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    Hello, 

    So I might finally be picking up a GT86 tomorrow, 14 plate only 22k miles... Quick question, I'm a little anxious about some alarm issues I've read. Now I know it's not a major issue, but I have a panic that it might go off in the middle of the night and the whole neighborhood will want to kill me. 

    Just so I'm confident, and to clarify... The most likely alarm issue will be the sensors being bent on the bonnet or boot? 

    ALSO if the alarm does keep going off for whatever reason, as long as I make sure the manual key entry stays loose and I can access the car that way, deactivate with a code (which I'll have to make sure I know) And then re-lock with the car key itself so the alarm doesn't activate? 

    If I lock with the car key manually the alarm doesn't activate, so nothing can set it off???

    I know it's a stupid worry, but hey that's anxiety for you 

     

     

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    1 hour ago, Angelina said:

    Mine. They only came in manual, so no flappy paddles.I have had the TD na package, the maps are changed via the heated rear window switch. This is a review of her, the photos of the interior are from a different car as the journalist didn’t have any decent ones. https://www.aronline.co.uk/reviews/toyota-reviews-ar-cars/driven-toyota-gt86/#comment-801137.

     

     

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    Looks nice! Whats the TD na package?

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    Thanks everyone, seems like it could be a good option for me... It won't be a daily driver so I don't really need the added luxury of cruise control etc..  main thing is mechanically and (pretty much) visually outside looks the same! Only thing from pictures is i'm not that keen on the 16 inch alloys, but my plan is to keep the car long term so I could always upgrade. 

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    Hello,

    Anyone who owns a Primo model.in England on here? I've read about the main difference... Key start, no digital spedo etc...all stuff that doesn't seem overally important to me 

    Is there anything mechanical wise? I saw something about the breaks being smaller? 

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    17 minutes ago, Dennis Wilson said:

    Ahh sorry, yes I get you. They're trying to be clever sales people haha.

     

     

    18 minutes ago, Badger said:

    On autotrader you can search upto a milage but there is no percentage option of if you are searching for a car with less than 40k miles a car at 39999, or 40000 will show but one with 40001 will not

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    What do you think to the car? Price etc.. would you stay away if it's got an outstanding recall?

     

     

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    1 minute ago, Badger said:

    On autotrader you can search upto a milage but there is no percentage option of if you are searching for a car with less than 40k miles a car at 39999, or 40000 will show but one with 40001 will not

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    Ahh sorry, yes I get you. They're trying to be clever sales people haha.

     

     

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    1 minute ago, Badger said:

    Also if mileage is listed as 39xxx it will come up at under a 40k mile search but 40001 will only come up under a 60k mile search. Recall details need the full vin number to check

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    Not sure what you mean by the mileage search?

    I guess I can ask them to check tomorrow with the VIN NUM.

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    11 minutes ago, Badger said:

    What is the reg? If you out in on the DVLA vehicle check website it will tell you the recall. If it is the valve spring they are yet to be done in the UK AFAIK, so it's not outstanding as such

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    It's VK14 GWC. I looked on GOV site and it just says recall, doesn't seem to say which? Am I being thick? Haha

     

    7 minutes ago, GT86-Ian said:

    Last MOT March 6th  40,918 yet advert says 39,571

    Yeah I noticed that on the pictures it actually shows 40,922, so they've put it wrong on the description.

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    Hi all,

    I'm test driving the below 14 plate tomorrow and only after I booked the test drive did I realise it has an outstanding recall. Is this likely to be the Engine coil for the 62-63 models? Or something else?

    Ill still go and test drive as it's two miles away and I haven't yet driven an 86, but won't be tempted to buy if it is that as seems like it could be a lot of hassle.

     

    Http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201902285387482?atmobcid=soc3

     

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    Hello, 

    Wondering where most people got their second hand 86 or BRZ from? Currently on the look out and there doesn't seem to be many private sellers ( I'm UK Derbyshire based) within a 50-60 mile radius. There is quite a few being sold at dealerships like Arnold Clarke etc... which I'm not against buying from, just thought I'd see what you guys did. 

     

     

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    Hi All, 

    Been looking at the forums for a good few months and hoping for some help. 

    I currently drive a 61 plate Honda Civic Type S. Love the car, but I've been itching to upgrade recently and honestly the GT86 is the only car that has really blown me away in looks recently. I'm 26 and a hot hatch doesn't really appeal anymore. I also love to drive, so everything I've seen about this car seems to fit perfectly with me. 

    Anyway I'm thinking of going for a 14 or 15 year plate, hopefully no more than 40k miles. I don't work very far from home and don't daily drive my Civic (all depends if the girlfriend's car is blocking me in on the drive, if she is I take hers) 

    Like I said I love driving, but don't know that much past basic maintenance and my Uncle is a mechanic, so I leave all that side to him. My question is, with regular services etc... do you feel like this car is one for longevity? If i buy one I want  to keep it for quite a while, maybe 6-8 years and it could be my last petrol car before electric starts to take over. Unfortunately I don't have a garage. 

    I appreciate the question might be difficult with the original production not even reaching 10 years yet, but would love your thoughts. 

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