Gringosteve 213 Report post Posted May 27, 2015 Hi I am in the market for a new car and the GT86 is at the top of the list. I have previously owned 3 Type Rs and 2 VXRs (among other fun stuff) and hanker after something Rwd. I have 2 options 1) 14 plate TRD (leather and nav) with 8,000 miles for £25k 2) 63 reg standard with 8,000 miles for £18k My mind says (2) but my heart says (1) love the kit, leather etc Decisions decisions Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sonic 4 Report post Posted May 27, 2015 go for the standard car, the TRD extras aren't worth it, if you really hanker after something different then spend the difference between the 2 cars on some modifications, there's no shortage of kits fo rinside and out plus plenty of engine tweaks, exhausts, suspension brakes etc etc you can get a 'lot' for 7K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelerad 256 Report post Posted May 27, 2015 Save the money and spend it on the upgrades you want, £7k would mean the worlds your lobster ! My car is still bog standard and its an absolute hoot on track Get used to it as standard then decide what to spend your £7k on, (you can probably buy a set of leather seats 2nd hand and bolt them in yourself) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gringosteve 213 Report post Posted May 27, 2015 Your all siding with my head. I'm Not one for modding.. It is likely to stay pretty standard. I wish there was an 18k TRD for sale Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelerad 256 Report post Posted May 27, 2015 If you live in Stockport Rich at RRG Macc will fit your aftermarket parts for you, he will also warranty them, he's Riceburner on here There are a whole bunch of us around the Manchester area if you want to see a few options of what others have had done to their cars And if you are able, get to Oulton Park tomorrow, as there will be a whole bunch of us there Alec Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelerad 256 Report post Posted May 27, 2015 Rob just posted a link to this http://www.cosworth.com/media/452766/Cosworth%20FA20%20Power%20Packages.pdf £7k gets you the stage 2.3 Cosworth supercharger kit with 280hp better than a TRD ! http://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-driven/cosworth-gt86-driven/32231 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gringosteve 213 Report post Posted May 27, 2015 Yeah I'm Stockport way so will look into Rich , thanks Alec and that cosworth setup looks epic! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelerad 256 Report post Posted May 27, 2015 We had a tour round the factory and I personally think that for the engineering involved the Cosworth kit is worth every penny, yes it's more expensive but its a proper engineering company that ruled Formula 1 for decades that have designed it. As an engineer myself I understand the costs involved in doing stuff like this properly and they have done an incredible amount of development and proving work. If I won the lottery my 2nd GT86 would have the Cosworth kit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 Has Tilly still got his car is it a TRD? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 I would add if you're buying second hand at least get a car with the leather/alcantara or full leather seats. Really worth it over the cloth I would say and isn't really going to cost you more to buy. That TRD is over priced. Not worth it. Unless you're desperate to get a TRD. Bear in mind that nobody every paid full price for the TRD. So I'd want to knock a bit off the asking price. 1 Gringosteve reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gringosteve 213 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 Thanks Lauren sound advice, really want the leather. Just seen Tilly is selling a TRD and he is not too far from me Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Lauren reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesP1991 222 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 I would get Tilly's TRD for just under £20k I think it is? Or go for option 2 the non TRD car, and then pump the £7k's you saved into aftermarket parts for it. Can make the car something unique to you then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fpan 0 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 Sorry to hijack this but what RON petrol does Toyota/Subaru recommend for a standard car? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesP1991 222 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 Due to it being a high compression engine, and to reduce knocking as much as possible at least 98 RON is considered the best for a standard car. Obviously you can put standard 95 RON in, but you will have less power and knocking will be greatly increased Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 Sorry to hijack this but what RON petrol does Toyota/Subaru recommend for a standard car? Toyota recommend 98 RON or super unleaded. It also states it on the filler cap. If you have to you can use 95 RON. In 63K miles I've never had to resort to 95 RON though as obviously super unleaded is widely available, I use Shell V Power 99% of the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 £7,000 to buy more toys and mods to make the car your own! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gringosteve 213 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 I think your all right, financially the 25k is looking like too much of a stretch anyway, gotta change my wifes car at the same time! Loving this site already, seems a great community Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Lauren, JamesP1991 and Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 Tilly's car is well priced, and I have no reason to believe it hasn't been looked after. Worth grabbing imo, or at least taking a look at! 1 Gringosteve reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gringosteve 213 Report post Posted June 1, 2015 I have bought a non TRD example. Just under 3 years old but only 18k on the clock with Nav and half leather. Pick her up at the weekend hopefully then let the fun begin Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelerad 256 Report post Posted June 1, 2015 Congratulations, Enjoy ! 1 Gringosteve reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesP1991 222 Report post Posted June 1, 2015 Be sure to upload some pictures after you have picked it up! Enough money left over for some nice mod additions? 1 Gringosteve reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gringosteve 213 Report post Posted June 1, 2015 I hope there will be a few quick mods early on gratuitous pre purchase photo below Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Lauren and JamesP1991 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelerad 256 Report post Posted June 1, 2015 Well you need to get the centre console armrest for a startAlec 2 Marshmallow and Special K reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gringosteve 213 Report post Posted June 1, 2015 Where from? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted June 1, 2015 Congrats! You can get the arm rest from your dealer as its an OEM part but might be cheaper from any number of our venders! 1 Gringosteve reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
