GT86-Ian 351 Report post Posted February 10, 2015 This wont end well....... http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/toyota/gt-86/90372/toyota-gt86-aero-vs-subaru-wrx-sti-seat-leon-cupra 1 nikndel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LFA 68 Report post Posted February 10, 2015 I'd love to know how they think up these comparos; I'm sure it is based on the cars they have to hand in any given week. Bland vag box wins again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will300 812 Report post Posted February 10, 2015 Saw the autoexpress link and some how knew the Leon would be their choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelerad 256 Report post Posted February 10, 2015 Don't get me started on what I think of SEATs, bastard things are dog slow round the bends ! Alec 2 Keethos and Polishingpedlar reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ztox 230 Report post Posted February 11, 2015 Very odd comparison. That Leon is disgusting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted February 11, 2015 This wont end well....... http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/toyota/gt-86/90372/toyota-gt86-aero-vs-subaru-wrx-sti-seat-leon-cupraYes I predict a riot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sideways? 33 Report post Posted February 12, 2015 "What makes a great driver's car?" 1st Leon: "agile, entertaining, quick." but wins because it is "more refined, cheaper to run, better equipped, and attracts less unwanted attention". Now, I have a Leon FR, so no slippy diff, but it has precisely 0 steering feel. 3rd GT86: "still a brilliant sports car", "agile, adjustable handling and eager NA engine" <-- of course none of these are traits of "driver's cars", only sports cars, which aren't driver's cars are they... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesP1991 222 Report post Posted February 12, 2015 Completely contradicted themselves there, why would being cheaper to run, better equipped and attracts less attention be even considered when wanting to find the best "drivers" car. Driving involves all the aspects of precisely that.. "driving" .. Engine characteristics, handling, braking performance, ride, how adaptable the chassis is RE having fun and provoking it, not whether it costs more at the petrol pump or contains more equipment as standard? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ade 517 Report post Posted February 12, 2015 Lets take the most expensive GT86 with £5k extras that actually slow it down and compare it to other hot hatches with no or very little extras.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tareim 343 Report post Posted February 12, 2015 a stupid test with 3 cars in completely different segments of the market, coupe, hatchback & saloon with the most bland one winning 1 JamesP1991 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted February 12, 2015 I looked into the figures a little more.... I have *NO IDEA* why they think the Subaru will have a greater residual value after depreciation.. it is sold on its chav appeal and will be thrashed beyond its lifetime... same with the Spanish salami.. I have *EVERY IDEA* why the GT86 blasts the comparos on brakes, agility... .... pity they don't quantify the "...fun factor.." ... oh, and the FERWD "..learning curve..", which is foreign to every indiginous Brit under the age of 45, 'cos they were taugh, trialled, tested and trapped into the FWD brainwashing which Sir Alec Issigonis perpetrated.. The only sub 45y-o's, living in the UK (legitimately), who have been educated, learning that front wheels steer, rear wheels drive are .. ..........?? (Answers on a £100 voucher payable to Fensport, please - gotta raise some dosh - over revving at Oulton by a certain heavy-hoofed person has cost me a new exhaust manifold and a trashed TRD engine mount (escaping exhaust gases cooked it ). Guys - it was my invite for the hoofer to drive, therefore no blame. I just wanna wind the person up a bit... no names... blurry tart... Spec K 1 Kodename47 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nickfrog 9 Report post Posted February 12, 2015 "the WRX has limitless grip " Not only they clearly don't understand the difference between lat grip and traction but it tells you about their driving skills that they can't breach the front end lat gs of a WRX... They're clearly better off in a 4wd car though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
