chelseablue

I did look at the last of the gen 7 GT's but they were asking too much money for a 10 year old car, So being a big birthday for me I went for the 86, luggage space hasn't caused any problems as there are only two of us now the kids have left home, a two week tour of Ireland last year was fine, didn't even have to fold the seats forward and if I need to transport a larger item I can always nick the wife' car lol. Rear wheel drive is not a big deal for me as I learned to drive in a MK1 Escort and most of my driving "education" was in rear wheel drive cars, I've always thought that rear wheel drive cars feel better balanced, but I'm comfortable driving either. At the end of the day most of us buy the car that best suits our needs, and the 86 suits most of mine atm. as for the 86 lacking power, these times tell a different story. http://fastestlaps.com/tests/df2vussaz7j1

Well I've had my GT86 for a year now, I've no idea why people say they are slow, 200bhp in a lightweight car makes it very nippy, it still puts a smile on my face every time I get in it.

The powers fine, the car feels quicker than the figures suggest, as for getting my ass kicked, won't happen, I have no interest in racing anyone, bit long in the tooth for that:-)

I've been driving Toyota's since 1981, in that time apart from brakes, tyres, exhaust and the odd battery, I've replaced the odd bulb,one clutch, two radiators, one thermostat, one water pump, one cv joint and an advance/retard mechanism, I've only broken down once due to faulty contact breaker points (the dealer didn't replace them at a service and he paid dearly for that) that's not bad in 35 years and too many miles to even think about, my current car is a GT86 and so far that's been reliable as well. oh, and none of them failed an MOT during my ownership.

Faff got me as well lol

They also wrote to me ( in 1995) to tell me my late registered Carina 11 Exec was exempt from a cat test after I had issues with the mot man, it was a 1992 car, but on a K plate, very helpful at the time and seems as if they still are.

Owned my SR for six years now.

Well, I'm 60 next year and as a treat to myself I'll be buying a GT86 for my birthday, should be down to around £12k by then.

Happy days

Could be a faulty starter motor or solenoid, you may also have missed an earth connection, have you tried to start it with a push or tow?

Looks very nice mate, but TBH, I'm looking for one with a with a much lower mileage, I know these cars will go to the moon and back, but I'm looking for a car to last me for the next six to eight years, that's when I retire:-)

Thanks for all the comments guys, like I said, I'm not in a rush, will keep looking, obviously don't want to pay over the odds, but prepared to pay right price for the right car.

It did feel like it had done more than 39k, pleased I had a drive though, gives me something to compare next time, I'm in no rush, my SR runs sweet, just fancy a change, I'll wait for the right car to come along, gonna try the 190/GT as well.

Thanks all, I will test some more, just couldn't believe a Toyota would feel so loose at 39k, and I've been driving them since 1981

I am of the same opinion, gut instinct can tell you an awful lot, my SR felt right from the moment I drove it, been a great car for the past 5 years, just fancy a change.

As per title, test drove a 140 today, apparently 39k on clock, looked lovely outside, but inside was a bit scruffy, lots of scratches on plastics etc, didn't feel very tight compared to my gen 6 SR with 87k on the clock, also felt a bit slower, is this normal? Expected to notice the power increase, but everything felt a bit loose, reckon it's been clocked at some point in it's life, had new oil in the engine, no death rattle, but didn't feel quite right. Only had latest MOT certificate showing mileage back to 2011, also only had one key, walked away, was a bit disappointed TBH, quite fancied getting a gen 7, I am I expecting to much or do gen 6's feel like a better car? Should I keep looking?

Is it the front drivers side? had the same problem on my SR, just changed the whole CV joint (comes complete with the reluctor ring) Joint was only £13 on ebay, did it two years ago, still fine now, but the bolts came out easily cos I changed the clutch 6 months previously.

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Good call, I also have an MX5 and a Celica.

I've had my 1999 SR since August 2010, I also had a gen2 1600ST Coupe for three years from 1980 to 1983 and then a gen 3 2.0 XT liftback from 1986 until 1991 in between I had a new Corolla from 1983 until 1986, another nearlly new Corolla from 1991 until 1994, that was followed by a Carina II 2.0 Executive until 2001(loved that car)

I'm glad you've posted that, I have an SR that will need tyres for it's MOT and I was thinking about changing from 50's to 55's, mind made up now, cheers mate

Nice one mate:-)

Same thing happened on my SR lol, I unplugged the connector from the engine block, you need to to remove the centre where the wire goes in, it's a bit like a rubber bung, I then stripped a bit off the wire and threaded it through the "bung" I then pushed it back into the connector, it's a tight fit, and then reconnected the plug to the engine block, it's a really easy job and will be obvious when you attempt it, sorry I can't be a bit more articulate with my explanation, but it is easy. Good luck.

Nearly bought a MK1 Celica in 1980, but when I had a good look at it, rust was attacking the bottom of the front wings, given this car was only three years old, decided to give it a miss, BUT the bug had got me, went to Stratford on avon fro a day out and spotted a MK2 Celica, absolutely fell in love with the shape, came back to Milton Keynes, went to my local Toyota dealers., and they had three used MK2 Celicas in stock, so did a deal, part exed my MK1 Capri and became the proud owner of XUR 944S a metallic blue 1600ST, wow, what a car, kept it for three years and due to a growing family, traded it for a new Corolla, kept that for a couple of years and got the opportunity to buy a MK3 2000XT liftback, only 6k on the clock, loved the colour, silver over blue, A453 HLM was now mine kept this for 7 years, traded it for another new corolla cos the Celica was rusting away lol, kept that for 3 years and traded that for a nearly new Carina 2.0 GLi Executive, now that was a brilliant car, fairly quick, quiet and really comfortable, after that, had a couple of Renault scenics (don't laugh) cas the family had grown (gave us no trouble whatsoever), Now back in the Celica fold with a 1999 Gen 6 SR Another great car, may change this for a 190 in the near future, or if the prices drop rapidly I'll get a GT86 for my retirement