[St00k]

Just wanted to introduce myself.

Don't own an 86 now. Actually, generally I've been a Honda guy. No fun toys in the garage but looking to get back to driving something enjoyable.

The Supra was a touch too expensive so this new GR86 might be the trick.

 

[jkim85]

Welcome to the forums! How do you feel about forced induction? If you're a Honda guy then you probably enjoyed high-revving NA with the VTEC kicking in

 

[St00k]

LOL. VTAC yo!

I'd say I'm still generally an NA guy.

Used to have an S2000 years ago and loved that motor. I didn't love how tail-happy it was though.

 

[jkim85]

The S2000 is a classic. I'll always love those cars. And there aren't many options for a new NA sports car these days - the ND.2 is one of the few exceptions.

But the S2000 is getting older now, too old for me to trust as a daily driver these days. That's where the GR86 fits in, at least for me.

 

[St00k]

It is a classic. It was pretty bare bones even when it was new. And a lot nicer than the Integra I replaced. lol

And the S2000 just lacks so many basic features that modern cars have now.

I say I'm a purist, but if I can have some of those fancy features, I'll take them.

 

[jkim85]

It is a classic. It was pretty bare bones even when it was new. And a lot nicer than the Integra I replaced. lol

And the S2000 just lacks so many basic features that modern cars have now.

I say I'm a purist, but if I can have some of those fancy features, I'll take them.

Your old car wasn't an Integra Type-R by chance, was it? I kick myself for not buying a yellow ITR years ago

 

[St00k]

Your old car wasn't an Integra Type-R by chance, was it? I kick myself for not buying a yellow ITR years ago

Nope. I had a 2nd gen DA Integra. I did paint it Championship white. I always wanted a white DC Type R though. A friend of mine sold his a few years back and got double what he paid. And now it's worth double what he sold it for again.

Look at this thing!

One-Owner 6k-Mile 1997 Acura Integra Type R

Bid for the chance to own a One-Owner 6k-Mile 1997 Acura Integra Type R at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #23,323.

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[jkim85]

Incredible how they keep rising in value. My problem now is that I can't justify an Integra at that valuation when I could buy something like a new 86 Hakone Edition or even something totally different like a 2007 V8 Vantage manual.

I'm hoping the GR86 will be just as revered 25 years in the future when you can't get anything small, non-electrified, with a manual anymore

 

[St00k]

Manual will be key!

They better give it a manual.....

 

[jkim85]

Manual will be key!

They better give it a manual.....

I think the 86 community will flip if Toyota pulls a Supra and says no manual

 

[8485AD]

The S2000 is a classic. I'll always love those cars. And there aren't many options for a new NA sports car these days - the ND.2 is one of the few exceptions.

But the S2000 is getting older now, too old for me to trust as a daily driver these days. That's where the GR86 fits in, at least for me.

This is. Very true! Hopefully Toyota and possibly Nissan have realized the market is missing a traditional NA RWD car...shoot look at Mazda. That company stays a float because of the Miata!