2017 toyota 86 AT
 

Hey guys im new here, i've wanting a 86 for some months now, currently a 2015 hyundai elantra limited owner, i've decided to go next week to the dealer and get some numbers for a trade in 2017 86 AT . Yea not manual sorry, not sorry. Anyways do you guys think modding/tuning the new 2017 will be as expandable as the frs? FI,exhaust systems,headers, and most importantly stage 2 tunes with e85? I saw RB already has a v3 widebody out for sell. Any thoughts? Thanks

Everything will fit.

New cars are nice! I bought my FR-S new in 2012. So, if you got means, do it!

Otherwise, I would look at a low milage 13 or 14. Use the money you save for mods. They add up really fast. (Needs another "really" in the last sentence)

No need to be sorry, AT is what a buch of us have. :thumbsup:

I'm already on my 7th set of tires, and 3rd set of wheels. In just 63,000 miles.

These are great cars! My s2000 was bleeding me dry. the FRS is, IMO, "affordable" in comparison to mod.

In no way does this make it cheap. The parts you mentioned cost, ballpark figure, $15,000. (New parts) Good luck, and welcome.

Or... buy a modded turbo RB FR-S. There are a few members with theirs for sale. Some are about the same price as a new stock car..... something to consider. When I bought mine, there weren't any used ones....

Welcome to the forum , BrokenSouls ...... :)

You may wish to drive your new car a while before you start saving up for mods ...... it's handling and performance may surprise you..... ;)


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Why no MT? You don't get the new engine (slight) mods in the AT, which the 18 may get.

Not everyone wants to drive stick.

Honestly you should try to find a 16 for WAY cheaper deals since the 16 & 17 is the really the same (except for the new steering wheel and some nice interior touches)

the manual mode on the auto is pretty fun. =D

I own a 15 FRS I absolutely love it took it from LA to SF road trip got 35.2 MPG that's even with the paddle shifters used with sport mode on.


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hey darth, when you use the paddle shifters do you release the gas ,then shift up or down? because when im on M mode i usually let go of the gas and then shift.is it the same as the paddle shifters? thanks

that just isn't true. Greddy even mentioned only some of what they sell will fit the 17's. Other companies will probably say the same thing. Greddy mentioned there are a couple of slight changes that might cause problems with some parts.

Oh, so more anecdotal evidence to counter my anecdotal evidence.

Cool.

You shouldn't need to release the gas to shift since this is not DSG with two driveshafts where it can guess the next gear wrong.

No, you don't release gas. Just tap the paddle (or sequential shifter) and continue. The shift is very quick and rev matching works great. You can even do double tap to double down shift when necessary.

Well, duh. Just thought he'd like to know about the engine mods in case that matters.

If the dealer has 16 models ill def look at those, thanks everyone for the welcoming and for your thoughts and comments, i can't buy used modded cars since i only have a hand full of K's cash. So financing it's the only way for me to achiebe my goal of owning an 86! Plus whats the point in buying a modded car i want to built my 86 :) thank you all, and you guys will be hearing more from me!

If you can go for the 16 models you can always rebadge and do Winjets and Morimoto HIDS :) my highly recommended mods you should do first thing.


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banks and credit unions will finance vehicles in the last 7 years. they usually just need the vin and other relevant information. they don't really audit the car, so in reality, you can buy a modified car and have it financed.

Even with the slight power bump in the manual, it's honestly pretty negligible. You still have to rev the crap out of the motor to get power - which is also kind of the idea anyway. There might be a slight improvement with the torque dip, but the general feeling when driving the car is still much the same.

Either way if fun driving and handling what you are looking for, then you have certainly found the right car.

If AT is what you want/need AT is what you should get regardless of what other forum members may tell you.

If there are 16's left on the lot, you may be able to get a much better deal for it with lower interest and etc. BUT if the changes they made for the 17's are what you want, then again, 17's are what you should get. If possible, try to steer clear from used ones since there's about 99% chance they've been used and abused too.

Buy what you want and mod after driving the car for a few.
Hope you'll get a good deal on a 2016.
Nothing wrong with a AT. I paddle shift on mine all the time. ;)

Drive the manual when you drive the auto, who knows you may love it. And you can get financing on a 2013 if you want. Find it at the dealership and they'll work out financing. They will not let you leave without the car lol
But you're gona eat it on that 2015 if its not paid for.

Manual trolled spotted j/k


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