Dailying a GR86

I've mostly dailyed mine. Had thought of putting it away for winter and using a Swift I have but in reality I used it straight through. Up to 13k now and it's been great. Around town, mpg is 25-28 with a little play. On a run I get 34-35mpg and about 340 mile to the 50l tank. Always run on Super. Is a bit noisier on motorway but is surface dependent. To me it's been a refreshing car to live with. Analog but has just enough tech. Mods are aplenty as lots transfers from the GT if you don't like something. Speakers and exhaust I upgraded (Focals and Remark axle back) and that's all I've needed to do. I'll do better brake pads and fluid when they need doing.

Similar experience to me, although I'm not at that mileage yet & haven't done any mods.

Added a bit in bold - I've found concrete type motorway/A road surfaces to be the worst for noise.

If your likely to be in lots of stop/start traffic the standard clutch may get annoying, I've not driven mine into London or in really heavy traffic yet, but will do at some stage so that'll be a test.

Seats are very good. I've never tried to have anyone sit in the back but there are 2x seats there.

Boots a good size. It doesn't come with a spare (you get a pump & some sealer), appears that there's room for a spacesaver & jack if you could source one (someone on GRZoo has)

Few things that are irritating. There's no mute button for the radio on the steering wheel and there's no built in wireless Bluetooth or factory sat-nav (via phone).

I'm not keen on keyless entry so would rather have the doors open via key fob press & I need to have the engine noise internal speaker unplugged or programmed out.

It's built to price so there's cheap plastic in the cabin which can scratch.

Really enjoying mine - great to drive, looks cool & still v.rare.