I Borrowed A Toyota GT86 And Now I Must Buy One
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- Опубліковано 7 чер 2024
- Hello and WELCOME to my car review of The Toyota GT86 / Subaru BRZ / Scion FRS
This Toyota GT86 Made Me Realise How Underrated These Cars Are. They Are Fantastic Value For Money! In fact possible the best rear wheel drive car on balance...
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I actually BOUGHT ONE! Watch here: ua-cam.com/video/shTqsx4-KSc/v-deo.html
So..I've been considering a 5 speed fit sport as a daily that will make me smile on the backroads....but now you've got me wondering how practical a gt86 could be for a dd...
the definition of you don't need to go fast to have fun
100%!
Yup that thing will take corners at any speed and the g-force is just intoxicating
How is the force feedback on the 86?
I got you one better, “you don’t need so much power to go fast.” With a good set of tires, this car is really fast around the track.
Well done! I own an 86 and I'm usually on my own on the backroads pushing the limits of the grip and enjoying the hell out of it. Stop light racers be damned, I really do love the car.
And finally I see why! I want to drive a GR86 before deciding on which one to buy 😈
I have one too, had fast hot hatches (S3) and sportsbikes but I do love the GT86. Really is a drivers car.
@@normanmackay6482 There is something simplistically amazing about it isnt there, even compared to my old BMW M2 it is a joy to hoon. Thanks for the comment, stick around for more :)
bought a GT86 last year after having a Celica for nearly 10 years this car makes me smile every time I look at it
I agree, theyre smile machines…I should buy one too!
Heyy, I am in the same situation, I have a celica gts now but I’m looking for a new car and I think the gt86 is the only potential new car for me, are you still loving the gt86 or missing the celica?
@@jaspergout5272 GT86 is one of a kind I loved my Celica but this is levels above that people say its not fast enough, its probably one of the best fun cars to drive and to me living in London it is fast enough
@@jaspergout5272 ua-cam.com/video/7cxSR4qGQ2o/v-deo.html this is the car i purchased
My first mods to mine were slightly wider wheels, coilovers, an exhaust, and dropping it by about 3-4 inches and it made the handling sooooooo much better, especially with high performance tires. Good tires make a big difference
I agree massively, the tyres are the only thing in contact with the road, having good ones can change a cars handling characteristics massively! Thanks for the comment, do stick around for more :)
@@TheCarDoc1 Be careful. If you overtyre the car it becomes so boring. I used to have 245 wide track tyres and the car was no fun at all for regular road driving with n/a power.
@@B__L i agree, I’m keeping stock wheels for a while! I love how playful it is stock, gonna increase power (E85 tune + headers) and thats all for now :-)
@@B__L what mods have you got now?
@@TheCarDoc1 4.56 FD, Remap, Panel Filter, aftermarket EL manifold, tein coilovers and a few other small mods. Currently have 245 Michelin PS4's but even they are arguably too grippy for the current setup on roads. Car was amazing on track with various track day tyres but it was just way too much grip for a road car with around 200hp. I'm selling the car though as it's just gotten very boring. The engine is just boring and it's not even the power but the way it delivers it. Very little character.
I bought one 2 years ago now and love it to bits taken it to track twice been round mountains in it and still use it almost every day to work
most underrated youtube channel i have ever come across keep up what you're doing :)
Thanks so much, comments like this make it worth it! 😁
@@TheCarDoc1 your welcome :) you put so much effort into your videos and deserve so much more.
Driving a slow car fast and to it's max capability is always more fun then driving a fast car slow.
I agree entirely!
Got my GT86 one day before Christmas last year and its awesome to drive while it teaches you alot about driving. Already drove 1000km with it and its awesome.
Of course on straight roads, the high powered sport cars are always faster but as as soon as insane curves are included, you beat 10x more expensive cars if your driving skill is superior which will take years. GT86 is easy to learn, hard to master.
Yo I’m buying on come April, going on a test drive next week hopefully, any tips for things to look out for ?
@@Justin_BrunskyyWhen I bought mine, the test drive was 2 hours long! It was a private seller who has quite some racing experience and who learned the respect of the street the hard way. Make sure that the maintenance schedule is complete + do an additional check by professional car mechanics. Mine had already, 170000 km on it which is a state where maintenance is everything/what was done, what needs to be done.
I prefer to avoid commercial dealer as they like to lie to you and also the price is higher. With private seller you also get in touch with nice people as the GT86 community is pretty awesome. What I observed is that each car attracts different kind of people. GT86 drivers definitely are more on the intelligent side. Would never do that with BMW or AUDI.
Sadly someone decided to rear-end me :/
@@Justin_BrunskyyHow did the test go?
the GT86 is probably gonna be the first car I actually buy myself I've wanted one for about 8 or 9 years now and the hype of the car is slowly starting to rise now so I hope I can get one before the price of them starts to rise
Its a fantastic car for sure and would be a pretty sweet first car! Im reviewing a turbocharged one shortly so stick around :)
I am going to save up for a used GR86 (yes it might be a bit but the price for a GT86 is still inflated and I think the GR will hold its value better longterm); hell it might be a car I give my kid
Great video man 👍 Many naysayers who misunderstood this car were often the ones who don't take this car on narrow winding roads! Glad you enjoyed it. Would be great to see you drive the new GR86 with its increased engine displacement 👌
Thanks for the lovely feedback, its so true, this car not only could keep up with all of that but it really does embody the fun factor! I’m currently trying to secure a GR86 drive so watch this space :)
I absolutely love mine! She loves the open moorland roads we have here in Devon
Oooh you’re spoilt with those roads
They're really not as bad as people act like they are. If you're the type of person who would be happy with a 240sx, MR2, Si, FTO, Miata, then you'd be happy with one of these.
Nice review 👍
I bought a gt86 last year and I love it ,done a few things to increase power and torque changed cat back exhaust , k&N panel filter and changed manifold to decated then had a remap ,it's added 20 bhp in mid range and increased torque just makes it a bit more fun ! IV had many faster cars had 3 Evo's Subaru , focus st and many more but as you have pointed out this car isn't all about power it's a fun great handling great looking car and you don't see many around unlike the hot hatch group !
And there's plenty of mods you can do to make it stand out even more .
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Thanks for the lovely comment, amazing how the car gets under your skin even though it is ‘lacking in power’ those who dont understand it probably never will and that is a shame! If you enjoyed consider subscribing, new reviews weekly :)
@@TheCarDoc1 subscribed 👍
This car is a master piece..... it got the daily swagg and that weekend fun swagg, plus it is Toyota and it's cheaper. I'm in love
Had my BRZ since 2013. Still love it, only performance mods I have done are catless headers, exhaust and E85 conversion. Might supercharge in the future but am really enjoying the car the way it is. Those mods alone made about 50hp by the way.
Has STI springs, sway bar etc but best mod by far are my tyres - Nexen SUR4G semi slicks. I don't think I'll ever change to a different type!
Ooft you’ve done all the right things to yours!! Definitely comes alive when E85!
I have a '17 one, and you just made me want to drive it again (been 2 weeks since)
How do you last so long without driving it 🥹
Throwing it sideways sounds hella fun! Loving the jumper too 🤪
Thanks B, we’ll have to go for a drive soon!!
Damn dude your editing is really good, why doesn't this have more views?
Haha thanks a lot, much appreciated! Hopefully the views will come with time 😅 Thanks for commenting though, do stick around for more!
i mean the purpose of the 86 series IS handling and affordable and smiles per degree of steering. with the added aftermarket availability the second purpose of tunability its a gem.
Which the Fiesta ST does better. Shame so many fell for the meme the stock Gr86/BRZ/FRS is.
lol I currently have a fiesta st
A future classic. Great vid, thanks
Thanks for watching, I agree, its going to be a cult classic in years to come for sure
@@TheCarDoc1 Glad I found the channel - subbed!
Insane quality video!
Thanks for the lovely comment!
Not only does it handle will, but it looks amazing too!
I agree! And with some mods they can be made to look even more epic! Thanks for the comment, stick around for some very exciting videos soon :)
Can’t believe how many talented UA-cam vloggers there are out there. So professional, well done dude.
Thanks a million for the lovely comment! Please do stick around for more!
What a great review!
Thanks so much for the lovely comment! Stick around, much more to come 😄
I just bought one & I love it!
I sold my 1994 Pontiac Trans Am and was looking for something newer. Went tk the local Subaru dealer and took a 2016 BRZ for a test drive. Immediately parked it in the sold row when I got back. What a ridiculously fun little car these are. It’s more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow.
Most underrated sports car watched on the most underrated UA-cam channel
At 2:38 you missed the chance to say "you catch my drift"
Good review.
And everyone says how we should have gotten these cars with a factory turbo but they forgot the reason why this car was built. The gr86 is an evolution of that
I have owned an FRs for 4 years and they are super great, best car I have ever driven.
Wonderfully done💯
Thank you so much 😀
Nice Video Mate , keep it up !
What's the brand of that exhaust? Gives a good extra note sound !
Thanks so much, I appreciate the feedback! I believe its a ‘tuning developments’ cat back. They’re a company based in the uk who specialise in tuning these cars 😀
My 117hp Honda Fit is "fast" enough for me, and wicked good fun - can't understand people who think the Toyobaru GRZ is slow! It's one of the best looking cars on the road, in my opinion. Hoping the prices will go down a bit since the introduction of the GR86.
I have one of these for big trips accross Austalia. You can relax and eat up the miles on the highways. I end up fighting with my wife after about four hours as to who's turn it is to drive. When you arrive at a mountain road you have the handling to make it exciting. We drive down dirt roads overtaking Landcruisers, much totheir disgust. This is one of the most capable cars I have ever driven. If your idea of performance driving is how hard you can hold down your right foot you have completly missed the point.
hey just an FYI since u mentioned the engine noise can be a bit much-engine noise is piped into the cabin, just cover the lil pipe... its accessible from the mats under the driver's seat, look up a tutorial to know what i'm talking about. but yeah thatll reduce some of the engine noise you hear from inside the vehicle
Thanks, I actually forgot about that! In this case I do think it was the afternarket exhaust that was too loud, I liked the induction noise! Thanks for the comment, stick around for more! Do you have a GT86? Is it modded?
@@TheCarDoc1 yes I daily a '16 fr-s (gt86 in other markets like the UK). the only mod atm is just Borla catback exhaust, imo one of the best catbacks for this car-not too loud, but makes the car sound more mature. Headers are DEFINITELY planned. and thats all i end up doing to the car.
I hope you actually do end up buying one! these cars are fun and playful, & practical enough for a young person who doesnt have a family yet. I've taken it on longer 8 hr drives and ya know its not bad to live with at all! as long as you never have more than one passenger :)
@@666meowth sounds really cool! Im strongly considering it, stay tuned :)
I own a 86 and I absolutely love it.I’ve also modified it. It’s way better than standard. Wheels, suspension, intake and exhaust have been replaced, as well as some external mods.
Thats the way to go! Ive just bought one too! (Check my latest vid) Is yours tuned?
@@TheCarDoc1 yeah
Really like ring roads and roundabouts since I bought mine.
100% especially in the wet haha
Stick around, reviewed a turbocharged brz, video coming soon!
Wonderful car and looks good too. A 1.8/2.0l turbo would have done the trick for me
Agreed they are phenomenal, I even bought one !! I think the NA-ness of it is special and theres something satisfying about keeping the engine on boil and a turbo would only make them more expensive, and less accessible :)
Luved mine. Buying another one or gr86 sooooon!
Thanks Christopher, theyre fantastic! Ive just bought one, check out my latest video :)
I own one and I'm so happy in it! Even my parents who aren't petrolheads love it as well.
Also I feel like Jeremy Clarkson smiling while driving one tells you everything you need to know about it!
Its a fantastic car and i’m glad you love it so much! I certainly love mine 😁
@@TheCarDoc1 I know that my next car is going to be a GR86.
Great little car, and even better with tires, aero, brakes, and about 350whp
Got one. First and only mod, put a roof rack so i can take my bike out. Funny how i have a road car carrying mountainbikes, while some others use their mountain cars (trucks) to carry road bikes
ive got one and love it its superb
They are fantastic right!?
Im 17 and have tried to express the fact that "slow" cars are stupid fun for years and years now and especially this one
The new Gen2 is actually reasonably brisk. And the ride/handling is even better.
I supercharged mine. Same linear mild to wild driving shift on that 4500 rpm phaser cam, just get there a lot sooner now from the low end.
Don't buy a Cayman, buy one of these and spend the extra bringing up to match the power to weight ratio. You'll still be way ahead on cost of ownership.
have this as a rental for next weekend, I havent even been in it yet and Im already looking at prices..
Honestly its such a good car! I've bought one, check out my latest video and stick around for more :D
If they made it a hatch back opening rear I'd get one but they just ain't practical enough for me.
I’ve been wanting one since it came out in 2012. I currently have a 2017 BMW 420d M Sport which I love but I have to have my GT86 so I’m aiming to buy one in 2023 or 2024 at the latest. Hopefully a 2018 as I know I can get a nice one for just under €30,000.
Theyre totally awesome cars! I enjoyed my own brief ownership of one :)
@@TheCarDoc1 I’ve driven a few and now gotta have it
Totally thought he was just hooning in the wrong lane there for a moment.
Think weve got the nexy top gear presenter.. got my vote 👍👍
You’re way too kind haha
I tested drove one yesterday. Guess what I'm doing today. Buying it.
Oooh very nice, I'm happy for you, the car is wonderful to drive! Have you picked it up now?
i always see these cars on the roads , as the most common type of sports car
You’d be right there, but theres a reason theyve sold so well (and why I bought one)…theyre amazing!
They didn't used to be. When I had mine around 3+ years ago I rarely saw another. But now they have become a lot more common.
I sold it and bought a Lotus Elise after around 4 years of having it. Which is on another level performance wise, but none of the practicality.
I am saving up for a gt86 as my first car, and i dont think that i should have anymore power in my first car. Becuase an unexperienced driver should start with something a little "slow". And i think the gt86 is a perfect car for norway becuase we have a lot of small twisty roads!
The 2017 up is a big difference to the first gen so if you can thats the one to buy. Just the 4.3 gear ratio alone changes the car
In Asia,we don't care about speed or 0 to 60 but rather manevuanarebality as we usually do drift competitions so speed won't do much and this care is one of our favourites to use(plus it's not like we can't tune it to have 1000 hp)
I agree with you there! I want to get into drifting this thing too! Check out my latest video, I actually bought one! Is yours modified?
@@TheCarDoc1 as we know the 86 originally have 220hp but I tuned mine up to 750hp with a wide body kit of course to make it look more aggressive when drifting even tho it's currently my second car I owned
@@TheCarDoc1 ah sorry the 700hp was my gtr's and my 86 is 400hp.Sorry for the misunderstanding
Gt86 vs golf mk6 gti what should I choose
What’s the watch his wearing on the video ?
Is an ND2 more fun to drive than this?
Wrote one off then bought a property and couldn't live without one so I bought one again. There isn't much else I would rather own for the money. This car spoils you honestly I find it hard driving much else.
Unequal length headers + Tune + exhaust - your friend modded this car properly, not everyone does
Must be good on gas if it's not very fast?
How much mileage it got for 1 lire fule kmpl
Absolutely, to me this is truly the best car in the world, nothing comes close to it's size, weight and most importantly fun.
I swear by this car, I would marry this car, and I absolutely adore this car with every single strand of my body and every single drop of my soul, my love for cars truly is single handedly held together for my love for fun. And nothing can defeat a GT 86 for that (Although, I don't know about modern MX-5s and that, I think, is the only car that could hold a candle to the GT 86. Sure your Ferraris and Lambos are awesome, and I love them! But truthfully, I would take this car over them (perhaps with a tune and an exhaust) due to the dynamics.
And the people that say "tHe 86 iS sL0w, sO iT's bAd" are the ones responsible for killing fun cars, for killing enthusiast cars and for killing affordable cars in favor of whatever thing can do 0.0000000001 second faster 0-60.
A 2019 sells for 25k usd with low mileage
I disagree at 0:33. I bought one recently, and as a daily it is a painfully slow car! If you're going to modify it with things like a tune and exhaust, the car suddenly isn't affordable, especially if you have to do it right for any kind of smog testing. Then insuring a modified car? May as well have bought a lambo lol (yes that's a slight exaggeration)
Idk man I test drove one the other day and it felt pretty quick to me in the higher revs...
It is decent in the high revs but its all relative to what youre used to, and around the time I had a BMW M2 😅 But its still a fantastic car which I owned briefly. I need another one but with a supercharger!
These are built for twisty roads.
Biggest gains or mods one can do is bolt on's and straight E85 and a tune .. All motor it should be pretty quick if not better.
Only difference with mine is its supercharged. -
Agreed, they’re super awesome, I had one, although the stock engine I found uninspiring, i wouldve loved it supercharged!
@@TheCarDoc1 A boosted 86 Turbo or SC is always going to be fun. Plenty of boosted 86 running around here in Sydney some have made close to 300HP on stock internals.
The suits were against this car being produced until they drove a prototype and then fell in love 😂
Faster than your Civic
0-62 is 7.7* 0-60mph is much closer to 6.5 😁
7.7 seconds? Whatt mines doing like 6.4-6.6
I think 7.7 is stock! I didnt measure this one exactly but I suspect its quicker :)
@@TheCarDoc1 I’m sure it’s around the mid 6’s mines stock too haha
My wife has a 2016 Mini Cooper S. Subjectively it feels quicker in the traffic light drag race (once the tyres get traction). The other day I was alongside the same model Cooper S, supposedly 1sec faster 0-60 and the the driver was trying. I thought, I'm going to try an keep up at the next set of lights just to see what the difference is. There was hardly a cigarette paper in it. I was surprised. How when it comes to driving the twisties, there's no comparison as to which is the most fun. I've had my GT86 for 6.5 years, I'm usually thinking about what to get next after 2. It hasn't crossed my mind. Still loving it.
Maybe blur the speedo lol
Don't wanna risk it 😂
In hindsight 😅 thanks for commenting, stick around for more!
Actually I can edit it even when its up, good idea GR!
The 0-60 is actually not real, i managed to do it in 6.5s with only better tires, that 7.x is probably without launching it
Oh really? Thats interesting to note! Thanks commenting! Stick around for more! Next time I get my hands on one I shall test the 0-60
The problem is the gt86 has very short gears and 2nd won't reach 60mph like most performance cars. E.g. My Elise will hit about 65mph in 2nd.
The 7 second one is for the automatics I believe. Manual should be around 6.4 seconds. The gearing on manuals allow for better acceleration.
i want to get a gt86
You should buy one, theyre fantastic cars!
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Subaru makes brz
Toyota: Unn so I’m just gonna take that and claim as mine
Hahaha classic 😂 check out my latest video, I bought one!
This is fresh air I breathe here, completely 180 degrees from the routine propaganda I get from carwow and the ilk.
Thank you so much for the kind words, they really help :)
gt86/brz/frs
Yes
Only people with a decent IQ, Will appreciate an 86. I’d gap a Hellcat in a Downhill. Takes a lot more skill to turn a wheel, than to mash a peddle. 🤷🏽♂️
I really wish that I can buy a GT86 or GR86 someday
I believe in you!
@@TheCarDoc1 didn't think you'd reply! Thank you and I'm definitely a subber now!
@@yyttrrgg2nd thats very kind of you 🙂 Happy new year!!
Up the Bwlch
Yep! Are you local?
@@TheCarDoc1 indeed
Mx5 still cuts it😉
Oooh, well I think it would be very close between them!
I assume by your username you have a boosted mx5?
@@TheCarDoc1 haha not yet I wish, waiting on the demo car that's supercharged, got the plate ready and waiting😁
You might like to do a review of mine when the weather is a bit better, altho you will find it slightly familiar tho😀
@@boostmx9968 yes i’d very much like that when its ready!! NC?
Don't waste your money on a GT86 get a good used is350 thank me later
I had a is350 before my g37 and it’s not that fun to drive, shit gearbox and no lsd