eyeye96
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- 2020 GR Supra
I have both so I can give an assessment, but your first paragraph and the rest is somewhat contradicting.
You said you'll drive along the coast to have fun and I'm assuming perhaps few revs, few fast passes, etc. and it sounds like you're not going to take it to track.
So, Supra being a heavier car and 86 handling "better" shouldn't really be your concern.
What you need to consider are,
Here is my POV:
- Are you ok with A/T?
- Are you 100% sure you're not going to track it or autocross it, ever?
- Will this investment break you?
- How much do you care about comfort?
- Do you like the looks of 86 better than Supra? If Supra will break your budget, would you exterior modify 86 for looks?
- What's your take on used cars? You for sure have more options in that area....
- I see you're driving an Accord, you'll also have to consider the trunk and extra space in the cabin. Are you ready to give those up? Don't quote on me on this but I think 86 boot may be bigger, but trunk opening is restricted. So Supra may be more usable. Space around seats in Supra is limited..
Don't expect a buy this or that from me, as I've had 86 for a long time and also without understanding your exact requirements, I hate giving people advice, but unless used cars is a big NO for you, then definitely look into used stuff. Also, I hate to say it, but there is also the similarly priced C8 and C7's are getting cheaper.... which brings in another question:
- I agree with MA617M, in which if you're cruising and you haven't made any exterior mods to make it stand out (if you have such aspirations) you could be driving a Corolla. Of course to an extend, 86 suspension is harsh, thus not so comfortable, infotainment is good, but not great (my 86 is 2013, but aftermarket HUD, so it's bearable). On long drives, noise, seat comfort could annoy you. Refer back to pt (4)., but sure if you wanted to speed a bit more than you have 200hp in there, but you can easily be overtaken by most TC cars on the road, so prepared to be disappointed, if you care for that.
- I've AutoCrossed the 86, but did not track or autocross the Supra yet. This is where weight can play a role. CarGuy11 drove it on autoX, you can refer to him. But judging by my experiences with autoX, with sharp turns, short track, etc. 86 will be winner in having more fun, and also perhaps in track time.
- Day to day and over the weekend, with stock 86 vs stock Supra, per power output and looks Supra will win, but you'll also be judged by <A90 Supra and BMW fans, again if you care about such things. With 86, most people dismiss it. Nothing too special in stock form, unless you're an enthusiast. It's not a chick-magnet... Supra on the other hand, looks sharper, looks of it is debated on the web by many, but in person everyone so far loves it.
- Did 86 put a smile on my face every time I drove it for the past 7 years, sure! Did I wish it had at least 40 more HP, sure!. Did I wish sometimes the seat comfort was better, seat bolsters hugged me tighter, sure. Do I have so much fun in snow with 86, hell yeah!, on autoX, for sure!. Could I have done very little to fix these, yes! I didn't.
Do I love the Supra, yes. Is it a controversial car, yes. Does it have a lot of potential, yes. Do I like to looks of it more than 86, yes. Engine more powerful; A/T, not terribly minding it atm.- For me, I had a car for 7 years, Supra came out, I don't mind the BMW guts. It's my new toy and I'm planning on having lots of fun with it!.
Do you like crisp ride and handling? or do you care more about a V8? or no engine at all, how about a model 3? lol.
FYI. 2019 Calendar Year only:
Lots of stuff to think about which I have already done. Space and no manual are all thongs I have already thought about and I don't mind. As mentioned I am seriously thinking of buying the supra and kind of in the final stages. I guess I am just getting cold feet I guess. I am not asking which car i should buy. But my big question is whether the supra is worth the extra 30k bucks compared to the 86. From your 4th point, all I understood is that both are really good cars. But is the Supra worth the extra buck if both the cars are equally fun to drive is my question. I understand that the seats and ride quality are a bit harsher on the 86 but they cannot be that bad. I am assuming it just has a harder suspension but I am assuming one can live with it, right?
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