Hi Everyone
I've always followed this forum but never had anything to post. Two days ago I sold my car to Carmax and I think I should share my taught and experience with it during a year of ownership. I had a Trueno Blue Automatic GR86 Base Trim. I always wanted a manual car, and that is why I chose to lease an 86 however, due to the car shortage it was pretty hard to find one without a crazy markup (In the LA area), so I ended up getting the automatic with a pretty good deal (lease). My first car was a 2019 Civic coupe with CVT and I instantly felt the difference. Better engine, transmission, suspension, and more. At first, it was great, and honestly, I was really happy that I ended up with AT when sitting in LA traffic. The Eyesight cruise control was pretty helpful for long trips and also had better fuel efficiency (also the extra cupholder). But after a while, I started noticing that I wanted more from the car, and started doubting my choice. It's a great car regardless, however, If you thinking about the AT make sure you are 100% confident in your choice. I am not a track driver(never been to a track) so I haven't done a lot of mods but here is what I did. Wideangle mirrors, Axelback exhaust, and I also had the GR shift knob. Honestly, I will recommend an exhaust as the first mod because the stock sounds worse than a Camry (make sure to turn off the speaker exhaust sound). Also, something else I did was add some noise-reduction material in the trunk and it made the car better for longer trips. Amazing car regardless of the transmission, sadly I had to sell it because my college payments are high, but I think I will get another one next year, and this time it will definitely be a manual. So yeah... this was a great journey and an experience I will never forget.
Donuts:
GR86 AUTOMATIC DRIFTING
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I've always followed this forum but never had anything to post. Two days ago I sold my car to Carmax and I think I should share my taught and experience with it during a year of ownership. I had a Trueno Blue Automatic GR86 Base Trim. I always wanted a manual car, and that is why I chose to lease an 86 however, due to the car shortage it was pretty hard to find one without a crazy markup (In the LA area), so I ended up getting the automatic with a pretty good deal (lease). My first car was a 2019 Civic coupe with CVT and I instantly felt the difference. Better engine, transmission, suspension, and more. At first, it was great, and honestly, I was really happy that I ended up with AT when sitting in LA traffic. The Eyesight cruise control was pretty helpful for long trips and also had better fuel efficiency (also the extra cupholder). But after a while, I started noticing that I wanted more from the car, and started doubting my choice. It's a great car regardless, however, If you thinking about the AT make sure you are 100% confident in your choice. I am not a track driver(never been to a track) so I haven't done a lot of mods but here is what I did. Wideangle mirrors, Axelback exhaust, and I also had the GR shift knob. Honestly, I will recommend an exhaust as the first mod because the stock sounds worse than a Camry (make sure to turn off the speaker exhaust sound). Also, something else I did was add some noise-reduction material in the trunk and it made the car better for longer trips. Amazing car regardless of the transmission, sadly I had to sell it because my college payments are high, but I think I will get another one next year, and this time it will definitely be a manual. So yeah... this was a great journey and an experience I will never forget.
Donuts:
GR86 AUTOMATIC DRIFTING
