UAE FT-86 & BRZ Club

[86 Legend]

Originally Posted by AbsolutKev86

Hi guys!

My name is Kev, im based in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi. After testing a few sports car like the mustang n WRX STI, i decided to go with the Toyota 86. So i ordered it from Al Futtaim last week n now awaiting the loan approval... Hope all goes well...

If it all goes well, i hope to meet up with u guys, im sure it ll b fun.

Cheers guys and hope to learn and contribute as much as i can on this forum.

Welcome on board looking forward to meet you

[AbsolutKev86]

Originally Posted by 86 Legend

Welcome on board looking forward to meet you

Thanks dude!

[RevoG]

Originally Posted by AbsolutKev86

Hi guys!

My name is Kev, im based in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi. After testing a few sports car like the mustang n WRX STI, i decided to go with the Toyota 86. So i ordered it from Al Futtaim last week n now awaiting the loan approval... Hope all goes well...

If it all goes well, i hope to meet up with u guys, im sure it ll b fun.

Cheers guys and hope to learn and contribute as much as i can on this forum.

Welcome to the club. Hoping you have as many smiles as we have with these cars.

[AbsolutKev86]

Originally Posted by RevoG

Welcome to the club. Hoping you have as many smiles as we have with these cars.

hey RevoG, thanks mate. havent got mine yet. hope to get it by this week. i tested it and it sure did make me smile.... ear to ear.

[gzpermadi]

Hi guys,
is it really normal here to wait a week for a car that is already in stock?

I booked the car on Sunday/10th from SZR showroom and in the purchase agreement it is mentioned that approximate delivery date is today/16th.
I checked again today and they said that car is still in stock yard/Jebel Ali, and most likely will only be ready on Monday/18th.

They are saying that the car needs to be checked first (PDI) and there is long queue to deliver new car to each dealers. Blablabla.

This is my first time buying a new car here, and I know approximate delivery date can vary, but basis my experience in my home country dealers only need 2-3 days to deliver new car.

Any thoughts?

[AbsolutKev86]

Originally Posted by gzpermadi

Hi guys,
is it really normal here to wait a week for a car that is already in stock?

I booked the car on Sunday/10th from SZR showroom and in the purchase agreement it is mentioned that approximate delivery date is today/16th.
I checked again today and they said that car is still in stock yard/Jebel Ali, and most likely will only be ready on Monday/18th.

They are saying that the car needs to be checked first (PDI) and there is long queue to deliver new car to each dealers. Blablabla.

This is my first time buying a new car here, and I know approximate delivery date can vary, but basis my experience in my home country dealers only need 2-3 days to deliver new car.

Any thoughts?

i paid my downpayment on 14/3 and they said delivery will be 17/3. i hope it doesnt get delayed... mine from airport road AD. what colour r u gettin?

[AbsolutKev86]

Originally Posted by AbsolutKev86

i paid my downpayment on 14/3 and they said delivery will be 17/3. i hope it doesnt get delayed... mine from airport road AD. what colour r u gettin?

had a call from salesman, my car is in the showoom already, but i can only collect on tuesday....

[gzpermadi]

Thanks for your reply. I asked for the silver color.
Best of luck for both of us. Hopefully no more delays.

[gzpermadi]

finally got my car today.
So far car runs great, still keeping it below 4K RPM.
All reviews mentioning about low torque but for daily city drive I think it's still ok.
Clutch pedal travel is a bit far, need more time to adjust my driving style.

[AbsolutKev86]

Originally Posted by gzpermadi

finally got my car today.
So far car runs great, still keeping it below 4K RPM.
All reviews mentioning about low torque but for daily city drive I think it's still ok.
Clutch pedal travel is a bit far, need more time to adjust my driving style.

congrats man! happy for you. now im loosing weight cos i cant eat n sleep....
btw do you plan to get a new exhaust system or plan to get a exhaust tip

[86 Legend]

Originally Posted by gzpermadi

finally got my car today.
So far car runs great, still keeping it below 4K RPM.
All reviews mentioning about low torque but for daily city drive I think it's still ok.
Clutch pedal travel is a bit far, need more time to adjust my driving style.

Congratulations

[i_giado]

Originally Posted by gzpermadi

finally got my car today.
So far car runs great, still keeping it below 4K RPM.
All reviews mentioning about low torque but for daily city drive I think it's still ok.
Clutch pedal travel is a bit far, need more time to adjust my driving style.

Congrats on your new car!

Don't worry about the torque - the engine takes a good 5-7k and a couple of oil changes to get broken in. Just be gentle and she'll just get faster

For reference, here's mine

[gzpermadi]

@AbsolutKev86 : thanks, you will get it soon.
I always been the guy who likes the car as it was designed, so I will ask for the exhaust tips when I do the 1K service. So far not planning to buy other things.
@86 Legend : thanks mate. @i_giado : thanks, love your writings for ME motoring.

[AbsolutKev86]

Originally Posted by gzpermadi

@AbsolutKev86 : thanks, you will get it soon.
I always been the guy who likes the car as it was designed, so I will ask for the exhaust tips when I do the 1K service. So far not planning to buy other things.
@86 Legend : thanks mate. @i_giado : thanks, love your writings for ME motoring.

Dude, fyi, i read in the forum toyota carries the tips for aed400. I bot mineearlier from a seller in jap. Cost 600aed incl shippin... So cheaperto get from toyota...