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Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-08-2024, 08:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,281
Posted By Veloist
I am about to cross 6,000 miles on my 2023 Prius...

I am about to cross 6,000 miles on my 2023 Prius that I got end of July and I have been very happy with it.

It actually has very good steering response and feel. I think that’s mostly attributed...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 06-16-2023, 03:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,662
Posted By Veloist
My Detailed Comparison of GR86 vs GR Corolla

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230616/4c42a7a91f1a8cbce708791428067df8.jpg

With the novelty of the GR Corolla settling, I’m now ready to share my thoughts on how it compares to the GR86. I’ve...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-17-2023, 03:23 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,971
Posted By Veloist
I originally posted this in the GRC groups so had...

I originally posted this in the GRC groups so had to modify it a little to neutralize perspective

FL5 dashboard is lower and shorter (distance relative to windshield) than the GRC, which are...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-16-2023, 05:42 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,971
Posted By Veloist
I have a 5-6 paragraph write-up comparing the GRC...

I have a 5-6 paragraph write-up comparing the GRC to the new Civic Type R because my neighbor just got one and let me drive his. Haven’t bother posting it here but if anyone is interested just say...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-25-2023, 07:42 PM
Replies: 790
Views: 68,124
Posted By Veloist
Lol of course! I even asked the sales people if I...

Lol of course! I even asked the sales people if I can keep them, it makes a nice souvenir with the GR logo lol. I haven’t checked my air pressure though but it’s been cold so I want to say it’s ok....
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-25-2023, 04:49 PM
Replies: 790
Views: 68,124
Posted By Veloist
I’ve driven a few Mazda3 Turbos at work. The...

I’ve driven a few Mazda3 Turbos at work. The Mazda is more refined and more suitable as a daily driver if you want something a little more comfortable. But, like someone said it’s not really an...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-21-2023, 04:13 PM
Replies: 790
Views: 68,124
Posted By Veloist
LOL thank you. And to be honest, that was my idea...

LOL thank you. And to be honest, that was my idea HAHA. Hope to see you around a future meet or something!
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-21-2023, 03:09 PM
Replies: 790
Views: 68,124
Posted By Veloist
Mine finally arrived so I picked it up! My...

Mine finally arrived so I picked it up! My neighbor with the A91-MT was my chauffeur to the dealership which was 1.5 hours North of us.

Drove 100 miles back home and it felt awesome. This car...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-03-2023, 05:20 PM
Replies: 790
Views: 68,124
Posted By Veloist
No you’re right, the depth of the GTI is nice and...

No you’re right, the depth of the GTI is nice and you’d be sacrificing a chunk of vertical space. Another thing is that the trunk area of the GTI is more squared whereas Corolla HB and GRC it is...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-03-2023, 04:37 PM
Replies: 790
Views: 68,124
Posted By Veloist
The difference in the trunk floor height of the...

The difference in the trunk floor height of the Corolla HB vs GRC is a lot smaller than one would think. Even the seats lay down completely flat in both.

Corolla HB:...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-03-2023, 02:43 PM
Replies: 790
Views: 68,124
Posted By Veloist
I was able to drive it to the gas station to fill...

I was able to drive it to the gas station to fill it up since the car is already pre-sold. Drove it like a civilian and from what I can tell, there’s no drama below 4000rpm. The steering is light but...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-03-2023, 02:39 PM
Replies: 790
Views: 68,124
Posted By Veloist
Yes the interior dimensions are the same except...

Yes the interior dimensions are the same except for the trunk floor which is a little higher.

Interior quality is about on-par with the original FR-S. It kind of slips away from your mind because...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-01-2023, 06:17 PM
Replies: 790
Views: 68,124
Posted By Veloist
I saw one in person, didn’t drive it but started...

I saw one in person, didn’t drive it but started it up. It sounds very good. As far as I can tell, the shifter feels amazing.
Interior is so basic. Seats aren’t as sporty as you’d think. Maybe I’m...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-16-2022, 03:57 AM
Replies: 790
Views: 68,124
Posted By Veloist
Skip to the driving impression part and feast...

Skip to the driving impression part and feast your eyes on the greatest and only driving impressions you will ever need for the GR Corolla:

https://youtu.be/NRuA6G5jAJk
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 04-05-2022, 08:06 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 30,886
Posted By Veloist
Im interested to see what people actually think...

Im interested to see what people actually think of the manual GR Supra after driving it.

The reason I enjoyed mine was because it made peak torque at 1500rpm and that snappy ZF8 transmission was...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-29-2022, 03:34 PM
Replies: 790
Views: 68,124
Posted By Veloist
When my family got a Scion xD in 2011 my sister...

When my family got a Scion xD in 2011 my sister (who is not a car person by any means) saw it and was like “wow you guys got a sports car?”
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 03-14-2022, 10:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,543
Posted By Veloist
I did not feel any differences between the ‘18...

I did not feel any differences between the ‘18 and ‘20 tS.
However, the differences between the standard BRZ (with & without the Performance Package) and the tS are still apparent (steering feel,...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 03-08-2022, 07:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,543
Posted By Veloist
This is thread but it’s a lot of JDM STI tS stuff...

This is thread but it’s a lot of JDM STI tS stuff https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84332

For the USDM tS, it is really just suspension and chassis differences, Brembos, and a tuned...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 03-08-2022, 04:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,543
Posted By Veloist
BRZ tS vs. GR86 Premium Ownership Comparison

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220308/2f00137d3514658a58c12fdf5b788274.jpg

“Pure handling delight” was the phrase Subaru conceived to define the BRZ tS’s purpose. It may not have had the power...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 02-27-2022, 09:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 555
Posted By Veloist
BRZ/GR86 Community Dealership Price List Data

I’m creating a spreadsheet that will show dealerships by state and their reported sale prices.

If you’ve purchased/ordered/reserved please fill out the survey which is anonymous and should take 2...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-26-2022, 11:47 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 31,133
Posted By Veloist
People didn’t forget, they just don’t know you...

People didn’t forget, they just don’t know you work for a Toyota dealer (edit: not corporate) in Canada.

People forget a lot of things here. Best to move on and let them have the last laugh.

I...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-22-2022, 06:30 PM
Replies: 1,392
Views: 222,451
Posted By Veloist
I already got my GR86 last month but out of...

I already got my GR86 last month but out of laziness and busy-ness I still have my deposit with MSRP dealers.

One I placed first week of Nov, the other on the day before Thanksgiving. In addition...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-19-2022, 11:58 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,698
Posted By Veloist
75% of Ford’s cars turn nsfw when you put anal...

75% of Ford’s cars turn nsfw when you put anal before it.

Anal Probe
Anal Fusion
Anal Focus
Anal Escape
Anal Explorer
Anal Expedition
Anal Escursion
Anal Ranger
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-09-2022, 01:46 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 24,427
Posted By Veloist
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220209/7ff911a9...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220209/7ff911a9aed7cfcb04521db4b73c5577.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220209/85b372eea8d00eff8d5da015a875e416.jpg...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-08-2022, 03:34 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 11,797
Posted By Veloist
I agree. The 1st-gen is still a very good car...

I agree. The 1st-gen is still a very good car especially if you’re talking about it being a driver’s car. I could see myself getting another 1st-gen in the distant future.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-07-2022, 09:17 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 11,797
Posted By Veloist
If you were disappointed during the test drive...

If you were disappointed during the test drive but you are still wondering if you should get it, then it means you have other factors to consider besides how the car drove.
Maybe you just like the...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 02-07-2022, 03:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 819
Posted By Veloist
Take it in. Subaru wants to hear about the...

Take it in. Subaru wants to hear about the problems, they’re going to document it.

My neighbor’s 22 BRZ had a wavy distorted section on the windshield and he brought it in. They replaced it as a...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-07-2022, 11:23 AM
Replies: 1,392
Views: 222,451
Posted By Veloist
I believe that it’s because of the history of car...

I believe that it’s because of the history of car sales in USA and because it’s a big-ticket item:



In summary…$50,000 (example) for a car is a different amount of money for everybody.

Then...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-07-2022, 04:26 AM
Replies: 1,392
Views: 222,451
Posted By Veloist
There’s way too many factors. This discussion can...

There’s way too many factors. This discussion can be whole college course.

Car dealerships can get away with ADM’s and sale prices variation from customer to customer mainly due to cars being...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-06-2022, 03:25 AM
Replies: 1,392
Views: 222,451
Posted By Veloist
The dealership model is basically a glorified...

The dealership model is basically a glorified flea market.

When it’s a buyer’s market, dealers are fighting for business by quoting cars $2-3k below invoice or about $5k off MSRP.

Man, I was...
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