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[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by 22R

I had a 88 Toy truck that was totaled. It was our weekender / Jetski hauler. Rather than try to do a frame swap I am thinking bout moving on to a new 86. It would see not alot of use till my 9th grade son starts driving regularly in a couple years then my wife would use the 86 daily while he gets the Camry. Is there Anyway to get the gray or black rims without getting the 860 model with all the stripes ? My only concern is while we are both in good shape and health is getting in and out being it sits pretty low. I am 48 she is 45. I will try to post a pic of my ole yota... hopeffully a new 86 will get me over the sadness of losing my fav all time vehicle. Couldn't get photos of truck to go... may try later.

22R

I shed a tear at the loss of the little truck. They just don't make them that small anymore!
At 48 and 45 you are still youngsters compared to many on here. I have 10 years on you, have a lowered car, get in and out of it at least 3 times daily and have no issues. You quickly learn the technique. Just make sure there is as much room as possible to open the doors. Like most coupes the doors somehow seem longer than the car when it is time to open them.

[22R]

Thanks for the kind comments guys. It was a cool lil truck. Looking forward to a 86 in the future once I sell or part the Yota out and get my home straight from last years flooding. Enjoying reading and learning about the 86. Only detractor for me so far seems to be the spark plug replacement but I can deal with that.
Thanks again

22R

[reivgemi]

Hi all!

I just got my 2017 Toyota 86. My husband bought it for me because it is my first manual car and he wanted to get me a slow car for my first manual that was still a little sporty. It's great because it is one of the cars that looks really fast but isn't. I signed up here to look at different wheels and to learn more about cars.

I do not know how to post a picture here but it is a brand new red one.

[22R]

Originally Posted by reivgemi

Hi all!

I just got my 2017 Toyota 86. My husband bought it for me because it is my first manual car and he wanted to get me a slow car for my first manual that was still a little sporty. It's great because it is one of the cars that looks really fast but isn't. I signed up here to look at different wheels and to learn more about cars.

I do not know how to post a picture here but it is a brand new red one.

Congrats on the new 86. I too hope to get one in the future and in Red as well. Enjoy the ride as Nissan used to say..

22R

[CortJester24]

New to the forum, planning on either getting an 86 860 special edition in white or a BRZ with the Performance Package. Should be buying one within a month.

[Chaos860#?]

Hello, my name is Eric. In Few weeks I'll be the first to own the new 860 special edition within Missouri/Illinois. Cars haven't even touched US soil. Estimated arrival of the boat is 5-8-17. I'm getting very excited to own one of these beautiful cars.

[Chaos860#?]

QUOTE=CortJester24;2895920]New to the forum, planning on either getting an 86 860 special edition in white or a BRZ with the Performance Package. Should be buying one within a month.[/QUOTE]

If you go 860 you better go and set up a purchase order now. They are going fast. I was first in Missouri/Illinois to actual pt money down already. My sales guy said they have had tons of calls but no one serious. Only made 860 of super Nova orange and 860 halo whites. And from what I've researched only 40% of each will be a manual.

[Spuds]

Hi to all from Spuds here in central PA, USA. I've actually had my FRS for a while now and have been a longtime reader of the discussions here.

My car has been bone stock from new in '13 till recently and it still makes me grin like a maniac every time I start it.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Spuds

Hi to all from Spuds here in central PA, USA. I've actually had my FRS for a while now and have been a longtime reader of the discussions here.

My car has been bone stock from new in '13 till recently and it still makes me grin like a maniac every time I start it.

Welcome, Spuds. Keep it stock!

[Altered_FRS]

Hey I'm new here. Just recently got a 2013 FRS. Absolutely bone stock besides the side skirts and lip.

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[stranger things]

I just picked up a '13 FR-S tonight in silver, w/ 6-speed. All smiles while driving home.

I basically plan to keep it stock, but may get a high-flow air filter. The Toyota dealer put new Firestone FR740 tires on it, which I think are Corolla S tires. I'd feel bad replacing them any time soon, but would eventually like to get some better tires. I also want to remove the FR-S badge from the trunk and find some cheap 86-inspired license plate frames. Oh, and an 86 keychain.

I have to admit, I'm a bit rusty on stick shift. The clutch engagement point on this car is a bit higher than my previous manual car, so when I encountered a full stop on an incline, I sort of peeled out when I got going. I need to re-learn how to handle hills.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by stranger things

I sort of peeled out when I got going. I need to re-learn how to handle hills.

Sounds like you got the hang of it already.

[toyoduz]

Hi All, new here, haven't purchased an 86 yet but hope. Have driven both the automatic and the manual, amazing cars, the turn-in is astonishing and addictive. The manual is more engaging, obviously, but I enjoyed the automatic as well, it's not terrible. It could shift faster, wish it was a dual clutch but it rev matches and the paddles are awesome. I'll take mine in white, like this one I filmed at the dealership that I stare at everyday

[toyoduz]

Hi All, new here, haven't purchased an 86 yet but hope. Have driven both the automatic and the manual, amazing cars, the turn-in is astonishing and addictive. The manual is more engaging, obviously, but I enjoyed the automatic as well, it's not terrible. It could shift faster, wish it was a dual clutch but it rev matches and the paddles are awesome. I'll take mine in white, like this one I filmed at the dealership that I stare at everyday