Golf GTI -v- Toyota FT86

[agotatsuya]

Mine isn't modified.

Seems you claim different tunes, times, power figures for your R depending on who you are trying to impress on various forums eh ?

Let's play.

[Transporter]

You know what they say about the 3 strikes.

[Candyman]

Seems you claim different tunes, times, power figures for your R depending on who you are trying to impress on various forums eh ?

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Not sure what you mean but best to pm me if you want to discuss as this is off topic

Cheers

[SilvrFoxX]

In the defence of WJ, the R, purely from a "drivers car" standpoint is less of a match to the 86/BRX than the GTI.

Just saying

The response was to the post about the 1/4 mile comparisons.. happily accept that everyone's definition of "driver's car" is not aligned.

[Candyman]

The response was to the post about the 1/4 mile comparisons.. happily accept that everyone's definition of "driver's car" is not aligned.

Yes, makes perfect sense

I don't think anyone would suggest the 1/4 mile time would be valuable when evaluating the term "drivers car" but as you say, definitions are varied.

[DoggieHowser]

I understand the idea of horses for courses and that the Golf (in any incarnation) is very different from a front engined, rear wheel drive coupe.

But as car enthusiasts, isn't it always the case that we want to discover something fun/great about new cars? I'd hate to be stuck to a brand and overlook a genuinely great car in the process.

I get that the GTI can be faster than the 86. In the same way my R35 GTR was insanely faster than my friend's Boxster S.

But give yourself a bit of time behind the wheel of the Boxster S, and it becomes quite apparent that Porsche has uncovered a secret formula that makes the car feel like an extension of the driver and not merely a tool for getting from point A to point B. The GTR gets to that same level of involvement only (sadly) at the tracks when you are pushing 9/10ths. The Boxster on the other hand feels fun just going to the shops (though you probably couldn't get much shopping in the boot)

I haven't driven the 86, but if they have even captured 80% of the magic of the Boxster, it's got to be a winner in my books, especially at this price range.

[Candyman]

I love the styling (even moreso that Subaru lost the ugly stick)

I love seeing another RWD Toyota sports coupe

I love something new

The GTI/R misses on all of those points

Still think the comparison is strange however

[VWindahouse]

Well, not just lock it, if it gets bad enough, it could get deleted.

You seem like a reasonable kind of a fella, so for the love of God..... HIT THE DELETE BUTTON

[LeftFootBrake]

For those interested in knowing more about the 86's cargo capacity, I'd recommend the following reads:
My road bike fits in the trunk
Junk in the trunk
Impressive boot space

[Candyman]

Cargo space in a drivers car, why ?