Nicebiscuit

Great pics. The carbon effect audio surround looks different too.

The carbon effect surround is a MY2015 thing. They all have it. 
 
Sounds like you're enjoying the car Mr Biscuit. Get those 1000 miles done!

Being another Macc lad you'll have to do what I did and start shopping at Morrisons in Buxton, anytime the Wife mentioned we were running low I had the choice of Tescos near RRG or Morrisons at the other end of the A537 and you know the engine in the new car won't get warmed up properly just going to Tescos 
 
If you fancy a drive out in the Peaks some time let me know
 
Alec

Thought I might put up some thoughts, not least as I think I'm the only one on here with one of these, and might be useful to those coming on here considering spec.

So basically I bought this car because I wanted a GT86, I wanted a new one, and I wanted to spend as little as possible so that my children could still afford shoes (when outside the car, naturally)

No point in dwelling on the car in general, except to note that all the gushing reviews since 2012 seem pretty much spot on, and in particular Toyota appear to have made electric power steering actually communicate (which is a first for me).

So, what do you miss out on by going poverty spec?

- No Xenon headlights or led running lights. I have halogen projectors which I actually think quite clean looking. Still has running lights but uses the fog lamps to do this.

- No spoiler. A matter of preference, but one advantage is that I don't have any inconvenient holes in the bootlid either should I want to fit an aftermarket one.

- Manual aircon. I don't mind this as you get nice big old fashioned rotary controls you can use without taking eyes off the road. And it still will make you hot or cold as required.

- No cruise control. Doesn't bother me, but might be deal breaker for others.

- No start button. Mine has a proper old fashioned key. Probably takes up less room in your pocket. There's another fringe benefit here too. Because there's no starter button, the tray next to the USB and aux sockets is usefully bigger and fit your phone/iPod/whatever.

I think that's about it. Still has folding mirrors, Touch hi(ish)-fi, the same seats, nice leather wheel and same trim. And most importantly same engine and running gear. Mine has the same wheels, but if you ordered now you'd get some rather pretty 16' Enkeis instead and save a few more quid.

For me it keeps all the important bits and saves a few quid - a bit like the Renaultsport Cup cars. It also makes it serious value and is priced against very unexciting variants of BMW and VW coupes.

Other than that, after a week of ownership what strikes me is the stuff you wouldn't expect. Sure it's a lovely sports car, but I'd expect that. However it's also surprisingly useable transport. The boot is Ok, it's not unacceptably noisy, 6th gear is high enough for relaxed motorway cruising, the seats are comfy and even the back seats are perfectly viable for a young family providing the adults aren't too tall. The interior quality is also fine. It seems to be made from typical Japanese plastics that don't exactly look hard wearing, but yet somehow look exactly the same 15 years later (see Toyota Carina minicabs)

In summary, as viable second car transport for a slightly petrol-headed family of four it works a treat. This car is not just for the childless!

Enough for now. I think I've just thought of something I need to nip out for...

And as members of the GT86 'drivers' club - if anyone is doing that anyway they should be taken outside, shot, and then given the keys to a Yaris (and not that trick sprint one on the other thread either). ;-)

This is awesome. Whilst I love the works colour scheme, for maximum effect you should paint it beige, put it on steel wheels with only three wheel trims and put a tartan picnic blanket on the parcel shelf...

This is awesome. Whilst I love the works colour scheme, for maximum effect you should paint it beige, put it on steel wheels with only three wheel trims and put a tartan picnic blanket on the parcel shelf...

Same problem... A number of slightly half hearted dealers who can't be bothered to read up the proper requirements. Yet at the same time want to charge eye watering 'Abarth' service charges, for what is basically a Fiat Punto engine in a Fiat 500 shell...

Like with this car there are good 'uns though. We used Bauer Millett in Manchester in the end...

Hope it works out for her. Very characterful car, but my gearbox was crunchy at 12k miles, oh and it wanted to kill me...

Love it

Sculptural Bob.

I think it'll polish out...

Since you insist....

Poverty spec rump, air con and headlamps. And what it looked like when the RRG guys had finished with it...

I'm Joe, not Rob - did Lauren start that? Either way I can be Rob if you like... . Was nice to meet you.

Since you insist....

Poverty spec rump, air con and headlamps. And what it looked like when the RRG guys had finished with it...

Sculptural Bob.

I think it'll polish out...

My fault, I'm crap with names until I've met someone about 3 times, OK nicebiscuit=Joe ! 

Rich sorted me out, brilliant bloke and dealership!


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Looks mint mate sounds similar spec to the base FRS I guess? All the important bits!


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I think others have got them. Not sure if OEM or aftermarket though... You can't have mine though

First mod (if you don't count the armrest Richard kindly had fitted). Never had a Japanese car before, but the kids have grown up on Studio Ghibli films - so we have Totoro, Catbus and Jiji to keep an eye on their part of the car.

MINE!

I'm going out. I may be some time....

First mod (if you don't count the armrest Richard kindly had fitted). Never had a Japanese car before, but the kids have grown up on Studio Ghibli films - so we have Totoro, Catbus and Jiji to keep an eye on their part of the car.

MINE!

I'm going out. I may be some time....

I have seen your car before I left today
It was sat gleaming all ready for you in the bat cave