Would you buy gr86 again? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

lynnmichelle · 03-16-2023, 12:36 AM

My beautiful 2013 FRS came to an untimely death this past weekend against a much larger SUV that turned into her. I am looking at a 2022. Should I do it again?

Sasquachulator · 03-16-2023, 12:15 PM

Depends on whether you want something else (due to priorities or just want something else) or not.

If you just want to continue with the experience, then by all means, a GR86 is basically the same car but newer/better.

Tcoat · 03-16-2023, 12:18 PM

I think asking here you will get a resounding yes.
The couple of people that got them and didn't like it have already sold and moved on.

bcj · 03-16-2023, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by lynnmichelle

My beautiful 2013 FRS came to an untimely death this past weekend

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Frost · 03-16-2023, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

I think asking here you will get a resounding yes.
The couple of people that got them and didn't like it have already sold and moved on.

This guy speaks the truth.

OP's question is the epitome of sourcing from a place that will only get you a biased answer.

Ultimately OP has to determine whether you liked the experience because the second one is basically more of the same but a little bit plushier.

NARFALICIOUS · 03-16-2023, 01:07 PM

Yes I would do it again, I did.
'16 FR-S blue. still own it.
'23 GR 86 Blue.
real original I know.

What else would you get if you didn't get a 2nd gen? That's the question. There's lots of options out there, still, from a Sports car standpoint.

DarkSunrise · 03-16-2023, 02:37 PM

It’s a fair question. I asked myself the same after 10 years with my FR-S. Was tempted to get an s2000, ND2 Miata, or Camaro SS 1LE just to get something different. After weighing all the options though, the gen 2 BRZ was too good to pass up. Best way I can put it is, imagine your FR-S with more power, nicer interior, modern amenities, more refinement (smoother shifter, lighter steering, smoother ride), and revised exterior. Other than the power difference, it’s a lot of small changes that make the car feel more premium. Not everyone wants that and sometimes I miss the rawer feel/simplicity of my FR-S, but overall the 2nd gen is really good. Just know it’s mostly an improvement of the same experience as opposed to something completely different.

Lelandjt · 03-16-2023, 02:46 PM

If you still want this type of car there are either 3 other, or no* other options available, so the decision is simple.

*Only other 2 door, small sport coupes with fold down rear seats are Camaro, Mustang, and M2, but those are still considerably heavier so are they really competitors?

Dadhawk · 03-16-2023, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by lynnmichelle

My beautiful 2013 FRS came to an untimely death this past weekend against a much larger SUV that turned into her. I am looking at a 2022. Should I do it again?

I don't think any of us can answer that for you.

I would seriously consider a late model Gen 1. Not a fan of the Gen 2, plus my priorities have changed a bit so my next vehicle will be more of a "grandpa mobile".

Lantanafrs2 · 03-16-2023, 05:11 PM

I would like a new generation 86 but with lack of availability and dealer gouging they can keep them

g e · 03-16-2023, 07:56 PM

If you have to ask….

Well, maybe look around… play the field.

I know if my 2013 BRZ was no longer driveable I would move Heaven and Earth to get my fat ass into another alacantra Limited seat with all due speed.

Non negotiable.

Teseo · 03-16-2023, 08:02 PM

Right now I'm looking for a Camaro SS 5th gen. I want something more different while still having the frs

Teseo · 03-16-2023, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Lantanafrs2

I would like a new generation 86 but with lack of availability and dealer gouging they can keep them

Got an "offer" of limited edition (orange), they want $46k. With that.i could get a used Mustang gt PP1 or Camaro 1SS

J-Mac · 03-16-2023, 09:10 PM

I’m in a similar situation. A deer jump down into the road in front of me and hit it doing about 80km. I had a 13 frs and they totalled it.
I had just ordered a new truck so decided to wait and think about for a few month, before realizing I wouldn’t be happy with any other car I could afford new. Decided to drop a deposit down on a red gr86 to replace my firestorm frs. I did that back in October and got a call a few weeks ago that the only allocation my small dealer is getting for the year is my car.

Long story short, I say go for it!

03-16-2023, 12:36 AM	#1
lynnmichelle Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Drives: '13 FR-S Ultramarine Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 59 Thanks: 50 Thanked 34 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Would you buy gr86 again? My beautiful 2013 FRS came to an untimely death this past weekend against a much larger SUV that turned into her. I am looking at a 2022. Should I do it again?

03-16-2023, 12:18 PM	#3
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)	I think asking here you will get a resounding yes. The couple of people that got them and didn't like it have already sold and moved on. __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.

03-16-2023, 01:07 PM	#6
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)	Yes I would do it again, I did. '16 FR-S blue. still own it. '23 GR 86 Blue. real original I know. What else would you get if you didn't get a 2nd gen? That's the question. There's lots of options out there, still, from a Sports car standpoint. __________________ NARFALICIOUS Noob Poster 1988 \| 2016

03-16-2023, 02:37 PM	#7
DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,794 Thanks: 2,164 Thanked 4,242 Times in 2,220 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	It’s a fair question. I asked myself the same after 10 years with my FR-S. Was tempted to get an s2000, ND2 Miata, or Camaro SS 1LE just to get something different. After weighing all the options though, the gen 2 BRZ was too good to pass up. Best way I can put it is, imagine your FR-S with more power, nicer interior, modern amenities, more refinement (smoother shifter, lighter steering, smoother ride), and revised exterior. Other than the power difference, it’s a lot of small changes that make the car feel more premium. Not everyone wants that and sometimes I miss the rawer feel/simplicity of my FR-S, but overall the 2nd gen is really good. Just know it’s mostly an improvement of the same experience as opposed to something completely different. __________________ "Never run out of real estate, traction, and ideas at the same time." 2022 BRZ Build 2013 FR-S Build

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Sasquachulator Pavement Grey Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2020 Toyota 86 GT, 2017 BMW X1 Location: Calgary Posts: 3,084 Thanks: 109 Thanked 2,222 Times in 1,204 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Depends on whether you want something else (due to priorities or just want something else) or not. If you just want to continue with the experience, then by all means, a GR86 is basically the same car but newer/better.

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J-Mac Member Join Date: May 2016 Drives: 13 FRS FireStorm Location: Gaspereau Nova Scotia Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I’m in a similar situation. A deer jump down into the road in front of me and hit it doing about 80km. I had a 13 frs and they totalled it. I had just ordered a new truck so decided to wait and think about for a few month, before realizing I wouldn’t be happy with any other car I could afford new. Decided to drop a deposit down on a red gr86 to replace my firestorm frs. I did that back in October and got a call a few weeks ago that the only allocation my small dealer is getting for the year is my car. Long story short, I say go for it!

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