What is the profile of the typical 86 owner? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

WiKKiD · 12-09-2012, 12:20 PM

29. Married. 4 Kids

Weekend Autox

Bi-Weekly Karting

wbradley · 12-09-2012, 01:06 PM

48 married 2 kids. In sales, preengineered buildings, often used for mechanics shops. First real sports car.

Not sure why but I went and bought an xB past year. It's the least expensive car I have owned in many years and it just seemed like the smallest vehicle I could buy that will hold a full size pinball machine folded up (that's my previous passion). That is how I stumbled upon and eventually preordered the FR-S. So, in attempt to cut my auto expenses I more than doubled them!

A few of my previous new cars and more typical for me: Acura TSX, Accord EX-R V6.

Jono · 12-09-2012, 01:07 PM

31, Married, 1 Kid.

Mercedes Benz, Nissan hardbody and weekend fun Toyota 86.
Marine engineer

Vic_RSA · 12-09-2012, 01:26 PM

29, Single. IT Professional... (a trend it seems...)

Looking after my folks who are unable to drive.
3 Cars:
2x Mini 1275E (1980 & 1981)
1x Toyota 86 Standard

Previous Cars:
Still have the Mini's...
2000 Toyota Corolla RXI 6-speed

sieglapj · 12-09-2012, 04:05 PM

46. DINKY Honda Civic & Yaris. Had a mini 1275, a 1200 gx, an RS200, a Tiburon. And several other 4 door sedans. My wife actually instructed me to buy this car

JouMaSeHoes · 12-10-2012, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sieglapj

46. DINKY Honda Civic & Yaris. Had a mini 1275, a 1200 gx, an RS200, a Tiburon. And several other 4 door sedans. My wife actually instructed me to buy this car

She's a keeper!

brian_c_m · 12-11-2012, 07:29 AM

Divorced - 29 I.T. prof.
Revenge of the bachelor it seems ;-)

Vic_RSA · 12-11-2012, 07:39 AM

I did read somewhere that the 86 is regarded as the "ultimate 30 year old's car"

chadstyle · 12-11-2012, 07:45 AM

32...car guy that needed a new toy. Four kids, ages 10 to 4.

Ryan86 · 12-11-2012, 07:51 AM

Eish, there is a psychologist with one, we need him to look into why IT professionals are drawn to this car.....

Age varies from 26 to 76, so no common ground there...
Job profile - IT sector very common
Family - majority with small kids
Divorced - Clearly ex wife has not seen you in your car yet. Hahhahahaa.

mine had a lot to say......

Vic_RSA · 12-11-2012, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan86

Eish, there is a psychologist with one, we need him to look into why IT professionals are drawn to this car.....

Age varies from 26 to 76, so no common ground there...
Job profile - IT sector very common
Family - majority with small kids
Divorced - Clearly ex wife has not seen you in your car yet. Hahhahahaa.

mine had a lot to say......

Got a funny feeling those that are still married won't be for long when the wife sees the new family car...

Heard a story from a colleague about a chap who went out to buy a Fortuner and came back with an 86... Wife was not pleased!

brian_c_m · 12-11-2012, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan86

Divorced - Clearly ex wife has not seen you in your car yet. Hahhahahaa.

mine had a lot to say......

Oh, she's seen it. Was great seeing her face drop when she saw it.

I.T. - My guess is that we generally spend more time on the net than most. We tend to be precise and fact driven people so we tend to read-up and research more than other might. Hence why we know that this is 'THE' car to have. Anyone who bought a hot-hatch vs this was either very uninformed or they desperately needed rear-seats.

Vic_RSA · 12-11-2012, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brian_c_m

Oh, she's seen it. Was great seeing her face drop when she saw it.

I.T. - My guess is that we generally spend more time on the net than most. We tend to be precise and fact driven people so we tend to read-up and research more than other might. Hence why we know that this is 'THE' car to have. Anyone who bought a hot-hatch vs this was either very uninformed or they desperately needed rear-seats.

I agree, I can't think how many hours I spent researching this car online, can still remember the day in June when it was announced that it was coming to ZA. Couldn't contain my excitement!

Nice one with the ex...

Afzal · 12-11-2012, 09:55 AM

34, two small kids, not in IT, buyer for branded clothing. wanted the 86 and the wife bought it for my birthday. i think i may have the best wife in the world. (this is hot on the heels of the Harley she bought me 2 years ago)
which makes buying her a present in Jan really really difficult. (she wants a C63)
btw, anyone know where i can pick up a decent C63 for a good price?

12-09-2012, 01:26 PM	#18
Vic_RSA The voice of reason... Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2012 Toyota 86 6MT Standard Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 740 Thanks: 335 Thanked 99 Times in 63 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	29, Single. IT Professional... (a trend it seems...) Looking after my folks who are unable to drive. 3 Cars: 2x Mini 1275E (1980 & 1981) 1x Toyota 86 Standard Previous Cars: Still have the Mini's... 2000 Toyota Corolla RXI 6-speed Last edited by Vic_RSA; 05-18-2013 at 11:43 AM.

12-11-2012, 07:45 AM	#23
chadstyle Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BR-Z Limited Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 883 Thanks: 407 Thanked 562 Times in 294 Posts Mentioned: 42 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	32...car guy that needed a new toy. Four kids, ages 10 to 4. __________________ ChadStyle's Build

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Ryan86 Road Warrior Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 Satin Pearl White Location: Durban, South Africa Posts: 1,651 Thanks: 181 Thanked 544 Times in 359 Posts Mentioned: 59 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Eish, there is a psychologist with one, we need him to look into why IT professionals are drawn to this car..... Age varies from 26 to 76, so no common ground there... Job profile - IT sector very common Family - majority with small kids Divorced - Clearly ex wife has not seen you in your car yet. Hahhahahaa. mine had a lot to say......

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