Whizo 11 Report post Posted June 5, 2020 Hi guys I have been offered two GT86’s both are identical except for one is a 2012 with 47,000 miles and the other is newer 2014 but with higher mileage at 64,000. Everything else is the same from warranty, service history, number of owners etc. Which one would be the better buy? Thanks all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leeky 84 Report post Posted June 5, 2020 2014 - There were a number of revisions and improvements. Most 2014 cars dont need the valve spring recall which alone is a big win. But then again the 2012 car may have already had the recall work done. Best to check it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whizo 11 Report post Posted June 5, 2020 Difficult decision both cars are pearl white which is the colour I was after and not another dealer has offered me another GT86 which is a 2012 with 62,000 miles but he only wants £9000! His car is red though, which I don’t mind. Could save myself £2000 on this one and use that money on modifying it. Need to do some thinking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT86-Ian 351 Report post Posted June 5, 2020 I would go for the 2014 car. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spikyone 139 Report post Posted June 5, 2020 Condition is everything. Pick whichever is in the best mechanical condition. As long as the recall has been carried out on the 2012 you'll be fine. For the higher mileage cars make sure the spark plugs have been changed at the 60k service. Whilst the cars were improved every year, the biggest update before the facelift was probably for the MY16 cars (build dates from mid 2015), which got better suspension. Most of the other changes were fairly minor, IIRC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whizo 11 Report post Posted June 5, 2020 Someone is apparently going to let the dealer know tomorrow if they are going ahead with the purchase of the 2014 GT86 so will find out then if it’s still available. I have also noticed that cars that are red or black seem to be way cheaper. Is that because the pearl white demands a higher price or is this purely coincidental? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whizo 11 Report post Posted June 6, 2020 Quick update guys, the 2014 car has a full Toyota service history and best of all it’s just had the plugs done at Toyota at 60,000 miles. So it looks like I’m going ahead with that one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whizo 11 Report post Posted June 6, 2020 Quick update guys, the 2014 car has a full Toyota service history and best of all it’s just had the plugs done at Toyota at 60,000 miles. So it looks like I’m going ahead with that one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whizo 11 Report post Posted June 6, 2020 Deal is done, here is a photo of the car. Due to being self employed I have work commitments until the end of the month but the dealer is willing to store the car for me until then. So I won’t actually be picking the car up until the end of this month. Can’t wait for the 120 mile drive home. Thank you all for your help and advice, really appreciate it. 4 GT86-Ian, MartinT, Lauren and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shippers 30 Report post Posted June 6, 2020 Looks very nice. Bet you cant wait for the end of the month. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whizo 11 Report post Posted June 6, 2020 18 minutes ago, Shippers said: Looks very nice. Bet you cant wait for the end of the month. Thank you mate. I’m just glad that I no longer have to keep checking what’s available on the market, been searching for a while now and it gets a bit tiresome after a while. The drive home is going to be awesome, something to look forward to 👍🏽 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay 37 Report post Posted June 6, 2020 Great you found what you wanted so quickly. It took me over a year. 😬 Let us know when you picked it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whizo 11 Report post Posted June 6, 2020 Thanks Jay will do for sure, next starts the modifications. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites