RE: Toyota GT-86 Convertible: Revealed (sort of)

[jimjim150]

Window rake looks good. Not usually a fan of convertibles but this looks nice, in that trim at least.

[em177]

Hellbound said:

Hah, probably the most relaxed drift ever;

http://youtu.be/FUNvXVsoxHI?t=1m49s

Bizarrely, I want this more than the coupe. Must be the inner hairdresser trying to get out.

Blonde female drifting a GT86.

[A3tdi]

I think it might've looked better as a 2 seater, with the rear bulkhead quite tight to the front seats. The rear looks a bit..stumpy.

Lovely car though.

[Hellbound]

I think it looks just fine as a 2+2.

Anyway, I had to watch this to get my manliness back;

http://youtu.be/hEA02kfdh8o

[anything fast]

Kozy said:

anything fast said:

All I am doing is expressing my opinion about the car, and for me and many other its a dissapointment.

You must read the almost universal praise that is lauded upon it quite differently to me then. Have you actually driven one?

No I have read it and I have already said its a good car, but many roadtesters said it needs more poke.

anything fast said:

If I was in the market for a new sporty car, I would not buy one as I would want something faster and It is simpy not worth buying one and then spending a bucket load of cash making it faster.

So let me get this right, it's not worth say, £5k adding aftermarket forced induction, but asking the manufacturer to do it and add £5k on somehow is worth it? I can only assume you're worried about the warranty?

I wouldnt buy a brand new everyday car and then go elsewhere for an aftermarket conversion. I would much rather buy it ready out of the box..

[wheedler]

Good looking, well proportioned and silly big wheels. Looks good to me, well done Toyota

[bicycleshorts]

Hellbound said:

Here's a video....it's rather...erm...well lets just say the music sets the scene.

http://youtu.be/FUNvXVsoxHI

They're not 17 inch wheels are they? They look massive!

Feels insecure about his 15s

[Amirhussain]

Looks pretty good, don't like the 'lexus' lights though.

[Alfa159Ti]

mat205125 said:

Looks smart .... If only the Honda S2000 had evolved in the other direction, into a sleek coupe with a hatch back. Or the MX5 for that matter.

You know Mazda did make a very limited run of MK2 MX5 Coupés - predictably they were JDM only.

Looked smart I think too, a bit like an early Z4 Coupé. Shame they never expanded production.

[russy01]

Looks good like that, but can't help thinking its going to look st wth the roof up.

[Hitch78]

russy01 said:

Looks good like that, but can't help thinking its going to look st wth the roof up.

Surely someone can find a pic with the roof up?

[wemorgan]

Any thoughts on how much heavier it will be verses the coupe?

Edited by wemorgan on Friday 1st March 17:44

[otolith]

300bhp/ton said:

Also numpty mags in the UK that do bother to actually test the car, will often do 0-60mph with 2 people, lots of fuel and maybe even luggage or some other st.

I think that's the main difference - two up and a full tank, on a proving ground, versus one up on a drag strip.

[TheOrangePeril]

Looks utterly gorgeous, hope they make the interior too! Crackin' colour combo.

[bobberz]

I'd like a convertible, but, IMO a convertible GT86 is missing the point of a back-to-basics sports car. It also ruins the looks. I'd love an 86 (or a BRZ), but this just doesn't appeal to me. It'd have to be the coupe, I'm afraid.

[Amirhussain]

Hitch78 said:

russy01 said:

Looks good like that, but can't help thinking its going to look st wth the roof up.

Surely someone can find a pic with the roof up?

Only one I could find, no idea if it is the real deal

[keelerad]

If the pic above is the real roof then I pity any back seat passenger.

Personally I wonder if its got a roof at all, this is a concept (hence the wheels and brakes and OTT interior), maybe the roof is still on the list of things to do !

Alec

[PearlWhiteGT86]

I know what I will be doing 3 years time trading my car in for convertible.
I have had my GT86 for 3 weeks now I love it.

Forget about the 0-60 time go for a test drive.

It makes you smile every time you drive it.

[Hitch78]

Amirhussain said:

Hitch78 said:

russy01 said:

Looks good like that, but can't help thinking its going to look st wth the roof up.

Surely someone can find a pic with the roof up?

Only one I could find, no idea if it is the real deal

That's about how I imagined it. Not too bad considering it's a +2 but has no rear side windows.

I still might get one!

[redroadster]

What other 2 plus 2 sporty convertables is there for less than 30 grand ? this could be a good seller for toyota people have slagged it off for not been more powerfull but as open top its not so important ,it will make a nice fun car and the family can go too,yes i would buy one .