SGT

Another tip - if by chance you want engine running AND lock the car (such as in winter, to heat up/to thaw snow/ice or to warm up in advance prior having a go in it this time in comfort, but not wishing someone breaking in), then with running engine 1) lock passenger door from inside, 2) lock driver's door with mechanical key.

Seems like I'm pretty lucky, mine is 62 plate and no rust anywhere, not even in the engine bay by the latch

You'll definitely be able to spot mine when it's back. Mainly due to being able to hear it from miles away 

I'm in Bracknell, work down near Woking so sometimes heading up and down the A331.

Great stuff that you got the car. Now go and enjoy it.
Look out for social meets around your area, there is a fair amount going on. 

I'm in Aldershot! Although 86 is currently having work done over near Brands Hatch

I'm in Hook 

Very nice! Don't think I've seen a black TRD. 
If you need some parts, performance / service parts let me know, we give discounts to forum members

Yes! Another TRD!

You will love your car! I have a TRD in red

TRD club ✌️

The rarest of the rare!

Here she is. What a beauty.. 
Where abouts are you lot? I don't see many here in Aldershot, Hampshire.

Thanks. Secured a car with the deposit today 😀😀😀

Thanks. Secured a car with the deposit today 😀😀😀

Might have been Alan was 18mths ago. If it's all good get it bought. Don't always need money off (where sells do this they have just over priced it in first place if happy to do this, must have been priced ok compared to other TRD examples to get you there. £750 is prob more than the sales guys commission anyway. Plus sounds like if it needed tyres and brakes you would have offered £750 less (ie the cost of these), so why not pay full price if it's perfect. 

Was it Alan you spoke with? I am discussing finance now.. wish me luck.  

My gt86 is from jemca Bracknell, no issues and the sales guy I dealt with at least was fairly knowledgeable about the gt86, they apparently make a point of buying up used examples to sell on compared to some other Toyota dealers who know very little about them.
All TRD cars will be a good premium used over a regular example as they cost alot more new.  

Hi Guys,
I appreciate your feedback and support as always. 

I am still on market for 86, There is a TRD edition 2013 for £17,750 with 19k on clock. Is it priced too high for what it is? I possibly might be going down later today to have a look around it. I told them if it was £17,000 I will possibly consider it.. Lots of room to haggle tho..
 
What's your take on it?

Took you a while to get home! 

The short answer is that they are hardy cars, mechanically. Yes, coil packs can throw EML and the only way to sort that is to replace the coil pack. I've gone through three in 104K miles. The weeping cam plate is a well known issue too, though not difficult to sort and not hard to DIY. 
VVTi issues are far, far less common. 
Most people will experience condensation in the rear lights. This is just a cosmetic issue though. Mine have done it forever, I just chose not to worry about it. The other thing that does happen is the drivers side glass guide, between the window and the front quarter light will rust where the seal sits. Lots of these have been done under warranty. 
Lots will say that the car is difficult to get into second gear when going down the box from third when cold. This happens to everyone and is simply just how it is. It's fine after five minutes of driving. Mine has done this since I got it and still does now. Again, not a fault as such, some complain about it more than others. 
The engine is strong there are no problems as such with the drivetrain. The same applies to the suspension. I've not gone through any wheel bearings, brakes and discs last well, typically over 30K miles. Tyre wear is fairly even, though the rears don't last as long as the fronts.

coil packs vvti issues but not many weeping cam plates and some unexpected premature engine failures but that's only info from Forum members there are other issues but not that common