Toyota and Subaru Officially Confirm Second Gen 86! (September 27, 2019)

[joro2]

Originally Posted by ZDan

make a shortened-wheelbase 2-seat version with rear wheels moved ~10-12" forward
Yeah, not gon happen...

I’ve thought that too i.e. shorter wheelbase, just a shelf behind two seats, and 150-200lbs lighter. Delete the radio and AC but keep the power windows, thanks. (;

[AnalogMan]

Originally Posted by scuzzy

Bought a new 2019 BRZ Limited with PP -- Life's to short.

You are so right. Sometimes, it's not worth waiting. I had the exact same thoughts as you, and last month went out and also bought a 2019 BRZ Limited with PP.

I angsted over trying to find out any information on the new BRZ/86. But the absolute rules about new cars are 1) it always takes longer than you think, 2) it's never quite as good as you hoped, and 3) even with Japanese cars, do you really want to buy the first model year?

The other absolute rules about life in general are 1) it goes by faster than you think, and 2) we all probably have less time left than we'd like. At 62, and with some health issues, I probably have significantly less time left than most of the people here. For me it wasn't worth waiting. If the new BRZ/86 is irresistible, I'll buy it. Until then, I'll have fun with my 2019.

Enjoy!

[JesseG]

A new BRZ Limited w/ PP is a freaking awesome package, no matter what the 2nd gen will turn out to be. Enjoy it!!


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[ROFL it's Waffle]

Originally Posted by JesseG

Say whaaaaaat?!!! I will have to get a 2nd gen 86 if they put a flat 6 in it!! Maybe they are just doing a preliminary test to see how the car handles with a 6 cylinder??

Originally Posted by Yoshoobaroo
Auto motor und sport just spotted a BRZ that sounds like a flat six on the ring...

This is the worst sounding flat six I have ever heard.

[ROFL it's Waffle]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I hope it continues to be a great looking "classic" form car with just enough of a power/torque increase to make it interesting. Throwing in a targa wouldn't hurt!

Now you've got me wondering, if it's a unibody, it really wouldn't hurt...

[ROFL it's Waffle]

Originally Posted by AnalogMan

You are so right. Sometimes, it's not worth waiting. I had the exact same thoughts as you, and last month went out and also bought a 2019 BRZ Limited with PP.

The last of the Gen 1's are arguably the best Gen 1's (speaking of cars in general). For that reason, this will still be on my radar.

[Spuds]

Necroing this thread on purpose so we can all speculate about the second generation all over again.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Spuds

Necroing this thread on purpose so we can all speculate about the second generation all over again.

[86MLR]

I know someone who knows someone that said........

[sneaky_pete]

hopefully they don't follow the lead of the "Z" dynasty. the Nissan/Datsun 240Z was a great car, then they just got progressively fatter and lazier.....

[ben721364]

Originally Posted by sneaky_pete

hopefully they don't follow the lead of the "Z" dynasty. the Nissan/Datsun 240Z was a great car, then they just got progressively fatter and lazier.....

We can only hope that Subaru will continue to lead with Toyota supplying a large portion of the development money.

[scuzzy]

Tokyo Motor Show 2020!

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Hey, if we gotta BS about the the mk2, we might as well do it in the original thread.

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by sneaky_pete

hopefully they don't follow the lead of the "Z" dynasty. the Nissan/Datsun 240Z was a great car, then they just got progressively fatter and lazier.....

such is the power of "initial quality" and "what other vehicles did you consider" survey's.