What other cars have you considered?

[sav]

Before deciding on the 86?

I wasn't really in the market for a car since my car was just over a year and a half old but I started itching. Thought I wanted a 120d coupe or maybe a 135i coupe but then I fell in love with the 86. No regrets at all...

[sieglapj]

Me too. Had a civic that I bought earlier this year. My wife saw the 86 and ordered me to buy it. Never in my plans. Oh well life's too short

[whaap]

For quite a while I had been itching for a Cayman but I just wouldn't allow myself to spend that kind of money. For several years I knew about the coming of the twins. I was wanting a coupe and the prototype FT-86 looked more than nice. I hoped when it finally came out that it would satisfy my wantsl. It did.

[raiden8383]

Mini Cooper S - my wife did not like it

used 370z - I needed emergency back seat just in case I need to ride with my baby

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[Alang]

Wasn't even looking to buy, just popped into the dealer to have a look at the 86. Almost bought my brothers 2011 gti about a month ago though.

[lucius]

...looked at a Renault RS....NEVER BUY RENAULT!!!!...it's like dating a swimsuit model with aids...

[Kev01]

Mini Cooper S - not as good as the 86
Audi TT coupe - a bit bland
Mazda RX8 -engines don't last
BMW Z4 - no back seats
BMW 1 series - too normal
350z - no back seats
Porsche 911 (mid 80's) - not good as daily runner

This was when the budget was R200k. (all the above would have been second hand)
The 86 got my heart and I increased the budget and bought it... No regrets. This is my 5th toyota so I don't really think the others stood a chance of competing. Very happy with the choice as I wanted a toy not a means of transport.

[wbradley]

Originally Posted by lucius

...looked at a Renault RS....NEVER BUY RENAULT!!!!...it's like dating a swimsuit model with aids...

We havent had any Renault models in Canada since ~ 1986. Just looked up the Magane Sport, nice interior, nice seats.

I think Ill race it in Gran Turismo for PS3.

[ProTekk]

Almost bought a 2013 Chevy 3500HD 2 days before I heard/saw of the FR-S/BRZ. So glad I didn't sign those papers.

[lucius]

Originally Posted by wbradley

We havent had any Renault models in Canada since ~ 1986. Just looked up the Magane Sport, nice interior, nice seats.

I think Ill race it in Gran Turismo for PS3.

"We havent had any Renault models in Canada since ~ 1986" - I rest my case...lol

[Gp1666]

Was in line for a 1M for year and a half..... No luck ...... And wasn't gonna fork out 200k more. Luckily for me the Toyota dealer was right across from my BMW dealer

[Rossi]

Was looking at a BMW 118i, the new model, then I saw the 86 while playing golf on day, couldn't take my mind of it the whole round, a week later got my car, will never look back

[Rossi]

Was looking at a BMW 118i, the new model, then I saw the 86 while playing golf one day, couldn't take my mind off it the whole round, a week later got my car, will never look back

[Vic_RSA]

I was looking for either a team mate or a replacement for my high mileage 12y old Toyota Corolla RXI 6 spd and had several choices in my desired price bracket (R220k - R300k)

1. Hyundai Elantra 1.8 (Saw too many in Brakpan - scratch that! Good car though)
2. Fiat 500 Abarth EsseEsse (Seats weren't comfortable and the test car I drove felt absolutely knackered and not as fast as I expected)
3. BMW 118i (Ugly and overpriced in my opinion - not special)
4. Mini Cooper Clubman S (loved the cheeky side door - got chased away by the high labour costs - highest of virtually any mainstream brand and short 3y/75000km motorplan - also Peugeot motor - WTF!)
5. Toyota Auris TRD (Could have got it with 20% off - but with no leather, fancy rims or a decent exhaust - yawn!)

Used 135i coupe was also up there - but would cost way too much to run - lovely car to drive though!

Saw the FT86 II concept and began waiting patiently - absolutely had a fit of excitement when the pricing was launched and was in my range - started hunting for a dealer that had one to test unsuccessfully until a friend said go to Empire road - where I swiftly did and my mind was made up!

My logic is as follows - if you're going to replace your car - make sure you upgrade and compromise only on the little things that won't annoy you everyday. The 86 was a bit more than I wanted to spend, but it's a lot more car than any of the competitors listed above.