First Drive TODAY - Brilliant!!! - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Ako · 06-08-2012, 10:59 PM

My dealer (Lander Toyota, Blacktown) had a GT manual today and I was able to take it for a test drive. I've gotta say, it's everything I expected. It feels so solid on the road and the seats are amazing. The clutch is very light (I mean very light), much lighter than my MX-5 SE. The gearbox is very precise but a little notchy. It has a very nice feel to it.

I couldn't really test the power around the local streets but off the line it feels quite perky.

The other thing that amazed me was the number of Subaru badges under the bonnet - I think I counted 6.

Now I just need to wait another couple of weeks for my one to arrive.

Staticfrost · 06-08-2012, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ako

My dealer (Lander Toyota, Blacktown) had a GT manual today and I was able to take it for a test drive. I've gotta say, it's everything I expected. It feels so solid on the road and the seats are amazing. The clutch is very light (I mean very light), much lighter than my MX-5 SE. The gearbox is very precise but a little notchy. It has a very nice feel to it.

I couldn't really test the power around the local streets but off the line it feels quite perky.

The other thing that amazed me was the number of Subaru badges under the bonnet - I think I counted 6.

Now I just need to wait another couple of weeks for my one to arrive.

Wow congrats mate!!!

I bet it will make the wait take even longer.

JiB · 06-08-2012, 11:28 PM

i am sooo jealous...

Ravine · 06-08-2012, 11:35 PM

WHERE'S MY BURRITO.

WHERE'S MY BURRITO.

st162celica · 06-09-2012, 02:00 AM

The clutch is super light. The gear shift changes are so close together, I freaked out.

I didn't get to drive it, but started it up with a few lows revs. Sounds sweet. Goosebumps galore. Ahhh

Back seat is tiny!

but who cares.

Only saw White, red and orange. They all look awesome. You will be more than happy. I ordered the dark grey and was told by a few people that it looks the best.!!!

Wish I didn't get to see it, now it's going to make the wait hurt even more !!!!

davey90 · 06-09-2012, 02:02 AM

here's a little something from Canberra event.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRLPnHav-wc"]************* Red Toyota 86 drift show off, Canberra June 2012 - YouTube[/ame]

and some more stuff from Canberra! =D

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aij1mHXop1g"]Toyota 86 Australian Launch - Day Before the Launch - YouTube[/ame]

and @ Zen's Garage today in Sydney Today!

Ako · 06-09-2012, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by st162celica

Back seat is tiny!

but who cares.

I know what you mean about the back seat. I'm 6ft tall, and with my seat in my driver position, there was <5cm of leg space in the back. But hey, its more than the MX5!

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Originally Posted by st162celica

Only saw White, red and orange. They all look awesome.

The one I saw was red and you're right, it does look awesome.

st162celica · 06-09-2012, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Ako

I know what you mean about the back seat. I'm 6ft tall, and with my seat in my driver position, there was <5cm of leg space in the back. But hey, its more than the MX5!

The one I saw was red and you're right, it does look awesome.

The red looks so much better in person. The pics don't do it justice. White and orange look great too. Saw them at sunset. So, can't wait to see them in direct sunlight.

Love the seats. They just hug u. feels so much like my celica. Very happy about that.

Legroom in the back I'm a bit disappointed with, but your right at least it's not a 2 seater. If it was a 2 seater I could not buy it. So I'm happy. My celica has more room in the back and it's the same size car. But due to the boxer being so far back, meant the backseat would loose space. Would have rather lost more space in the boot.

I'm still kinda freaking about the clutch. Super soft, but didn't get to drive it, so will have to wait and see. Short throw shift feels sweet as. Very happy, not like my truck style shifting in the celica. (I've cut the stick twice and it still has massive throw) lol

Dhans · 06-09-2012, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Ako

My dealer (Lander Toyota, Blacktown) had a GT manual today and I was able to take it for a test drive. I've gotta say, it's everything I expected. It feels so solid on the road and the seats are amazing. The clutch is very light (I mean very light), much lighter than my MX-5 SE. The gearbox is very precise but a little notchy. It has a very nice feel to it.

I couldn't really test the power around the local streets but off the line it feels quite perky.

The other thing that amazed me was the number of Subaru badges under the bonnet - I think I counted 6.

Now I just need to wait another couple of weeks for my one to arrive.

congratulations mate!!! you rock!!

Varvs · 06-09-2012, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by davey90

and @ Zen's Garage today in Victoria Today!

Zen Garage is in Sydney.

davey90 · 06-09-2012, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Varvs

Zen Garage is in Sydney.

oh..i thought it was in Vic, just going off the plates. lol! thanks dude! my bad :happy0180:

Varvs · 06-09-2012, 10:27 PM

I was gonna drop by there yesterday too, to see what the place is like. unfortunately I took the much more ludicrous option of taking the girlfriend shopping and saw it on my facebook feed well into the afternoon

st162celica · 06-10-2012, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Varvs

I was gonna drop by there yesterday too, to see what the place is like. unfortunately I took the much more ludicrous option of taking the girlfriend shopping and saw it on my facebook feed well into the afternoon

Its still there til tuesday i think. Red manual gt.

I didnt get a test drive, as i dont have deposit with them. I can wait. Im buying it either way.

newft86 · 06-10-2012, 03:55 AM

Well guys, we should get our first demonstrator in just over a week and you're welcome to come on over to our dealership for a look and test drive - no deposit necessary.

I will announce it in the forum when it will be available and you're more than welcome to send me an email or contact me by phone to arrange a day and time that i can introduce you to this awesome machine.

Cheers,
Andrew Smith
Warren Toyota
Hume Highway, Warwick Farm NSW 2170
andrew.smith@peterwarren.com.au
0298288948
0406237776

06-08-2012, 10:59 PM	#1
Ako Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 2012 Toyota 86 GT Spec Location: Australia Posts: 23 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	First Drive TODAY - Brilliant!!! My dealer (Lander Toyota, Blacktown) had a GT manual today and I was able to take it for a test drive. I've gotta say, it's everything I expected. It feels so solid on the road and the seats are amazing. The clutch is very light (I mean very light), much lighter than my MX-5 SE. The gearbox is very precise but a little notchy. It has a very nice feel to it. I couldn't really test the power around the local streets but off the line it feels quite perky. The other thing that amazed me was the number of Subaru badges under the bonnet - I think I counted 6. Now I just need to wait another couple of weeks for my one to arrive.

06-09-2012, 02:02 AM	#6
davey90 Akina Speed Stars Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: White 86 GTS Auto [CID- ***] Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 337 Thanked 187 Times in 125 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	here's a little something from Canberra event. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRLPnHav-wc"]************* Red Toyota 86 drift show off, Canberra June 2012 - YouTube[/ame] and some more stuff from Canberra! =D [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aij1mHXop1g"]Toyota 86 Australian Launch - Day Before the Launch - YouTube[/ame] and @ Zen's Garage today in Sydney Today! __________________ Last edited by davey90; 06-09-2012 at 11:32 AM.

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st162celica Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: 86 GTS Manual - Tornado Grey Location: Sydney - Aust. Posts: 631 Thanks: 269 Thanked 146 Times in 102 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The clutch is super light. The gear shift changes are so close together, I freaked out. I didn't get to drive it, but started it up with a few lows revs. Sounds sweet. Goosebumps galore. Ahhh Back seat is tiny! but who cares. Only saw White, red and orange. They all look awesome. You will be more than happy. I ordered the dark grey and was told by a few people that it looks the best.!!! Wish I didn't get to see it, now it's going to make the wait hurt even more !!!!

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Varvs Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: '97 180SX Type X Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 139 Thanks: 7 Thanked 23 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I was gonna drop by there yesterday too, to see what the place is like. unfortunately I took the much more ludicrous option of taking the girlfriend shopping and saw it on my facebook feed well into the afternoon

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newft86 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 86 Every Chance I get!!! Location: NSW Posts: 309 Thanks: 96 Thanked 145 Times in 71 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Well guys, we should get our first demonstrator in just over a week and you're welcome to come on over to our dealership for a look and test drive - no deposit necessary. I will announce it in the forum when it will be available and you're more than welcome to send me an email or contact me by phone to arrange a day and time that i can introduce you to this awesome machine. Cheers, Andrew Smith Warren Toyota Hume Highway, Warwick Farm NSW 2170 andrew.smith@peterwarren.com.au 0298288948 0406237776

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