GR86 Is there anybody here that's went from a GR Yaris to a GR86?

[mag]

Try a different dealer? Some have been more flexible about test drives.

And, as I understand it, the supplying dealer does get commission for each GR86 they hand-over. So they should be keen to allow a test drive for you. Its easy ££ for them.

Managed to find one that didn't have any restrictions on who test drives so I'm going on Saturday. Most dealership I rang don't seem to have a demo

If you have an invitation you should be able to test drive. I’d ring Toyota online up.

Ridiculous if you can’t test drive when you have an invite but the sales guys are taking he demo cars home.

The nearest one to me with a demo said to come back with an order # as they had a few people spin out. They're worried they won't be able to replace the car if something happens hence restrictions. Not sure if that's bull or if some people buying the car genuinely can't handle it.

Honestly I really don't think Toyota would care at all since they're the ones sending so few units here, they'd probably side with the dealer.

 

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Honestly I really don't think Toyota would care at all since they're the ones sending so few units here, they'd probably side with the dealer.

Toyota will definitely care as you have 14 days to return the car under distance buying regs if you don’t like it. By then you’ll be the first registered owner.

 

[mag]

So I never got round to taking a test drive. Dealership was 80 minutes away and I didn't have time over the weekend.

I paid the £1k anyway and got the order link this morning. Looking at the monthlies it didn't realise they'd be quite so high about £501 with 10% deposit. With the Yaris I'm paying £400 and that's my limit realistically. Also taking into consideration the insurance group it's an all round a terrible decision for me financially. So I'm going to call Toyota this morning and tell them I'll pass on the car.

Is a real shame as I know it's better than GT86 and that was really fun to drive. That element of playfulness you just don't get with the Yaris. If the prices were the same I'd definitely go for the GR86. Hopefully in the future I'll be able to scratch that NA, RWD itch but just not right now.