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ApoNono · 12-11-2019, 09:00 PM

Ended up having to part with my 2013 FRS back in 2015. I’m happy to say I am back in the family with a 2019 86 TRD Special Edition!

Lightened · 12-11-2019, 10:21 PM

Pics or it didn't happen

congrats!

Will BRZ · 12-11-2019, 10:54 PM

Oh shit been waiting for this one. Was it “cheap”?

ApoNono · 12-12-2019, 05:55 AM

3300 miles on it at a Toyota dealer for 26k. Super clean, almost like new condition

I will take a pic when the sun comes up for proof

YamahaR86 · 12-12-2019, 09:54 AM

How has the front bumper grown on you? I still prefer the FR-S bumper. The 86 looks like a weird catfish to me.

ApoNono · 12-12-2019, 10:00 AM

Here she is!

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StraightOuttaCanadaEh · 12-12-2019, 10:03 AM

Oooff I love that spec, with the stripes!

JesseG · 12-12-2019, 10:42 AM

You picked an awesome version of the 86, welcome back to the family!

What are your impressions of the 2019 TRD compared to your 2013 FR-S?

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ApoNono · 12-12-2019, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YamahaR86

How has the front bumper grown on you? I still prefer the FR-S bumper. The 86 looks like a weird catfish to me.

I am not sure what I would have thought about it without the TRD spec. I am loving the more aggressive look from that standpoint BUT I will no longer be able to unsee the catfish

HaXx · 12-12-2019, 10:54 AM

omg! i like the 86 bumper! the frs bumber reminds me too much of every other car in toyotas line. look at those big brakes!

ApoNono · 12-12-2019, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JesseG

You picked an awesome version of the 86, welcome back to the family!

What are your impressions of the 2019 TRD compared to your 2013 FR-S?

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I will caveat this reply with; I was driving a RAV4 since I gave up the FR-S so my point of reference for what I remember about driving it and comparing it to the 2019 TRD might be a little off.

My initial impression during the test drive, and is holding true over the last 2 days, is that the stability of the car overall feels a lot better. Gear change feels a lot smoother too after I dusted off my manual skills (which have never been great, to begin with) off.

The upgraded brakes and larger tires are pretty amazing - This thing is stopping on a dime and feels very in control of its size/speed. I was also surprised by how much meaner it sounds with the upgraded exhaust as well.

Creature comforts are way better than the 2013 FR-S. It's the small cabin things that I am loving over the FR-S. Push-button start, keyless entry, the additional acsents in the 2019 TRD... and it isn't badged as a Scion

Overall I am extremely happy with the 2019 TRD. Before I found this one used with low miles on it I was about to pull the trigger on building out a 2020 86 GY TRD. The price felt right and I couldn't be happier. The dealer I purchased it from was also the original dealer that sold it to the original owner. The story I got was a couple bought it and then 2 months later got pregnant and traded it in for a used Highlander. It was sitting on their lot since July/August so it has been waiting for me

jflogerzi · 12-12-2019, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ApoNono

I will caveat this reply with; I was driving a RAV4 since I gave up the FR-S so my point of reference for what I remember about driving it and comparing it to the 2019 TRD might be a little off.

My initial impression during the test drive, and is holding true over the last 2 days, is that the stability of the car overall feels a lot better. Gear change feels a lot smoother too after I dusted off my manual skills (which have never been great, to begin with) off.

The upgraded brakes and larger tires are pretty amazing - This thing is stopping on a dime and feels very in control of its size/speed. I was also surprised by how much meaner it sounds with the upgraded exhaust as well.

Creature comforts are way better than the 2013 FR-S. It's the small cabin things that I am loving over the FR-S. Push-button start, keyless entry, the additional acsents in the 2019 TRD... and it isn't badged as a Scion

Overall I am extremely happy with the 2019 TRD. Before I found this one used with low miles on it I was about to pull the trigger on building out a 2020 86 GY TRD. The price felt right and I couldn't be happier. The dealer I purchased it from was also the original dealer that sold it to the original owner. The story I got was a couple bought it and then 2 months later got pregnant and traded it in for a used Highlander. It was sitting on their lot since July/August so it has been waiting for me

Congrats you got a good deal. Welcome back. This has the PP breaks correct? Which dampers and does it come with trd springs already?

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ApoNono · 12-13-2019, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by jflogerzi

Congrats you got a good deal. Welcome back. This has the PP breaks correct? Which dampers and does it come with trd springs already?

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Thanks!
Brembo brakes and Sachs dampers. I am pretty sure it is the same stock springs and the non-special edition though.

JesseG · 12-13-2019, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ApoNono

I will caveat this reply with; I was driving a RAV4 since I gave up the FR-S so my point of reference for what I remember about driving it and comparing it to the 2019 TRD might be a little off.

My initial impression during the test drive, and is holding true over the last 2 days, is that the stability of the car overall feels a lot better. Gear change feels a lot smoother too after I dusted off my manual skills (which have never been great, to begin with) off.

The upgraded brakes and larger tires are pretty amazing - This thing is stopping on a dime and feels very in control of its size/speed. I was also surprised by how much meaner it sounds with the upgraded exhaust as well.

Creature comforts are way better than the 2013 FR-S. It's the small cabin things that I am loving over the FR-S. Push-button start, keyless entry, the additional acsents in the 2019 TRD... and it isn't badged as a Scion

Overall I am extremely happy with the 2019 TRD. Before I found this one used with low miles on it I was about to pull the trigger on building out a 2020 86 GY TRD. The price felt right and I couldn't be happier. The dealer I purchased it from was also the original dealer that sold it to the original owner. The story I got was a couple bought it and then 2 months later got pregnant and traded it in for a used Highlander. It was sitting on their lot since July/August so it has been waiting for me

Thank you for sharing your thoughts about the differences! I can imagine going from the RAV4 to a 86 is a big change! I would miss the pure simplicity of the FR-S, and I don’t really like the little digital screen tacked on the gauge cluster. There are so many little upgrades though I could overlook that. And ride quality should be better on a new 86.

I also think it’s very interesting the gear changes feel smoother. That is a really good sign for anyone that wants to go from a FR-S to a new 86.

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12-11-2019, 09:00 PM	#1
ApoNono Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2019 86 TRD Special Edition Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 231 Thanks: 129 Thanked 77 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Back in the club Ended up having to part with my 2013 FRS back in 2015. I’m happy to say I am back in the family with a 2019 86 TRD Special Edition!

12-12-2019, 09:54 AM	#5
YamahaR86 JDM Vaping Stance Nation Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 White Location: FL Posts: 710 Thanks: 647 Thanked 345 Times in 218 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	How has the front bumper grown on you? I still prefer the FR-S bumper. The 86 looks like a weird catfish to me. __________________ Clueless

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12-11-2019, 10:21 PM	#2
Lightened Every Ounce Counts Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: 86 Location: Earth Posts: 214 Thanks: 165 Thanked 206 Times in 90 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Pics or it didn't happen congrats!

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Will BRZ Damn that's crazy... Join Date: Oct 2018 Drives: 2015 BRZ Location: Texas Posts: 971 Thanks: 771 Thanked 772 Times in 467 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Oh shit been waiting for this one. Was it “cheap”?

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ApoNono Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2019 86 TRD Special Edition Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 231 Thanks: 129 Thanked 77 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	3300 miles on it at a Toyota dealer for 26k. Super clean, almost like new condition I will take a pic when the sun comes up for proof

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ApoNono Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2019 86 TRD Special Edition Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 231 Thanks: 129 Thanked 77 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Here she is!

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HaXx Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Drives: jrsc_brz Location: boston Posts: 966 Thanks: 726 Thanked 675 Times in 336 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	omg! i like the 86 bumper! the frs bumber reminds me too much of every other car in toyotas line. look at those big brakes!

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