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    Winged Eel got a reaction from Bfranklyn86 in GT86 Alternatives, Pros and Cons   
    I've had a GT86 for 3.5 years and recently thought about changing it. I narrowed it down to a facelift GT86, a Golf R and an M135i. I test drove both of the latter. The Golf R was refined, quick and had a surprisingly good ride quality. The M135i was fine until you started to push hard and then it started to get a bit untidy. In my opinion a great engine waiting for a great chassis. The Golf was tempting but I didn't think it had the same finesse as the GT86. A great car, though. In the end, as my car is low mileage, I decided to spend some money on some mods and keep it for a bit longer. The nice problem is that the GT86 spoils you and it's difficult to find something that is as good a driver's car until you start to spend a lot more money. Although I haven't driven the facelifted car, I've seen it at the showroom and the interior is now much better (with the exception of the crappy audio head unit and the stereo). What I struggle to understand is that Toyota changed the interior, the exterior, and the handling but the one thing most people wanted them to do - give the engine some more power - they didn't. I think an extra 20% would really complement the car without spoiling what makes it what it is. 
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    Winged Eel got a reaction from Bfranklyn86 in GT86 Alternatives, Pros and Cons   
    I've had a GT86 for 3.5 years and recently thought about changing it. I narrowed it down to a facelift GT86, a Golf R and an M135i. I test drove both of the latter. The Golf R was refined, quick and had a surprisingly good ride quality. The M135i was fine until you started to push hard and then it started to get a bit untidy. In my opinion a great engine waiting for a great chassis. The Golf was tempting but I didn't think it had the same finesse as the GT86. A great car, though. In the end, as my car is low mileage, I decided to spend some money on some mods and keep it for a bit longer. The nice problem is that the GT86 spoils you and it's difficult to find something that is as good a driver's car until you start to spend a lot more money. Although I haven't driven the facelifted car, I've seen it at the showroom and the interior is now much better (with the exception of the crappy audio head unit and the stereo). What I struggle to understand is that Toyota changed the interior, the exterior, and the handling but the one thing most people wanted them to do - give the engine some more power - they didn't. I think an extra 20% would really complement the car without spoiling what makes it what it is. 
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    Winged Eel got a reaction from Bfranklyn86 in GT86 Alternatives, Pros and Cons   
    I've had a GT86 for 3.5 years and recently thought about changing it. I narrowed it down to a facelift GT86, a Golf R and an M135i. I test drove both of the latter. The Golf R was refined, quick and had a surprisingly good ride quality. The M135i was fine until you started to push hard and then it started to get a bit untidy. In my opinion a great engine waiting for a great chassis. The Golf was tempting but I didn't think it had the same finesse as the GT86. A great car, though. In the end, as my car is low mileage, I decided to spend some money on some mods and keep it for a bit longer. The nice problem is that the GT86 spoils you and it's difficult to find something that is as good a driver's car until you start to spend a lot more money. Although I haven't driven the facelifted car, I've seen it at the showroom and the interior is now much better (with the exception of the crappy audio head unit and the stereo). What I struggle to understand is that Toyota changed the interior, the exterior, and the handling but the one thing most people wanted them to do - give the engine some more power - they didn't. I think an extra 20% would really complement the car without spoiling what makes it what it is. 
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