Will used GT86s bring down the price of AE86s?

[mat777]

I was idly browsing quick FR driver's cars earlier as part of my ongoing quest for something GT86-like in a few years time when I have some money. Having never considered an AE86 I was shocke to see how expensive they are for what is a fairly ordinary 80s hatchback - are they really so expensive just because of that cartoon drift film?
This led me to wonder - now that Toyota has finally released a proper spiritual successor, will it put the kibosh on AE86 prices as secondhand ones find their way onto the market?

[randomeddy]

AE86 prices will always be strong,they are just one of those legendary cars.

[Truckosaurus]

If anything the GT86 will strengthen the AE86 prices as it draws attention to what isn't really a well known car outside of enthusiast circles.

[randomeddy]

My sons.

[s m]

It seemed like there was more legroom in the back of the old ones

[Gooly]

There is so, so, so much more history to the AE86 then just initial D. It always puzzles me when people associate initial D with the car's fame, the series is a product of the cars fame, not the other way around.

[mat777]

Gooly said:

There is so, so, so much more history to the AE86 then just initial D. It always puzzles me when people associate initial D with the car's fame, the series is a product of the cars fame, not the other way around.

I'm genuinely intrigued now. Would you mind sharing a brief summation for those of us who only know of the car well enough to associate it with "he done gone sideways"? Thanks!

[MX7]

mat777 said:

are they really so expensive just because of that cartoon drift film?

Yeah, that's it....

[VinceFox]

• bangs head on table

[DanielSan]

mat777 said:

I'm genuinely intrigued now. Would you mind sharing a brief summation for those of us who only know of the car well enough to associate it with "he done gone sideways"? Thanks!

The main reasons the AE86 is popular are its rallying heritage, that's why the Irish love them so much, and do a search for the AE86 N2 race series on YouTube, that's the main reason it's so popular in Japan. Initial D and all the drifting stuff came afterwards.

[DanielSan]

[Chrisw666]

Like many rwd cars from the 80's they ended up in Ireland crashing on rally stages.

So they're not only legendary but rare. Prices will never drop for the old car because of a 2012 homage.

[wackojacko]

Rarity is the critical value holding factor for AE86's.


GT86's will be interesting in a few years when values drop below 10k.

[JDMDrifter]

No.

[Mastodon2]

randomeddy said:

My sons.

You should sneak out to it one night and take that sticker off the back

[SMcP114]

JDMDrifter said:

No.

Simple, but effective.

[8vFTW]

randomeddy said:

My sons.

How much did that cost? Original engine?

[GravelBen]

If you think the AE86 is expensive, have a look at Mk2 Escort prices its probably the best comparison.

[SMcP114]

GravelBen said:

If you think the AE86 is expensive, have a look at Mk2 Escort prices its probably the best comparison.

You are not wrong! It's worse here in Ireland. I actually had both last year, currently in an Escort but will have another AE86 shortly.