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Nafe · 03-07-2012, 11:11 PM

PRW - I am not going to say it's your fault without knowing details, but it could ahve been. As long as you look after your 86, there is no reason it won't last either

Varvs - as Tony said, there is no reason why an RB30 "should" use oil as a part of it's design, where as a 13b does. Not a fair comparison

PRW · 03-08-2012, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nafe

PRW - I am not going to say it's your fault without knowing details, but it could ahve been. As long as you look after your 86, there is no reason it won't last either

well, I thought I looked after it well - but I bought it on auction, so maybe the previous owner didn't! Checked oil every week, fully serviced, coils replaced and work done at mazda garage that cost me $3k - but still it all went wrong...

Still, those 2,000km were great fun - even though they cost me $10/km!

Nafe · 03-08-2012, 04:33 AM

Always hard to say with auctioned vehicles.
At least ti was fun while it lasted :P

pr0j · 03-11-2012, 08:52 AM

So basically what I get from this thread is if I want a rwd car that isn't massive and overpowered (ruling out holdens and fords) and around or under 30k, tough shit?

Read this, car companies! An unfulfilled market niche, that the 86 could, nay needs to fill, but alas might not.

Palmy · 03-11-2012, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pr0j

So basically what I get from this thread is if I want a rwd car that isn't massive and overpowered (ruling out holdens and fords) and around or under 30k, tough shit?

Read this, car companies! An unfulfilled market niche, that the 86 could, nay needs to fill, but alas might not.

Quoted for great truth.

Nambo · 03-11-2012, 11:03 PM

I'm thinking if the 86 is going to be 40K + ORC I might look into importing a Skyline 370GT coupe / sedan. It's a bit porky and will has Japanese electronics but has good B4B, power and RWD to compensate for it.

Thinking it will be around the 30 - 35K range to get it on Australian roads (purchase, compliance and registration). Also with Infiniti coming to Australia, parts will be more accessible (at a premium though) but after sales support will be a plus as it's basically the M37.

Would like to hear your thoughts about this.

Cheers

Nafe · 03-12-2012, 04:35 AM

Is the 370gt available for import?? That's awesome! 370zesque performance at half the cost!! You'll get a nice low km one too. Will look sexy in white with big, dished wheels.....

Nambo · 03-12-2012, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nafe

Is the 370gt available for import?? That's awesome! 370zesque performance at half the cost!! You'll get a nice low km one too. Will look sexy in white with big, dished wheels.....

Yes sir it is Nissan Skyline V36 - SEVS

That or wait for an affordable used IS350

4point8 · 03-12-2012, 09:57 AM

If the 86 isnt priced right, I reckon a 2008 S3 Quattro with a stage 1 ecu upgrade would be a very nice alternative:

http://www.goapr.com.au/products/ecu...ans_265hp.html

320hp, quattro, well equipped, looks great (imo)... I almost like plan B better

Release the pricing already!

Varvs · 03-12-2012, 09:31 PM

servicing/repair cost outweighs the BRZ by a fairly large proportion.

Nafe · 03-13-2012, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nambo

Yes sir it is Nissan Skyline V36 - SEVS

nice, that's pretty awesome

Quote:

That or wait for an affordable used IS350

Yeah, this has crossed my mind as well... IS350 F Sport is very cool.....

farugah · 03-21-2012, 07:36 PM

I wouldnt write off the Subaru Liberty they arent much heavier than WRX and the STi variant has 196kw from the engine, with potential for a lot more. Can grab one for less than 45k, I got the H6 which has 180kw and I love it, WRX's are too common in my opinion.

spr1nter · 03-21-2012, 07:37 PM

Hi Guys, while the below two suggestions don't meet your entire criteria they are cars that I have recently test driven in the lead up to potentially purchasing an 86. I'm thinking that they are just as fun (having not driven the 86 or course) and they are the same (or very slightly more) or less money.

2012 Renault Megane Sport 250 Cup III X95 - FWD (as in front wheel drive :p although with the lsd in it, it really didn't matter) $42k 184kw, 320Nm, Turbo and really surprisingly fun to drive.

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco R 1S - FWD again but was still pretty fun, not as fun as the Renault though and really pushing the price at $47k 188kw, 330Nm, Turbo.

But both vehicle would probably also appeal to Toyota’s official target market of the mid 30's and combined income of around $150k ...

zoomzoomers · 03-21-2012, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spr1nter

Hi Guys, while the below two suggestions don't meet your entire criteria they are cars that I have recently test driven in the lead up to potentially purchasing an 86. I'm thinking that they are just as fun (having not driven the 86 or course) and they are the same (or very slightly more) or less money.

2012 Renault Megane Sport 250 Cup III X95 - FWD (as in front wheel drive :p although with the lsd in it, it really didn't matter) $42k 184kw, 320Nm, Turbo and really surprisingly fun to drive.

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco R 1S - FWD again but was still pretty fun, not as fun as the Renault though and really pushing the price at $47k 188kw, 330Nm, Turbo.

But both vehicle would probably also appeal to Toyota’s official target market of the mid 30's and combined income of around $150k ...

none of those cars are available here in the US.

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03-07-2012, 11:11 PM	#29
Nafe Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Mt Fuji Red 86 GT Location: Brisbane Posts: 888 Thanks: 9 Thanked 109 Times in 86 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	PRW - I am not going to say it's your fault without knowing details, but it could ahve been. As long as you look after your 86, there is no reason it won't last either Varvs - as Tony said, there is no reason why an RB30 "should" use oil as a part of it's design, where as a 13b does. Not a fair comparison

03-08-2012, 04:33 AM	#31
Nafe Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Mt Fuji Red 86 GT Location: Brisbane Posts: 888 Thanks: 9 Thanked 109 Times in 86 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Always hard to say with auctioned vehicles. At least ti was fun while it lasted :P

03-11-2012, 08:52 AM	#32
pr0j Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Drives: 2010 Forester X Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 282 Thanks: 49 Thanked 32 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So basically what I get from this thread is if I want a rwd car that isn't massive and overpowered (ruling out holdens and fords) and around or under 30k, tough shit? Read this, car companies! An unfulfilled market niche, that the 86 could, nay needs to fill, but alas might not.

03-11-2012, 11:03 PM	#34
Nambo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Drives: '12 BRZ [CBS] Location: Australia Posts: 192 Thanks: 110 Thanked 48 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm thinking if the 86 is going to be 40K + ORC I might look into importing a Skyline 370GT coupe / sedan. It's a bit porky and will has Japanese electronics but has good B4B, power and RWD to compensate for it. Thinking it will be around the 30 - 35K range to get it on Australian roads (purchase, compliance and registration). Also with Infiniti coming to Australia, parts will be more accessible (at a premium though) but after sales support will be a plus as it's basically the M37. Would like to hear your thoughts about this. Cheers

03-12-2012, 04:35 AM	#35
Nafe Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Mt Fuji Red 86 GT Location: Brisbane Posts: 888 Thanks: 9 Thanked 109 Times in 86 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Is the 370gt available for import?? That's awesome! 370zesque performance at half the cost!! You'll get a nice low km one too. Will look sexy in white with big, dished wheels.....

03-12-2012, 09:31 PM	#38
Varvs Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: '97 180SX Type X Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 139 Thanks: 7 Thanked 23 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	servicing/repair cost outweighs the BRZ by a fairly large proportion.

03-21-2012, 07:36 PM	#40
farugah Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Drives: Subaru Liberty 3.0RB '05 Location: Australia Posts: 153 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I wouldnt write off the Subaru Liberty they arent much heavier than WRX and the STi variant has 196kw from the engine, with potential for a lot more. Can grab one for less than 45k, I got the H6 which has 180kw and I love it, WRX's are too common in my opinion.

03-21-2012, 07:37 PM	#41
spr1nter Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 0 Location: Brisbane Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hi Guys, while the below two suggestions don't meet your entire criteria they are cars that I have recently test driven in the lead up to potentially purchasing an 86. I'm thinking that they are just as fun (having not driven the 86 or course) and they are the same (or very slightly more) or less money. 2012 Renault Megane Sport 250 Cup III X95 - FWD (as in front wheel drive :p although with the lsd in it, it really didn't matter) $42k 184kw, 320Nm, Turbo and really surprisingly fun to drive. 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco R 1S - FWD again but was still pretty fun, not as fun as the Renault though and really pushing the price at $47k 188kw, 330Nm, Turbo. But both vehicle would probably also appeal to Toyota’s official target market of the mid 30's and combined income of around $150k ...

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