Toyota 86: Future barn find

I want a '17 Toyota 86. I don't get out much, so I read all the online reviews of the car. All as in I have no life (all the links on 18 or so pages of google results) Yes, I know I'm a sad individual and I need help!

Here's my fav: Toyota 86: Future barn find

Many years from now when these are cheap, I might like to buy an earlier model (for the looks) and put a Subaru FA20F in it. That's the engine this car should've had, not too different from what it came with, just a decent bump in power and no dead spot.

Been driving mine for 5 years almost and I have to say that if you appreciate what light weight and a good chassis can do for driving entertainment, then there is this and the Miata to choose from in the price range.

NOHOME wrote: Been driving mine for 5 years almost and I have to say that if you appreciate what light weight and a good chassis can do for driving entertainment, then there is this and the Miata to choose from in the price range.

And if you're willing to push the price a bit, how's it compare?

I've driven the BRZ/FRS and of course miatas a ton. But I wonder how a used Porsche/m3/c6 compares for strictly street fun. Why not throw an RX8 in there too? I'd love to try them all back to back but... yeah. Not easy.

I bought mine new because I know what type of buyer these things attract. Trying to find an unmolested example in 10-15 years won't be easy. Or cheap.

Ask yourself: when is the last time I saw an unmodified 2004 STi for sale?

I'm looking for affordable to buy/own for the long term as a reliable daily with wonderful chassis dynamics. I want a car I can beat the snot out of on the street and still keep my license. I suspect that the used Porsche/ M3 would be awesome but more expensive as the years go by. ND Miata is my first choice. But as a 12 month daily in Colorado, I want to be in something a little more substantial when the inevitable idiot comes sliding across the ice at me in their 4X4 Given those params, the 86 seems like the choice

Appleseed wrote: Ask yourself: when is the last time I saw an unmodified 2004 STi for sale?

My friend just traded hers in at a Carmax of all places. Really. Bought it new, never modded.

Appleseed wrote: Ask yourself: when is the last time I saw an unmodified 2004 STi for sale?

2005

Appleseed wrote: I bought mine new because I know what type of buyer these things attract. Trying to find an unmolested example in 10-15 years won't be easy. Or cheap. Ask yourself: when is the last time I saw an unmodified 2004 STi for sale?

Or MR2 Turbos. Trying to find a nice stock example is mostly impossible. Or just a nice one period.

GameboyRMH wrote: Many years from now when these are cheap, I might like to buy an earlier model (for the looks) and put a Subaru FA20F in it. That's the engine this car should've had, not too different from what it came with, just a decent bump in power and no dead spot.

Except it literally doesn't fit and puts the turbo below the subframe.

Change rods and valve retainers (if an early model), slap on Full Race turbo kit. Add fuel pump and injectors, enjoy 400+whp until the transmission grenades itself.

If you need a hairy-chested monster, there's always this. But I'd suspect it creates as many problems as it solves

Luxinterior, have you compiled a list of differences/changes on the 86? I want one as well but the price seems pretty consistent between a 13-14-15-16.

LS86 sounds like a handful. In more ways than one.

Blaise wrote: Luxinterior, have you compiled a list of differences/changes on the 86? I want one as well...

Here's what's new for the 2017 Toyota 86:

TLDR; a bunch of small refinements that make the car either: (A) More refined, eager, and easy to live with, while not diminishing the fun-to-drive factor. OR (B) Changes too small to notice: it's still small, slow, noisy and way less practical than my CUV/Hellcat/Moped...

• The suspension has been revised. It's still firm, but it's not overdamped the way the '13 FRS is.

• Slightly stiffer front springs. Slightly softer rears.

• The rear diff ratio goes from 4.1 to 4.3 making it more eager to run through the gears. 0-60 time is (just) a touch better.

• The understeer has been tuned out of the suspension (yay!)

• Some revised engine bits: a stronger cylinder block, polished intake and exhaust valves, lower friction camshaft, lower weight rocker arm pivots. Result: engine sounds better, less thrashy.

• Manual trans cars get five hp, five torques and a smaller torque dip.

• Traction & stability nannies are less intrusive -- more sidewaysness happens before the computer steps in. "Track Mode" button makes them less intrusive yet.

• Minor chassis stiffening

• ~16 pounds heavier than the '16 model

• Minor interior revisions: new steering wheel, alcantara where there was fake carbon fiber. Rear seats still useless for sitting in, unless you're a housecat.

• Exterior: new nose, less fake-looking fake fender vents, new badge, LED lights everywhere, restyled wheels. Same slidey Prius tires.

My impressions: The engine sounds happier, It's still no S2000, but happier enough that I like the car. The new diff makes the car feel quicker than it is. The lack of understeer in the '17 gives me the confidence to push even harder in the corners. I respect the '13-14 cars I've driven but I didn't want one. The '17 revisions push it into I want it!! territory for me.

Fun to autocross. Fun on the track. DogE36 M3 around town.

Understeer? My '15 FR-S is the least understeering car I've ever driven. It oversteers at the very slightest application of throttle while cornering. By far it's the most fun car I've ever owned.

Luxinterior: I meant the changes from 13-16. A '17 isn't in my budget but it seems like the recalls are all pretty minor, aside from a possible throwout bearing issue.

In reply to Blaise:

Ahh, I wondered if that's what you were asking.

There have been lots of small changes during the '13-'16 production run. But I don't know all of them. You might want to ask over at http://www.ft86club.com/forums/