Bart 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2014 Hello All, Had the care for about 2 weeks and have to say, I am lovin' it. Over more years than I care to admit / remember I've probably had ever so slightly more than my fair share of quick / powerful / daft / plain stoopid cars (delete as applicable) but I have no regrets or second thoughts on this one. I've been a car nut all my life but I have to admit that over the last 4 or 5 years I've got fairly jaded about new cars. The whole thing had got a bit "meh", if that makes sense? So, when it came to needing a new car I wasn't thrilled by the prospect like I used to be. Then one evening a few months ago, my missus came home from work and said, "I saw this car on the M1 today, it looked really good. I'm sure it was a Toyota but not a Celica". Now, my missus is a bit of a petrolhead but complements are very rare and are usually reserved for mustangs like hers. I'm thinking. this must be one of those GT86s I keep hearing about. So, I look online, read reviews, watch the youtube stuff and book a test drive. Then I found the forums. Hello! This is a new car that people are actually genuinely enthusiastic about. This is what I've been missing! Anyway the order was placed, and here I am telling you about it. Circle complete. Thanks for reading. N. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted August 2, 2014 MMMM! a Mustang you say and what sort would that be? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bart 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2014 It's an '06 GT. It's been a really solid car, surprisingly quick too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted August 2, 2014 68 sharks nose for me but that was another time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bart 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2014 Very nice. The '68 is a fave of mine. We'll have to see what the new one is like when it lands in blighty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT86-Ian 351 Report post Posted August 2, 2014 Welcome to the club Bart you chose the best colour Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bart 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2014 I think so I have had black cars for years, but this colour just showed off the lines of the car so well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted August 2, 2014 Welcome aboard, Bart, now you just need to get it run in! Happy days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bart 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2014 Oh yes! It's on a VPower-only diet, using 3K as a redline for the first 1000 miles, then go up in 2k rpm per 200-250 miles increments after that. Then I can let rip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TankGirl 48 Report post Posted August 2, 2014 Welcome to the club Bart, Happy driving! 1 Bart reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted August 2, 2014 Welcome Bart, i'm sure you will enjoy the car. It's not without it's niggles but a 1st gen car is never perfect and luckily Toyota are forthcoming when dealing with such issues i've found.. apart from the few rogue dealers who get named and shamed on here. Hopefully will see you at some point Despite location, I travel to some pretty far meets sometimes. 1 Bart reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted August 4, 2014 Congrats and welcome to the club Bart! Glad you could join us. Any plans for your new baby? Mods? Trackdays? Shows? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
