Toyota 86

[FSI 220]

If that is the case, why not compare the GTI golf to a boxster ...

Why compare a a golf GTI to a boxter? one is a fantastic all-rounder, one is a fantastic specialist ... Compare an MX5 to a boxter for sure...

I sit back and read this thread and watch people pass judgement... sure some twats buy Boxters as it is the budget entry into a Porsche badge, a lot of twats do the same thing into the euro badges when all they really deserve is a camry... ditto some may buy a GTI and drive it like a Barina and bond with it like with a microwave...

None of that stops any Boxter, Audi, Merc, Bimmer, GTI, MX5 or whatever being awesome cars in their element... and even a base Boxter is a freaken awesome device roof down (or up) through twisties... Presented with two cars of equal value i would take a used Boxter (S preferably but even a base) over a new Eos for example any day of the week, but that is my opinion.... an Eos will suit other people better still goes hard with a turbo, you can drop the roof for four, so it does not make it a $hit car.

Although I spose I am already "hairdresser" commentary immune... but because my roadster is an awesome bit of driving gear I don't care what anyone says...

Car enthusiasts should not be laying crap on other enthusiasts cars, but on the car that defines the opposite of enthusiasm and passion in driving and enjoying a car, like say... the CAMRY!

[ausgolfer]

Wow, this thread is still going. Have not looked in since it started.

BUT..... I have driven an 86 for the weekend.........

Honestly I was impressed with the handling. As someone who enjoys the feeling of a nice handling car more than outright acceleration it was really enjoyable for me.
Very controllable and predictable. Can push it hard through corners and have it grip, or have it slip if you like.

To the skeptics, drive it and see if you like it for yourself.