Will you wait for the second model year to purchase your 86?

[ichitaka05]

Hm... That's a hard Q. Cuz like AP1 & AP2, next gen could have 2.2L instead of 2L engine to put more TQ... but at the same time... I'm not sure if I can wait til 2nd Gen 086A to come out.

[slimfit]

I've had good luck so far with my 06 Si that I got the first year, while many others have had multiple issues. When the time comes again I will wait till 2nd year just to be sure.

[Ricepuddin]

no, ill get first year. Its a Toyota they have a pretty good rep of not screwing up

[White Comet]

Toyota or no, first year models ALWAYS have some kinks. I'll wait, save more money, spend less on the car (you'll get a better deal once the initial wave of must haves are done), and potentially get a more potent car (depending on what Subie or Toyota or planning for this thing).

[Jokem]

^ Agree that first year models always have their kinks or aspects that can be improved on. Take the S2000 AP1. I believe the 2000-2001 models had the plastic rear window problem, under powered radio (though you can argue it never did reach an accpetable limit - I thought it was fine =P), and some suspension tweaks (1).

If you can restrain yourself - you can only win by waiting. Lets say Toyota does nail the first model year with no problems at all. Great you can pick up a used one for considerably less. If they overlook somethings - you can buy into the revised model and benefit =)

But then again, there is always that nice feeling of being the first person to own something!

(1): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_S2000

[ack154]

Originally Posted by dante

Bought the '05 tC in October of '04, ~4mo after it had been released. Only issues were:

1) They had a TSB for a shattering sunroof, but wasn't really a big deal.
2) Some had a "rattle" that I never had.

Otherwise it's been a solid car for the past 80,000 miles.

I'm also in an 05 tC and have no problem picking this up its first year. As soon as they make the official production announcement I'm heading down to the dealer to throw down a deposit.

[MODyssey]

I'll be picking one up straight outta the gates. I've owned several Toyotas and they're the most dependable cars I've had. I have no reason to believe that this one will be any different. I just have to decided between black and that beautiful red that's on the concept...wow.

[PuGZoR]

I reckon I'd buy one straight up. As previously mentioned, Toyota has been making cars for a long time now. I don't believe there would be many (if any) epic fails.

[Uras]

if I were to get one, Id probably wait for the kouki

[S2KtoFT86]

I will most assuredly wait for the second year before purchasing one. My reasoning is derived from my s2000 in which from 2000 to 2001, the windscreen was added, and then from 2001 to 2002, the glass window was added. So, better interior features may just be added from year to year that would make me want to wait a year or two before jumping in the ship.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by S2KtoFT86

I will most assuredly wait for the second year before purchasing one. My reasoning is derived from my s2000 in which from 2000 to 2001, the windscreen was added, and then from 2001 to 2002, the glass window was added. So, better interior features may just be added from year to year that would make me want to wait a year or two before jumping in the ship.

True, but at the same time, you know they gonna make better one each yr... it's never ending.

[S2KtoFT86]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

True, but at the same time, you know they gonna make better one each yr... it's never ending.

Very true. I think the latest I'd wait would be the second year. Don't really want to wait past that to get in on the ground floor with aftermarket parts.

[FT///R86]

I think I might wait. It would depend on the packages and options that Toyota offer. More than likely I would pick up the 2012 model in white, no sunroof and no navigation. I hope they offer and lsd option.

[S2KtoFT86]

Originally Posted by FT///R86

I think I might wait. It would depend on the packages and options that Toyota offer. More than likely I would pick up the 2012 model in white, no sunroof and no navigation. I hope they offer and lsd option.

Exactly what I'm thinking. '12 in white, no sunroof, but you have to get the navi!!