New GR Corolla the Next Project?!
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- čas přidán 26. 06. 2024
- Ever since the GR Corolla was announced, it has always been a car that has peaked my interest! It boasts the same 1.6L turbocharged 3 cylinder engine out of the GR Yaris but with even more power! Do we need a hot hatch in our lives?!
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I drove the Circuit edition. I really liked it. I say sell the WRX and go for the GR Corolla.
I think if you were to pick up a GR Corolla, you should do what you mentioned and make it capable of everything you want the car to be able to do, track days, daily driving, canyon runs. It is a perfect platform for your channel in my opinion, because you do a little bit of everything.
I have put 1700 miles on my 2024 GRC Premium and I’ve loved every minute of driving it! Big plans for the future with mods once it’s paid off.
I like the GR Corolla, I really do, but it's just too expensive especially compared to what the WRX starts at. And then you also factor in stealership markups...
You can tell you haven't been calling for GR's, and if you have, then you haven't searched far enough. I won't speak for all areas, but they are non existent in certain areas. There's comments here talking about how there aren't markups even in California. So I'm not sure why you'd make a comment when you clearly have no experience.
I have a circuit. I got lucky enough to find one last August. After a ton of work searching for one that wasn't already spoken for. So I definitely think you should get one. I don't think you'll regret it. I think your approach would be welcome in the community. I was so close to buying a GR86, because of your content. The GR Corolla won me over with it's AWD in Northern Illinois. Even though I don't daily it. I have almost 5000 miles of pure smiles!
I also waited 1.5 year to get my gr corolla and almost gave up like you did.
It's one of my track toys and it's super fun on the track. The aftermarket support is already great for such a new platform.
I hope you get one and create some contents with it!
Love the GR Corolla, but…. i’d be hard pressed to take one over an FL5 Civic Type R. Would love to see your experience in one of those
Selectable AWD vs. FWD. Done.
Don't get me wrong, I know the Civic's FWD is STELLAR. And it's a great car. More refined than the GRC, both in drive and interior appointment. But the GRC is a genuine hot hatch. The Civic, the Golf R... They've forsaken their roots. And that's fine, they're both arguably GREAT cars. But they're no hot hatches. They're Dad Bod hot hatches.
I have an 18 WRX and have seriously considered trading it in for a GR Corolla. But I’m not paying dealer markups and I would want an upper trim level. The GR Corolla is closer to what the WRX used to be and needs to go back to. But for now I’m sticking with the WRX as my daily car. It’s paid off, still has low miles for it’s age, and it’s been a good car.
I had a 2018 wrx @ 313/312. Got my GR premium this May in the color I wanted and @msrp within 6 weeks of deposit. I just called some dealers and asked if they mark em up and moved on if they did. I was thinking I’d miss my WRX compared to anything else, and boy was I wrong! The GR is quick and precise and I absolutely love it
I have a 2024 grc coming from a wrx as well. Glad I changed I love Subarus but the GR Corolla is just amazing all around
yea except for the shit interior and diffs that overheat...
@@juanticimoit’s not a luxury car 💀 and it only overheats if you constantly beat on it. If you’re just using it as a fun daily you have no issues 🤷♂️
Kevin, the market has drastically changed in the last 12 months on a lot of cars. You probably know SoCal is probably one of the most marked up markets in the nation. A dealer here had 3 Circuit Editions and sold them just last week for 500 over invoice ( MSRP was around 46k and they sold for 44k before TTL ). MSRP is easy to get on Cores and Premiums with some dealers offering near invoice deals to move these.
Yes do the Corolla! But please no more cosmetic stuff. Let's see some real wrench turning.
That cost money
I wouldnt mind cosmetics if it improves interior comforts
I own one and I adore it. It's everything I wanted out of a daily driver and track car combo. Wonderful to drive long distances and a ton of fun, especially when grip levels get low. Great for trips to Tahoe as well.
If you do get one, I'd love to see some wide angle side view mirrors with heaters and BSM lights. No one offers those without a logo so far, and I'd love to see that. If the BSM light was a custom shape, like a Volvo BSM line, that'd be even cooler! Hit me up if you need help with developing products if you don't end up getting one of these cars.
I just got my 24 Circuit and it's the perfect daily. I look to drive even when I have nowhere to go it's just that fun and makes me giggle everytime.
The smiles per gallon factor lol. Cheesy, but maaaaaan... I get it. I just passed 1k miles on mine this week. Such a great little car!
Do it!!! Followed you when I had my 2nd gen BRZ. Would love to follow you with this platform! The GRC is definitely the best car I’ve ever owned
I got my circuit edition in 2 months, it was effortless. 5 minute phone call and picked it up 2 months later this June.
After owning the GT86 for 5 years I have decided to get a GR Corolla this year. It’ll be my first manual car but I have heard that the GR Corolla is the easiest car to drive and learn on manual. I’m getting the circuit edition with the big wing, ventilation on the hood and leather seats.
It’s faux leather but it feels significantly nicer and more durable than the gt86. Especially the steering wheel
I just got one too! I'm excited for the parts! Please do all the carbon options that you have for the GR86
I got mine at msrp in May after waiting 6 weeks and I absolutely love it. I’d be so stoked if you got one and started modding it as a do-it-all daily! I think the car has so much cool factor, and so much potential
excited for the products youre gonna put out for this car if you get one
Dude the blue flame circuit edition I fuck with hard man Toyota GR 86 is my dream car since I was 13 I got it and was so ready to trade it in man but talking to my girl and cousins they told me just wait pay my 86 off bc it has so many aftermarket parts which is why I always wanted one so keeping the 86! Just wish it had more power! Turbo to be exact
Can confirm these are fast after being passed by a few at the track last weekend.
Having driven both, I'd say the GR Corolla just feels more special than the WRX. It's just got a lot more character from the engine to the driving dynamics.
I'm 6'4", and it's about as "all legs" as one can be and still look like a human being. I say this, because I've had my heart set on an FR-S/BRZ/GR 86 since I first heard about them, years back. Recently, I finally got to a point in life where I could afford to get one, and I can BARELY close the door in the damn things! Seat all the way back, steering wheel all the way up, I could fit, but it was a tight, pretty uncomfortable fit. Disappointing, to say the least.
Then I learned about the GR Corolla. And my dealership had one. A Circuit Edition in Ice Cap (white). So I took it for a test drive. And all sadness over the inability to justify a GR 86 went out the window the moment I pulled off the lot on that first drive. Went home with it that day. Total cost for 2024 Circuit Edition with the roof rack, door sill protectors, cargo envelope, and the charging cable package was ~$49k, including delivery, taxes, registration, etc. (Zero dealer markup, which is one of numerous reasons I love this dealership, and am lucky to have them nearby.)
I have been dailying it since June 8th, and I absolutely LOVE it. Just passed the first thousand miles on Weds! She's almost broken in, will be switching from break-in oil at 1500, and doing a transmission and transfer case/differential oil change then, as well. Only very minor mods so far, like an aftermarket start/stop button from Bonobo Products and an aftermarket shift knob from Billetworkz, and only minor mods in the near future (short-throw shifter, maybe a new steering wheel, summer/winter tire/wheel setup, maybe an intake), because I don't need anything else. It's an AWESOME car, and I couldn't be happier. Plus, I've already had several people stop and tell me how cool it is, including a guy driving a GT4RS, which put me on cloud nine for the rest of the day lol.
Anyway, get it. I want to see what you do with it, what mods you showcase, and give me ideas for mine. Because I LOVED what you've done with the '86, but I can't do anything with that information! Plus, I know you won't regret it!
MSRP is the norm for these man. In San Diego I was able to get 3 dealers to match each other’s MSRP with free all weather matt add ons! If I can do that in SoCal then surely the rest of the country should be easier. On that note, I’m a firm believer that Premium is the one to get.
More dealerships are selling at MSRP or even a little below. Go for it!
Lucky you the GR Corolla is released there unlike here in the Philippines.
Oh well. 😭
Looking forward to this project!
i currently own a GR Corolla, I would absolutely love to see what you could do with it as a car that could do everything / be good on the track or canyon runs and still be a reliable and comfortable daily driver
I love mine just hit 20K and drive it like crazy
Hope you get one. I'm curious how they stack up to the VB's. Living in Montana I need a good awd but am torn between the 2.
Own a 24 Premium. Love everything about it. Only things I wish it had is a spare tire and armrest. Other than that, perfect!
I'm looking at getting the SXTH Element arm rest. I've heard it's... decent. But hey, for ~$225 shipped, it's not too bad an outlay. Just haven't pulled the trigger on it yet, but it's high on my list of next mods. (Not doing anything too crazy until the car's paid off; don't modify the bank's car, after all.)
Just picked my circuit edition yesterday!
If you were to buy one, I’d like to see what you do to make it a fun street car
Supersonic Red is so gorgeous
would be an interesting combo, but then would you be getting rid of the wrx?
Love my grc, get one!
I own a GR86 and I needed a 4 seater so I was cross shopping the WRX, the GR Corolla and the Integra Type S. I ended up with the ITS but would have been happy with the WRX or the GRC too.
I feel like the GR Corolla would be a better investment. They hold their value really well so far in the year - year 1/2 that they’ve been out. Can’t say the WRX with the super controversial decisions Subaru made with it will translate to a good resale value in the future.
Canyon street tuner sounds like a good angle
My thoughts: Turbo the GR86 😄
My same thoughts as well ngl
GRCs are becoming easier to get without markups if you’re serious about getting one
I think I've heard you say you're in Iowa, I'm a tech at Toyota in Missouri and I've seen a few GR Corollas for sale here.
Just traded my 17 STI at 90k miles for a white VB and did the AFD fender flares. I really like it so far. My STI was heavily modded and made around 350whp on 93, so the VB is slow by comparison. But it’s nice to have a warranty and it’s so comfortable to drive
The VB is only slow stock.. with just an intake and a tune, it wakes it up.. and will be almost as fast as your sti... with an E85 tune, it will prob beat it
Out of curiosity, what made you want to stay in the Subaru family? A few vehicles prior, I owned a wrx for 8 years. By the time I sold it I was ready to move on to something completely different.
@@BlueHokage Manual, AWD. We have a 21 WRX as well, my fiance's car. Live in northeast so need AWD. Have 3 kids so need 3 back seats. Have always driven manual so have to have that. If things were different and it was just me, I would have a GR86 or Miata for certain. But WRX and MT07 are good and fun enough for my needs.
@@juanticimo Yeah yeah I have the 7 year 100k mile warranty though I don't want to risk ruining it. So just cosmetics for now.
I own both the GR Corolla and the GR86. They are both so good yet so different. The GRC feels more dialed in performance wise. I feel that the 86 requires more mods to make it bearable when you’re behind the wheel.
Go for it id like to see what you can develop for the Corolla to make stand out!
While waiting to get a replacement gr Corolla I’ve been stuck driving my wife’s gr86 and was quickly reminded why I love driving that chassis. It’s so tail happy and it’s such a blast to drive every day. The gr Corolla on the other hand is so planted and confidence inspiring. The more I push it through turns the more it feels like it’s telling me to push it harder. They’re both wonderful cars and even just 50 hp more in the gr86 would honestly go so far. The Corolla has plenty of power and all I’d want from it is to reduce turbo lag and widen the power band
I have a premium and love it. I haven't driven the latest WRX but have driven the last model STI. Comparable but the GRC is faster. You should be able to get one at MSRP now.
You mean GRC is faster than STI?
The WRX has way more potential as a project car. I like the GRC, but with stealerships and the epically boosted 1.6 engine, its kinda at its limit.
I want to see you get one and build it into a trackable daily. That’s what I would build if I had one.
Hoping the alleged new Celica is a GR Celica and makes use of the good things from the Supra and GR86
theres dealership selling it. not a lot of dealer marking it up because people can't afford. back than yeah you didn't get it is because dealership sold it to someone with mark up
I sold my 22 VB wrx for a 24 GR Corolla. It’s been a blast. The wrx is a awesome car but overall feeling of GRC is better for me
GRC Corolla feels forcefully hyped imo.
Could be overhyped, but I love mine and this type of combination (turbo small displacement sporty awd MT) is not going to be available much longer from the way the industry seems to be trending. This car no doubt took a ton of money and passion to produce and if nothing else delivers, the power train and drivetrain certainly do.
@@djstack2004 fair, I just think for the price point my money is on the Elantra N. Feels just as special albeit in a different way and superior chassis dynamics and suspension tuning imo. 33K MSRP vs 40K w/ a core with LSD (it's taken two years for MSRP GRCs to be a thing). Different cars but really they're after a similar demographic. I have driven a GRC but for the price it's a hard pass. If they couldn't offered an LSD Core at 36-38K I think it would be worth it.
I think stick with the wrx since there's more out there for you business side of things but if you can get a gr corolla while keeping the wrx then go for it. I know i want one but a type r is my first choice
W vehicle! The GR corolla is so nice 👌👌
I was hopping you would choose the Gr Corolla haven't watched the full video yet but I hope you do.
The Corolla is severely aesthetically challenged. For this money I might try a Golf R…. Or put a turbo in the GR and you’ll never look at the Corolla again. Love the channel and all the driven media upgrades. Cheers 🍻
I recently went to my local dealer like 2 weeks ago planning to trade my 17 gt86 for a 22 wrx. The wrx was a car I really loved since gran turismo 4 for the ps2. Going in with high expectations and ended up not liking the car at all. Considering a gr corolla now.
GR Corolla hot damn
GRC & GR86 are the best pair. 2024 GRC is better. Can’t go wrong with either Premium or Circuit trim.
I think you should keep modding the wrx tbh
If I could purchase a hot hatch at "MSRP" it would be the FL Type R. Much roomier for my kids who have to sit in the back 😆.
Where’s the wrx mods
You look like Shohei Otani.
Where is oil pressure gauge in GR86? It WAS in place of battery voltage, but when they realized there is oil pressure issue in FA24 they replaced it with voltage.
The GR Corolla is my favorite car I've ever owned. They're extremely fun once you start modding (as is every car for the most part)
I just love the character that it oozes
If you really want to do something different pick up a Hyundai …any of the N vehicles are amazing!
Hyundai N best bang for your buck and a fun car to drive at the limit. Brand snobbery keeps a lot of people away
I have a VB 6mt and a Elantra N DCT. I adore them both.
I'm not the biggest fan of them tbh, but it's still multitudes better than the WRX IMO
From a business/marketing perspective, I do think it'd be better to stick with the WRX and not get the GR Corolla, since I'd imagine more folks can afford to get a WRX or GRZ than a GR Corolla. It's easier to sell products to folks that have the car you're marketing stuff for.
From a personal perspective - Get what you'd like to drive mate, our opinions don't matter much :P
As for what I'd drive, if I didn't have my GRZ, I'd probably get the VB since more R&D seems to have been done with that platform
These cars are straight fire dude.
Like, they keep catching on fire.
Yep not a fan- a lotta hype and issues... would go Type R over this 100%
why are they catching on fire?
@@Angels_garageoverheating
There has been like less than 5 recorded cases of fires in the GRC's. With such a tight knit community of owners of a smaller number production car you hear a lot of the same stories getting shared/repeated over and over again. Last week or two I saw the same singular story get shared across 5 different groups on Facebook.
1 caught on fire, chill
do it
Widebody it more 😂
PLEASE sell the wrx and get the GR Corolla, then i can watch all your videos instead of the just GR86 videos
Ehh.. dont sell the wrx for the GR corolla... just throw power mods at the wrx.. the corolla wont be around in a couple years... but the rexy will. its gonna be like a ford focus RS... the mark ups killed the community for the car, because Toyota wouldnt reign in dealers, and people just couldnt get em... its a corolla at the end of the day, its super pedestrian inside and cheap. its really not that special say, over a type R.. and if you are gonna buy a car for the track, for that price you might as well get a type R. Sure its fun, but keep in mind, is it gonna be a good buy after the honeymoon?? You already have a car that has more potential for the track, the 86... it would just be more of the same...
Got my circuit for msrp🎉
searching for words how to say nice but I'll be straight forward. Nice car but it's one video car not project. if you want audience you need to pick up something more likeable by audience. don't get me wrong you doing great videos, editing, voice and all agenda is really good makes me watch, but damn Toyota makes me not watch it. but congratz with your new car all the matters that you are happy.
I started following you right before you quit your job, watched couple videos but nothing pics me up like Goonzquad guys channel. wish you all the best
gr corolla > wrx all day
Don’t do it . I think the best move is too get a GR Supra 3.0 . They feel like a poor man supercar
Go get a corolla bro don't waste your money on Subaru there engine sucks. The corolla haves more potential that's my opinion.
touge car
turbocharged geo metro... NOPE
The GR is so so fun to drive, and from the driver’s seat, one wouldn’t ever know it’s only 3 cyl
NOPE