Hi everyone. Been browsing the forum here for almost a year now. I had initially been looking at getting a GT86 TRD however the more I thought about it the more I kept getting drawn to the GR. I test drove a red one at Macklin Toyota in Glasgow and although they offered me a very, very fair price I ultimately knew it was the Electric Blue I really wanted. Came very close to buying a white one that was being sold by RRG in Stockport however held off in the hope a blue one would pop up somewhere.
And it did! Tucked away in Lochgilphead, I think it was the only Electric Blue GR86 on AutoTrader for quite a while. Although I'm from Glasgow I'm working in ATC down in England so had limited time to get back up North. The opportunity came and I went to see the car. The seller was great and very knowledgeable and had clearly looked after it. Great guy, and even gave me a 45 minute drive along the A83 showing what it was capable of. I came back up north again a few weeks later and bought it. Wishing the seller many happy miles with his new Cayman!
The best thing about it being all the way up in Lochgilphead was getting to drive it back on twisty roads back to Glasgow. Stopped off for some food in Inveraray and later on for some pics at the Rest and be Thankful.
The previous owner had added a Cusco front strut bar with master cylinder brace, braided brake hoses and had the car undersealed. A lovely Billetworkz shifter too, winter mats and a full spare wheel with Pilot Sport 4 tyre. The only "mod" I've done so far is have a Viofo A229 Pro Front + Rear dash cam fitted (expertly done so by Jay at iFitAuto in Paisley). Strongly considering the rear ducktail spoiler and maybe the OEM mud guards too.
The drive from Glasgow to Southampton was surprisingly comfy and was even more impressed at the mileage I was getting on the motorway. Excited to see where this car takes me. Appreciate all the posts everyone has made on here so far, lots of useful advice and tips that I'll certainly be taking advantage of. If anyone knows of great road trips down in Hampshire or fancies a meet up let me know. Equally if I manage to get transferred back to Scotland eventually I'd be keen on some trips up into the Highlands all the same. Cheers all!
And it did! Tucked away in Lochgilphead, I think it was the only Electric Blue GR86 on AutoTrader for quite a while. Although I'm from Glasgow I'm working in ATC down in England so had limited time to get back up North. The opportunity came and I went to see the car. The seller was great and very knowledgeable and had clearly looked after it. Great guy, and even gave me a 45 minute drive along the A83 showing what it was capable of. I came back up north again a few weeks later and bought it. Wishing the seller many happy miles with his new Cayman!
The best thing about it being all the way up in Lochgilphead was getting to drive it back on twisty roads back to Glasgow. Stopped off for some food in Inveraray and later on for some pics at the Rest and be Thankful.
The previous owner had added a Cusco front strut bar with master cylinder brace, braided brake hoses and had the car undersealed. A lovely Billetworkz shifter too, winter mats and a full spare wheel with Pilot Sport 4 tyre. The only "mod" I've done so far is have a Viofo A229 Pro Front + Rear dash cam fitted (expertly done so by Jay at iFitAuto in Paisley). Strongly considering the rear ducktail spoiler and maybe the OEM mud guards too.
The drive from Glasgow to Southampton was surprisingly comfy and was even more impressed at the mileage I was getting on the motorway. Excited to see where this car takes me. Appreciate all the posts everyone has made on here so far, lots of useful advice and tips that I'll certainly be taking advantage of. If anyone knows of great road trips down in Hampshire or fancies a meet up let me know. Equally if I manage to get transferred back to Scotland eventually I'd be keen on some trips up into the Highlands all the same. Cheers all!
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