GR86 GR86 What’s the alternatives ?

[AndyRC]

What are the alternatives to a GR86 at a similar performance and price point (assuming it’s in the £30k to £35k range), if any? The only one which springs to mind would be an Audi TT. The Alpine A110 is around £55/60k and I think a basic Caymen is around £45k.

 

[DeanoC]

Not much at all new, that's why it sells.

 

[Onehp]

If you value:
- bespoke shell
- NA
- Manual (if looking for a manual)
- Proper handbrake
- relatively lightweight
- more practical then a 911

Then there aren't any alternatives new, and barely used either dare I say.

If you're just looking for a 'nice coupe', that's something else.

 

[AndyRC]

The GR86 does appear to be unique and sadly we will only get it for two years

 

[Polymorphic]

I had an FTO back in the day - which was a similar type of vehicle... fwd though... Now, the only cars I looked at where 2nd hand in the same price range as a new GR86 - Porsche Caymen/911, Nissan 370Z, Audi R8, Aston Martin Vantage, or Lotus Elise/Exige. Maybe a Noble if you could find one... All quite different cars, and with much higher maintenance! Im gonna be patient and wait for the GR!

 

[ravydavygravy]

None. Nada. Zilch

Cayman closest but twice the price and probably not as fun.

 

[KobayashiMaru86]

Nothing. Cars that have been on my list are quite different to a GR86. Wanted a FK8 Type-R for years after a test drive made me question if I really needed to go RWD. It demolishes any road it's on. But quite costly now and a similar blue to the 86 is about £40k. Think I'll still get one eventually but the 86 will be a keeper. Considered M2 Comp but again too expensive, running costs would add up and insurance is pretty hefty. Supra wasn't considered as I need some boot space to carry a bike. The 86 will with a wheel off (tested with my brothers) and while I've not driven one I suspect it won't feel as tight as it looks.

My other option was to give up with cars altogether and buy another 2 bikes. Been commuting on bike since Feb and loved it. I pass probably 300 cars on the way home via filtering and think why am I buying another car?! But I want a car to fiddle with again, to learn, be part of a community again and rage against the dying of the light.