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After 7 years and 84,000 miles of ownership it was about time for a change of the GT86.
Just past 100k when I sold it, and never give a days bother during it. Outside of the normal serviceable items it only needed 2 rear bearings which they all seem to need around 80 to 90k. Other than that sold it with a spare caliper carrier as suspected it might have some wear. Oh and needed a rear number plate build once
It was never fast in a straight line as well commented on in d'internet but with good rubber down a windy road it was always fun and with minimal running costs it was the reason it was held onto for so long.
The GR itch was strong though. The plan to get one first thwarted by going to spec one to find out they had already sold out in first allocation. Second allocation at unspecified time was announced and name was put on the wait list.
Email landed last summer to say I was successful on list and deposit was paid. It came at time though when just about to pull pin on long promised bathrooms refit and car would bump that again. A conversation followed mentioning murder or divorce and unsure which order they would happen I rescinded with apparently the math man's proving unconvincing.
Waiting ensued and as no longer available to buy the dealer cars started popping up.
Spotted one in Newcastle at a Toyota dealership with only 800 mile on it and a ducktail. Deal was done and brought home last week.
Just past 100k when I sold it, and never give a days bother during it. Outside of the normal serviceable items it only needed 2 rear bearings which they all seem to need around 80 to 90k. Other than that sold it with a spare caliper carrier as suspected it might have some wear. Oh and needed a rear number plate build once
It was never fast in a straight line as well commented on in d'internet but with good rubber down a windy road it was always fun and with minimal running costs it was the reason it was held onto for so long.
The GR itch was strong though. The plan to get one first thwarted by going to spec one to find out they had already sold out in first allocation. Second allocation at unspecified time was announced and name was put on the wait list.
Email landed last summer to say I was successful on list and deposit was paid. It came at time though when just about to pull pin on long promised bathrooms refit and car would bump that again. A conversation followed mentioning murder or divorce and unsure which order they would happen I rescinded with apparently the math man's proving unconvincing.
Waiting ensued and as no longer available to buy the dealer cars started popping up.
Spotted one in Newcastle at a Toyota dealership with only 800 mile on it and a ducktail. Deal was done and brought home last week.