Toyota GT86 or other?

CantGetNoSleep

I'm looking at getting a Toyota GT86 (2013-15 model) at a budget of in and around 15k.

I don't do much driving at all so not too worried about fuel efficiency etc. (it will be largely a weekend car as I don't drive to work)

Also don't know anything about cars, so something that I can bring for an annual service and do as little as possible with in between would be idea.

Would you recommend anything else in that price range? (petrol, nice looking and fun to drive, with two back seats)

AMKC

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

I'm looking at getting a Toyota GT86 (2013-15 model) at a budget of in and around 15k.

I don't do much driving at all so not too worried about fuel efficiency etc. (it will be largely a weekend car as I don't drive to work)

Also don't know anything about cars, so something that I can bring for an annual service and do as little as possible with in between would be idea.

Would you recommend anything else in that price range? (petrol, nice looking and fun to drive, with two back seats)

A Nissan 350Z if you can find one. A Renault Wind is another option. I know terrible name for a car but a nice car. Peugeot RCZ is another option. Beautiful looking cars. Honda CR-Z is another cool car.

That should keep you busy for a while.

MarkN

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

I'm looking at getting a Toyota GT86 (2013-15 model) at a budget of in and around 15k.

I don't do much driving at all so not too worried about fuel efficiency etc. (it will be largely a weekend car as I don't drive to work)

Also don't know anything about cars, so something that I can bring for an annual service and do as little as possible with in between would be idea.

Would you recommend anything else in that price range? (petrol, nice looking and fun to drive, with two back seats)

Would you count the back of the GT as two seats? I had one for a week to drive a few years ago and don’t remember them being too roomy. Cracking little car to drive though. Take away the rear seats and you open up Cayman, Boxster, MX-5 etc

CantGetNoSleep

MarkN wrote: »

Would you count the back of the GT as two seats? I had one for a week to drive a few years ago and don’t remember them being too roomy. Cracking little car to drive though. Take away the rear seats and you open up Cayman, Boxster, MX-5 etc

They are rarely used (I don't have kids) but it will be the only car in the house so don't want to end up in a situation where we have visitors or something and can't go somewhere by car - but even if they were cramped they'd do the job. If I had room for a second car I'd get an S2000, 350z or one of the newer hard top MX5s

Philb76

Audi ttr

CantGetNoSleep

Philb76 wrote: »

Audi ttr

Definitely an option but it is a good bit more expensive than the Toyota, and more common where I live (doesn't help that I'm 10 mins walk from an Audi factory)

colm_mcm

You’re obviously not in Ireland then. That changes things.

CantGetNoSleep

colm_mcm wrote: »

You’re obviously not in Ireland then. That changes things.

I'm just looking for ideas on what is out there - no real difference in what is available across Europe I'd guess (although there would be differeneces in popularity, specs and other conditions). I know nothing about cars at all so just looking for models etc

colm_mcm

What do you drive at the moment, are you necessarily looking for something fast?

(For example, GT86 isn’t fast, relatively speaking)

CantGetNoSleep

colm_mcm wrote: »

What do you drive at the moment, are you necessarily looking for something fast?

(For example, GT86 isn’t fast, relatively speaking)

No - something fun but doesn't need to be exceptionally fast - I drive a 1.3 Toyota Yaris so anything will be a step up from that. I will do under 5k a year in it, I've done less than 8k in the last two years

Bigus

Fiesta ST would be highly rated by The automotive journalists that drive everything , an ST would feel a lot faster than a GT 86.

Philb76

colm_mcm wrote: »

You’re obviously not in Ireland then. That changes things.

Cud be in Ireland colm irish built audis ðŸ˜

CantGetNoSleep

Bigus wrote: »

Fiesta ST would be highly rated by The automotive journalists that drive everything , an ST would feel a lot faster than a GT 86.

Thanks I'll check that out although I've always driven hatch backs so leaning towards something more coupe style at the moment

MetzgerMeister

Philb76 wrote: »

Cud be in Ireland colm irish built audis ðŸ˜

Where's the Audi factory in Ireland? Apart from Magherafelt :pac:

ELM327

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Where's the Audi factory in Ireland? Apart from Magherafelt :pac:

I thought the tuning factory was in Magherafelt. Like AMG for mercedes.... they take 1.9TDI A4s and tune them to RS4 TDIs

CantGetNoSleep

Test drove a 2013 GT86 today - was walking back to my car with my mind made up to take it when I saw a 2010 Audi A5 3.2i S-Line for the same price. Tried that too and now I don't know what I want!