Clarkson reviews GT86 in new issue of Top Gear Magazine - Page 8 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

SUB-FT86 · 07-20-2012, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TuxedoCartman

THANK YOU!!! I've been trying to figure out for years why certain sightings or pictures of that car leave me all buttery in my nether regions, and other times it strikes me as as an automotive-design travesty... and that's exactly why! The front and rear are super, super sexy, but it's got a horrible profile. And it's because of those doors. Huh. Took me long enough to figure it out, LOL...

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Originally Posted by Natheria

It's interesting that the RX-8 styling is very similar to the 86. They both have aggressive serpentine fronts with very little body lines or creases (i actually mistook my first BRZ sighting as an RX-8 for a split second before it got closer). The only problem I've ever had with the RX-8 is the fact that the second set of doors just ruins the overall styling by stretching the body out. *looks at front* nice! *looks at back* dat ass! *looks at side* GAH!

I thought I was the only person on this planet that thought that the side profile ruined the RX8 because of those shitty back doors. The front and the rear was great but the middle section is way too long and the roofline wasn't sleek enough because of rear headroom.

Allch Chcar · 07-20-2012, 03:14 PM

I don't really care what Clarkson says because he's always trying to make some ridiculous and sensational remark. I figured he would give it a nod after the front page photo, the fact that he can fit in it, and the comment during the video but picking it as the winner? What's next? Is May going to say, "so quick, it ruins the experience?"

ParangWala · 07-20-2012, 03:57 PM

Sorry guys didn't realize it would cap out so quickly, here is the link to a mediafire URL if you need it.

http://www.mediafire.com/view/?mtx0az41rsulrm1

Mpowered · 07-20-2012, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by #87

Anyone else getting a little annoyed with all these reviews that make the car out to be some kind of gift from god? I mean I like the car, I own one lol, but it's getting really annoying.

Doesn't it validate your purchase?

Since 1988 the M3/3 series has been king of the auto pundits. It's good to see something fresh as the M3 has gotten heavier and bigger with each iteration.

OldSkoolToys · 07-20-2012, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

I'm only surprised because typically Clarkson wants power over finesse. I expected May and Hammond to like it, but if Jeremy likes it -- damn.

^

Of the three I was totally expecting Clarkson to hate it because its 'underpowered'....and its not a Mercedes.

Jordo! · 07-20-2012, 04:42 PM

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^

Of the three I was totally expecting Clarkson to hate it because its 'underpowered'....and its not a Mercedes.

Word.

Looking forward to seeing the most recent Stig thrash it around the track.

Shinji2787 · 07-20-2012, 04:45 PM

Some say he thought the 86 stood for 86 litres... and that the boxer engine got its name during a rough youth bullying the boys at the yard...

All we know, is he's called the Stig!

ZetaVI · 07-20-2012, 04:58 PM

Interesting to see his view. So far he is one of the few that will call the 86 ugly which isn't surprising cause he said it before on TG news. Good to hear he likes it though.

Moshpit37 · 07-20-2012, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Shinji2787

Some say he thought the 86 stood for 86 litres... and that the boxer engine got its name during a rough youth bullying the boys at the yard...

All we know, is he's called the Stig!

Actually, from what I've read the boxer engine actually got its name because the motion of the pistons/rods mimics a boxer throwing punches.

Shagaliscious · 07-20-2012, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Moshpit37

Actually, from what I've read the boxer engine actually got its name because the motion of the pistons/rods mimics a boxer throwing punches.

^ Doesn't watch Top Gear

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Originally Posted by Shinji2787

Some say he thought the 86 stood for 86 litres... and that the boxer engine got its name during a rough youth bullying the boys at the yard...

All we know, is he's called the Stig!

Lasse · 07-20-2012, 05:24 PM

Wow, nice win... And btw, there was so many nice cars that it's not even fun anymore. I want them all. Well, maybe not that 3wheeler and ford&vauxhall.

Moshpit37 · 07-20-2012, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Shagaliscious

^ Doesn't watch Top Gear

Actually, yes I do watch Top Gear, though admittedly only for the past couple years... I got the reference to the usual crazy "Stig intro" but I was just pointing out how what he said was actually quite close to the truth.

ST185RC · 07-20-2012, 05:40 PM

Only in the land of Brits where they can get away with talking about someone being born with genitals upside down without a lawsuit.

AUmarvin · 07-20-2012, 08:35 PM

Is that Tom from Fifth Gear in the video?

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Lasse Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Avensis 2.2 diesel Location: Finland Posts: 182 Thanks: 54 Thanked 16 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wow, nice win... And btw, there was so many nice cars that it's not even fun anymore. I want them all. Well, maybe not that 3wheeler and ford&vauxhall.

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