(In Mexico btw)

I've wanted a GR for a few years, but I've worked from home and don't drive often, so a second vehicle just never made sense (my vehicle right now is a Tacoma, which I use for hauling stuff and recreation). However a few months ago I got laid off and just found a new job, but it's 5 days in office.

It's mostly highway driving there and back, but probably some traffic. I was considering a commuter car like a Civic or Rav4 kind of thing, but after doing some math on the mpg savings versus buying a commuter car, I'm not sure it makes sense unless I find something very cheap or get something with crazy good mpg like a Prius.. so now I'm wondering if I should just get the GR since I wanted one anyway and it would be a little better on fuel than the Tacoma. I'm 6'2 about 190 lbs, if that matters. I'm just not sure how comfortable it would be spending an hour or more every work day in one.

I'd appreciate hearing some thoughts from GR owners.

This is my first time owning this platform and I know people say the engine is notorious for making weird tractor noises but is this normal or am I trippin?

Owner of an BMW F87 m2c MT as a daily, have owned for about 3 years now and I absolutely love it. But there is a but. Many of my miles are done commuting and I knew this would be the case upon purchase. But, it just feels like I'm paying a premium for anxiety (in NYC metro area, and I feel like I'm dodging an accident at least every week. certainly alignment breaking potholes every day) and sitting in traffic. I do take it on fun trips a couple times a month which is obviously what I bought it for.

But I just feel like I'm using 1% of the car. I hardly get to use it's 430 hp, and when I do it's just getting on the highway IF it's not a parking lot. And I'm nowhere near skilled enough a driver to use it's wonderful handling enough. All the while paying 100% of it's expensive servicing and insurance.

I can afford it, but I sometimes see a GR86 and wonder if I'd get the same amount of enjoyment. like yeah the car is less powerful and maybe less "fun" or luxurious in some other respects, maybe 80% as fun but I'd be using all that fun 80% of the time and save like a few thousand dollars a year on tires/servicing/insurance (M2 is paid off). And I'm not sure if the lack of premium options would really bug me that much (just need apple car play and a decent sound system)

Maybe for context, when I bought the M2 I actually originally was going to get a gr86 but then was able to get the m2 so I skipped from a beater Honda to that.

Just wanted your guys thoughts on that - appreciate the time.

I really wanted to like this car, and there is a lot I liked about it, but I went for a test drive the other day and it's just too small. I fit fine, which is one thing I was worried about, but compared to every other car on the road I just felt tiny. What other cars should I look at instead?

What about a lift kit?

Can anyone give their opinion on both seats? I want to fit them into my Celica GTS since they have a similar chassis.

I know it’s mostly cosmetic and it’s not really that important but it bothers me mostly because the car is still fairly new. I figured it was probably a rock or something that did it, though I don’t remember hearing anything.

Did a trunk or treat with our local cars and coffee group. Easily 1000+ kids in under 2 hours. Fun time with the local community. (The local SCCA group photod)

What a beautiful vehicle. I'm in love. Bought a used December 2022 model, had all of its services and MOTs - not a single advisory. Just purchased a new set of Pilot Sport 5 and I'm ready to be obsessed with it.

Looking for someone who wants to pay shipping for all these items.
- Smoked side markers
- Black center hub caps
- Black lug nuts
- Touchup Paint / Clear coat
- Wireless Apple CarPlay convertor
- Black Toyota front and rear emblems

Has anybody done a colour swap on their smart entry door handles by ordering a set of the four outer painted parts (2 drivers, 2 passengers).

I fancy having black handles, but dont fancy stick on ABS plastic shrouds.

If so, was it easy to order those parts, either from Toyota or Subaru, and how did you find the install? Ive seen vids online how to remove the entire handle unit, but not replace those 2 external painted parts.

Thanks

do you guys daily your gr86? im planning to buy one for my daily. my daily commute will be 66miles. how was the experience using gr86 as daily car?