Is it just me or has this car greatly grown on me? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Biggumzzz · 06-23-2021, 10:30 PM

First I didn’t like it. I own a 2014 86 at the moment. After seeing more videos of it in person. I actually have that feeling of wanting to trade my car for one of these now 🤣 what do you guys think? What’s your opinion on the new design?

NARFALICIOUS · 06-23-2021, 10:51 PM

I think the first gen looks better but hey, looks can be modified.
The important thing is it has the formula (rwd, light, manual).

all hail the formula!

soundman98 · 06-23-2021, 11:42 PM

nope. i'll keep my non-lcd gauges, non steering wheel controls, analog car. thanks.

Biggumzzz · 06-24-2021, 12:22 AM

The pre face lift 86 (2012-2016) is definitely a model that I feel can’t be beat. It’s a perfect car. But at the same time. The new gr86 is that modern face lift of it that improves the best parts of the car with some extra features. Understandable thst people don’t like the new less aggressive look. It’s definitely nice though

Sapphireho · 06-24-2021, 12:45 AM

I think the new car is butt ugly. Would not own.

DaffyDOHC · 06-24-2021, 12:46 AM

I liked the GR86 from the debut. The front end looks better than 1st Gen and the 2nd Gen BRZ. The back end is pretty generic but it isn't bad. Just doesn't stand out.

Liquidsnake · 06-24-2021, 12:58 AM

As a prior 2013 owner and the 1.0, I will be getting one.

futurafreeze · 06-24-2021, 01:14 AM

I definitely miss the iconic angry headlights from the original design, but otherwise am very excited about the improvements throughout the new version.

kaputt · 06-24-2021, 02:23 AM

I really like Toyota version of the 2nd Gen. BRZ, it’s pretty blah.

Kronk · 06-24-2021, 03:15 AM

Actually I have a city car, I’ve been waiting this step up for a long time.
So, to me gr86 is something like an airplane

I’m just a little thorn with a 2seat miata. But gr86 it’s too much better about versatility.

Everyday I’m here hoping on some good news but they come with the dropper.

About opinions on car body, absolutely we have to see it live. Look at Mazda3: live it looks like another car. in photos the perception of some proportions is wrong

PandaEighty-Six · 06-24-2021, 03:41 AM

It's grown on me, especially the rear. I'm looking forward to owning one in a few years, after special editions start coming out.

spike021 · 06-24-2021, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soundman98

nope. i'll keep my non-lcd gauges, non steering wheel controls, analog car. thanks.

I only feel 50/50 on this. Steering wheel controls can be removed and relocated. Sure the older gauges are nice but we can't seriously say the speedometer one is ever looked at, it's practically useless. Only the tach is really usable.

Tcoat · 06-24-2021, 07:59 AM

It is just you!
If a car has to "grow on you" than it just means you have rationalized the things you didn't like in your own way. That is fine but it won't happen to everybody.
In my eyes it remains a conglomeration of design cues that just don't fit together as a package. This results in the unfinished body kit appearance that bothers my sensibilities. Seeing it in person or watching more videos is not going to change that for me.

Ernest72 · 06-24-2021, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat

It is just you!
If a car has to "grow on you" than it just means you have rationalized the things you didn't like in your own way. That is fine but it won't happen to everybody.
In my eyes it remains a conglomeration of design cues that just don't fit together as a package. This results in the unfinished body kit appearance that bothers my sensibilities. Seeing it in person or watching more videos is not going to change that for me.

I agree. Not a fan. But it’s not bad and many will buy one. I have been through this many times before. Still think my blobeye and the bug eye were the best for the WRX/STI. Yes they were quirky or awkward but time has shown that they stand out the best. GC as well. The later years could be a Mazda or Corolla you can’t tell until they are close.

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I have always liked the new 86!	36	45.00%
I was on the fence at first, but now I'm digging it!	20	25.00%
I hate it then and hate it now!	7	8.75%
I'm still on the fence...	17	21.25%
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06-23-2021, 10:30 PM	#1
Biggumzzz Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Drives: Toyota 86 2014 GTS Location: Australia Posts: 44 Thanks: 6 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Is it just me or has this car greatly grown on me? First I didn’t like it. I own a 2014 86 at the moment. After seeing more videos of it in person. I actually have that feeling of wanting to trade my car for one of these now 🤣 what do you guys think? What’s your opinion on the new design?

06-23-2021, 10:51 PM	#2
NARFALICIOUS Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: '88 Supra 1JZ, '16 FR-S, '23 GR86 Location: Johto Region Posts: 597 Thanks: 62 Thanked 360 Times in 206 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think the first gen looks better but hey, looks can be modified. The important thing is it has the formula (rwd, light, manual). all hail the formula! __________________ NARFALICIOUS Noob Poster 1988 \| 2016

06-23-2021, 11:42 PM	#3
soundman98 ProCrastinationConsultant Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: '14 Ranger, '18 Tacoma 4Dr LB Location: chicago-ish Posts: 11,330 Thanks: 35,240 Thanked 13,673 Times in 6,781 Posts Mentioned: 98 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	nope. i'll keep my non-lcd gauges, non steering wheel controls, analog car. thanks. __________________ "The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time"

06-24-2021, 12:58 AM	#7
Liquidsnake Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: "I drives like a Porsche" Location: LA Posts: 638 Thanks: 89 Thanked 245 Times in 136 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	As a prior 2013 owner and the 1.0, I will be getting one. __________________

06-24-2021, 12:22 AM	#4
Biggumzzz Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Drives: Toyota 86 2014 GTS Location: Australia Posts: 44 Thanks: 6 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The pre face lift 86 (2012-2016) is definitely a model that I feel can’t be beat. It’s a perfect car. But at the same time. The new gr86 is that modern face lift of it that improves the best parts of the car with some extra features. Understandable thst people don’t like the new less aggressive look. It’s definitely nice though

06-24-2021, 12:45 AM	#5
Sapphireho ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Join Date: Mar 2016 Drives: '15 ultramarine Location: Idaho Posts: 13,193 Thanks: 5,451 Thanked 18,240 Times in 8,609 Posts Mentioned: 155 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think the new car is butt ugly. Would not own.

06-24-2021, 12:46 AM	#6
DaffyDOHC Member Join Date: May 2021 Drives: CRV, INTEGRA Location: WA Posts: 39 Thanks: 9 Thanked 17 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I liked the GR86 from the debut. The front end looks better than 1st Gen and the 2nd Gen BRZ. The back end is pretty generic but it isn't bad. Just doesn't stand out.

06-24-2021, 01:14 AM	#8
futurafreeze Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: New York Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I definitely miss the iconic angry headlights from the original design, but otherwise am very excited about the improvements throughout the new version.

06-24-2021, 02:23 AM	#9
kaputt Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Drives: Civic Sport; seeking weekend car Location: CA Posts: 77 Thanks: 21 Thanked 44 Times in 23 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I really like Toyota version of the 2nd Gen. BRZ, it’s pretty blah.

06-24-2021, 03:15 AM	#10
Kronk Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Drives: Planning for GR86 Location: Milano, Italy Posts: 69 Thanks: 24 Thanked 38 Times in 23 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Actually I have a city car, I’ve been waiting this step up for a long time. So, to me gr86 is something like an airplane I’m just a little thorn with a 2seat miata. But gr86 it’s too much better about versatility. Everyday I’m here hoping on some good news but they come with the dropper. About opinions on car body, absolutely we have to see it live. Look at Mazda3: live it looks like another car. in photos the perception of some proportions is wrong Last edited by Kronk; 06-24-2021 at 04:28 AM.

06-24-2021, 03:41 AM	#11
PandaEighty-Six Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Drives: 2018 Toyota 86 GT Black Location: Mid-Atlantic Posts: 65 Thanks: 10 Thanked 44 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It's grown on me, especially the rear. I'm looking forward to owning one in a few years, after special editions start coming out. __________________ 2018 Toyota 86, GT Black Edition (white with black accents) - Blitz air filter

06-24-2021, 07:59 AM	#13
Tcoat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2020 Hakone Location: London, Ont Posts: 69,845 Thanks: 61,656 Thanked 108,283 Times in 46,456 Posts Mentioned: 2495 Post(s) Tagged: 50 Thread(s)	It is just you! If a car has to "grow on you" than it just means you have rationalized the things you didn't like in your own way. That is fine but it won't happen to everybody. In my eyes it remains a conglomeration of design cues that just don't fit together as a package. This results in the unfinished body kit appearance that bothers my sensibilities. Seeing it in person or watching more videos is not going to change that for me. __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.

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