First Drive TODAY - Brilliant!!!
 

My dealer (Lander Toyota, Blacktown) had a GT manual today and I was able to take it for a test drive. I've gotta say, it's everything I expected. It feels so solid on the road and the seats are amazing. The clutch is very light (I mean very light), much lighter than my MX-5 SE. The gearbox is very precise but a little notchy. It has a very nice feel to it.

I couldn't really test the power around the local streets but off the line it feels quite perky.

The other thing that amazed me was the number of Subaru badges under the bonnet - I think I counted 6.

Now I just need to wait another couple of weeks for my one to arrive. :happyanim:

Wow congrats mate!!!

I bet it will make the wait take even longer.

i am sooo jealous...

WHERE'S MY BURRITO.

WHERE'S MY BURRITO.

The clutch is super light. The gear shift changes are so close together, I freaked out.

I didn't get to drive it, but started it up with a few lows revs. Sounds sweet. Goosebumps galore. Ahhh

Back seat is tiny! :( but who cares.

Only saw White, red and orange. They all look awesome. You will be more than happy. I ordered the dark grey and was told by a few people that it looks the best.!!!

Wish I didn't get to see it, now it's going to make the wait hurt even more !!!!

here's a little something from Canberra event.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRLPnHav-wc"]************* Red Toyota 86 drift show off, Canberra June 2012 - YouTube[/ame]

and some more stuff from Canberra! =D

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aij1mHXop1g"]Toyota 86 Australian Launch - Day Before the Launch - YouTube[/ame]

and @ Zen's Garage today in Sydney Today!
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...61101354_n.jpg

I know what you mean about the back seat. I'm 6ft tall, and with my seat in my driver position, there was <5cm of leg space in the back. But hey, its more than the MX5!




The one I saw was red and you're right, it does look awesome.

The red looks so much better in person. The pics don't do it justice. White and orange look great too. Saw them at sunset. So, can't wait to see them in direct sunlight.

Love the seats. They just hug u. feels so much like my celica. Very happy about that.

Legroom in the back I'm a bit disappointed with, but your right at least it's not a 2 seater. If it was a 2 seater I could not buy it. So I'm happy. My celica has more room in the back and it's the same size car. But due to the boxer being so far back, meant the backseat would loose space. Would have rather lost more space in the boot.

I'm still kinda freaking about the clutch. Super soft, but didn't get to drive it, so will have to wait and see. Short throw shift feels sweet as. Very happy, not like my truck style shifting in the celica. (I've cut the stick twice and it still has massive throw) lol

congratulations mate!!! you rock!!:party0030:

Zen Garage is in Sydney.

oh..i thought it was in Vic, just going off the plates. lol! thanks dude! my bad :happy0180:

I was gonna drop by there yesterday too, to see what the place is like. unfortunately I took the much more ludicrous option of taking the girlfriend shopping and saw it on my facebook feed well into the afternoon :(

Its still there til tuesday i think. Red manual gt.

I didnt get a test drive, as i dont have deposit with them. I can wait. Im buying it either way.

Well guys, we should get our first demonstrator in just over a week and you're welcome to come on over to our dealership for a look and test drive - no deposit necessary.

I will announce it in the forum when it will be available and you're more than welcome to send me an email or contact me by phone to arrange a day and time that i can introduce you to this awesome machine.

Cheers,
Andrew Smith
Warren Toyota
Hume Highway, Warwick Farm NSW 2170
andrew.smith@peterwarren.com.au
0298288948
0406237776

Hi newft86 :) look forward to your email reply re: test drive :) Cheers, Sam

I meant zen garage. They had a forza 4 event on.

No worries :) Thx for the clarification. My offer above still stands.

P.S. Sam, I always check my email first thing in the morning (later as it's about 20 past 1am at the moment :P) and respond officially.

Cheers,
Andrew aka (smith86*)

*Nickname given to me by our assistant manager :)

Wish we had a dealer like you up in QLD. all our dealers ive spoken to are a bit ripe in the pricing. Got an affiliated dealer up in brisbane that will look after us. even if I had to drive to sunshine coast I will.:thumbup:

Andrew has a mate working at the dealer near Ipswich.

Robbie Munro from Llewellyn Toyota, though they are not affiliated with us in any way, Robbie is a great bloke and an ethical sales rep. He can be contacted on: 0732822922 or via rmunro@rlm.com.au


P.S. Mark, I just got off the phone with Robbie, he's at the office today should you wish to contact him. He told me he'd be happy to help you out with anything you need regarding the 86 in QLD; and if anyone else wants some help on the 86 in QLD to contact him as well.

That is a rare breed. I just sent him an email. thanks Andrew