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[Raven65]

Hi all... first post here.

I'm having flashbacks to 1989 when Nissan brought us the 240SX - and I HAD to have one - even though I couldn't really afford it at the time (a recent college grad, newly married, and working my first "real" job). A simple, stylish, great-handling RWD coupe that was FUN TO DRIVE and AFFORDABLE (to most people). I traded in my ragged-out '78 Corolla SR5 Liftback in on a shiny new midnight blue 240SX Fastback with a 5-speed manual and the "sport package" (front & rear spoilers, ground effects, wider alloys/tires, and maybe stiffer suspension) and NO other options (even had manual windows). It had everything I needed and nothing I didn't - and I LOVED IT! Unfortunately, a year or so later we had our first child on the way and had just bought our first house - and in a weak moment of financial panic I traded it in on a used econobox commuter-mobile (too ashamed to be more specific) to get out from under the payment. Hands-down the worst car-related decision I've ever made. I regretted it immediately and ever since. I've owned some interesting cars since then, but none of them - even much more powerful/faster ones ('96 Mustang Cobra) - ever felt as "right".

Fast-forward 22 years... I'm now 46 years old - and history is repeating itself. Here comes a very similar car that I'm pretty sure I HAVE to have (depending on pricing and final production reviews - and most importantly: a test-drive) - even though I'm really in no position to be buying anything new. I make a lot more money now, but also have a lot more expenses... including a much larger mortgage, debt from the oldest child's college "experiment" and subsequent cosmetology school expense, the second child's current college freshman tuition (at least three more years to come), and a high school freshman who would like to have something to drive in the next year or so (oh... and her college tuition in a few years). Not to mention they're all GIRLS - so I assume there will be weddings to pay for eventually. <sigh>

On the other hand, life is short - and the vehicle I'm driving now ('09 Toyota Tacoma 4-cyl. 2WD reg. cab), while utterly reliable, completely affordable, and extremely practical/useful, it is about as far away from "fun to drive" as you can possibly get.
I want something that I actually look forward to driving again... something light, tossable, quick, simple, that handles great and looks & sounds good. I'd actually been eyeing Miata's recently, but would prefer more seats and a hardtop. Along comes this car... it's exactly what I want. If they price it reasonably (low 20's), I'm buying one.

[Scooter Style]

Brooks Church
24 years old
New Albany, OH
Road Racing since 18
Drifting since 18

Current Daily
2003 GGP IS300 on coils.


Drift Car
1992 Nissan 240sx
Fully built SR (405whp 420wtq.)
Full cage, suspension, competition car
Sponsered by Slowmotion Motorsports & Kenda Tires



Little drifty

Video Profile from last year


Been a car guy my whole life and have had some really fun daily's and drift cars.

Been following this car around for a while now and now that the cat is out of the bag I am going into hibernation until the car comes out and/or drift season comes back around.

I am sure I will get one and make it unique.

[chewyv]

Great intro Scooter.

As for my intro. Hi. I'm excited about the 86, but I never buy the first batch of any new cars. I'll wait it out and let others find out if any problems or recalls arise. Playing it safe here.

[hinge]

I think I waited too long to join here, I have a 2011 GR hatch that will probably be very briskly traded for a BRZ next year. The WRX is great, but lacks the driver involvement of my RX8 from a few years back.

I actually can't wait to go back N/A, boost is fun but takes much of the driving experience out of driving, not to mention the WRX usually plows like a bulldozer.

[FT-86Mike]

New here! I own Nissan 240sx sr20DET! now that Nissan FAILED to provide a car like this, I am looking to Toyota(Scion) for my new car!

[Toybaru86]

New here. I can’t wait to buy one; however, I will be deployed overseas during the release.

[Casta]

Hi everyone!
New here

[bambbrose]

Howdy, just sold my MKIV Supra in anticipation of this car. Local dealer has my number on file, waiting to put deposit down

[blackknight.ktn]

Hello everyone, I've been visiting this forum quite a lot but never bothered to make an account till now.

[Crashoverride]

Originally Posted by bambbrose

Howdy, just sold my MKIV Supra in anticipation of this car. Local dealer has my number on file, waiting to put deposit down

I'm doing the same thing, I just have to find a buyer for mine.

[Craikeybaby]

Hi all, I'm Lewis from Rugby in the UK. I'll be getting a look at the GT-86 tomorrow evening for a reader feedback thing for What Car.

[sharky]

Been following this forum for a while but just getting registered. Really looking forward to this car.

[Verdugo]

What's up guys, Armin here...some of you may know me from NASIOC, ClubWRX, and NWMotiv. Let's just say I'm in the market for an FR-S or BRZ, hence I am here

[Franzo]

What's up guys, name is Brian im 25 and I live in south jersey. Im a big gear head, not really any brand specific fanboy. I enjoy all cars from American muscle to the jdm tuners and everything in between. I currently drive a 06 superchargerd cobalt ss with some basic bolt ons done: blower pulley, injectors, full exhaust, intake, and a tune. It put down 253whp/226tq on a mustang dyno, obviously not a very fast car but I love the whine of a twin screw supercharger. My car will be payed off July 2012 and if the price isn't too high on the fr-s I will seriously be considering trading my car on for one. I'm not so much interested in strait line speed as I was when I was younger and with all the great "fun to drive" praise the 86 prototypes have be receiving lately the car sure does make for a enticing next car possibility.