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  3. Posted · Report reply

    23 hours ago, JB33 said:

    Appreciate the offer of driving yours, I’m just outside Edinburgh so a little far :(

     

    I am torn between the two, the older one i found out has some out of sync services, will check with Toyota tomorrow though how this effects any warranty. 

     

    Thanks again. 

    No worries - yep that's a bit of a trip! Good luck with your hunt :) 

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    7 hours ago, Adamd said:

    Buy this one - then you don't need to spend thousands making your purchase better:

     

    That option aside, it's hard for anyone but you to know if you want to spend an extra £5000 or not. Is there anything wrong with a GT86 on 50k mileage? No, not at all. Accident damage is easy to spot, and the clutch is unlikely to be worn and even it it was, it's not as though you wouldn't have the money to replace it.

    Be sensible, spend less.

    Or avoid all risk, and spend more.

    Either way, try not to over-think it and just go!

    You're welcome to test drive mine to see how it compares to the other two you're considering. No pressure - have masks and hand sanitizer.

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    1 hour ago, JB33 said:

    Hi, 

    I came from an M140i and looking to get into another GT86 (owned a 2016 a few years back). Sold it due to gearstick rattle and I wasn’t in love with the looks at the time. Since seen some fixes for the rattle I’m keen to try. 

    I am currently torn between tow cars, both are Approved Toyota stock from dealerships. 

     

    Car 1: 

    Club Series Orange edition, 67 plate, 1 owner, full dealer history, immaculate condition inside and out, 22,500 miles. Haggled price to £18,000

    Car 2: 

    Red, 2015 plate, 1 owner, full history (not all dealer), good condition inside and out, 48,000 miles. Fixed price of £13,299 but comes with 2 years warranty. 

     

    It’s a cash sale and thinking do I spend the extra and get the orange edition? Something a but more special, updated engine intervals, better dampers and spring rates, nicer interior, tech, track mode, heated seats, parking sensors, all the goodies at a cost of £4,750, fewer miles and newer. One worry with the red one, is I’ve owned that model before, and sold it, it doesn’t come with the changes of the MY17 and doesn’t feel as special. The thing is, the red one is almost £5k cheaper .. big money, is it worth the upgrade? Is the MY17 a better car? I am not also totally sold on the MY17 front splitter .... maybe it will grow on me like my M140 did.

     

    Also, should I be worried at 48,000 miles? Keep having thoughts that what if the gearbox is worn out or the clutch is fried, car been tracked etc, am I over thinking the mileage?

     

    Really appreciate thoughts please? 

     

    Thanks 

    Sounds like a difficult decision depending on what your priorities and plans are?

    If reliability is the most important factor, then the newer car would make sense although you are paying a premium for longer warranty. 22k miles is low but on the other hand it does depend on how those miles were driven which you can never know for sure buying from a dealer / 3rd party.

    If value for money is the most important factor, then the older car is a better bet and you can always spend some of the savings you make on making the car your own.

    I cant comment on the difference in drive between the MY12 and MY17 models as only driven the former, but I suspect there's very little in it. Someone else might be able to say.

    Mine is up for sale in the classifieds if interested but may not fit your needs.

    At the end of the day, you will probably be happy with whichever 86 you choose. Test drive as many as you can and the one go for the one you like the most :) Wish you all the best.

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    The Toyota GT86 perfected. £11500

    I am selling this fantastic car as I am moving to New Zealand. I would have never sold it otherwise, as it is the most enjoyable car I have ever driven. I have spent my ownership perfecting it to be a car that handles incredibly on British roads, with excellent engine response, whilst also being comfortable enough to drive every-day. I had the car’s suspension installed and geometry set up by Rally Prep, who won the R3 rally championship in 2016 in their GT86 CS-R3: http://rallyprep.co.uk/gt86cs-r3.html

    The car is located in Totnes, South Devon.

    Test drives are welcome (and encouraged!) so long as the prospective buyer has proof of fully comprehensive car insurance for the drive. Please be aware that most comprehensive insurance plans only provide third party cover for driving other vehicles.

    Included in the sale:

    • Original 17” alloy wheels
    • Spare boot floor
    • Car cover

    Details:

    • 2013 Toyota GT86 in Red
    • 58K miles on odometer
    • Full and comprehensive service history – I am the second owner
    • All recall work completed, including updated valve springs last year. New spark plugs fitted at this time.

    Specification:

    • 6 speed manual
    • Climate control
    • Cruise Control
    • Auto headlights – High Intensity Discharge
    • Heated seats
    • Part leather / alcantara interior with red stitching
    • Power-fold mirrors
    • 1-touch electric windows
    • Rear parking sensors
    • Keyless entry & push button start
    • Mud guards

    Enhancements:

    Engine & Exhaust

    Tuning developments NA package: https://www.tuningdevelopments.uk/product_info.php?products_id=2567

    • Unequal length de-cat manifold
    • Overpipe
    • K&N panel filter
    • EcuTEK license and rolling road remap
    • Invidia Q300 stainless cat-back exhaust
    • OE second cat retained for MOT friendliness

    Wheels and suspension


    Brakes

    • OE brake callipers fitted with Brembo disks and Ferrodo DSP pads

    Audio

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    This isn't a hardware fault.  It's a software issue.  Mine has done this since day one and is a known issue.  It happens if you make adjustments using the built in equaliser.  If you set it to default and restart your head unit it shouldn't happen again so long as you don't adjust it.  Use another eq app.
    OMG how did I not know this till now haha!

    Sent from my HD1903 using Tapatalk

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    Hi

     

    Have had a problem with my whiteline camber bushes. At some point a crush washer on the passenger side camber bolt worked itself loose which resulted in the nut flying off.

     

    Having lost confidence in them, I asked my garage to remove the whiteline camber bolts and put the standard ones back in. Unfortunately the driver's side one is well and truly stuck in there, so instead the mechanic fixed the passenger side whiteline component using a new bolt which he had to cut to the right size.

     

    I feel a bit conflicted now about what to do. Do I cross my fingers and hope it's all OK? Do I go and get the geometry redone and risk another bit breaking? Argh! Should have gone for camber adjustable lower control arms... classic case of trying to save some money only then having to spend more to rectify it when the cheaper option goes wrong.

     

    Any suggestions welcome.

     

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