White GT 86 Manual - delivery 31/08/2012 Available [NSW]

[Gir]

Originally Posted by czar07

Whys that Gir?

All the main stuff that comes in the GTS I have in my old car and I never used. Also, I much prefer the interior of the GT, as it's all black, no fake carbon fibre and tacky silver pieces everywhere.

So it wasn't worth the extra 8k (taking into account loan repayments), and really, once you start driving it, that's all you really care about.

[Loki556]

Also, if you are thinkiing of keeping the car for a while (lets say at least 5 years) the GTS has a lot more pieces that are likely to go wrong and will cost you more to keep.

GT is a purer car - just needs better tyres/wheels.

Its pretty much exactly what was missing for a long time - a cheap, relatively basic, fun to drive rear wheel drive car.

GTS dilutes the formula, imho.

[czar07]

Originally Posted by Gir

All the main stuff that comes in the GTS I have in my old car and I never used. Also, I much prefer the interior of the GT, as it's all black, no fake carbon fibre and tacky silver pieces everywhere.

So it wasn't worth the extra 8k (taking into account loan repayments), and really, once you start driving it, that's all you really care about.

Fair enough man. I would miss the HIDs and DRL because they really do make a massive difference. Nav is always helpful when visiting an area you dont know, and speed readout is brilliant for keeping to the speed limits

[czar07]

Plus IMO GT wont hold its value as good as a GTS

[Loki556]

Generally speaking, because of cheaper starting price, base models lose less to depreciation than higher spec ones.

so in three years time, GTS might be worth 1k more than GT, but you paid 5k more for it to start with.

[st162celica]

Originally Posted by Loki556

Generally speaking, because of cheaper starting price, base models lose less to depreciation than higher spec ones.

so in three years time, GTS might be worth 1k more than GT, but you paid 5k more for it to start with.

Maybe a bit more than 1k... But you have a point.

Im keeping the car for a long while anyway, so wont really affect me.

Hoping to pass it down to my son in 14 years. LOL... Im sure I will break it by then.

[Loki556]

I kinda have the same dream - shame I don't have any kids yet!!!

[RAN94A]

Originally Posted by czar07

Fair enough man. I would miss the HIDs and DRL because they really do make a massive difference. Nav is always helpful when visiting an area you dont know, and speed readout is brilliant for keeping to the speed limits

I have HID's waiting to be installed an easy aftermarket fix, and on top of that i wont have silly washers that spray all over my bonnet if i want to clean my windscreen with my lights on.

Personally i think the DRL's in the 86 look terrible.... much prefer the BRZ style. + i have some idea's for that grill on places to mount aftermarket.

i have an excellent Garmin Nav unit already and that actually includes digital speed read out (which is accurate REAL speed as opposed to drive by wire +/- 5%) on the main map screen or an enlarged view. Which leaves me free to upgrade the headunit to something decent with pre-outs for a sub.


There just isnt enough in a GTS to justify the asking price given the mechanicals are essentially the same, IMO you're just paying for gadgets and cloth both of which are easily update able.

[Hawk77FT]

Originally Posted by Loki556

Generally speaking, because of cheaper starting price, base models lose less to depreciation than higher spec ones.

so in three years time, GTS might be worth 1k more than GT, but you paid 5k more for it to start with.

That is if the value of GT will hold its value. Put in the ecuation the fact that the GTS is and will be a sought after vehicle hence the higher demand. In 5 years time the waiting time will catch up with the demand but if they release an upspec GTS86 then here we go again. It is hard to say but few thing are clear:
1. GTS will hold its value better than the GT. (based on demand and supply, etc)
2. in 5 years time you will sell a GTS at the price of a GT with the added amount that the extra parts will worth at the time.
e.g. GT is worth now around 33.5k and the GTS 39.5 K. Extra 6k, right? In 5 years time GT 27-29k and a GTS 30-33K. The upgrades on the GTS will not be worth as much then. To make it clearer lets say you have a brand new GT that you will upspec to GTS specs. And lets say you spent 3.5-4k on them. Now, if you want to sell the car NOW you will want 33.5k + approx 4k you've just spent on it, right? In 5 years time, you will sell the car at the: value of the car at the time (taking in consideration milage, condition, etc) + 50% - 75% of the value of your upgrades. That's unless you dont bring it back to stock and sell the parts separately.

[czar07]

^^ thats all pretty true. I guess i could always upgrade the head unit with a touch screen gps etc etc.

[Loki556]

Can I please ask everyone to stop the GT vs GTS discussion in this thread.

Thank you for your understanding.

[Loki556]

About to send some PM's.

[Loki556]

I just spoke to the dealer. As the order is so close to being delivered, they don't want to change to another customer so the buyer will have to buy the car directly from me.

I am working out how best to do that at the moment.

[Loki556]

Car has been sold pending payment to the most pro-active buyer.