaitisRides You're very welcome, Joe ! 👍
I see the Hawkone roasts actually worked lol. Love your stuff anyway Raiti.
I am a quick learner! LOL
The original exterior design was weighed towards the aesthetics of the car, and carefully balanced for homages to the vintage Toyota sports cars. The 2017 revision was a further research into high speed handing aerodynamics and efficiency, making it a bit more stable but sort of breaking up the visual simplicity. It's a great thing, as it gets older, the owners can update it with his or her preferences :D
You are so very right!
Have FRS for 6 years... best slow car ever had. Now looking for a Charger R/T
Are you keeping the FRS?
@@RaitisRides of course, i did Unequal length header, paired with axleback and tune... the sound is amazing!! 90,000 miles so far. Love your reviews better than the other channel looking for quirks
@@Carlos.Rivera oh man Carlos! That thing must sound soooooo good! I really appreciate you saying that man!
Could I ask, why specifically a Charger?
@@BoldBrandFlakes as long is 4 doors girlfriend will not complain, plus baby is coming also
This guy is so good at what he does. You enter the dealership for other reasons, if this is the guy approaching you, you'll end up buying a car lol.
BRZ is my favorite car of all time. I'll never sell my 2014
Trust me my wife Lori and I know how you feel.
Do you win any races tho?
@@automotivetv9861 its not about winning races its about having fun driving.
@@automotivetv9861
Probably does
This has more torque then my celica gts even tho the celica is significantly lighter. I won alot of races.
Next year this is getting a 20hp boost and torque.
That may friend is when I'm gonna be getting my first rwd car.
Nothing ike reliability and grip.
Throw a turbo and coils
That thing lives to go sideways
Javier Marquez I have more fun driving in a Corolla. Trust me haha
Nice review, Joe. I came close to buying a new BRZ about 4 years ago. The local Subie dealer just got one in, and I went today to check it out, as it’s been a few years since I’ve seen one up close. This one is silver is gorgeous, but not as pretty as this 86 in green. I don’t love the tan leather mixed with the black interior, but maybe it looks better in person. Wouldn’t keep me from buying one anyway!
That induction sound is very nice!
I totally agree!
This is a car for car enthusiast. The handling on those corners are crazy.
AGREED!
Great driving and great driver Joe!
Thanks for saying that and letting me share it with you!
The way he looked at the camera when he was talking about the cupholders! IM CRYING
Thanks for letting me share some laughs with you Alex.
I was worried some of those cars would come too close into your lane, I saw a couple trucks go by awful close. Good driving man, loved this video. 👊😉
Don't worry Oscar. I am using a wide angle lens so it throws off the perspective a bit.
Still hoping for the return of the Toyota Celica All Trac! Here I was thinking it was paying tribute to Maxwell Smart, Agent 86!
Where's your patented "Hawk-one", tks for another awesome brz/86 video Joe.
I am a quick learner! ;-)
another wonderful video -- thank you
Love the units of measurement for storage; Jolly Ranchers and Twinkies.
fogdood thanks for letting bring some snack fun!😎👍🏻
Hey! You pronounced it correctly this time! Good Job!
Thanks! I am a quick learner!
@@RaitisRides =]
Pretty nice exhaust sound
Man I want a hakone edition so badly. I’m looking at one and it’s $37,998 🤯
I going to get this car it's just absolutely a dream.
Love your vids!! Keep it up!
love your reviews man. this exact car is my dream! 😍🤩 can't wait for the day that I own my own!
That engine sound is glorious
i wish i got this version when it was available - beautiful car
Wow this was great!
You should take a trip to the Tail Of The Dragon with the BRZ and do a video. This car would also be fun there. Nice job Joe! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
Lori and I are actually making a plan to do it!
That would be a blast!
@@LS1007 I've done the Dragon on a motorcycle and car, but this 86 would be amazing!
Raiti's Rides Absolutely!
Love the green color
This car is so different and I love it
Especially the color!
Raiti's Rides I especially love the color of the car it’s definitely something unique.
@@mystictk4149 I am so glad that that you like it!
Raiti's Rides I appreciate you sharing
You are right about how the emblem should have been bronze for this version. Now it’s an absolute eye sore to me haha. If I got the car I’d be inclined to spray the emblem with a bronze plasti dip.
Love you Joe . You are my favorite reviewer. I wonder when you will review BMW 5
series . Please do it . Love to Raiti's Rides💓.
Well I did the M5 not to long ago. Any others that you would like.
@@RaitisRidesI know but and I want to watch the normal 5 series. Love you
@@bittertruth0000 I will get them together for you!
I am watching your review at 3:14 AM from India
Funny that 205hp is not enough. My first car was a 92 Honda Civic 5sp with a whopping 102hp... but it was one of the most FUN cars I ever had!
Thank you Joe and Lori
Rear Wheel Drive. Light Weight. Manual Transmission. You couldn't ask for a better affordable sports car.
I totally agree with you Christian!
Even after a bit of tuning it still only does 0-60 in 6.7 seconds. I love the way they look though!
I agree!
On throttle time with this little beauty all day everyday Joe!!! Love these reviews bruh!!! Stay safe out there!!! 👍👍👍🚗💨💨💨💨💨
If only more cars had exterior color and interior looks like this. $30k for something like this is a steal. Sure it may not be as reliable long term as a Miata... but it's still a fun, relatively cheap sports car you drive around on nice days through twisty roads. I'm not a fan of the tires spinning on initial acceleration (More in favor of cars or tires that can get the power to the ground when you ask for it), but someone will appreciate it.
I totally agree with you Miles!
Agreed on the small race car feel and im only 5'5.
But the car is fun for sure! 😊👍
would have liked to see the 2 toned rear seats as well.
Thanks for sharing that Rick.
Call me crazy, but if I were to buy a vehicle to compliment what I have now... I would search high and low for an old Trueno 86 🙌 This green looks sick tho can’t lie.
I like the way you think!
LOVE LOVE LOVE the color....NO GLOSS BLACK WHEELS, thank you Toyota👍👍
I totally agree with you!
@@RaitisRides ...this time on the Gloss black😋😷
These are cool little cars! Reminds me of an updated 240, 260, 280 z.
AGREED!
Love that color!
Joe, you have a ton of experience with cars, what would you say is more fun something like a Toyota 86 or a 17-18 Camaro v6 ? Love your channel man!
Joe, your EPA estimates are way high. You said they were 24 city and 32 highway. Toyota website says 21 city 28 Highway. I used to own a BRZ so I knew that they were not that high and they actually went lower in 2017 when they changed the driver ratio.
I know the automatics have historically gotten better mileage in this car so maybe that is what you were thinking of with your estimates.
I noticed you never done the 2ss trim of the camaro, is it basically the same as the 1ss? I would love to see what you think of the 2ss. Thanks for the video you are blessing us with all this content.
Love the green! Like this better than the new Supra. Wish it had more horses.
I’ll take it.
Soon to be GR86 and I’m so excited!
Gt 86 or civic type r?
I just want to have a beer with this guy.
The 86 and brz if you gave them both like 50 more HP to 100 more HP these cars would be on such high demand
You are so right!
Pure pleasure Joe
Thanks John for letting me share it with you!
This colour 😍
I have a Nissan 350z ‘Autobahn edition”😜😜😜😂 Great review as usual Joe
I'm so glad someone asked! Oh wait...
Damian Novick can’t take a joke or what?
Cars like this are the only thing that make me hate being over 6 feet tall... :(
im 6ft 2 and fit great better than most bigger cars take a seat in one and put seat way back and lean a bit trust its nice.