Toyota 86

[team_v]

More ammo for the Boxter idea.
Note this is an american comparison but still holds water here for the porsche vs toyobaru
Scion FR-S vs. Porsche Boxster Comparison Test - Used Versus New Comparison Test - Road & Track

[stickshift3000]

Boxters are the ultimate hairdresser's cars in my opinion.

Anyone considering a budget-priced exotic marque needs their head checked - running costs are high compared to the initial used car purchase price, so what is the point of buying a budget car?

All it says to people is "look at me I can afford [the least desirable] porsche".


I would personally still take the 86 over a boxter, but the 86 is not really my sort of car to tell the truth.

[brad]

More ammo for the Boxter idea.
Note this is an american comparison but still holds water here for the porsche vs toyobaru
Scion FR-S vs. Porsche Boxster Comparison Test - Used Versus New Comparison Test - Road & Track

Hasn't there been a million of these "alternative to the 86" comparisons?

I think both vehicles have a place in somebodies garage.

Sure the 86 probably hasn't lived up to the marketing hype but for some people, this might be the only viable route into a front engined, rear drive vehicle that has some sporty aspirations. I know that it would be the only vehicle of that type available to my wife as a company drive as it has to be new & the only Euro car available is a VW. Apparently it isn't a good look to have a staff car park full of European vehicles.

Keep in mind that the Boxter is only 2 seats & this would be a deal breaker for some. Yes, the extra 2 seats in the 86 are almost useless but they can be used none-the-less.

[pologti18t]

Apparently the '86 convertible idea has been ditched by Toyota.
Toyota 86 Convertible canned, deemed too expensive: report - Photos (1/2) | CarAdvice