Toyota 86 price $29,990!

[2011G6E]

Originally Posted by RASER

Any more picture of the girl holding the pole?

Giggidy...

Heading over to Emerald soon to grab a few bits and pieces for the ute...the Toyota dealer there has a silver (bleh...) and a red 86 sitting out the front. Might try and go for a test drive in the red one.

By the way, have you seen the TV advert for the 86 about the "perfect track" where a Jap driver is drifting the car around a big flat dirt pan? Can't see that advert lasting long with the wowsers and what they think of cars being driven "agressively" in TV ads...

[Bossxr8]

I was thinking the same thing. Wondering how long the ad will last. I'd give it a week.

[Cam]

Originally Posted by Bossxr8

This new model, Supra?

With 1M twin turbo straight 6?

Could very well be, the Supras return has already been confirmed..

[GT 160]

HKS Supercharger kit shouldn't be too far away from what i've read.

http://www.hks-power.co.jp/en/produc...s86/index.html

[MagnaVRX]

Waiting list out too Jan 2013 on GTS's, I just ordered one

[nstg8a]

how about a 315kw version?

turbo,and supercharged...

http://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/7234...speed-festival

interesting they say the stock version has 200kw, typo or does the aus market get an under powered version? i presume nz is getting close to the jdm version.

[SteveJH]

Originally Posted by nstg8a

how about a 315kw version?

turbo,and supercharged...

http://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/7234...speed-festival

interesting they say the stock version has 200kw, typo or does the aus market get an under powered version? i presume nz is getting close to the jdm version.

They have 200HP, not 200kW.

[Poetic Justice]

Waiting list is now potentially 12 months from order.

[Benjamin Smith]

A person in pittsworth QLD has a red one, they look very awesome in person

[nstg8a]

tv ad is making a mockery of the often touted 'rules' about advertising...

come on ford, pay attention! imagina 12 month waiting list for a falcon based product...

[mr smith]

Red one in the work car park today. Great looking car.

[Riksta]

I was seriously considering trading the Mondeo on one but have heard you have to wait six months to get one?

Bugger that, I'll stick with the Mondeo, if I order and pay for something, especially that amount of money, I don't want to wait that long.

[Poetic Justice]

You might pay a deposit, but you don't have to pay the whole amount of money before you get it.

But it is correct, certain specifications are in for a hefty wait.

[Black F6]

I seen a red one yesterday, actually liked it

[Riksta]

Originally Posted by SCUD

You might pay a deposit, but you don't have to pay the whole amount of money before you get it.

But it is correct, certain specifications are in for a hefty wait.

I realise that. But the week long wait between signing the papers on the Mondeo and picking it up almost killed me, no way could I handle six months. I'd do my head in!

[Poetic Justice]

Yep can't blame ya!

[blueoval]

I personally think the Mondy suits you better anyway Rik.

[Riksta]

Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the Mondeo, but have always wanted a little sporty number, and the 86 ticks all the boxes. And while I'm still single & kidless, its probably the best time to own a two door!

[Yellow_Festiva]

Saw a white one in the city Sun night. The proportions are spot on. This car will be a winner for sure.

[blueoval]

If that is the case mate, you are better off waiting a year when there are a few of them already about and pick one up for a cheaper price. Totally understand doing it when u are still single and no kids. I would too if I were single and had the cash to throw around. But I think the battle at the moment is whether or not you can be bothered to wait 6 months.

[STINKY NINJA]

I saw one the other day at the front of toyota down the road,looked good to me.Way better than a celica.

[Riksta]

Originally Posted by blueoval

If that is the case mate, you are better off waiting a year when there are a few of them already about and pick one up for a cheaper price. Totally understand doing it when u are still single and no kids. I would too if I were single and had the cash to throw around. But I think the battle at the moment is whether or not you can be bothered to wait 6 months.

That's exactly what I'll do I think. That way I can compare features and stuff to the new Mondeo when it comes out, and then, if I think I can justify a new car - trade the current Mondy in on what I think I like best at that time.

Who knows, I might just keep my current one until warranty runs out so I can play with it a bit ;)

[blueoval]

Heard that the wait here in SA has blown out to 18months according to local Toyota Dealership.

[Riksta]

18 freaking months?

That's ridiculous, seriously who would want to sign for a car they have to wait 18 months to take delivery of???

Toyota should get their act together!

[blueoval]

I think Australia were only allocated 400 units initially to determine if the car was viable for our market. I got this info from a guy I work in the same building with who has spoken to a Toyota dealer about ordering 1. Take that info how you will.

[Kryton]

Can see resale being awesome on these things for the next 18 months or so.

[XRtowcar]

How good would it be if Ford Aus could build a niche sports car on a global release like the 86.
Sort of like Capri but with wider appeal.
Would give them a product to export world wide.

[Kevaclone]

Originally Posted by blueoval

I think Australia were only allocated 400 units initially to determine if the car was viable for our market. I got this info from a guy I work in the same building with who has spoken to a Toyota dealer about ordering 1. Take that info how you will.

Toyota Australia has orders for 1800 of them, this is not just in Australia, it's a world wide thing, Toyota just can't make enough of them

[Kevaclone]

Finally got to drive one today,
GT manual

Hah an XT leave it for dead???? not a chance, it may be in front at the end but the 86 would still be there beside it

That short shift 6 speed is very quick and smooth,
It did manage to get it to understeer a bit on a 1st to 2nd gear change under full power around a sweeper bend

Only problems I found was the clutch had no feel to it and forget anyone sitting in the back seat.
With the front seat forward enough for a rear passenger the front passenger would need to be a contortionist to get it

12 months??? I'll see what price
Subaru put on theirs

[Poetic Justice]

Subaru will be dearer, and odds on wont include anything more than the 86 GTS. Not to mention, Subaru gets even less in terms of stock than Toyota will.