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Pablo · 10-26-2011, 11:33 AM

Another UK newbie here

18k would be lovely, but you just know its going to cost more

Lordharding · 10-26-2011, 04:26 PM

Well I think that's about ten of us British on board now

Looking good
For me it will have to be the Subaru to maintain my scooby fleet it some of the pictures of it look great
Although I hated the 350z in the wet and a disaster in the snow I loved the looks of it as I spend many happy hours waxing ,polishing and detailing in general

Roll on the next motor show

DC87 · 10-27-2011, 01:14 PM

Hey another UK member here! I'm hoping to get the Toyota so I'm saving my nads off while at uni and working loads over the summer. Fingers crossed...

If anyone's interested I've started a UK based site, very small at the moment cos I only made it this week, but once the official name is released ill buy a url and get a forum up. Can follow on Twitter and Facebook for announcements and news and stuff. I'm doing Journalism at uni working towards a career in motoring journalism, done some work exp at Autocar too. Really passionate about this club so would love people to get involved! Links are in my signature.

Lauren · 10-29-2011, 01:24 PM

Hello all,

I've been a member on here from the earlier days, though I admit to getting a tad tired of the daft speculation, which is what it's been. So as a result I stopped coming on here.

However, we are now nearing the time, well sort of! I have been speaking with my dealer and they are saying summer next year. We'll see I guess.

What do I drive? An AE86 of course!

I for one, really hope it lives up to the hype of the AE86 because, the AE86 is such an icon, the FT86 has a hell of a lot to live up to. I am somewhat awaiting with baited breath for the reviews.

I have had some discussion with my dealer (RRG Macclesfield) and we think it is looking likely that if they get an FT86 in the showroom they'll put my car alongside it. That would be cool!

But, for me, I can't afford a new one (I spend all my money on my current car!), but maybe in a couple of years it'd be cool to have both an FT86 and an AE86 on the drive!

As for all the turbo crap, why is it, everything has to have a bloody turbo thesedays? My car has 132bhp, it's enough to have fun tbh, straightline speed isn't the point, going round corners (often sideways) is more what it's about. It should be about handling not whether it can outdrag a BMW 330D.

ft86cbx · 10-31-2011, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lauren

Hello all,

I've been a member on here from the earlier days, though I admit to getting a tad tired of the daft speculation, which is what it's been. So as a result I stopped coming on here.

However, we are now nearing the time, well sort of! I have been speaking with my dealer and they are saying summer next year. We'll see I guess.

What do I drive? An AE86 of course!

I for one, really hope it lives up to the hype of the AE86 because, the AE86 is such an icon, the FT86 has a hell of a lot to live up to. I am somewhat awaiting with baited breath for the reviews.

I have had some discussion with my dealer (RRG Macclesfield) and we think it is looking likely that if they get an FT86 in the showroom they'll put my car alongside it. That would be cool!

But, for me, I can't afford a new one (I spend all my money on my current car!), but maybe in a couple of years it'd be cool to have both an FT86 and an AE86 on the drive!

As for all the turbo crap, why is it, everything has to have a bloody turbo thesedays? My car has 132bhp, it's enough to have fun tbh, straightline speed isn't the point, going round corners (often sideways) is more what it's about. It should be about handling not whether it can outdrag a BMW 330D.

Your car looks

Cant be many around in the UK, as you say, would be great to have both.

faz1 · 11-02-2011, 06:41 PM

Greetings UK guys.

Thought I'd better show my face after reading the forums for a while.

Looking for a little sanity... Our cousins from over the pond take this stuff waaaaay to seriously.

faz1 · 11-02-2011, 06:46 PM

Mmmmm, Krispy Kreme.

Oh, nice car.

Lordharding · 11-10-2011, 06:48 AM

Looking good now
Subaru website are inviting people to register their interests a week after Toyota website
I've emailed Subaru for colour options and they say we will be the first to know as we are registered
Its looking good for Subaru

Alec · 11-16-2011, 10:04 AM

An ex AE86 owner here. I had a lovely black '87 D reg but the ravages of a few Scottish winters got the better of it so I sold it about 10 years ago. Doh! I'd love another one but I'm not willing to pay £6-7k for a 25 year old potentialy troublesome and rusty money pit.
I've been looking at the option of a second hand Cayman S but if this Subota is any good I'd be tempted to get one of these new for similar money.
The AE86 was brilliant though. Everyday useable, not too noisy for long journeys, great for track days, 3 up with luggage no problem, my mountain bike fitted in the boot,......

MF_DEUCE · 11-16-2011, 11:00 PM

Hello! This is my first visit on the UK section of this forum and i just wanted to stop by and say thank you to those who post up any new info. It seems like any useful and reliable info comes from someone from the UK.

Lordharding · 11-17-2011, 02:20 AM

Thanks for that
We are estatic over here at pictures from LA of the BRZ STi
It couldn't look better looking forward to it joining my subaru fleet

MF_DEUCE · 11-17-2011, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lordharding

Thanks for that
We are estatic over here at pictures from LA of the BRZ STi
It couldn't look better looking forward to it joining my subaru fleet

You guys will probably get a better overall of both cars compared to us over here in the states. But ill be at the LA Auto Show this Saturday with some other members to see it in person.

faz1 · 11-27-2011, 11:36 AM

www.toyota.co.uk now updated with a few GT-86 details rather than FT-86 Concept.

David1976 · 11-28-2011, 08:44 AM

£28K price tag?

What a shame. If it was £22K I would have had one. £28K would make me consider alternative options like second hand M3's, Porsche's and others....

Disappointing really.

10-29-2011, 01:24 PM	#32
Lauren Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Drives: 1985 AE86, 2013 GT86 Location: Gtr Manchester Posts: 92 Thanks: 5 Thanked 40 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hello all, I've been a member on here from the earlier days, though I admit to getting a tad tired of the daft speculation, which is what it's been. So as a result I stopped coming on here. However, we are now nearing the time, well sort of! I have been speaking with my dealer and they are saying summer next year. We'll see I guess. What do I drive? An AE86 of course! I for one, really hope it lives up to the hype of the AE86 because, the AE86 is such an icon, the FT86 has a hell of a lot to live up to. I am somewhat awaiting with baited breath for the reviews. I have had some discussion with my dealer (RRG Macclesfield) and we think it is looking likely that if they get an FT86 in the showroom they'll put my car alongside it. That would be cool! But, for me, I can't afford a new one (I spend all my money on my current car!), but maybe in a couple of years it'd be cool to have both an FT86 and an AE86 on the drive! As for all the turbo crap, why is it, everything has to have a bloody turbo thesedays? My car has 132bhp, it's enough to have fun tbh, straightline speed isn't the point, going round corners (often sideways) is more what it's about. It should be about handling not whether it can outdrag a BMW 330D. __________________ 1985 AE86 Sprinter Trueno 2013 GT86 White Leather, MT Injen intake, Milltek Exhaust

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10-26-2011, 04:26 PM	#30
Lordharding Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Drives: Subaru WRXd & classic turbo 2000 Location: Uk Posts: 115 Thanks: 31 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Well I think that's about ten of us British on board now Looking good For me it will have to be the Subaru to maintain my scooby fleet it some of the pictures of it look great Although I hated the 350z in the wet and a disaster in the snow I loved the looks of it as I spend many happy hours waxing ,polishing and detailing in general Roll on the next motor show

10-27-2011, 01:14 PM	#31
DC87 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Drives: Pug Location: Huddersfield, England Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hey another UK member here! I'm hoping to get the Toyota so I'm saving my nads off while at uni and working loads over the summer. Fingers crossed... If anyone's interested I've started a UK based site, very small at the moment cos I only made it this week, but once the official name is released ill buy a url and get a forum up. Can follow on Twitter and Facebook for announcements and news and stuff. I'm doing Journalism at uni working towards a career in motoring journalism, done some work exp at Autocar too. Really passionate about this club so would love people to get involved! Links are in my signature.

11-02-2011, 06:41 PM	#34
faz1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: Audi A1 Location: Worksop, Uk Posts: 116 Thanks: 11 Thanked 47 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Greetings UK guys. Thought I'd better show my face after reading the forums for a while. Looking for a little sanity... Our cousins from over the pond take this stuff waaaaay to seriously.

11-02-2011, 06:46 PM	#35
faz1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: Audi A1 Location: Worksop, Uk Posts: 116 Thanks: 11 Thanked 47 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Mmmmm, Krispy Kreme. Oh, nice car.

11-10-2011, 06:48 AM	#36
Lordharding Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Drives: Subaru WRXd & classic turbo 2000 Location: Uk Posts: 115 Thanks: 31 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looking good now Subaru website are inviting people to register their interests a week after Toyota website I've emailed Subaru for colour options and they say we will be the first to know as we are registered Its looking good for Subaru

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Alec Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Legacy Spec B Location: Aberdeen Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	An ex AE86 owner here. I had a lovely black '87 D reg but the ravages of a few Scottish winters got the better of it so I sold it about 10 years ago. Doh! I'd love another one but I'm not willing to pay £6-7k for a 25 year old potentialy troublesome and rusty money pit. I've been looking at the option of a second hand Cayman S but if this Subota is any good I'd be tempted to get one of these new for similar money. The AE86 was brilliant though. Everyday useable, not too noisy for long journeys, great for track days, 3 up with luggage no problem, my mountain bike fitted in the boot,......

11-17-2011, 02:20 AM	#39
Lordharding Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Drives: Subaru WRXd & classic turbo 2000 Location: Uk Posts: 115 Thanks: 31 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks for that We are estatic over here at pictures from LA of the BRZ STi It couldn't look better looking forward to it joining my subaru fleet

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faz1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: Audi A1 Location: Worksop, Uk Posts: 116 Thanks: 11 Thanked 47 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	www.toyota.co.uk now updated with a few GT-86 details rather than FT-86 Concept.

11-28-2011, 08:44 AM	#42
David1976 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: GT86 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	£28K price tag? What a shame. If it was £22K I would have had one. £28K would make me consider alternative options like second hand M3's, Porsche's and others.... Disappointing really.

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