We bought a GR86! - Money where our mouth is - Long Term #1 | Everyday Driver
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- čas přidán 30. 06. 2024
- We bought a 2022 Toyota GR86! After talking about the car since the press launch last year, we decided to buy one and live out our recommendation to buy new enthusiast cars so automakers make more! We ordered Neptune Blue, having never seen it, and arrived at the dealer to see the color for the first time. Join us as we meet the car, unwrap it, and assess it on our initial drive home as well as two weeks later. This car will be getting a lot coverage and comparisons!
00:00 - 6:43 Buying and Unboxing
6:43 - 10:53 First Drive
10:53 - 14:01 Making It Ours
14:01 - 18:34 The Good, The Bad, The Odd
18:34 - More to come...
This is the first in a long term ownership series on this car.
#GR86 #BRZ #Toyota #comparison
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It is great to see journalists actually buy the cars they critique. I can respect that. It sends a message to manufacturers and enthusiasts.
The #SaveTheManuals crowd should do the same.
@@DonutDoctor excellent... I really hope you enjoy it. It really looks fun. The GR86 looks to be the best balanced car on the market.
I picked up an IS500 and loving it each drive
@@DonutDoctor got mine yesterday!! yay!
All manual sports cars new sell really well and are hard to get so people do buy them, if you try to get a new camero ss 1le Manual you can’t find one sitting on a lot so you have to buy used, same with most good manual sports cars, they sell very well
You mad lads actually did it!! Fantastic!
As someone who has owned several of the 1st gen, and who discovered your channel for your coverage of the first generation, I'm really excited for your coverage with the 2nd gen!
Very glad to have you with us. SOOOOoooo much to come.
@@EverydayDriver Can you cover why you chose the Toyota over the Subaru BRZ?
@@Truehoon bump
Lab rats?
@@EverydayDriver Hi, you guys convinced me to make this big purchase!! if you don't mind me asking but what did u buy for the "accessory" section. I don't want to buy unnecessary things, so I found the comment about the paint protection helpful. Any tips is helpful. Thank you!
Literally the best piece of machine ever created for a daily crusher. Definitely worth the price for a brand new. Always support the brand. Top notch.
Still blown away that this channel doesn’t have over a million followers. Definitely one of the best channels to watch for the scenery and commentary. Thanks guys
Very glad to have you with us. Thank you!
I love that you commented that enthusiasts need to go buy these cars, brand new. If you want small simple manual transmission equipped sports cars to survive, you HAVE to do it. There is no other choice. Anyone reading this who doesn't buy a new one and instead wants to wait for a used one to come on the market, you are a part of the reason the manual transmission and cars like this in general are going away. Stop talking and go do something! Buy!
I would if I could trust me my first gen would be my dayly and this would be my garage princess 😍😍 But as it sits I have a pathfinder for a winter beater and a first gen brz sport tech for my summer daily
or you just can't afford a new one lol
@@dazuko8839 yeah I figured some people would take it that way, but that's not the way I intended. It's more like if you can afford to buy new, but you are the type that just refuses to buy new cars, then you are part of the problem.
@@dazuko8839 nope gas in canada is at $8.25 a us gallon.... you try justifying that purchase when you've already got the older model in pristine condition
@@zaceryhammond1144 you guys should be less nice, as start protesting your gas tax.
I'm happy for you guys and excited to see what you do with an owned GR86! The Neptune Blue is my favorite color either twin is offered in for 2022.
Na na na Subaru world rally blue just hits different when it’s perfectly polished and under street lights
I love it since it reminds me of Porsche Miami Blue, and this is essentially a modern 924 or 944. Otherwise as Zacery Hammond (what a weird way to spell that name) said, WR blue is the way : )
@@jacobl6714 you mad my name is spelled so it has ace in the middle ? 🤷♂️😂
@@zaceryhammond1144 not mad at all. But sure, I'm upset and jealous that your name has ace in the middle lmao. It's a weird way to spell it, there's no way around that man.
If your parents decided to name you that then oh well, you didn't ask for that. But lots of people now like to spell their name in dumb ways to try and be unique, which is goofy. Doesn't matter to me which it is, but it's strange regardless
Took delivery of a 2022 BRZ three weeks ago. Traded in my 2018 BRZ. Loved the old one, really love the new one. I find it far easier to drive in town; the extra power down low just makes life so much simpler. I love how you don't have to hammer it to get power and you really don't have to downshift to pass on the highway (although it's still more fun.) The engine noise through the speaker lasted a day and then I unplugged it. I was looking for a car like the ones I saw growing up: TR7s, MG Midgets, small agile cars that were fun but don't put you in prison. I drove the 1st Gen BRZ and fell in love; I was waiting on the 2nd Gen for a year and ended up ordering one. I will be interested to hear your thoughts on it over time.
I've never driven but heard the platform is really good. They have always looked great and the fact that they fixed torque dip makes it a serious canyon carver. Congrats to you and I will definitely keep an eye out for one of these.
Haha. Couldn’t trade my 2018. Have both. Drive either one before the 911.
I like the speaker noise in the brz while im keeping the revs below 4000 until the car is broken in. Otherwise i think it would be hard to shift by ear as the car is much quieter than the ones im used to at low rpm. You can also set up a beep to tell you when to shift tho
If you can’t handle a high powered car without fearing of “going to prison”, then you just aren’t mature enough car wise to be able to control yourself. I’ve never been to prison. Own a 450hp+ and a 600hp+ car.
@@JacesOwnWorld it's not about self control, it's about the fact that any sort of "enthusiastic" driving in a 450 HP car or 600 HP car will very quickly get you into speeds that are waaay above the speed limit. With a lower-powered sportscar like an 86/BRZ, Miata, or S2000, is that you can drive it enthusiastically on a curvy road while still remaining at a legal limit-adjacent speed. Driving my near-stock S2000 on the Tail of the Dragon (and surrounding area roads) at the same level of enthusiasm as my 400+HP STI resulted in a far lower speed throughout; driving the STI at the slower speeds that I experienced in the S2000 was still enjoyable but to a noticeably lesser degree, since the car had so much more left in the performance envelope that it felt like a stroll instead of a jog.
Congrats Guys! It’s good to see famous car journalists buying the GR86. Thanks for the advice and hoping to see more content for us future buyers😊 We already placed a pre-order here in Australia with our dealership even though there is no definite date when the car will be launch😅 we’ll wait for your future updates on what to add when to option our purchase with the dealer. Good luck and more power👍👌
Wow that color makes it look like a baby Porsche! Must look even better in person, great work boys.
Holy crap, that color combination with the gold wheels is amazing. It's a very good looking car.
Congratulations gentlemen! I was so excited when this video popped up, and that the two of you did something SOOO many car people say you should do, but is done by relatively few. Or others who say "I can't wait to pick up one of these for $x in x years." We need to buy these cars NEW! If we don't, they won't be produced anymore. And we've lost so many great sports cars as a result of that. I'm hoping to be able to order a BRZ in the next year or so. Very much looking forward to seeing how much fun you two have with the 86!
I just had an opportunity to sit in one yesterday at Cleveland auto show. I must say it is pretty accommodating for a 6’ 185lbs personality. The space on offer is tremendous, and everything feels driver focused. Also the car is really good looking once you see it in person. Congratulations on the new acquisition, hope to see it included in more adventurous road trips on the channel. Cheers!
Well done, fellas! After months and months of salivating over this thing it’s awesome to see it as a full time stable-mate. Look forward to the content.
Congrats on the purchase. Turning off the engine noise is 3-4min and 1 plug.
The road noise is a bit excessive and exhaust note underwhelming so I upgraded to a Borla cat-back and it sounds like it should have from the factory. Highly recommended
Borla hasn't released the 2022 version yet. Unless you are driving the previous generation.
@@Mk5mango same model for 2022, shop said it fit perfectly. Search CZcams for 2022 BRZ Borla
@@Mk5mango 1st gen catbacks fit the 2nd gen.
I chuckle every time I hear someone mention road noise on this car. Drive first gen mr2 or ae86 for comparison! Feels like you’re skateboarding! lol. Gr86 is soft by comparison!!
@@jonasbaine3538 It's not like we don't remember the 90s. It's still loud by modern standards.
I *don't* drive an e30 for a reason.
Congrats you guys, I’ve been watching your videos for a long time, and you’ve been making videos for so long and I feel like your channel is really starting to takeoff. Subscribers up 20% this month, video views up 10%. Keep it up with the amazing content, the beautiful scenery on your drives and always loving the drone footage. congratulations I think you’ll be over half 1 million subscribers by the end of the year hopefully more👌🙏💯
Oh man I loved this video so much. You guys are my favorite reviewers and to see this as your car purchase says a lot.
To top it off getting to see you guys interacting in a different environment just being yourselves interacting as friends was a nice surprise. Looking forward to this journey!
Glad to have you with us and enjoying what we do.
Super excited for what’s to come and congrats on the new car! My absolute favorite color for this gen, and the wheel color combo is quite nice 😇
Congrats guys! This is awesome!! I couldn't help but smile through this entire video.
Love that you guys are following your own advice and leading by example. Looking forward to the series.
Gorgeous! I love it and love that you guys bought it. Looking forward to seeing it okay out with future comparisons.
Hell yea! Congrats guys looking forward to long term reviews
I love this and congrats! I can feel the energy and excitement through the video. My very first new car was a 2021 WRX Premium I bought in December. I really really wanted the BRZ, but living in the midwest, it wasn't very practical. One day!
You guys are awesome and I love to see this car being featured on your channel!
Your long term review series for the original FR-S sold me on that car several years ago... after seeing this come out I am having a hard time on choosing to get the new GR86 or hold onto the FR-S. Need to test drive one for my final answer!
Amazing content. Love the purchase you guys made which signals to Toyota that we’re willing to keep enthusiast cars alive!
WHAAAAAAT
I was so excited when I saw this in my feed. Well done, and congratulations guys! Enjoy it, it looks awesome! 👏👏
Congratulations gentleman! It's been a long road but you've just built a car show successful enough to buy a brand new car for the show. Well done.
Congratulations on the purchase!! What a great car. One thing I will say about the base vs Premium is in the Premium you get those excellent steering responsive headlights (SRH) 😎
This is a car that I've been looking into buying for awhile now. It will be the most I've ever spent on a car, and as someone who works from home, I could certainly justify purchasing less. The thorough explanation you give is fantastic. What's even more fantastic is the incredible amount of clearly genuine enthusiasm that you show throughout this entire video. Thank you for sharing this. Now to wait until a Premium model is available anywhere near me..
My favorite car-related channel. Can't wait to see more videos on this car purchase!
This is like the best unboxing video on the Tubes. Congrats guys, can’t wait for the break in content.
I'm so excited for this series! As a GR86 owner myself I'm ready to get inspired and see what you guys do with it.
Congratulations guys! btw i am so like Paul with the binder putting all the paperwork together! lol
As an NDRF owner, This is SUCH an upgrade from the 1st gen. There's no way I wouldn't be trying to get one.
I can't imagine how giddy you fellas must feel! We recently took in a 2020 Hakone 86 on trade a few months ago that I almost impulse bought. May this 86 bring you guys many years of fond memories and smiles!
The markup has been insane on those, like 37k with 15k miles
@@smithsfan425 We gave around 28k for it with 17k miles and ended up flipping it for close to 38k OTD
@@MagnumOpos fuckin crazy
@@MagnumOpos Good lord! That’s absurd.😂
That's great you actually bought one! Congrats and looking forward to future updates and comparisons!
Love that you guys did this! Great job as always!
Looks good, boys! Toyota definitely won the styling competition on this time round-- much better front-end than the new BRZ. The gold wheels look nice. Glad to see you guys supporting the project: I did the same with a brand-new gen 1 BRZ back in 2013 and am still enjoying mine a lot. It's just fun driving something that you can actually lean into from time to time on a public road. Modern sportscars are just too fast and drama-free for their own good.
Love that you guys bought one of these!! You inspired me to buy the first gen. Can you discuss how you’re approaching the break in period and oil change intervals?
I'd like to know too
Same
That was so much fun to watch for those of us still waiting to pick one up. Thank you!
Congrats on being men of your word! That's awesome!
I had a job in high school and college doing the unwrapping of new cars in the detail team...there is so much plastic!
Bought our 2021 RAV4 from Mark Miller Toyota and it was the best dealer experience I’ve ever had!!
Glad to see the passion you guys have for this car. This is not my favorite car but anyone that falls in love with driving can relate to your energy. Congrats 👍.
Congrats ! - Excited for you guys to own one from new. Hope the smiles per gallon reward you both well.
Congrats! Awesome - I have ordered and hopefully in 4-6 weeks I get my Trueno blue. Love your channel. 6-7 years I think I been watching. I too am excited about your upcoming content!! Keep it up!
Congrats on your order. Hope it arrives soon. Glad to have you watching!
I felt the 1st gen started feeling cheap overtime. I'm IN LOVE with this new one. However, I was one of those people getting 28mpg no matter how I drove it on the 1st gen. I think that will be the only thing I will miss.
The new gen has reported over 30mpg highway unlike what the epa rated it
I drive almost exclusively in sports mode on an automatic first gen and i get about 26 miles per gallon. It feels great in sports mode, so for me im not sure if I would benefit a whole lot from upgrading
That color looks AWESOME! That’s exactly what I’d order if I got one!
Congrats! This is my dream spec GR86, and I can’t wait to see what y’all do with it.
Great video! Thanks for taking us along for the journey
Great car. I have the 22 BRZ. I have had it about a month. It is a fun daily driver for sure. I still would not call it fast by any means. My car had less than 200 miles on it when I pulled that overly quiet exhaust off. I put on a Borla catback and disconnected that fake sound generator. Soooo much better. I plan on getting an E85 tune as soon as the come out. Possibly some forced induction down the road. I needs just a bit more power still.
That's awesome guys! Congrats. I agree with all the points you're making in this video and I'm looking forward to many GR86 videos from you.
I was between this car and the Hyundai i20 N but after a lot of research and even though the i20 N is a lot more practical, there's no question, the GR86/BRZ is the car to own. I've never driven one in real life, only in Forza 7, but I know I will love it. There's just the question of availability now, since I'm in Greece and these cars, the GR86/BRZ, are nowhere to be found. I cant even find the older models in the used market, which is weird. But nothing's going to stop me from getting one eventually.
My question is: Are you going to get it tuned? The guys at FTspeed seem to suggest that Subaru is underselling the hp on this engine and that it's more powerful than advertised. So I'm wondering how much improvement there is with a tune.
Cheers.
What a great strory!!! Love that you guys went out and bought the car that gave you that driving enthusiast spark! Totally resembles everything about your channel.
Can't wait to see more content and just in general more from you guys! Keep it up!
Glad this worked for you and we’re pleased to have you watching!
I love how excited Paul is at the dealership. Like a kid on Christmas morning.
I recently realized that chasing power has been moving me away from what made me a car enthusiast in the first place. After buying a previous gen M240i and spending a few months in it, I realized I was having _less_ fun than I did in the 228i I traded, which was itself _less_ fun than a number of light weight and slower rwd cars I've had over the years - the '87 924S with unassisted steering, an NA Miata, a 986 Boxster S, and the MGB I used to "borrow" from my sister at 15. So today I test drove a '23 BRZ, was instantly smitten, and put my name on the list. Just waiting for the right color!
dude im going to chase power in my 86, just gotta pay it off
Congratulations guys! you made me think when you said "Buy these cars new so they can continue making them" something I've considered once or twice but I think in October when the GR Corolla hits I'm getting one for sure!
doesnt it share the engine with the GR Yaris? Arent you concerned about it struggling to keep up with the lighter and shorter Yaris in comparison?
@@WipeoutXXXX Left to be seen but I don’t think it’ll be 3 cylinder.
@@Nissannx2000svg It apparently has the exact same engine. Dont get me wrong it will be still quite fun and I trust Toyota when it comes to reliablity, tho I think the 0-100 speed will decrease a bit in comparison.
@@WipeoutXXXX I’ve got a few Toyota’s back in my country and one of them ( Toyota Blade ) comes with the same 3.5 litre V6 in a car the size of a Corolla hatch. Look up “Toyota Blade master G” the thing is just fast!! But I only buy the 2.4 litre inline 4 because they’re rental cars in my fleet and I don’t want people racing my cars.
@@WipeoutXXXX well, the GR Yaris isn’t in the USA, so there won’t be much of a comparison to compare against.
Love it, great video as always. As soon as we can order in Europe I'll be swopping my Boxster for one, to keep the MR2 company.
This is my new favorite channel.
I really enjoy listening to you two, you are a very good tandem, you complement each other with informations and talk openly about things that interest people.
Also, since I do photography in my spare time, the production is really on a fantastic level.
Much better than the videos from past 3 years, let's say...And it's getting better with every new video.
I started following your work last year when I asked myself should I really want to buy a Mazda Miata as a second car. You must be credited for my decision, making a road trip to the sea and back a week after I bought it, with my girlfriend as fellow traveller.:)
Thank you, you are really phenomenal, just keep it up, you are doing great!
Glad to have you with us, subscribed, and enjoying what we do. Thanks for watching!
I’m trading in for the premium model. It’s a must have. Looking forward to seeing what you guys do to the car in future videos. Love the gold wheels.
@Rain Mustang GT
@Rain Just ready for a change, this is my 3rd Mustang GT, 2nd in the last 8 years. I switch back to import when something piques my interest. The GR looks like it’s gonna be fun.
@Rain Cheers to cool ass cars!! 👍👊
Thank you for getting me deeper into consideration to buy this car additional to my ND1 Miata. Still undecided about the colour. Either white, red or your blue. Really looking forward to seeing more great content about the GR86. Keep on entertaining, I really appreciate your work which I have been following for quite some time. Cheers from one of your German 🇩🇪 viewers.
Twinsies!! I’m coming from the exact same place . No interest in getting rid of the ND1, but this seems like a fun counterpoint to add to the stable .
@@pushslice Good to know that I am not alone with the not completely reasonable idea 🤪
Just picked up a GR86 premium in Track bRed a couple weeks back and it has surpassed my expectations! Congrats fellas on your purchase! I am excited for more content and your experience with this awesome machine!
just picked up mine
You guys are the reason i went with my first gen BRZ Sport Tech RS. Never regretted it. Looking forward to the content involving the new unit
I've been thinking about learning to really drive on a track, and was going to start with a corvette or a gt350. The more I look into it, the more I am coming to grips that while those cars can be amazing, they aren't cars to learn on. Everything I am reading is pointing to this or a Miata. After watching this, and you other videos, I think I'm going to take the journey with you guys on the GR86. Even called Mark Millar Toyota, since you gave them such a great shout out. Subscribed!
You hit the nail on the head! I learned a fair bit in a fox body (never tracked it) then got my BRZ and what a fantastic learner car! I tracked it a couple of times and got to know it so well! And while I LOVE the GT350, that would be a pretty intimidating car to have on track for your first time and you can get yourself into trouble real quick! This is a big reason why Mustangs became the CZcams joke that they are with hitting crowds. Cheap power when used and no driver experience are a bad combination.
...good thinking...those cars aren't "starting points" for limit driving...
I'm a grad student and I'd LOVE to get one. I may have to get the base model just to get it at that slightly lower price (manual of course) so I'd love to see a comparison of base and premium models in an every day scenario!
Love it! I bought a '21 MX-5 ND2 brand new so I'm happy I'm supporting the movement. Enjoy that GR86!
Okay, this was great, taking us with you on the unwrapping tour, seeing two grown up guys being as happy as two little boys in a toy shop.
I'm very jealous right now, it's great, that colour pops...
Epic show guys, 1 of your best episodes yet. As a guy that owns a 718 GT4 and a Cayman 981S, the GR86 (and BRZ) is on my shortlist if I ever sold the 981S. I did own a 2016 BRZ and I’m wondering if there really are any noticeable differences between how the GR86 and BRZ feel to drive and sit in?
So psyched to see you guys keeping one around! I picked up my BRZ in WRB in late November and have about 3500 miles on it. I think you guys hit the nail on the head in your initial impressions.
Fake exhaust noise is annoying, but I’ll tell you in advance if you disable it, the car is VERY quiet. I’m looking at getting an HKS catback just so I can hear what it’s doing without the annoying “turn on” of the fake noise system at like 3700 rpm.
Another simple option for better sound is installing an axle back aftermarket muffler. I have a '17 BRZ, and swapped the OEM muffler for a Borla axle back. That gives plenty of growl, but does not drone at highway speeds. It was about $ 600, and the Borla bolted directly onto the existing system. Took less than an hour to do. Having an extra set of hands was helpful, but the Borla is smaller and lighter than the OEM. The Borla is high quality stainless, and comes with integrated tips that are slightly larger than OEM.
@@scottanthony3426 I'm thinking about doing something similar. Right now I have a full header back exhaust on my 2013 BRZ (still catted), and it sounds awesome when you want to hear it, but on the highway it can get a tiny bit tiring. With a GR86 I bet just an axle back or cutback and disabling the speaker would sound great
Toyota should have just used a sound tube like the previous gen. It sounded good and wasn’t excessively loud. Best of all, it wasn’t fake.
@@sketchpv3080 As an owner, it isn't THAT bad. The most artificial aspect of it isn't the quality of the sound but the way it comes in right at 3500 rpm abruptly. But my catback just got in so I'm excited to disable it lmao.
Congrats guys! Waiting on mine!!!
Since the release of the FRS, I have loved the looks of these cars. This generation may be the one I finally end up with..... I appreciate all the work you put into your videos and look forward to following along for your journey with this car.
I own a 2013 FR-S and it is still fantastic and fun nine years later!
Congrats! I'm getting tired of fussy BMW's and their lack of steering feel - this new 86 & it's 'back-to-basics' approach is very intriguing.
Congrats on the purchase! Absolute dream car of mine, wish I will own one myself one day, keep up the lovely content!
Congrats gentlemen!!!!!! Excited for you guys!
That's the exact spec I was looking for! Markups by me were insane so I ended up just getting an ND2 Miata after selling my '13 FRS, but I look forward to the content with it!
how's your ND2 treating you?? I'm between the two. Coming from '17 manual civic
Same here. I was on two lists for a gr86 but they hit me with the ADM news later on and i passed. I ended up getting a Fiesta ST for the time being. I would love an RF but I don't fit.
@@wesleyrice2138 I absolutely love it, it's definitely a little cramped compared to the FR-S, me being 6'3 and 270 lbs lol
I daily drive the Miata and it makes every single drive feel special. The tech helps a lot too vs the FRS (blind spot monitoring, backup cam, etc), but the GR86 has pretty much the same stuff as far as I know.
I never got to drive the 86 because said dealerships wouldn't let me drive unless I intended to buy afterwards (how am I supposed to know if I want it without driving it??) but in comparison to the FRS the Miata feels much more tossable and maneuverable, and the sense of speed because of the more compliant suspension is much better. The ride is softer than the FR-S, but it's definitely better suited for street driving. The FR-S definitely felt more stable in high speed corners, but the torque dip was a massive hinderance in daily driving. Regardless I loved it, and owned it for a little over a year before making the switch.
For the same price without markups it's a tough decision, but it depends what you're planning on doing with it. The 86 is 100% more track focused in its suspension tuning and overall feel, and the Miata is much better suited for street driving especially on a nice day.
Best of luck! You'll love whichever one you choose, it's really just a matter of what you'll be doing with it and the weather by you.
I have no idea if the situation would've changed had I actually been able to test drive, but the 10k markup at the local dealers still would've left me to choose the Miata regardless. I'm considering waiting a few years or so and then seriously considering a GR86 as I'm curious how it compares not to the FRS but to the Miata now. Plus there'll be neat editions down the line I'm sure, maybe I'll snag one of those.
Also a bit of a side tangent, someone my height would fit fine with the top up, but my hair gets real messed up because it touches the top. If you're bald then it'd work great even if you're tall, lol
I have a Sport trim soft top by the way, base everything with all seasons on for the chilly months. And even with the base sound system it's leagues better than the FR-S if it makes any difference for ya, it was a very pleasant surprise after picking it up.
@@EpicLakitu good info, thanks. I'm 6'1" but I must be a long torso because I hit my head in cars that some 6'3" people say are okay. I also have a thing about sitting low so I may be too harsh on headroom limited cars, but either way my plan is to autocross my Fiesta this summer and then see if it's workable to get an 86 after that.
I think you can disable the ESE ( engine sound enhancement) using carista OBD2. It's an Android app you pair with a Bluetooth OBD2. This works for GR Yaris to disable ESE. I also use carista OBD2 to change my seatbelt chime to just show a blink on my guage. Hope this helps. But the dealer can also disable that using Toyota's propriety diagnostic tool called Techstream.
I agree! Get the Carista obd2 and a month subscription and change a bunch of features, good call op
I’m happy you guys got one. I had a 2017 brz and thought it was ok, I’m just coming out of a 997 and am on lots of ‘lists’ hoping to get one of these. Looking forward to the content and discussion.
Really excited to see your journey with this car. Subscribed.
Congrats guys! Now please please compare this to the Camaro LT1. Same price point $35k. Both drivers cars. And why not compare it to the car with the most horsepower per dollar that is on the new car market right now? Should be a shoe in for you guys.
Enjoy your new car! Love how you guys bring this quality content to all of us.
The comparison at 35 grand would be one many enthusiasts would consider. 455 hp should put zero to 60 in the 4 second range for the excellent handling v8 camaro yet the light sports car feel of the GR86 is hard to deny.
Congrats. I look forward to seeing an in-depth analysis of gen1 vs gen2. I hope you guys don't loose the passion for the gen2 like you did for the gen1. Sounds like both of you really like the car this time though, unlike the gen1. Glad you put gold wheels on it. Bronze would look nice as well.
You guys were genuinely happy with this, it shows how much you love cars!
Great Choice!!! Keep up the great work 👍👍
Would love to see a comparison pitting the GR86 against different Cayman generations.
I currently have a Mercedes A35 AMG as my daily driver and an S2000 for my weekend/track car. I’m seriously considering changing the A35 for a GR86 when they’re available in the UK but can’t decide whether I’d miss the power too much, even though the A35 is boring to drive the effortless performance is nice to have…
Omg awesome!
I've been waiting for mine since early Dec.
This makes me so happy, just knowing I'll get to see content of this car with you guys behind it!
Too add more info, I'm in my 40s, have 2 young kids and this will be my first car I've ever purchased brand new!
Bravo! Congrats in advance. We hope it arrives soon and you love it. Thanks for watching!
i like that you bought a benchmark car(perfect benchmark car for the price imo) for the future reviews and testing. congratulations. that is a beautiful color. 👌🏽✌🏽
Great color choice! I still havent seen a 2nd gen brz/gr86 in person. Heck, I've still never seen a 1st gen 86 in person. See plenty of 1st gen frs/brz's near me though. I'm low key jealous, but I just got a 17 FiST a year ago so I'm going to enjoy it for a bit. Maybe a 2nd gen GR86 in the future.
Just so you know, I sold my 718 to get one of these. The value for the money on the GR86 is incredible. Although the 718 is a amazing car, I was tired of paying the high maintenance and consumables costs. I have a deposit on a identical premium model GR86 in Neptune Blue, can’t wait.
nice!! I want the wheels with it as well. lol They used OZ Leggera HLT Gold. But don't know what inch wheel or tire size.
Super fun, also great choice in rims. Congratulations on both of your efforts and hard work!
Good job, keep us posted!
Congrats! I rented base one for a day and came away quite happy with its presentation. I noticed the ride was on the firm side. Was it any firmer than the first one? My rental had the six speed auto and it was fine, but even with the fancy tech the manual is still the way to go.
I've been in the old gt86 and it was also on the firmer side, but I also only have mk5 golfs and mk6 polo's under my belt of being used to.
Interesting, I had a 2017 gt86 on stock suspension, it felt like I was riding on a cloud tbh. I found coilovers nearly maxed out to low just as comfortable except over tough bumps..
@@Barbwire710 I may just be fussy about ride quality, or he roads near me are a particular version of bad.
Stellar work guys. Can we hope to see this compared with Paul’s Cayman in a future video? Power aside, the two would have to be dynamically close.
Congrats guys!! Excited to watch the content
Nice Greatysix! Congratulations on the new car - hope you guys enjoy the heck out of it.
been really thinking about selling my M2 and grabbing a GR86 instead. Know it sounds crazy but the M2 will fetch a nice price and a HKS supercharger slapped onto the GR86 when available would be a riot I'm sure.
M2 prices will probably never be higher than they are right now too.
Do iiiit.
Supercharged 86 would be an absolute blast!
I would sell that m2 just for the fact its a german car, $$$$$ the older they get
my suggestion is .. stick to the m2. 2 different kind of sport cars
“Mile 3, sideways” same thought of all gt86 / BRZ owners
Blood brother
Great vid guys. Love it. Thank you. Enjoy! 👍💯❤️😎
Congratulations on buying the GR86! I signed the papers for a beautiful late 2017 GT86 (yes, the 86's "1.0" version) yesterday. Taking the GT for a test drive was the best sales pitch I've ever heard, the car sold itself in less than a minute. Only when you drive the car yourself you know what all the talk is about and what the 86 feels like. This car wants to be driven and you can feel your blood pumping while driving it. 🙂
New cars never made sense from a strictly financial point of view. However, the prices on used cars being ridiculous at this time really closes the gap. I hope Toyota sells a ton of these. ED is right- buy a new one. Don't pay a markup, but get a freshie that hasn't been subjected to abuse and/or neglect. Enjoy the car, guys!
Really makes you wonder why anyone would go for the Supra honestly. Love the color. Front end styling reminds me of the gen 5 Viper or late model 370Z Nismo.
Congrats on the 86. I had been thinking about buying one in that color. It looks fantastic. It's actually slightly darker and more rich in person. It looks slightly washed out on the video. And, yes, the dealer knows how to customize settings. We do it all the time, whether it's the Prius reverse buzzer or setting your door locks to all unlock with one press of the key fob. There are quite a few things you can change.
Great video and good coverage. Will get to learn more as you both live with the car. I bought the 2013 Scion FRS based on your reviews. I was driving it in Anchorage in the snow and ice and it did better than most of the cars (get good tires).
The new car, everything is good about this car. There are quirks, which gives its character. Saw the Subaru and the Toyota version on the roads here, but just can't get over the look of that rear lights! Just something about the proportions and the style! Every time I'll walk to it would be disappointed. Miss the styling of the older gens! But again, styling is subjective, will see what the future will look like. Cool video and cool color choice!