AE86 vs GR86: Which one is worth it?

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    A Toyota AE86 costs about the same as a brand new Toyota GR86. For $30k, which one is REALLY worth it?
    Huge shout out to Abraham for letting us drive his beautiful AE86: / a.p._86_garage
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  • @Hashiriya086
    @Hashiriya086 ปีที่แล้ว +3010

    As an 86 owner. I’m really glad you guys gave minimal attention to initial d and gave a bit more attention to some other things the AE86 was famous for, more people should know about N2 and things like hotversion

    • @CancelledMcCree
      @CancelledMcCree ปีที่แล้ว +67

      Hot Version is where it’s at!

    • @TheCpaschal86
      @TheCpaschal86 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      I couldn't agree more. The AE86 is by far one of the most fun cars i have ever driven I have driven a lot of cars.

    • @trolleyracingmaster7075
      @trolleyracingmaster7075 ปีที่แล้ว +90

      Yeah people always think initial D is the only reason it’s famous. It was a cheap sporty car for the public at the time and had a successful run in track races and rally

    • @komamix
      @komamix ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Truth

    • @Hashiriya086
      @Hashiriya086 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@trolleyracingmaster7075 also the other races that it was in, N2 is one of the most exiting races that I can think of, just a ton of 86s with screaming 4AGs going around Tskuba or Nikko, amazing

  • @schoolForAnts
    @schoolForAnts ปีที่แล้ว +8593

    Michael Schumacher and Ken Block both deserve Up To Speed episodes.

    • @TheStrangeVisitor
      @TheStrangeVisitor ปีที่แล้ว +467

      At this point any up to speed episode will do. Also did somebody check on the guy who counts the day? Is he alright?

    • @kaiburns4257
      @kaiburns4257 ปีที่แล้ว +200

      @@TheStrangeVisitor he gave up... ;-;

    • @witness1013
      @witness1013 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      No they don't

    • @stephaneletourneau7712
      @stephaneletourneau7712 ปีที่แล้ว +154

      totally right on that man, but dont forget Sabine Schmitz!

    • @philipjamesrojo4913
      @philipjamesrojo4913 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      Those 2 deserves a lot of info on Up to Speed. Let's not forget the Up to Speed on the Dakar Rally.

  • @a.p.7660
    @a.p.7660 ปีที่แล้ว +2827

    Thanks Donut Media for featuring my AE86. Hope everyone enjoyed it as I did. 🤙🏽

    • @rjkStudios
      @rjkStudios ปีที่แล้ว +54

      I've never been an AE86 guy, but that's a beauty you have there! 😎 👍 There's just this special "x-factor" with the 80's-90's Toyota sports cars. 💜

    • @tjjavier
      @tjjavier ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Awesome car man! Props! 🙌💯

    • @Zeemas
      @Zeemas ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Sweet car dude! Especially the interiors, looks so mint my guy.

    • @triquerique
      @triquerique ปีที่แล้ว +12

      cleaaaaan build man love your car!

    • @a.p.7660
      @a.p.7660 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you!

  • @boldcitycc
    @boldcitycc ปีที่แล้ว +42

    The 4A-GE engine was also put in the MR2. The AW11 series MR2 was so fun to drive. I loved the t-tops as well. Man I miss that car. The shifter was the coolest I’ve ever seen. It was a little slightly banana shaped shifter.. Super short throws, buttery smooth, and the way they set the center console was perfect. You could literally rest your forearm on the center tunnel, and shift with just your wrist.

    • @psychedashell
      @psychedashell 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My little AE86 had the supercharger from the 4agZE, surprisingly beastly bit of kit.

    • @Malice_doll
      @Malice_doll 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I love my mr2. My manual trans one doesn’t run anymore but I daily my automatic and it’s an amazing car. Everything the 86 does it does better. No body roll and gives you more of that “sport” feeling, weighs less too in Japan than the 86. If Takumi went against a first gen mr2 with an equal skills driver either NA or supercharged he would get demolished. Also that snap oversteer everyone brings up with mr2’s really only affects the 2nd gen.

  • @igoramaral95
    @igoramaral95 ปีที่แล้ว +513

    It's well said about lower-end sports cars. You can push it to the limits as the limits are pretty low, and it's what makes them so fun.

    • @wotwott2319
      @wotwott2319 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      As the old addage says, it's much more fun to drive slow cars fast, than it is to drive fast cars slow.

    • @racistman928
      @racistman928 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yeah, a lot of compact sports cars nowadays have tiny turbocharged engines, 2L i4 to 3L v6, but they manage to squeeze out so much hrsprs out of them

    • @2strokeFORever
      @2strokeFORever ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I enjoy driving my RSX more than driving my mom's ZL1 Camaro. Don't get me wrong the ZL1 is a blast but I just prefer vehicles that I have to beat the crap out of lol

    • @dasutin
      @dasutin ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I had a 77 Celica GT and I've never had more fun in a car. I could drive it basically as hard as I wanted and never even really be in danger of getting in trouble.

    • @jacobvanhalteren7452
      @jacobvanhalteren7452 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't know if your really pushing the limits with the newer one, sure you can hold it wide open 2x as long as any other car but the rest of the car could handle more power than it has.

  • @Torresgamingchannel
    @Torresgamingchannel ปีที่แล้ว +1260

    Felt like an old school top gear segment, so cool that people are keeping the dream alive.

    • @TheRockStar04261999
      @TheRockStar04261999 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      legit just commented this, scrolled down and saw your comment. great minds think alike

    • @ctfreeman2530
      @ctfreeman2530 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Did the same thing, commented, found you guys haha.

    • @mxmastermitch
      @mxmastermitch ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agree!

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ctfreeman2530 the AE86 shows the true case of being the unbounded.

    • @fausch
      @fausch ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Donuts definitely kept the dream alive and built on it in their own way. Gotta be the best car content producers out there now.

  • @macoady
    @macoady ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Absolutely love these videos. Donuts shifted back to real life videos like this and the skyline video, which I love to see. Keep up these kind of videos!

    • @Movic__
      @Movic__ ปีที่แล้ว

      HEY FAN, I HAVE GIFT 🎁 FOR YOU, SEND A DIRECT MESSAGE!!!

    • @ManBearPigCreative
      @ManBearPigCreative ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Really have to respect how they listened to the comments

  • @Riku-Leela
    @Riku-Leela 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I love how you both bounce off eachother when presenting rather than having individual lines to say which dont interact, it really makes the presenting feel very natual

  • @booga25
    @booga25 ปีที่แล้ว +1042

    I just want to thank donut! Today I got accepted for an apprenticeship with Toyota and I don’t think I would be as into cars as I am without donut. I have been watching for a few years now and im finally old enough to get out there and get the experience from professionals.
    P.S. what a coincidence that the day I get accepted into Toyota, donut(my favourite TH-cam channel) make a video about Toyotas lol.

    • @ninjamigs1766
      @ninjamigs1766 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Good luck brother.😊
      Nothing better than re/building a Toyota and hearing her vroom!!!!
      CEL flashing ofcourse.
      It is the way!

    • @radelement3987
      @radelement3987 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Just stay away from snap on while you're starting save yourself from the debt

    • @BlazeRodPepsi
      @BlazeRodPepsi ปีที่แล้ว

      @@radelement3987 biggest mistake I ever made, spent 13k in aud on Snap-on. Tools me two years to pay that off

    • @wassupdummy
      @wassupdummy ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@radelement3987 said no one ever.. now come to my tool truck, we have a sale 😏

    • @agodfred
      @agodfred ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Congrats and taking the next step. Awesome that Donut played such a role in your journey. Keep us posted!

  • @ahnospell44
    @ahnospell44 ปีที่แล้ว +735

    Nolan falling out of the GE86 is 1000% the most relatable thing on this show! 🤣

    • @iansaunders8539
      @iansaunders8539 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      The GR86 is hard to get in and out of. Im under 6ft and constantly hit my hat or head getting in. Also, the extended flared out side panels under the door are very prone to get scuffed up and stepped on by people on their way out the car.

    • @chrisnevergrowold330
      @chrisnevergrowold330 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      He ran out the clutch and stalled it too, THEN he fell out of the car. Gotta have balls to not reshoot that on a car channel lol

    • @blakewooley6626
      @blakewooley6626 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      GR

    • @30hours51
      @30hours51 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@iansaunders8539 im 6ft and have no trouble getting in, my 5ft 6 gf however have trouble getting in, very strange

    • @techyin326
      @techyin326 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha soo true, already happened to me on my 2013 BRZ

  • @jaybee6280
    @jaybee6280 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    I've actually been watching initial d for the first time and the history and passion that people used to have for cars is admirable. This car is great and I love the impact it had

  • @828flyboy
    @828flyboy ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolute gem, loving the recent content. Please do old Corolla vs GR corolla now

  • @G_Ozare
    @G_Ozare ปีที่แล้ว +632

    The AE86 SR5 was my first car when I turned 17 (2004) working at Blockbuster. Paid $700. Always wanted one growing up watching Option & Drift Tengoku VHS tapes.
    Ended up with 5-6 more AE86’s after that one. My last one I sold in 2011. This car has my ❤

    • @chrishuyler3580
      @chrishuyler3580 ปีที่แล้ว +99

      That's the best way to experience these cars. They are not $30k driving experiences, but you certainly got your money's worth at a $700 entry fee. Comparing to other vehicles of the era you can pick up, the AE86 is a $10k experience with a $20k comic book tax.

    • @WoodLox
      @WoodLox ปีที่แล้ว +14

      In 1993 it was love at first slide. My boys had a 210 and a coupe they would slide in the rain late night in our complex. Bought in 2005 $1,100 running and drove from Weston to Homestead, still have that black hatch 86 out back my GZE AW11 and a coupe GTS.

    • @jooot_6850
      @jooot_6850 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      $700? Lucky bastard..

    • @shuruff904
      @shuruff904 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      5-6?

    • @turkerozgiray6308
      @turkerozgiray6308 ปีที่แล้ว

      What is ur current

  • @SodaSenpai1337
    @SodaSenpai1337 ปีที่แล้ว +258

    As a 23 GR86 M/T owner I can agree with how beautiful the driving experience is of this car. It’s not the fastest, but the amount of communication you get through your hands, and the seat is magical. I drove a BMW 330i for a couple weeks while my GR was in the shop and missed it every day. Yes, the BMW was faster, and more comfortable, but for me driving fun is about connectedness with the car you’re driving and the GR86 delivers it in spades. If you’re thinking about it, buy it, because who knows how long gas only, rear wheel drive sports cars are going to be around for.

    • @newzealanddeeksealant4369
      @newzealanddeeksealant4369 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      But is it worth spending a bit more for more speed, like the new mustang?

    • @stephenoakley9724
      @stephenoakley9724 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      That sounds exactly how I feel about my S2000.

    • @OIIO_BEAMNG
      @OIIO_BEAMNG ปีที่แล้ว +16

      ​@newzealanddeeksealant4369 you won't have the same connection to the road in a Mustang. It's a good car, but it's not like a GR86

    • @baelm
      @baelm ปีที่แล้ว +3

      have fun with that rtv in your oil pick up

    • @swiftrevenge1878
      @swiftrevenge1878 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Rtv make engine go boom boom

  • @ddy3smptr
    @ddy3smptr ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Out of all the Donut videos I’ve watched this is the one that makes me a little jealous. Spending a day with cool cars out on PCH in Malibu and through the canyons? Just a great way to make a living😁

  • @AtotheJZA70
    @AtotheJZA70 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It’s always a tough decision between the Levin front end and the pop up headlights. Either way, looks awesome❤

  • @Romeren
    @Romeren ปีที่แล้ว +199

    The most casual way Nolan stumbled out of the GR86 had me folded up in laughter

    • @zJoriz
      @zJoriz ปีที่แล้ว +8

      After stalling the engine, too! That was a meme moment as far as I'm concerned XD
      The editor of the channel can use that fragment to the end of time to make a point -- even if said point has nothing to do with Nolan

    • @ChrisDoll
      @ChrisDoll ปีที่แล้ว +5

      not ashamed to admit i've fallen out of my frs(when i had it) a few times exactly like that lol

  • @jongeddes09
    @jongeddes09 ปีที่แล้ว +220

    I'm not surprised that the steering wheel in the new car feels steery but the fact that the shifter doesn't feel shifty really shocked me.

    • @santinodelgado281
      @santinodelgado281 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Sad that the pedals don't feel pedally

    • @angelmonroy9644
      @angelmonroy9644 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Knobs don’t feel knoby

    • @albertong944
      @albertong944 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      wipers don't feel wippery

  • @napoleonbonappetit4464
    @napoleonbonappetit4464 ปีที่แล้ว

    Videography and editing looks amazing!

  • @oofngoof231
    @oofngoof231 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Insane work and effort put into this professionally produced video

    • @Movic__
      @Movic__ ปีที่แล้ว

      HEY FAN, I HAVE GIFT 🎁 FOR YOU, SEND A DIRECT MESSAGE!!

  • @peterparker3668
    @peterparker3668 ปีที่แล้ว +333

    If you were able to really rip through the canyon in the GR86 I’m sure you’d see why these the such good enthusiast cars. I take my GT86 through local canyons and it’s so much fun through the corners. I can only imagine what the AE86 feels like!

    • @eriklarson9137
      @eriklarson9137 ปีที่แล้ว

      From someone who was alive when the AE86s were released, they are dumb, slow cars. People mod the crap out of them to make them cool, but stock they are a joke. They barely make 100hp. The end. It is weird watching people willingly be brainwashed about a car.

    • @NekoWinters
      @NekoWinters ปีที่แล้ว +10

      My hakone has quickly become my forever car because of taking it through the mountains here and going to the track in the Ozarks

    • @peterparker3668
      @peterparker3668 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@NekoWinters awesome! I track it at UMC apart from driving the canyon!

    • @mynamjeffeg6
      @mynamjeffeg6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I've got a friend who lives in Japan, and daily's a BRZ. He said the AE86 feels almost identical to his BRZ, but without power steering so props to Toyota for making it feel similar

    • @Nior_
      @Nior_ ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I don't think a stock ae86 has enough power or torque to be able to drift, at least not decently or continuously.

  • @T3chpat
    @T3chpat ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Please make a High/Low series on something like these cars together. Old/cheap car gets the expensive bits and the expensive/new car gets the cheap parts!

    • @tomasfiala1424
      @tomasfiala1424 ปีที่แล้ว

      That would be amazing

    • @ClintTrawick
      @ClintTrawick ปีที่แล้ว +4

      As an AE86 owner, I can tell you that there's NOTHING cheap for these cars. Good idea, but not with the 86.

    • @T3chpat
      @T3chpat ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ClintTrawick Yes, I kind of got that from the episode, but perhaps there's some other car models that would fit the idea? Not that I have any suggestions myself, but it sounds like a good idea (in my own head anyway)!

  • @WinchesterLock
    @WinchesterLock 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love the old boxy cars, there is just something magical seeing all those classic straight lines and angles on a car body.

  • @Hobbies4Hire
    @Hobbies4Hire ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job on the video folks! Thanks for making it.

  • @tylerkruger681
    @tylerkruger681 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    The content lately is A+, thanks fellas

  • @MosquitoXR13
    @MosquitoXR13 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    I'm a year and 30k miles into GR86 ownership and am completely in love with the car!

    • @TheSaturdayNights
      @TheSaturdayNights ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Bro. You drive 30k miles a year?

    • @MosquitoXR13
      @MosquitoXR13 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      @@TheSaturdayNights it's my DD, I live an hour from the local autox/TNiA road course, I go to every cars and coffee, car show, cruise night I can find and I also go on pleasure drives with my friends pretty often too. Been through almost 4 sets of tires in those miles too, just getting to the end of my second set of snows.

    • @KrispyKruiser
      @KrispyKruiser ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Lol I'm about to hit 40k

    • @-Deadpool8000
      @-Deadpool8000 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      ​@@MosquitoXR13 makes sense why your car has 30K miles. And daymm. You did some drifting in a snow as well. Sheesh.

    • @iansaunders8539
      @iansaunders8539 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      5 months. 4k miles in my 23 GR86. It's been a blast. 2nd fav car ever owned (S2K AP2 1st). Even more fun than my old car (2016 BRZ).

  • @naughtysmurf64
    @naughtysmurf64 ปีที่แล้ว

    My first car was an Oldsmobile Starfire GT , a Hatch with a 231 V6 (105 HP). My next car was a Nissan Sentra SE-R 2.0 (145 HP)....I now have a 2015 Scion FRS RS-1 and I feel like it is a good combination of both of those cars.....and I love it.

  • @MOW262
    @MOW262 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fucking love the bar telling me when the ad is over. Literalyl didn't even skip it once I saw that. Was too short to bother.
    Fucking awesome vid

  • @raptrz_
    @raptrz_ ปีที่แล้ว +263

    As a GR86 owner, I can say first hand that I absolutely love the car. It's very fun to drive, and it's surprisingly pretty quick with this new engine considering the weight of the car.
    The area I'm in doesn't have many twisty type roads, but I can tell it takes corners flawlessly. The suspension is very stiff since it is basically a track focused car, so you can feel every little bump, lol.
    Drifting the car feels very good as well. It's very predictable to control during a drift. The 86 has more of a tail happy suspension setup (which I love) compared to the brz, which is more center grounded.
    The cons with the car for me is the fake sound that gets pumped into the car, which I had to unplug after a week owning because it was loud and annoying (you pop open the side panel on the passenger side and unplug it there)
    The other con I have is more of a concern. Subaru uses excessive silicon sealant on their oil pans instead of a gasket, and people are having problems with that sealant getting into the oil pan, and then clogging the pickup tube. (From what I know, about 3 cases of engines have blown because of it)
    Other than that, If you're considering this car, I highly recommend it. I could never be happier with the car.
    This is my first manual sports car, and I was lucky enough to be on a waiting list for 6 months and got one of the first 2023's off the port. Also, if you're willing to learn manual, this is a great car to start with.

    • @razvan3062
      @razvan3062 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      It's a great car, shame that the dealers are absurdly asking over MSRP.

    • @raptrz_
      @raptrz_ ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Razvan30 ngl I even paid over MSRP. I got mine for 40k, which honestly isn't too bad from seeing other dealers' prices. I've seen some going for 50k+

    • @jamespark6132
      @jamespark6132 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wish they put a inline 4 engine in the gr86. All my mechanic friends from Toyota hate working this car and the supra😂 but it is a very nice looking car❤

    • @XxXTunafish
      @XxXTunafish ปีที่แล้ว +1

      great perspective. I think I'm definitely going to get one of these as my next car when I can afford it. Prettymuch the only car offering this kind of driving experience on the market. At least at a somewhat reasonable price.

    • @FAINTEN17
      @FAINTEN17 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      there's more cons to this car for sure. specially with how weak the engine and drivetrain is. and don't get me started with the price tag. car shouldn't be past 29k even for the "special edtion" models.

  • @jefflindeman2145
    @jefflindeman2145 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Brings back memories. I had a 1989 Corolla GTS with the double over head cam engine. That car seemed fast at the time and was a blast to drive. It was all black with ground effects and a factory spoiler.

    • @ALT3REDB3AST
      @ALT3REDB3AST ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too!!!

    • @adafrost6276
      @adafrost6276 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have one now I just got, need to do a clutch job on it and I'll be ready to head on out for some sporty slow car fun. Kinda unloved by many since it's FWD, but it looks amazing (better than the 86 imo) and still has that glorious 4A-GE.

    • @Videoswithsoarin
      @Videoswithsoarin ปีที่แล้ว

      thats cool i have one of those AE92s also

    • @Senza_1
      @Senza_1 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can tell you’re telling the truth because you use the term “ground effects”. My dad is the only guy I’ve heard use that term. OG 👍🏻

    • @Crypto82738
      @Crypto82738 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ve always thought those were sweet looking just don’t like that they are FWD

  • @maxgm0ney
    @maxgm0ney ปีที่แล้ว

    Sick video! I should make one of these at the end summer with my 3UZ FRS and Beams 3SGE ae71 corolla

  • @davidyarbrough2197
    @davidyarbrough2197 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Love the ae86 platform. They have skyrocketed in price so I just now settled for a 2014 BRZ with 29,000 miles. Love it after owning it a month. So much fun.

  • @arkwright4354
    @arkwright4354 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    If I had $30,000, I’d definitely get the AE86 not because of Initial D growing up but because it’s a car that you see rarely sometimes and it’s a car that despite its age, is a timeless classic

    • @noodle7897
      @noodle7897 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I’d do the sane thing because the gr86 looks very luxurious and it is obviously a sports car and i live in a 3rd world country, i am certain it would get vandalised at some point because it happens alot. Ae86 however, No one would vandalise or steal a 38 year old toyota would they?

    • @mrmap4875
      @mrmap4875 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      ​@@noodle7897but still spending 30k it's infact even more cuz we live in 3rd world country which means have to spend 5 times more money

    • @noodle7897
      @noodle7897 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mrmap4875well that's considering i the cars cost the same you know, also now i thought about it the newer car would be taxed alot wouldnt be affordable even if it was free

    • @mrmap4875
      @mrmap4875 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@noodle7897 yeah but modren car have better fuel economy nd overall quality but if i really wanna buy a vintage car i would buy bmw e30 or 36 from 90s tyota is great but bmw have a sort status to it nd people won't vandalise it i live in India nd saw some old bmws nd some lancers too people they very rare but still people own them

    • @vjollila96
      @vjollila96 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      tbh in the sequel MC drives the GR86 so either one is good choice for intial d fan

  • @Fisheee123
    @Fisheee123 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Petition to make a shirt that says "The steering wheel feels very steery"

    • @lingtondaniel
      @lingtondaniel ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd go one better... This shifter is very hard 😂

  • @sonicthehedgehog989
    @sonicthehedgehog989 ปีที่แล้ว

    Already have my GR86, black with a silver stripe, covered with PPF.
    I love it so much, this car is going to stay with me forever, even though I've 2 other cars.
    The GR86 is sooooooo special.

  • @jamieoconnor1916
    @jamieoconnor1916 ปีที่แล้ว

    My two favourite cars ,Great work Nolan and jobe thanks guys respect 🙏

    • @Movic__
      @Movic__ ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @ALE5six1
    @ALE5six1 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Love this old vs new comparison! More please!! 🙏

  • @sk8xaq
    @sk8xaq ปีที่แล้ว +74

    I seriously love what you guys are doing with all the track time you've acquired. Driving all of these awesome new and old cars is a very cool series. Donut Media Rocks!

    • @sk8xaq
      @sk8xaq ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All the side-by-side comparisons are what make it way more interesting than the one-off reviews.

  • @Guavamente
    @Guavamente 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a 2003 corolla S with a manual transmission, running 130 hp and Ive had so many mechanics say its a blast to drive and its been so well taken care of. Its indestructible, reliable and gas efficient. I drive over highway 17 daily (pretty much the CA equivalent of Initial D) and man is it fun to drive! Fun and doesn't get me into trouble. Best decision of my life to get this car

  • @luis_industries
    @luis_industries 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please make that asmr. I always have to look for mustang start ups to relax too.

  • @treebones2000
    @treebones2000 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Would love to see one of these kinds of videos comparing the different generations of Supra! As a Mk3 owner it would be awesome to see the car I love so much be spotlighted a bit more! Such an underrated car imo

  • @caddy-co
    @caddy-co ปีที่แล้ว +25

    All I've owned so far is 90s cars and there is just something nice and different about a older car not seen anymore

  • @LootFreak
    @LootFreak 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    that little hit of horns at 00:26 was straight LOTR.
    Great vid donut!

  • @viper2148
    @viper2148 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I still remember checking out an AE86 Toyota back in 1985 when I was stationed in Okinawa. It was such a great little car. Sadly 😕I couldn't afford it because I was having a kid and ended up buying a Plymouth Horizon (yuk).

  • @tcmr5775
    @tcmr5775 ปีที่แล้ว +302

    Nolan has really blossomed into a great on-screen personality. Love to see it.

    • @roddydykes7053
      @roddydykes7053 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Easy to do when he can just follow Zach’s lead

    • @Rahhvin
      @Rahhvin 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@roddydykes7053 Was he following Zach's lead when he stalled the GR86 and fell out of it, only to immediately deliver his line? You can't teach that kind of talent. xD

  • @coeyischiron9297
    @coeyischiron9297 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Finally, a GR86 in a Donut episode! I love the 86 and I'm so happy you guys have a review about it!

  • @1johpo
    @1johpo ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this barebones style video wayyy more than the over the top stuff y’all put out, personally!

    • @Movic__
      @Movic__ ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @nicholasseetaram8927
    @nicholasseetaram8927 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving that white GD3 honda fit sport at the end

  • @brianwoznik9868
    @brianwoznik9868 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It would be great if these videos were longer format. I love the information you provide and more would be better.

  • @PrinceofPwnage
    @PrinceofPwnage ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Please keep making "hands on" and "on location" videos like these! ❤

  • @dsteinhil
    @dsteinhil ปีที่แล้ว

    Where did you do the canyon run later in the vid? I'm driving my E90 to LA from Winnipeg next week and want to include some canyon runs on the way in and out.

  • @TheRockStar04261999
    @TheRockStar04261999 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Boys this feels like an old top gear segment and I need more of that in my life

  • @MythicR
    @MythicR ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Last bit with Justin is what I needed this morning😂. Another great vid, as well!

  • @Quick.555
    @Quick.555 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    2 great videos in a row!? Can’t believe it, hope you guys continue with more stuff like this 👍

  • @coleeto2
    @coleeto2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The track mode/sport mode button in the older ones would “reduce” traction control. It would allow some slip and make the car playful, but would still help ‘catch’ you if you pushed it too far on the track. The off button is fully off.

  • @mrinfinity1112
    @mrinfinity1112 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love how they act all serious at the beginning, kinda TV car show reviews.
    Then they both have fun and laugh like kids.
    Cars are amazing.

  • @japsniper1980
    @japsniper1980 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Would love to see similar comparison videos of old/new cars. Like the first and most recent Civic Type R, Toyota Supra and R32 vs R35.

  • @mikeypetrino4
    @mikeypetrino4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Nothing like donut media in the morning

  • @chestercastillo9612
    @chestercastillo9612 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally, a toyota content. I am tired seeing a lot of Honda and Nissan content from youtubers I follow. Thanks Donut!

  • @ryanbrewin1693
    @ryanbrewin1693 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I used to own an ae101 trueno GT-Apex. Yeah it was fwd, but that sweet, sweet 4age engine with ITBs and VVT combined with a lightweight chassis made it an absolute joy to drive. I currently have an rs200 altezza, and I am seriously considering selling it to buy another 4age corolla. Cracking cars

    • @arcanevoid9199
      @arcanevoid9199 ปีที่แล้ว

      try looking at 2zz powered Toyotas aswell, basically a newer 4age

  • @garettotis3421
    @garettotis3421 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This was one of the best videos y'all have made in awhile hands down

  • @pdc66
    @pdc66 ปีที่แล้ว +359

    Yeah but Boxy= better

    • @ricardopalmer93
      @ricardopalmer93 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Preach

    • @fastinradfordable
      @fastinradfordable ปีที่แล้ว

      If you buy the boxy youll drive that bitch to retirement.
      Buy the new one won’t last your marriage

    • @rian9684
      @rian9684 ปีที่แล้ว

      🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @gradientO
      @gradientO ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Kia EV9 enters the chat

    • @gavinoko9710
      @gavinoko9710 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Boxy on the outside vs a boxy powerplant

  • @RC_Obsession
    @RC_Obsession 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love the BRZ style on that thing. I think y’all should have someone try and win low car WRX. I’d be down for that. It’s awesome.

  • @bigscandi
    @bigscandi ปีที่แล้ว

    I appreciate the 86 for what it is. I really liked the FRS when it first came out but my all time favorite Toyota sports car is the 6th gen Celica. If I had the funds at the time I would have updated my ST with a new motor.

  • @maxtremegamer_
    @maxtremegamer_ ปีที่แล้ว +57

    The videos have been fire lately, would definitely like some b2b to come back but can't complain too much.

  • @TheOfficialDaBoogaloo
    @TheOfficialDaBoogaloo ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love how they didn't have a camera rig to shoot inside the car so they mounted the camera onto a harness and used that!

  • @DJKixxOfficial
    @DJKixxOfficial 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Grew up around these Corollas as a kid and to this day I dream of owning my own just like how I have it customized in Gran Turismo. The sentimental connection will always be there ❤

  • @fearplug6027
    @fearplug6027 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    just realized Zach's miata puts down 263 wheel horse power before upgrading his fuel pump, to put that in perspective he makes the same amount a 4.6L ford v8 that is insane

  • @dennismokry258
    @dennismokry258 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Would love to hear your thoughts on the daddy of the AE86, the TE72. It is so often overlooked and I learned so much of how to drive by having one as my first car.

    • @Jacobtheunwise
      @Jacobtheunwise ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Good luck finding one. I bought one of a fella before covid for 10k and ended up selling it for 25k with a 4afe engine swapped into it

    • @DuBstep115
      @DuBstep115 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Jacobtheunwise Only "cheap" rwd corollas left are the KE70 the Dx corolla. Cheapest running one with clean MOT is 3500€ that I could find.

  • @Boostedm3nace
    @Boostedm3nace ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Life is stressful as hell and you guys always make feel good content. Thanks for everything 🍩

    • @tomasfiala1424
      @tomasfiala1424 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not always, remember the odd era of daily pushing random tool tier lists and such consumer, pointless stuff?
      This is coming from an Undergrounder

    • @lilvanhooters
      @lilvanhooters ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tomasfiala1424 who cares bruh the dude was just being thankful. the internet ffs

  • @ljlv94
    @ljlv94 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excelente video, se sintió como ver a James May y Jeremy Clarkson en sus extrañas competencias 🤣🤣🤣

  • @YLT85
    @YLT85 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've owned an AE86 coupe, a 13 FRS, and bought my 22 GR86 a year ago. I absolutely love this car and the lineage. Recently took it through the mountains/canyons in Malibu. Planning on doing more drives just as soon as it stops raining lol. In my opinion, fun factor would be AE86 > GR86 > FRS/GT86

  • @csav1551
    @csav1551 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The GR86 is easier to get a hold of...to find a mint condition AE is really hard or at least one that is good enough to fix up.

  • @danteeightsix9069
    @danteeightsix9069 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    My 86 was my daily for the first 6 years of ownership. Now my Tacoma is and even though I love my truck I miss driving my 86 when I'm not in it.

  • @RandyBored
    @RandyBored ปีที่แล้ว

    I would love to have a modern car with all the comfort options we have these days. However have it look like the AE86 from the outside. It's just so visually pleasing shapes.

  • @driving-riding-wrenching1278
    @driving-riding-wrenching1278 ปีที่แล้ว

    Justin's Subaru XT6 made it into the ad! ❤ Give us more XT6 content!!

  • @zachsmith8447
    @zachsmith8447 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This video came out at the PERFECT time because I've been considering the gr86 for quite some time.

  • @zandern9489
    @zandern9489 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I daily my 88 Celica, but one constant worry is the possibility of damage. Finding parts is becoming more difficult. I love driving it, but if I had to choose daily, moving forward, I’d probably go with something newer like the GR86.

    • @roddydykes7053
      @roddydykes7053 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My first car I daily-d was a black ‘92 Celica GT from 2011-2014, I miss that simplicity in both life and car. Rust basically took the suspension mounts and undercarriage, and some kids triple barrel-rolled it off a ditch a few weeks after I upgraded from it. Sad end to a beautiful car

    • @DuBstep115
      @DuBstep115 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      The difference between European and Japanese old cars vs American. You can buy off-the-shelf for 100 year old car like Model T Ford but can't find wiper motor for e31 bmw from 1999

    • @lars1588
      @lars1588 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DuBstep115Tell me about it. I drive a '60 Chevy Corvair 769 and I can find almost any part brand new and order it immediately. This is not usually the case for imports, and thus my heart goes out to drivers of much "newer" cars that have to work much harder to find parts.

    • @MusicWisp
      @MusicWisp 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah I have a 90 Corolla and I’m so close to just hoarding parts

  • @samuelwhite695
    @samuelwhite695 ปีที่แล้ว

    holy smokes thank you for making this i've wondered this for so long

    • @Movic__
      @Movic__ ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @masrali4696
    @masrali4696 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Should do more of these but with top gear style challenges

  • @corbechupacabra
    @corbechupacabra ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love that you just kept the take when Nolan just falls out of the car.

  • @peterparker3668
    @peterparker3668 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    @ Nolan, if you like the GR86 and really are considering one I’d recommend the GT86 for very solid canyon carver if you can’t find a GR86. I think Donut could use a Touge/canyon run project with you at the helm! We’d be so down to watch you!!

    • @anattempttomakecontent776
      @anattempttomakecontent776 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They can find a GR dont worry lol they are in cali

    • @danlee5138
      @danlee5138 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      New Hi-car Vs Low-car series?

    • @skyline2601
      @skyline2601 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@danlee5138 That would be really cool, but it'd basically be the same thing as the track Subies.

    • @prettzx
      @prettzx ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@skyline2601 high - low drift gt86s

    • @danlee5138
      @danlee5138 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@skyline2601 I guess, but they were time attack cars, these would be dailies that would do canyon runs on the weekend.

  • @jodiumkaas630
    @jodiumkaas630 ปีที่แล้ว

    Donut media have you ever been to Japan? Maybe it will be nice to make a video about traveling to Japan looking at cars and stuff

  • @misternobody1576
    @misternobody1576 ปีที่แล้ว

    Aww man I miss my hachi…. Had a 20v BT in there along with the digital gauges. 😢

  • @kevinsomarriba5780
    @kevinsomarriba5780 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nobuaki Katayama, The chief engineer who worked on the AE86, later went on to lead the development of the first gen Lexus IS300 (Altezza)!

  • @kamaljyotsingh672
    @kamaljyotsingh672 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey Donut Media! Can you guys do a low - high car series on The Lexus IS ?? Really great cars with a lot of reliability and potential 😊
    Thanks in advance and keep up the good stuff!❤

    • @kevinsomarriba5780
      @kevinsomarriba5780 ปีที่แล้ว

      They might have trouble finding the cars with a manual transmission - Getting rare nowadays

  • @ThiagoAbelhas
    @ThiagoAbelhas ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work!

  • @JukeboxAlley
    @JukeboxAlley ปีที่แล้ว

    Now, you need to do a video of which one you'd like better, the GR Yaris or Corolla or the old ae86.

  • @sieve5
    @sieve5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    For real though, the gr86 is such a good value. You've got to respect them a whole lot. The new integra should be in the same bracket but instead they decided to go after the ILX's market.

    • @gotworc
      @gotworc ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The Integra is literally the fancier civic why would it be a better deal than a civic?

    • @sieve5
      @sieve5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@gotworc I am old. The old integra was such a lighter, more basic car than cars nowadays.

    • @RemixerUltimate
      @RemixerUltimate ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sieve5 but it was a more upscale civic, even at the time was it not?

    • @positrack99
      @positrack99 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      At least GR86 kept the tradition of no power and even less torque.

  • @Gui-bt6gp
    @Gui-bt6gp ปีที่แล้ว +35

    The Levin should REALLY receive an Up to Speed epsiode!

    • @frizzvictor1535
      @frizzvictor1535 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      There is a Up To Speed on the AE86, I miss that show 😢

    • @Gui-bt6gp
      @Gui-bt6gp ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@frizzvictor1535 Yeah but it's AE86 *Trueno* not the Levin

    • @atouze
      @atouze ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@Gui-bt6gp pretty sure they're identical, apart from the headlights

    • @oscaritorubi7997
      @oscaritorubi7997 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      same car, different headlights

    • @othnielmcfarlane3612
      @othnielmcfarlane3612 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@atouze nope, both the 85 (levin) and 86 had either pop-up or regular headlights, but the 85 had less power, worse brakes, and a less strong body

  • @rcmedia9516
    @rcmedia9516 ปีที่แล้ว

    bought the brz when it first launched, had the first one on cape. Traded my wrx for it, sold the brz with 2k miles.

  • @gagecalabretta126
    @gagecalabretta126 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    That's a hard choice. Old one will probably grow in value quicker but the new one will at least be warrantied and easier to source parts for. Either way they are both rad as hell. 😁❤

    • @FamousByFriday
      @FamousByFriday 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s a great point. The AE will cost additional in repairs to keep going. I have an old motorcycle and it breaks in ways I could never have foreseen. There is nothing better than when it’s running good on a nice day… but that’s not its default setting.

  • @taylorc4476
    @taylorc4476 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Do the same thing with the Z. New Z vs. $40K 240Z with the appropriate period mods (triple Mikunis, headers, Datsun speed suspension, MiniLites). It would be similar results of the same question.

  • @tturi2
    @tturi2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I would buy one if they weren't so expensive (50k aud), one with big cams would suit me

    • @brickernats
      @brickernats ปีที่แล้ว

      i’ve got an ae86 😎

    • @cenciende9401
      @cenciende9401 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They've been around since 2012, get a used one, they're cheap enough to be a common P-plater car

    • @DEADMEM3
      @DEADMEM3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Easy fix. Buy a ke70, fit it with a 4age and boom, budget 86

  • @galin2924
    @galin2924 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    9:55 ain't that a Lambo in the background, what a time to shoot a video on the 86

  • @XentriaNova
    @XentriaNova 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    At 7:44 i love how there is a toyota corolla right behind them as they talk about the corolla. Thats a crazy coincidence

  • @AshManTV92
    @AshManTV92 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    3:14 was a sick transition great work guys

  • @ernestlenaerts
    @ernestlenaerts ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I would have loved to see some more shots of the back while the GR86 was driving

  • @NosamDrums
    @NosamDrums ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys should do a Prelude lineup like you did with the civics

  • @marcosamatosr1
    @marcosamatosr1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. Love Both Cars