Problem is a miata is cheaper, not much less power, and has a drop top. Maybe slightly less practical but I feel like it's a no Brainer to just get a miata instead
Nice video. There are really good reasons to buy the GR86 over the GR Corrola. 1) you can actually find a GR86. 2) The GR 86 isn't grossly marked up like the GR Corrola. People aren't going to pay 60-70k for a Corrola.
There is a purity to 86/BRZ in its simplicity. I own a 22 BRZ and 1000% happy. It gives all the right feels. After 2 turbocharged cars I appreciate linearity of power and there is enough to have fun on the street.
This reviewer is TRUE Idiot. He really think GR Corolla overshadowed this. Then he is the biggest idiot I have ever seen. BRZ/GR86 came and won 🏆 many new best sport car in 22/23 Corolla is 25k more expensive and crap front wheels drive
I'm the owner of a 2023 GR86 for almost 4 months now, I drive it everyday and I'm still amazed by how well it handles. Regarding power, it's more than enough to enjoy it, while being considerably fuel efficient (I'm getting about 27 mpg on average). the Corolla GR must be an incredible upgrade, but it's more than $15k more expensive and mechanically, much more complex, therefore, possibly costlier to maintain and repair. So the GR86 is the cheapest option, only comparable to the Miata, which is smaller but not cheaper.
I own the 2022 model, picked up an auto for msrp. they wanted much more for a manual. but the auto is great, I get 32.5 mpg, and I live where there are tons of twist and turn roads so the drive to work is awesome.
Problem with the GR Corolla is that it’s reached unobtainable status by it’s limited production and dealer markups making the GR86 the only car in Toyotas lineup that’s sporty and affordable
Toyota stealerships are trying VERY hard to make even the GR86 unobtainable as well. My local dealer are blantantly marking the used cars as $42K. A NEW one is $32k. lol. Just INSANE. They then try saying they mark them down, and you 'save' thousands, whilst still charging around $1k more than new. lol.
I would not buy a turbo 3 cylinder, especially a rally homologation, first iteration. It doesn't matter if it blows up after 1 season of rally.. but 50k miles on that engine? Hmm, maybe the 2nd version or after a few years. When you can see the cars endurance and some vehicles start passing the 100k mile mark, then some conclusions can be drawn.
@@matthewwain9958I just picked one up at msrp and the same dealership has a base model gr86 with 20k miles on the lot for 35k.. I said I’d rather have a full warranty period brand new at msrp and they said no problem lol
Though I wish Toyota had designed and built this entirely in house, I will give them credit for making what is easily the best looking inexpensive car that still has some fun to it. The designs of most $28,000 cars basically look like the maker is telling the buyer, " sorry dude, you're gonna have to wait 15 years and add a decimal point to your salary before dreaming of affording anything that looks remotely cool."
The 86/BRZ is a purpose made, RWD, 2 door - a proper sports car. The GR Corolla is a regular passenger car that has been modified, and remains wrong wheel drive.
I have a 2022 BRZ. It feels wonderful to drive. GR Corolla is unobtainable and not intended to overshadow the twins. Hot hatch vs pure, raw sports car. I also recommend watching Phelp's Garage if you want to see what one of these things could do. This dude is underselling the hell out of this car.
These vehicle reviews is why this channel is so popular. It is the only authentic review of vehicles on the web, in my search of such reviews. He comments on the exterior, interior, vehicle on the ground and the vehicle off the ground, citing the good ,bad and the ugly of such vehicles. His honesty and knowledge attracts many new viewers, daily. Thanks AMD, keep up the good work!
I own this exact car and I love it. Hands down the best car I’ve ever owned. So fun to drive, so engaging, none of the issues pointed out in this video have ever been a problem for me. If I do have problems 5 or 6 years from now, then so be it. It’s worth it.
I guess the thing that I like about this car over the GR Corolla is that it's more 'romantic'? It's a simpler, more straightforward car. it feels like the GR Corolla's 'specialness' is diminished by it sharing so much with the regular Corolla, while one of the things that makes the GR yaris and the GR86 (technically) feel 'pure' is that they're unique bodies built to do the one thing that they do besides, wouldn't a turbocharged GR86 cut into the 2.0 supra's niche?
I purchased the 2015 FRS right off the showroom floor. Best car I ever owned. It’s the only car that I’ve never traded in after 4 years. But now I really want the new model. I’m in love with the new red color ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥🏁
There is absolutely no comparison between the two - you cannot slide the Corolla. The GR86 fills an enthusiast's niche, and I'm so thankful we have it.
22 brz here. I agree with everything in this video..except one thing.. The major complaints such as power and component's are a selling point for enthusiasts, think about it. It is really "the" tuner car of this decade. Its meant to be modified, worked on, tuned.. i get while out of the box its good, its not great.. but for who i believe the car is truly marketed for, the modders/tuners and the aftermarket businesses... this car is an absolute dream. This car has the look, the price, the bones and hits a lot of areas that make it one of the absolute best project cars out there for gear heads and tuners to go wild. This car creates jobs and hobbies.. like many cars before it.. but who is building cars like this today, at this price point? Sure you can get a supra, a z... or you can get one of these and have thousands left over to truly build "your car".. and because its so affordable.. without guilt or worry. So while i agree with everything, i have to argue those points. Most of those who end up owning these cars want to build and personalize it.. and you really cant get any better than this.
Before even the new GR86/BRZ were announced, I wanted a GR yaris more than any other car, but unfortunately it was never coming to the US. So when they announced the GR Corolla, I was superrrr hyped for it and pretty much dead set on it being my next car. Coming from a 135i, I wanted a vehicle that could still slide around a bit, but have the traction of AWD when necessary. The second I found out the corolla wasnt as “tail happy” as the focus rs or MK8 R, I went and test drove a 2022 BRZ, just me, no salesman. Man, 30 minutes in, I drove back in a hurry and bought that damn car. It’s every bit as fun as everyone says it is, and I haven’t regretted walking away from the GR Corolla one bit. I may just like it more than the 135i, but to me, nothing will ever top an inline 6 sound/smoothness.
Im sry but if a 135 (even the M135) is a sporty car for you, you really need a education. And therefore your comments are invalid on 86/BRZ. I love the idea of rear wheel drive, the ability to Power steer and throw the car into corners. But the 135 does none of that, if try and drive hard the traction control is on every corner and the rear still steps out wildly. it is not a progressive power slide/ Steer. It is just not a well balanced car. It is not enjoyable to drive hard or at all confidence inspiring. is one of the worst rear ends ever. I drove a M2 and my commodore sedan ( With great tyres) both much heavier and both with consideration for their market position are progressive power sliders and are not hitting the tra tion control every corner.
Totally agree, the BMWs engine is sublime, but, like all BMW manuals, they are garbage. The GR86 is truly the modern day JDM cheap fun car, and is almost a poor man's Cayman. The M135i/M140i of the old RWD platform are just not fun to drive the way the 86 is, but they are great cars in their own way.
Why? It makes no sense to me. 3rd’s synchros should be carbon, not 2 or 4. On track you use 2 and 3. You use synchros when up shifting. You should be double clutch rev matching down. 2nd synchros go out drag racing. Why are you drag racing in an 86? 😂
@@JaySee5 Well nobody generally is drag racing them unless they're heavily modded, but the 1st gen in particular you'd be revving the nuts off it at all times because it was low on power, and 2nd gear always felt weird, that's all. You sound more knowledgeable on it than me though so I would defer to you.
the blue tape around the heat shield at 11:38 is there because there is a jagged edge around the heat shield that the tape is meant to protect you from. At least that's a user in the forums said when he asked about it at toyota.
Great video!! This is my dream car. Screw the FWD based GR Corolla. Don't care about how fast it can go, how it can drift with the gizmos etc... a proper RWD pure N/A engine can't be beat.
It can. I have an accord 2.0 sport, with very light suspension mods (mostly swaybars, strut bars) factory wheels, factory shocks and brakes. With a stage 2 tune and NO engine mods, I walked an m340i and am capable of literally bringing the rear around at a similar pace and hang with it on a track. So this is ridiculous assumption that RWD is in any way superior. Poor guy was mad that a mom car beat him in a straight and on track...WITH STOCK PARTS and nothing but good ground up engineering.
@@singular9 nobody cares how fast you can go unless track is your primary use for a car, and in that case, you can build a track car. The 340i with equivalent mods would be even faster. Anyway, it's all about engagement and driving fun, and no turbo Accord is getting close to a Miata or GR86 on that front. Who cares how fast you can go in a straight line.
Well said! Folks don't seem to really understand the purpose of this platform nor the historical and cultural significance of what the 86 represents in Japanese car cultural. Sad! People need to do more research!
@@singular9 additionally, the GR86, on stock settings, has the potential to break most tracks' class time records, someone nearly did, look it up on youtube. Someone also posted an unofficial time of 8:27 in the Nurburgring. So the notion of the GR86 being slow is false. The BMW you "raced" probably didn't even know you were "racing"
I had the previous gen and I loved it for the handling, I know it wasn't fast, but I went from a Corolla to the FRS so yes, it was a bit faster and after driving FWD for decades, I began to appreciate the rear drive.
Same! I went from an xb to an frs and I appreciate and love it for exactly what it is. I am under no delusion that it is something more than what it is.
Side note, I’m new to the channel and love every video you have made so far. The time you take to go in depth with the information good or bad I can tell comes from facing whatever it is you are informing people on. You are one of the few I will listen to and not question the validity of information being passed. You have passion for what you do and that’s is a direct reflection of the ones who will follow you. +1
Yas that would be correct even the inside looks like moder 2000gt , but I know that toyota bought porsche 911 and boxster to developed it ,teardrop shape , interior looks kinda like 911s
I owned and tracked many cars and once you go RWD, you'll never go back. The GRC AWD system is sophisticated and performant but incredibly boring compared to this. RWD, 6MT, NA, light weight. A classic recipe that doesn't exist anywhere else.
I recently went to look at the GR86 from someone who changed his GR Yaris for the GR86. He had no regrets whatsoever. As a matter of fact I know nobody who says: The GR86 sucks compared to a GR Corolla. I don't agree at all that this car will die out due to the existence of a GR Corolla or GR Yaris. It is absolutely different than those other (also amazing) cars.
The guy from the video also disregards the difference between the rear wheel drive of the 86 and the all wheel drive of the corolla, the cars are clearly different and I dont see why someone would like to change this one for the corolla if they want a rwd car.
@@Aladdin5cave I'm curious as to what makes the GR86 more fun than the GR Yaris? I had the first gen BRZ and that was a blast, but just needed a bit more power/torque.
Sorry I drove both and the GR Yaris is in my garage. Each to their own but the Yaris is just as fun with more power. The torque is just amazing. Very fun car to drive.
Compliment, how you do your videos! Simple, fine and without a lot of bla bla. And very simpathic. Bravo (from a Lotusdriver who knows, what a Sportscar is)
Heavy econo car chassis that doesn't like to rotate with heavy front weight bias and understeer vs bespoke & stiff RWD chassis, on demand oversteer, lightweight & responsive NA. GR86 by a mile for drivers. You need to hit a back road or the track and look up the word, "special." One is a mini minivan and the other one is a pure sports car. You can get a heavy, 4WD understeering sled from a few manufacturers. Name another manual, RWD coupe under 3000 lbs on sale new.
@@junkazama7922 Sure it does because you said so. Obviously internet experts showing zero evidence of their delusional statements should be taken srsly - not. LMAO!
@jun kazama it's not a coupe and not close to it. GR86 is about 3x stiffer. RF adds only weight. No added rigidity. Same problem with the S2000. Lacks rigidity and only understeer sucks worse than cowl shake... Why enthusiasts begged for an MX5 coupe. We never got one. Sucks. Would be a much more serious sports car with solid rigidity. As is it's lacking.
@jun kazama try a real track and get back to us. Auto X is parking garage racing. And it's not about #s. The new twins feel better and are just more fun. Joking aside, MX5s are bad ass but I do prefer the new twins. And if you want to get really serious? MX5 isn't stiff enough to go ballistic. 10K Nm/degree isn't going to cut it. 30K Nm/degree will. FI? Have at it
A buddy of mine had a '22 BRZ Limited. He added coilovers, header-back exhaust, Brembo front calipers among other things. He let me put a few miles on it in the twisties and oh man, that car was SO much fun! I had a '13 BRZ Limited, and it was better than mine in every way.
The GR Corolla is marked up everywhere and not everyone wants a 4 door awd for their sports car. The only possible issue might be the trans if they are still too notchy but I have yet to drive one. I also prefer the 86 interior over the corolla. Miata is another option but they feel too cramped for me and I prefer a car with more precise handling like the 86 over the Miata with extra body roll. Not a big fan of drop tops either.
My heart is broken 😢, bought a GR86 here in South Africa 4 months ago and I truly love it. Amazing handeling, fun to drive and enough power. Never knew one of my favourite channels thinks it’s crap 🫢🤣🤣🤣
😂 That what I said. He might be a good mechanic, but he is talking out is a** right now. This is a Hachi Roku. Someone educates this man on Japanese car culture
I'm an an automotive engineer and will say, i like your channel and you even get a few things right, but you don't understand engineering. You understand some of it. I believe you could learn but it would take a lot of time in the trenches. I find your assessments to at times be rather limited, forgive me. I am not going to write a book here, but your conflation about thinning out cylinder liners and the auto trans gaining weight, this not being parity or a wash... if we are at party and you said that, I may have spit out my beer. Really? You really said that? 1. the reason why Toyota likely thinned out the cylinder liners is because of heat transfer and not weight. Weight is a secondary benefit. Its to take heat away from the combustion process which affects volumetric efficiency, air/fuel mixture and timing advance. Aluminum transfers heat more efficiency than iron liners. Less iron= better heat dissipation. Steel is need for abrasion resistance and strength of course which affects block web thickness...versus silicon etching which was pioneered in the late 60's and used by GM and Porsche found commonly which has even better heat transfer but liners are sometimes preferred but have distinct manufacturing tolerance challenges due to dissimilar coef. of thermal expansion. Weight it a byproduct and not the root cause of the change. You should know this but for some reason don't. You do know a lot of other things of course that matter. 2. the auto transmission gaining weight. Whenever engineers increase the weight of known component of a car is because of: a. Strength increase, which is the overwhelming reason and b, reduce cost due to substituting in cheaper material like steel for aluminum which can be both stronger and heavier. The engineers must have perceived a strength deficit in an aspect of the trans which increased its weight by 6 lbs. This would be the 'only' reason, strength or cost. Toyota sells cars for profit and btw why all syncros on the gearbox aren't carbon. Syncronizer problems are nothing new. Ask Honda about their Type R syncros they finally fixed after two years of 2nd gear crunching. 3. And lastly, perhaps the most comical. Why would you compare 1 and 2? Why should they be the same weight reduction versus weight game for parity? The net benefit of 1. and 2. far outstrips any vehicle weight gain. How about the heavier optional wheel/tire package? Why does that matter? Aesthetics and tire footprint and handling. Are you going to compare weight gain of the optional tire/wheel package without considering why it exists, to increase cornering forces and traction and not have the car slip around the track more? Problem with not knowing what the engineers do is, they don't do things for one reason, They do things for 10 reasons and there is even a hierarchy of importance where benefits are rated. As to comparison of the GR86, the Corolla 3 cylinder AWD sh_tbox is just that, a sh_tbox compared to the GR86. The Corolla has a boosted 3 cylinder 300 hp lawn tractor motor with AWD. 100hp/cylinder of just over .5 liter per cylinder. I don't expect you to do the math, but most cars have twice the displacement/hp which translates into much better long term reliability. The GR86 engine is under much less assault aka crank/connecting rod/piston/block stresses and if you line up both at the track which almost nobody does, the GR86 will run within a tick of the Corolla with blown lawn mower engine. The Corolla is a joke. Its a marketing plow by Toyota for wankers who want a 'tuner' car. The interior of the Corolla looks like a mud fence. AWD when the power to weight of the car makes a mockery out of the parasitic driveline losses and 'weight' you ruminate over. Exclusivity without a benefit. A track focused car for somebody who would never go to a track and would be lapped by a 20 y.o. C5 Corvette. With mark up that Corolla POS will cost as much as a Lexus IS350. A fool and their money and plenty of fools in the world and what Toyota counts on. PS. I do agree that Toyota should have boosted the FA-24 aka put the WRX turbo motor in the GR86. I find Toyota, Honda and Subaru have lost their way in many respects. I believe all car companies are suffering an identity crisis with the advent of EV. A last note, and I know you bought one. I find your endorsement of hybrids to be shameful. Anybody with an engineering degree knows they are a pure money grab by Toyota and Honda. Awful NVH with CVT drone. Two powerplants in one vehicle, twice the reliability cost due to twice the technical complexity, 100 computers and a battery that will fail like clockwork out of warranty. A car for tree huggers who all flunked math and don't understand opportunity cost and economics. Fuel savings is nothing compared to initial purchase cost and long term maintenance cost out of warranty. Throw in the awful sound and pathetic power/weight ratio, the hybrid badge is like wearing a dunce cap or a shirt with kick me on the back...lol. I want to say lastly, you are a good man. This I know for certain because I know how very hard you work and you know what you are doing. The world of engineering is very different however than what you do.
Thank you for your in depth review. I have been thinking about purchasing this vehicle since 2022 however still holding off. I know Sub/Toyota can add some more horse power to the 2.4. I did not realize the standard transmission needed to beef up second gear. AND, you were/are the only reviewer that has mentioned this in-depth. Greatly appreciate this detailed overview. Thanks again!
If you watch some exhaust reviews for this car you will see why second gear goes. Every weekend racer power shifts the crap out of these poor cars doing the 1-2. Sounds cool, chirps the tires, eats the synchro. Mechanics, by virtue of the job, see the worst of the worst. (Speaking as a mechanic) Shift it like a street car that you actually care about and it won't wear any quicker than any other low HP stick shift.
I skipped to "what I don't like" and found his opinion elitest and impractical. I have a BRZ and for the price (I bought mine at MRSP) it has enough power and is a lot of fun. The insurance isn't outrageous as the GR Corolla and a Supra would be and people think it's an expensive sports car, even being mistaken most often for a Supra. The Corolla is, well, still a Corolla. The low CG and 53%/47% makes it a fun daily driver and a turbo would upset the fine balance. There's still enough room in the trunk to make it usable and there is a plethora of aftermarket parts to overcome most of the design and performance shortcomings. After a full year, I'm still happy with the car. I'll save the $10k higher price that most of the Corollas are going for in my area. I'm also concerned about the longevity of squeezing 300 hp out of 1600 ccs!
Honest review of what the GR86 is and is not. I was into weekend track racing in my twenties with a V6 Capri; fun. The Toyota premium with an automatic is the perfect car for me five decades later; I'm not dead yet. What a great road car, that handles and stops well. I also own a Forester Wilderness, which shares Subaru instruments and engine, as well as, the safety features of the GR86. In a Maine winter the Forester is great, much better than the offroad Jeep 4x4s I used for years. I love going back and forth between the shared family of vehicles. Cars and trucks are not unlike golf clubs; can't play well with only one. Were I into driving stupid, I'd own one car, say the Corolla GR, and have all my money in one car. I'm not perfect, and don't expect my GR86 to be perfect. But, sweet Jesus, thank you the best motorized wheelchair available for the money. Planning to switch from the noisy track tires it came with, to a/s Conti DWS so I can enjoy my oldies. Also, my dog loves riding in the back seat; easy in and out.
Not sure where to start with this review. Firstly the brake rotors on the new GR86/BRZ are larger, 12" vs 11.4", so there's that. The engine issues, if you've drove both the 1st gen and 2nd gen cars, you'll know its not even close FA20 puts down 150-160whp on dynos, the FA24 has routinely dyno'd at 215-220whp, thats a 50-60 hp difference, and is much smoother with a torque curve that produces power much lower in the Rev band, and they managed to mount it another inch lower in the 2nd gen as well, giving the car an even lower center of gravity. The fact ix only weighs marginally more than the first gen, while simultaneously being more refined, and dimensionally larger is something of a minor miracle. The handling is probably better than anything priced below a Porsche 718. The transmission is one of the best feeling ones on the market today, and is frequently lauded. Seems someone has some unresolved issues with boxer engines.
At last a proper informed engineering review of a car. Not lust a bloke raving on about cup holders, usb chargers and “solid plastics” interiors blah blah. Excellent work.
It's great to hear a detailed explanation of changes between models and some healthy criticism! Over a dozen videos watched and no one has mentioned the gear ratio changes for instance. FYI, the rear passenger notification is for those terrible parents who forget their babies in the back seat when they go to work. I'm okay with this car having it. And yes, it does fit front facing car seats just fine for those who think it won't.
The GR86 is a lot more approachable and an actual RWD, unlike the GR Corolla/Yaris/Mazda2 that's still FWD-based. Also the GR86 has beaten, or close to beating, some tracks' class record on stock settings. Also posted a respectable but unofficial 8:27 lap in the Nurburgring.
Yeah, the car has flaws but the whole notion that "this is not a powerful car" is misguided. The specs might not look amazing, but the driving experience is fantastic. I test drove this among other cars but this one won me over. This car also does very well in the GT300 (300 hp and under) in Japan, where It competes against modified Supras, GTRs and whatnot. So the bang for the buck is out of this world. It feels like comparing it to the Corolla GR or Civic Type R its unfair, since pretty much the driving 'feel' is different (FWD vs RWD). I would compare to the Mazda miata, but clearly there are not many comparable cars if at all at this price point.
Lol...i don't think the gr corolla would be something that would cause this car to "die out." They'll both do well in their own right. Thanks for your perspective, i learned something. Especially when you brought up the split engine block
You do the best car review videos anywhere! Love your honesty with your opinions on all cars you review. Having a true mechanic’s point of view is priceless. I am, however, very surprised you didn’t mention the RTV problem and how it’s causing blown engines due to oil starvation when the RTV gets stuck in the oil pickup tube? Has that been fixed in the 2023 models? Would like to hear your thoughts on this problem if you could look into it please. Keep up the great work…
The GR86 would literally be perfect if it had a Toyota straight 4 instead of the boxer. The center of gravity will raise, sure, but it would be 100% worth it for the reliability and simplicity. It would be the modern AE86 or 240sx.
Excellent video! I greatly appreciate the mechanical insight, especially on the issues with the engine. That alone was enough to motivate me to subscribe to your channel. Keep up the fantastic work.
Haven’t you had a problem with the rtv silicone yet? Is the car even worth spending all that money for engine failure I’ve always wanted this car and now seeing have unreliable it can be I’m second guessing. 😢
On the BRZ; the knuckle is aluminum, rear sway bar is mounted to the body, instead of subframe, sway bar thickness is different, and the spring rates are different. You can get the Eyesight system in the manual trim with auto cruise control in the 2024 models. Personally I don't like all the nannies and they just add cost, complexity, and weight.
each GR vehicle tackles it's own place in the market. Realistically speaking, although not the most popular option, you can get a base GR Supra if you still want RWD and more power. Adding more power would just cannabilize sales of that car which you cant even find in a manual. GR Corolla, is to compete with the hot hatch market. The 86 has one competitor, which doesn't exactly count because it's much smaller, which is the miata. Personally, I don't think it'll become overshadowed because the aftermarket support of the 86 is a lot more common than the Corolla. There is no specialty or uniqueness of owning a Corolla, regardless of GR, because it looks like every other hot hatch.
I have a limited '24 manual with the EyeSight system. Unsure if the automatic has more features, but mine comes with land departure warning, adjustable automatic cruise control, and blind sight monitoring
You're missing the point of this car by comparing it with the gr corolla. Rwd Vs fwd, sports car vs hot hatch, different balance n driving feel altogether. It depends on what kinda driving feel you want. If u can have only one car then gr corolla makes sense. Some reviewers have driven this and the brz side by side n said there are significant differences in the way they drive. Maybe you can do that. Anyways, still love your detailed reviews n explanation.
I'm not sure I'd get too worked up by the the idea of a 'true GR' car. 2/3 of "GR cars" in the US market are built by someone else and there is not a long and storied pedigree of "true GR" cars. Still that team has differentiated their cars in ways from the BRZ (which I own) and the Z4, and even influenced the original cars themselves such as D4S being used by the Subaru and design changes made to the BMW B48 engine. I think they've done something very practical here, and the BRZ/GR86 offer a purity and simplicity that is hard to buy anymore. I love how basic these cars are. Also, on the 6-speed transmission - an in house Toyota design.
I like your reviews in general but you're missing the point. You're comparing a rear wheel drive sports car to a modified Corolla (which costs a lot more btw). Also despite issues with the naturally aspirated boxer engine, I'd take that over an unproven turbo charged 3 cylinder engine which will experience much higher stresses. Stick to your old man reviews of camrys and minivans
I think you make a lot of great points about the car. It sucks how the car seems half good and half meh, and I hope they do what you were saying at the end about an actual GR version. But the market is so bleh right now it's really the only new car I want to consider. I don't even consider the corolla, reminds me too much of a Golf or Focus, no offense... the 86 just looks so sharp, and it fits in the pocket of decent power, 2 seat, rwd, good handling car
Absolutely agree. This does look sharp and I don't see too many people cross shopping this w/ GR Corolla. Corolla has great specs, but looks like a kids car.
@@mikedaleiden7725that's what I'm saying, I would imagine the two cars would appeal to different crowds so other than them both being Toyotas, idk why one would mention one with the other
Picked up my new GTS GR 86 just recently. One big let down was no satellite navigation. Apple car play is great but fun fact Toyota engineers…..phone maps don’t work when out of mobile range which is very frequent where I drive. I had sat nav in my previous 2017 86 so very disappointed that this one very handy feature was left off the list in the upgrade. Also no spare wheel.
Nice video. The front license plate looks fine, something many Camaros, Vettes, Mustangs, BMWs, Italian supercars don't account for, and of course the MX-5. I drive my '08 less going through nearby suburbs I know for a fact will pull you over. I'm surprised no one ever mentions this on reviews as most US states require it.
Disagree with your comments about turbocharging...that would ruin the car. See Jason Cammisa's video regarding that exact point. The RWD nature of the GR86 makes it rare in this segment.
Considering this was a mechanical review, I'm very surprised that you didn't discuss the RTV issue, which is far and away the biggest mechanical news item related to the GR86/BRZ. The RTV thing is right up your alley. Would have loved to get your take on its relative importance.
@@BenjiDubss Obviously it's an issue, otherwise so many people wouldn't be discussing it. Is it overblown? Quite possibly. Is it still worth discussing, especially in terms of a certified tech doing a mechanical breakdown of the GR86? Absolutely. If it really is a nonissue, he should address it directly and put it to bed. I'm very surprised that he didn't even mention it, after mentioning the oil baffles, the thinner cylinder walls, and all the other mechanical subjects he covered. Doing a BRZ-GR86 mechanical review without mentioning RVT is a very conspicuous oversight.
@@vlj1133 For sure it's worth mentioning, but it is a non-issue. It was present with the previous generation as well, and they re designed the oil pickup to have more sides with openings for better oil pick up in the second gen. The only reason it was discussed heavily online is bc Toyota declined the warranty for someone who tracked their car, had a blown engine and found RTV. I have owned my GR86 for a year now, 15,000 miles and no RTV issues. Never seen RTV on my dip stick. When I say it is a non-issue, I mean it is causing a very minimal amount of engine failures in the field and there is no recall for it. Toyota and Subaru are obviously aware of it and the fact that they haven't issued a recall yet shows it was overblown. Plus, if it is an issue and causes massive oil starvation leading to engine failure it should happen well before the warranty is expired.
@@BenjiDubss If it causes even a single engine failure, it’s an issue. - That one guy with the blown engine. Fwiw, I am not aware of a single engine failure that could be directly attributed to RTV-related oil starvation, but if it has happened then it clearly needs to be addressed by Toyota and Subaru. There is simply too much uncertainty surrounding the issue.
How exactly a GR Corolla is more exclusive than the GR86? 😂 GR86 is on a platform of its own. GR Corolla a heavily modified corolla but it is STILL A COROLLA.
I ordered a 2024 BRZ Limited w/ automatic transmission (due to extensive shoulder surgery). I am retired and just want a fun to drive car that looks good. I won’t be tracking the car or pushing it beyond an “Italian Tune-Up”. Overall I am very excited about getting this car.
I think comparing the 86 to the corolla is pointless, since they're completely different cars. A lightweight NA RWD car vs an AWD turbo hot hatch... Not the greatest comparison there
Agree. He is overanalysing. He doesn’t like that it wasn’t developed by Toyota from the ground up. So what. Toyota owns part of Subaru and had plenty to say during the redesign process. I own an SE with manual and this car is a go cart on the highway in third gear. The low Center of gravity make this into a true sports car.
I disagree, gr Corolla is not fun compared to the gr 86/brz. Is not just about the cost but also the driving dynamics. I rather drive 86 than a gr corolla for any type of driving. Rwd and N/A still better than gimmicks from the GR Corolla which is dull and doesn’t teach you how to drive the car. I am wondering who is really going to rally daily with a gr Corolla. Who is also going to pay for Toyota’s mark ups and ridiculous add ons. Majority of the Toyota dealerships are robbers and too many mal practices. For a car that's under 30k versus GR corolla around 45k depending which dealership you are working with, this car is a gem for most car enthusiasts for spirit driving. Heck even I do not care for GR supra or even my previous favorite S2000. GR86/BRZ is the most practical Porsche 944 recipe that we don't get much these days so please BRZ/GR86 owners should treasure their cars, you won't regret it. Finally, you actually pay less with Subaru premium since you don’t really need limited edition so the Subaru route is actually cheaper since they do respect keeping msrp compared to Toyota marking up their gr86 both trims.
I agree, as an owner myself I believe that the 86 is a car that teaches me to drive. It is a good blank canvas as a tuner car where anyone can do what they want with it. The GR Corolla is more of a rally car and the Supra I would only purely get for speed if I were to keep it stock
Great video. Technically the best analysis yet. The GR86 is not perfect, but the fact it exists at all these days is a gift to enthusiasts. But don't totally write off fwd if you haven't driven a Type R. Drifting- not so much. But it will rotate and turn in nicely, and you get a fully sorted manual transmission and engine. Better brakes. Useable power. Perfect driver's seat. The list goes on- braking, steering, grip, all top shelf. Okay, sound is meh, and could use better cooling on track. The GR86 is pure and important. But it is only semi- practical. And while brilliant, is compromised. The Type R actually does a better impression of a dedicated driver's car than either the GR86 or GR Corolla do of a practical daily driver. My two cents, having both owned and driven rwd purist cars and now on my third year of hunting apexes with an '18 Type R - it is a viable alternative.
The video seems to start with a lot of errors. First, this second gen has much more oil starvation problems than the first generation; so whatever was done to the engine did not "solve the issue", it made it much worse. Then, the engine is called fa20 on gen 1, fa24 on gen2, not ta20/ta25.
I just got this car in manual and i must say he hit it on the nose about the gearbox. 4th gear is butter but every other gear just driving normal is notchy especially when cold . Changing the gearoil did help quite a bit. Car is great otherwise. very good review tho everyone thinking about getting this car needs to see this
IMO - This doesn't compare to the GR Corolla. The Corolla to get is the Circuit edition, which is $42,900. That's over 10k more than the 86, and that's before every dealer markup on the Corolla. Also, the 86 comes in an automatic. It might not be a "true" GR model, but for a fun to drive RWD car that still comes in an automatic (wife won't drive a manual), there aren't many other options out there. I'm glad they still make this.
I would love to test drive one of these cars. Right now I have a 07 IS250 6MT and have been slowly upgrading every suspension bushing to polyurethane and would love to swap the FRS limited slip differential into the car to get something that handles close to a FRS but with the build quality of a Lexus while having four doors.
What about the Room Temperature Vulcanized oil pan sealant that breaks down from the heat and settles in the oil pan (potentially clogging the oil pickup)?!!! It's a known issue in car enthusiast circles. As a mechanic I don't know how you avoided talking about it.
The manual does actually have a safety system, blind spot monitoring, which is prob the most important one you can have. Starting msrp for a gr corolla is around 36k, for the 86 its around 29k..lol, and the markups for the corolla are more aggressive. Personally I think the 86 looks a lot better too, corolla looks like a box on wheels in comparison. The power in the 86 for its price range is fine, but if you have 7k-10k extra to spend, you need more power and don't care about looks then sure...get yourself a gr corolla.
I own a 22' GR 86 and absolutely love the car. I think the RWD alone would make it far more fun and playful than the GR Corolla's AWD. I've been to Roebling Road Raceway twice in this car and stayed mostly in 3rd and 4th gear so I can't relate to the 2nd gear complaints you're talking about. The gearing is a bit notchy but I actually like that. My only complaint about this car is the clutch. I don't like how high the engagement point is and I don't like the lack of feedback. I replaced the stock clutch spring with the MTEC spring and it's a little better but still not great.
@@deej628 yeah my last car was actually a 17 WRX. I never replaced the clutch spring in it though because it felt great from the factory. I prefer the WRX clutch for sure.
That issue has been grossly overblown. If your under warranty it shouldn't be a worry. If your daily driving, it shouldn't be an issue, if your tracking it and beating up on it, then it could be an issue
The 86 platform is special because it's one of the very few LIGHTWEIGHT, RWD, low-sitting, naturally aspirated sports car that exists right now.
And still has a mechanical e-brake, standard transmission and not marked up like everything else.
Problem is a miata is cheaper, not much less power, and has a drop top. Maybe slightly less practical but I feel like it's a no Brainer to just get a miata instead
@@MrImaWizard The MX-5 is also a great car. But if you were to own only one car, especially as a daily the 86 would be the better pick every time.
@Krenisphia not by much though. I'd take the drop top capability over a little more trunk all day
It's also under $35K.
Nice video. There are really good reasons to buy the GR86 over the GR Corrola. 1) you can actually find a GR86. 2) The GR 86 isn't grossly marked up like the GR Corrola. People aren't going to pay 60-70k for a Corrola.
4) I'm not paying $32k for 3-cylinders. I'd buy a Camry TRD for that price
yes for that price you buy a supra, like come on, imagine getting a corolla for 60-70 kekW
This guy just loves Toyota, it’s ok, he tried lol
5) 2.4L NA RWD is arguably more fun and responsive than 1.5L turbo AWD
Not everyone overpays for their GRC, got on the list last April and only paid MSRP
There is a purity to 86/BRZ in its simplicity. I own a 22 BRZ and 1000% happy. It gives all the right feels. After 2 turbocharged cars I appreciate linearity of power and there is enough to have fun on the street.
This reviewer is TRUE Idiot.
He really think GR Corolla overshadowed this. Then he is the biggest idiot I have ever seen.
BRZ/GR86 came and won 🏆 many new best sport car in 22/23
Corolla is 25k more expensive and crap front wheels drive
I agree but would be tempted by one with a turbo if not a huge mark up.
Personally I would have loved if Toyota gave the buyer the option to get the 3 banger that's in the Yaris/Rolla GR.
Same. Have a Auto BRZ and it is amazing. I also own a Manual 2019 BRZ with all upgrades. I keep driving the new one, lol.
Totally agree and the NA Engine reacts much faster than those turbocharged ones. To me thats one of the most important things…
I'm the owner of a 2023 GR86 for almost 4 months now, I drive it everyday and I'm still amazed by how well it handles. Regarding power, it's more than enough to enjoy it, while being considerably fuel efficient (I'm getting about 27 mpg on average). the Corolla GR must be an incredible upgrade, but it's more than $15k more expensive and mechanically, much more complex, therefore, possibly costlier to maintain and repair. So the GR86 is the cheapest option, only comparable to the Miata, which is smaller but not cheaper.
I own the 2022 model, picked up an auto for msrp. they wanted much more for a manual. but the auto is great, I get 32.5 mpg, and I live where there are tons of twist and turn roads so the drive to work is awesome.
Hey there. I just bought a brand new 2023 brz, and I am hearing a lightly noticeable metal grindy-like sounds when accelerating. Is that normal?
Is yours auto or manual? For that mpg number thanks
@@Player-jo9lt absolutely not
@@HeroesJourneyHub manuel. I think it was mostly the way I was using the clutch.
Problem with the GR Corolla is that it’s reached unobtainable status by it’s limited production and dealer markups making the GR86 the only car in Toyotas lineup that’s sporty and affordable
Are they really only making a limited run with the corolla I had no idea, asking cause I'm on the fence on which one to buy
Toyota stealerships are trying VERY hard to make even the GR86 unobtainable as well. My local dealer are blantantly marking the used cars as $42K. A NEW one is $32k. lol. Just INSANE. They then try saying they mark them down, and you 'save' thousands, whilst still charging around $1k more than new. lol.
I would not buy a turbo 3 cylinder, especially a rally homologation, first iteration. It doesn't matter if it blows up after 1 season of rally.. but 50k miles on that engine? Hmm, maybe the 2nd version or after a few years. When you can see the cars endurance and some vehicles start passing the 100k mile mark, then some conclusions can be drawn.
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@@matthewwain9958I just picked one up at msrp and the same dealership has a base model gr86 with 20k miles on the lot for 35k.. I said I’d rather have a full warranty period brand new at msrp and they said no problem lol
Though I wish Toyota had designed and built this entirely in house, I will give them credit for making what is easily the best looking inexpensive car that still has some fun to it. The designs of most $28,000 cars basically look like the maker is telling the buyer, " sorry dude, you're gonna have to wait 15 years and add a decimal point to your salary before dreaming of affording anything that looks remotely cool."
This is a huge thing. It looks amazing for fairly cheap compared to similar classed cars in terms of looks.
2024 GR86 owner here, love the thing. Incredible handling, very useful as a daily and excellent power. Averaging 23 mpg overall after 10k miles
The 86/BRZ is a purpose made, RWD, 2 door - a proper sports car. The GR Corolla is a regular passenger car that has been modified, and remains wrong wheel drive.
Its awd lol not the ff corolla wrongness
I have a 2022 BRZ. It feels wonderful to drive. GR Corolla is unobtainable and not intended to overshadow the twins. Hot hatch vs pure, raw sports car. I also recommend watching Phelp's Garage if you want to see what one of these things could do. This dude is underselling the hell out of this car.
These vehicle reviews is why this channel is so popular. It is the only authentic review of vehicles on the web, in my search of such reviews. He comments on the exterior, interior, vehicle on the ground and the vehicle off the ground, citing the good ,bad and the ugly of such vehicles.
His honesty and knowledge attracts many new viewers, daily. Thanks AMD, keep up the good work!
I own this exact car and I love it. Hands down the best car I’ve ever owned. So fun to drive, so engaging, none of the issues pointed out in this video have ever been a problem for me. If I do have problems 5 or 6 years from now, then so be it. It’s worth it.
Agree
I guess the thing that I like about this car over the GR Corolla is that it's more 'romantic'? It's a simpler, more straightforward car. it feels like the GR Corolla's 'specialness' is diminished by it sharing so much with the regular Corolla, while one of the things that makes the GR yaris and the GR86 (technically) feel 'pure' is that they're unique bodies built to do the one thing that they do
besides, wouldn't a turbocharged GR86 cut into the 2.0 supra's niche?
This one is also RWD while the GR Corolla is AWD. Therefore I´m also more attracted to the 86.
@@segundoespina4157corolla 4WD
The biggest besides HP is that the GR86 is clean lines 2 door coupe. The GRC is just 4 doors ugly as hell.
I purchased the 2015 FRS right off the showroom floor. Best car I ever owned. It’s the only car that I’ve never traded in after 4 years. But now I really want the new model.
I’m in love with the new red color ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥🏁
@@JG-gz4uk its iconic not ugly
There is absolutely no comparison between the two - you cannot slide the Corolla. The GR86 fills an enthusiast's niche, and I'm so thankful we have it.
22 brz here. I agree with everything in this video..except one thing..
The major complaints such as power and component's are a selling point for enthusiasts, think about it. It is really "the" tuner car of this decade. Its meant to be modified, worked on, tuned.. i get while out of the box its good, its not great.. but for who i believe the car is truly marketed for, the modders/tuners and the aftermarket businesses... this car is an absolute dream.
This car has the look, the price, the bones and hits a lot of areas that make it one of the absolute best project cars out there for gear heads and tuners to go wild. This car creates jobs and hobbies.. like many cars before it.. but who is building cars like this today, at this price point? Sure you can get a supra, a z... or you can get one of these and have thousands left over to truly build "your car".. and because its so affordable.. without guilt or worry.
So while i agree with everything, i have to argue those points. Most of those who end up owning these cars want to build and personalize it.. and you really cant get any better than this.
I’ve owned both GR Corolla and GR86 and for entertainment and fun, hands down, i always will take the GR86 keys.
I’d much rather have this because it has two doors and rear wheel drive. Sure, some more power would be welcome.
just supercharge it if u want more power… boom u basically got a wrx engine in a 2 door rwd lightweight sports car
@@kaaworii
How much will that give?
@@BarrySlisk somewhere in the realm of 300hp
@@kaaworii
Woah!
Before even the new GR86/BRZ were announced, I wanted a GR yaris more than any other car, but unfortunately it was never coming to the US. So when they announced the GR Corolla, I was superrrr hyped for it and pretty much dead set on it being my next car. Coming from a 135i, I wanted a vehicle that could still slide around a bit, but have the traction of AWD when necessary. The second I found out the corolla wasnt as “tail happy” as the focus rs or MK8 R, I went and test drove a 2022 BRZ, just me, no salesman. Man, 30 minutes in, I drove back in a hurry and bought that damn car. It’s every bit as fun as everyone says it is, and I haven’t regretted walking away from the GR Corolla one bit. I may just like it more than the 135i, but to me, nothing will ever top an inline 6 sound/smoothness.
I agree with you. More companies need to bring back the inline 6 or else I'm gonna make my own
Im sry but if a 135 (even the M135) is a sporty car for you, you really need a education.
And therefore your comments are invalid on 86/BRZ.
I love the idea of rear wheel drive, the ability to Power steer and throw the car into corners. But the 135 does none of that, if try and drive hard the traction control is on every corner and the rear still steps out wildly. it is not a progressive power slide/ Steer. It is just not a well balanced car. It is not enjoyable to drive hard or at all confidence inspiring. is one of the worst rear ends ever.
I drove a M2 and my commodore sedan ( With great tyres) both much heavier and both with consideration for their market position are progressive power sliders and are not hitting the tra tion control every corner.
Totally agree, the BMWs engine is sublime, but, like all BMW manuals, they are garbage. The GR86 is truly the modern day JDM cheap fun car, and is almost a poor man's Cayman. The M135i/M140i of the old RWD platform are just not fun to drive the way the 86 is, but they are great cars in their own way.
Having owned the previous gen BRZ, I agree with you. They totally should have focused on reinforcing 2nd gear.
Why? It makes no sense to me. 3rd’s synchros should be carbon, not 2 or 4. On track you use 2 and 3. You use synchros when up shifting. You should be double clutch rev matching down. 2nd synchros go out drag racing. Why are you drag racing in an 86? 😂
@@JaySee5 Well nobody generally is drag racing them unless they're heavily modded, but the 1st gen in particular you'd be revving the nuts off it at all times because it was low on power, and 2nd gear always felt weird, that's all. You sound more knowledgeable on it than me though so I would defer to you.
But this looks sooooo much better then the Corolla GR 😅😅😅😅😅 give me this with a Corolla GR ENGINE!! that's what we need
the blue tape around the heat shield at 11:38 is there because there is a jagged edge around the heat shield that the tape is meant to protect you from. At least that's a user in the forums said when he asked about it at toyota.
Great video!! This is my dream car. Screw the FWD based GR Corolla. Don't care about how fast it can go, how it can drift with the gizmos etc... a proper RWD pure N/A engine can't be beat.
It can. I have an accord 2.0 sport, with very light suspension mods (mostly swaybars, strut bars) factory wheels, factory shocks and brakes. With a stage 2 tune and NO engine mods, I walked an m340i and am capable of literally bringing the rear around at a similar pace and hang with it on a track. So this is ridiculous assumption that RWD is in any way superior. Poor guy was mad that a mom car beat him in a straight and on track...WITH STOCK PARTS and nothing but good ground up engineering.
@@singular9 the fact that you still have to mod the GR Corolla to be as fun as the GR86 whilst being much more expensive defeats the purpose.
@@singular9 nobody cares how fast you can go unless track is your primary use for a car, and in that case, you can build a track car. The 340i with equivalent mods would be even faster. Anyway, it's all about engagement and driving fun, and no turbo Accord is getting close to a Miata or GR86 on that front. Who cares how fast you can go in a straight line.
Well said! Folks don't seem to really understand the purpose of this platform nor the historical and cultural significance of what the 86 represents in Japanese car cultural. Sad! People need to do more research!
@@singular9 additionally, the GR86, on stock settings, has the potential to break most tracks' class time records, someone nearly did, look it up on youtube.
Someone also posted an unofficial time of 8:27 in the Nurburgring. So the notion of the GR86 being slow is false.
The BMW you "raced" probably didn't even know you were "racing"
I had the previous gen and I loved it for the handling, I know it wasn't fast, but I went from a Corolla to the FRS so yes, it was a bit faster and after driving FWD for decades, I began to appreciate the rear drive.
Same! I went from an xb to an frs and I appreciate and love it for exactly what it is. I am under no delusion that it is something more than what it is.
Side note, I’m new to the channel and love every video you have made so far. The time you take to go in depth with the information good or bad I can tell comes from facing whatever it is you are informing people on. You are one of the few I will listen to and not question the validity of information being passed. You have passion for what you do and that’s is a direct reflection of the ones who will follow you. +1
The fuel door shape is a nod to the 2000 GT headlight shape. If you look closely the GR86 takes a lot of styling queues from the 2000 GT.
Damn, I never noticed that, but it's true
Yas that would be correct even the inside looks like moder 2000gt , but I know that toyota bought porsche 911 and boxster to developed it ,teardrop shape , interior looks kinda like 911s
I owned and tracked many cars and once you go RWD, you'll never go back. The GRC AWD system is sophisticated and performant but incredibly boring compared to this. RWD, 6MT, NA, light weight. A classic recipe that doesn't exist anywhere else.
Very thorough review. Never had heard the concerns over the manual transmission before. Only thing I don't understand is the love for the GR Corolla.
As a GR86 owner, this was a very fair review. I love this car.
I recently went to look at the GR86 from someone who changed his GR Yaris for the GR86. He had no regrets whatsoever. As a matter of fact I know nobody who says: The GR86 sucks compared to a GR Corolla. I don't agree at all that this car will die out due to the existence of a GR Corolla or GR Yaris. It is absolutely different than those other (also amazing) cars.
100% agree. I own a GR Yaris and after test driving a GR86 I bought one and will probably sell the Yaris. The GR86 is way more fun.
The guy from the video also disregards the difference between the rear wheel drive of the 86 and the all wheel drive of the corolla, the cars are clearly different and I dont see why someone would like to change this one for the corolla if they want a rwd car.
@@Aladdin5cave I'm curious as to what makes the GR86 more fun than the GR Yaris? I had the first gen BRZ and that was a blast, but just needed a bit more power/torque.
@JasonISF the new one has like 40% more power
Sorry I drove both and the GR Yaris is in my garage. Each to their own but the Yaris is just as fun with more power. The torque is just amazing. Very fun car to drive.
Compliment, how you do your videos! Simple, fine and without a lot of bla bla. And very simpathic. Bravo (from a Lotusdriver who knows, what a Sportscar is)
I would rather this over the Corolla because of the two doors. It gives me an excuse not to have to many people asking me for lifts 😂.
A GR Corolla costs approx $120,000+ in my country while the GR86 costs $45,000 so I'll take the 86 any day! Thanks for the awesome review as always!
Heavy econo car chassis that doesn't like to rotate with heavy front weight bias and understeer vs bespoke & stiff RWD chassis, on demand oversteer, lightweight & responsive NA. GR86 by a mile for drivers. You need to hit a back road or the track and look up the word, "special." One is a mini minivan and the other one is a pure sports car. You can get a heavy, 4WD understeering sled from a few manufacturers. Name another manual, RWD coupe under 3000 lbs on sale new.
ND2 Miata rf beats this in all aspects especially reliability. Not a coupe though but close to it.
@@junkazama7922
Sure it does because you said so.
Obviously internet experts showing zero evidence of their delusional statements should be taken srsly - not. LMAO!
@jun kazama it's not a coupe and not close to it. GR86 is about 3x stiffer. RF adds only weight. No added rigidity. Same problem with the S2000. Lacks rigidity and only understeer sucks worse than cowl shake... Why enthusiasts begged for an MX5 coupe. We never got one. Sucks. Would be a much more serious sports car with solid rigidity. As is it's lacking.
@@65hi863dhyu 3x stiffer and still and gets beat on autocross. Sigh i wonder why.
@jun kazama try a real track and get back to us. Auto X is parking garage racing. And it's not about #s. The new twins feel better and are just more fun. Joking aside, MX5s are bad ass but I do prefer the new twins. And if you want to get really serious? MX5 isn't stiff enough to go ballistic. 10K Nm/degree isn't going to cut it. 30K Nm/degree will. FI? Have at it
A buddy of mine had a '22 BRZ Limited. He added coilovers, header-back exhaust, Brembo front calipers among other things. He let me put a few miles on it in the twisties and oh man, that car was SO much fun! I had a '13 BRZ Limited, and it was better than mine in every way.
People buy 86 because of Initial D. AE86 is a legend.
i did
The GR Corolla is marked up everywhere and not everyone wants a 4 door awd for their sports car. The only possible issue might be the trans if they are still too notchy but I have yet to drive one. I also prefer the 86 interior over the corolla. Miata is another option but they feel too cramped for me and I prefer a car with more precise handling like the 86 over the Miata with extra body roll. Not a big fan of drop tops either.
My heart is broken 😢, bought a GR86 here in South Africa 4 months ago and I truly love it. Amazing handeling, fun to drive and enough power. Never knew one of my favourite channels thinks it’s crap 🫢🤣🤣🤣
It’s not crap. I bought a GR86 after owning a GR Yaris which is arguably better than a GR Corolla.
your car is a very good sports car nor a pig with lipstick on
It’s not crap and its competitor is definitely not its sibling GR Corolla imo.
Can you provide some input regarding cabin noise? Someone told me the engine sound is quite intrusive.
@@HK-gc7xz Very normal for a Toyota
I don't think this guy gets who these cars are aimed at...the Corrola will never kill the 86. Sounds like he just wants a Corrola really badly lmao
😂 That what I said. He might be a good mechanic, but he is talking out is a** right now. This is a Hachi Roku. Someone educates this man on Japanese car culture
I have a new GR 86 & I love it.
I’ve had it for 3 months now.
It's a great pure sports car at an affordable price. You can't beat that. This car will be last of its kind so if you are smart you'll grab one asap
I'm an an automotive engineer and will say, i like your channel and you even get a few things right, but you don't understand engineering. You understand some of it. I believe you could learn but it would take a lot of time in the trenches. I find your assessments to at times be rather limited, forgive me. I am not going to write a book here, but your conflation about thinning out cylinder liners and the auto trans gaining weight, this not being parity or a wash... if we are at party and you said that, I may have spit out my beer.
Really? You really said that?
1. the reason why Toyota likely thinned out the cylinder liners is because of heat transfer and not weight. Weight is a secondary benefit. Its to take heat away from the combustion process which affects volumetric efficiency, air/fuel mixture and timing advance. Aluminum transfers heat more efficiency than iron liners. Less iron= better heat dissipation. Steel is need for abrasion resistance and strength of course which affects block web thickness...versus silicon etching which was pioneered in the late 60's and used by GM and Porsche found commonly which has even better heat transfer but liners are sometimes preferred but have distinct manufacturing tolerance challenges due to dissimilar coef. of thermal expansion. Weight it a byproduct and not the root cause of the change. You should know this but for some reason don't. You do know a lot of other things of course that matter.
2. the auto transmission gaining weight. Whenever engineers increase the weight of known component of a car is because of:
a. Strength increase, which is the overwhelming reason and b, reduce cost due to substituting in cheaper material like steel for aluminum which can be both stronger and heavier. The engineers must have perceived a strength deficit in an aspect of the trans which increased its weight by 6 lbs. This would be the 'only' reason, strength or cost. Toyota sells cars for profit and btw why all syncros on the gearbox aren't carbon. Syncronizer problems are nothing new. Ask Honda about their Type R syncros they finally fixed after two years of 2nd gear crunching.
3. And lastly, perhaps the most comical. Why would you compare 1 and 2? Why should they be the same weight reduction versus weight game for parity? The net benefit of 1. and 2. far outstrips any vehicle weight gain. How about the heavier optional wheel/tire package? Why does that matter? Aesthetics and tire footprint and handling. Are you going to compare weight gain of the optional tire/wheel package without considering why it exists, to increase cornering forces and traction and not have the car slip around the track more? Problem with not knowing what the engineers do is, they don't do things for one reason, They do things for 10 reasons and there is even a hierarchy of importance where benefits are rated.
As to comparison of the GR86, the Corolla 3 cylinder AWD sh_tbox is just that, a sh_tbox compared to the GR86. The Corolla has a boosted 3 cylinder 300 hp lawn tractor motor with AWD. 100hp/cylinder of just over .5 liter per cylinder. I don't expect you to do the math, but most cars have twice the displacement/hp which translates into much better long term reliability. The GR86 engine is under much less assault aka crank/connecting rod/piston/block stresses and if you line up both at the track which almost nobody does, the GR86 will run within a tick of the Corolla with blown lawn mower engine.
The Corolla is a joke. Its a marketing plow by Toyota for wankers who want a 'tuner' car. The interior of the Corolla looks like a mud fence. AWD when the power to weight of the car makes a mockery out of the parasitic driveline losses and 'weight' you ruminate over. Exclusivity without a benefit. A track focused car for somebody who would never go to a track and would be lapped by a 20 y.o. C5 Corvette. With mark up that Corolla POS will cost as much as a Lexus IS350. A fool and their money and plenty of fools in the world and what Toyota counts on.
PS. I do agree that Toyota should have boosted the FA-24 aka put the WRX turbo motor in the GR86.
I find Toyota, Honda and Subaru have lost their way in many respects. I believe all car companies are suffering an identity crisis with the advent of EV. A last note, and I know you bought one. I find your endorsement of hybrids to be shameful. Anybody with an engineering degree knows they are a pure money grab by Toyota and Honda. Awful NVH with CVT drone. Two powerplants in one vehicle, twice the reliability cost due to twice the technical complexity, 100 computers and a battery that will fail like clockwork out of warranty. A car for tree huggers who all flunked math and don't understand opportunity cost and economics. Fuel savings is nothing compared to initial purchase cost and long term maintenance cost out of warranty. Throw in the awful sound and pathetic power/weight ratio, the hybrid badge is like wearing a dunce cap or a shirt with kick me on the back...lol.
I want to say lastly, you are a good man. This I know for certain because I know how very hard you work and you know what you are doing. The world of engineering is very different however than what you do.
'' I am not going to write a book here'' Writes a Book! Lol
@@MauiWauiPineappleExpress sorry, you are right.
Thank you for your in depth review. I have been thinking about purchasing this vehicle since 2022 however still holding off. I know Sub/Toyota can add some more horse power to the 2.4.
I did not realize the standard transmission needed to beef up second gear. AND, you were/are the only reviewer that has mentioned this in-depth. Greatly appreciate this detailed overview. Thanks again!
If you watch some exhaust reviews for this car you will see why second gear goes. Every weekend racer power shifts the crap out of these poor cars doing the 1-2. Sounds cool, chirps the tires, eats the synchro. Mechanics, by virtue of the job, see the worst of the worst. (Speaking as a mechanic) Shift it like a street car that you actually care about and it won't wear any quicker than any other low HP stick shift.
Thanks for the review. Your take on the 86 is completely different than I had predicted. Very interesting perspective.
Probably the most honest and fair review of the GR86 on the entire internet. In general one of the best car reviewers out there, really appreciate it.
I skipped to "what I don't like" and found his opinion elitest and impractical. I have a BRZ and for the price (I bought mine at MRSP) it has enough power and is a lot of fun. The insurance isn't outrageous as the GR Corolla and a Supra would be and people think it's an expensive sports car, even being mistaken most often for a Supra. The Corolla is, well, still a Corolla. The low CG and 53%/47% makes it a fun daily driver and a turbo would upset the fine balance. There's still enough room in the trunk to make it usable and there is a plethora of aftermarket parts to overcome most of the design and performance shortcomings. After a full year, I'm still happy with the car. I'll save the $10k higher price that most of the Corollas are going for in my area. I'm also concerned about the longevity of squeezing 300 hp out of 1600 ccs!
Honest review of what the GR86 is and is not. I was into weekend track racing in my twenties with a V6 Capri; fun. The Toyota premium with an automatic is the perfect car for me five decades later; I'm not dead yet. What a great road car, that handles and stops well. I also own a Forester Wilderness, which shares Subaru instruments and engine, as well as, the safety features of the GR86. In a Maine winter the Forester is great, much better than the offroad Jeep 4x4s I used for years. I love going back and forth between the shared family of vehicles. Cars and trucks are not unlike golf clubs; can't play well with only one. Were I into driving stupid, I'd own one car, say the Corolla GR, and have all my money in one car. I'm not perfect, and don't expect my GR86 to be perfect. But, sweet Jesus, thank you the best motorized wheelchair available for the money. Planning to switch from the noisy track tires it came with, to a/s Conti DWS so I can enjoy my oldies. Also, my dog loves riding in the back seat; easy in and out.
How have i not seen this gr86 yet wtf? This looks like a toyota made porche im in love
The GR86 is one of the best car money can buy and in Japan is almost top!
Not sure where to start with this review. Firstly the brake rotors on the new GR86/BRZ are larger, 12" vs 11.4", so there's that. The engine issues, if you've drove both the 1st gen and 2nd gen cars, you'll know its not even close FA20 puts down 150-160whp on dynos, the FA24 has routinely dyno'd at 215-220whp, thats a 50-60 hp difference, and is much smoother with a torque curve that produces power much lower in the Rev band, and they managed to mount it another inch lower in the 2nd gen as well, giving the car an even lower center of gravity. The fact ix only weighs marginally more than the first gen, while simultaneously being more refined, and dimensionally larger is something of a minor miracle. The handling is probably better than anything priced below a Porsche 718. The transmission is one of the best feeling ones on the market today, and is frequently lauded. Seems someone has some unresolved issues with boxer engines.
At last a proper informed engineering review of a car. Not lust a bloke raving on about cup holders, usb chargers and “solid plastics” interiors blah blah. Excellent work.
It's great to hear a detailed explanation of changes between models and some healthy criticism! Over a dozen videos watched and no one has mentioned the gear ratio changes for instance. FYI, the rear passenger notification is for those terrible parents who forget their babies in the back seat when they go to work. I'm okay with this car having it. And yes, it does fit front facing car seats just fine for those who think it won't.
The GR86 is a lot more approachable and an actual RWD, unlike the GR Corolla/Yaris/Mazda2 that's still FWD-based.
Also the GR86 has beaten, or close to beating, some tracks' class record on stock settings. Also posted a respectable but unofficial 8:27 lap in the Nurburgring.
Yeah, the car has flaws but the whole notion that "this is not a powerful car" is misguided. The specs might not look amazing, but the driving experience is fantastic. I test drove this among other cars but this one won me over. This car also does very well in the GT300 (300 hp and under) in Japan, where It competes against modified Supras, GTRs and whatnot. So the bang for the buck is out of this world. It feels like comparing it to the Corolla GR or Civic Type R its unfair, since pretty much the driving 'feel' is different (FWD vs RWD). I would compare to the Mazda miata, but clearly there are not many comparable cars if at all at this price point.
@@ShinMike the GT300 point is a bit misleading, the Toyota version in that competition is v8 swapped and the Subaru version is turbocharged
@@ShinMike though you're right that it shows the chassis is capable
Subscribed. Very informative video.
Lol...i don't think the gr corolla would be something that would cause this car to "die out." They'll both do well in their own right. Thanks for your perspective, i learned something. Especially when you brought up the split engine block
It's an absolute rocket, and you are planted around corners. It's an incredible car. We have a 2023 Premium with the 6 speed. 😊 Smiles for miles.
You do the best car review videos anywhere! Love your honesty with your opinions on all cars you review. Having a true mechanic’s point of view is priceless. I am, however, very surprised you didn’t mention the RTV problem and how it’s causing blown engines due to oil starvation when the RTV gets stuck in the oil pickup tube? Has that been fixed in the 2023 models? Would like to hear your thoughts on this problem if you could look into it please. Keep up the great work…
Blown out of proportion. This is a non- issue on the GR86. The pickup screen was modified and now shaped like a box with more surface area!
Driver's perspective is pretty important on this kind of car
RTV isn't the issue. It's right hand turns.
Yep, RTV issue is fixed. now oil starvation under high lateral forces is the existential issue
I reserved a gr86 and I respect this man's opinion so I'm a little scared. That being said, I'm still buying the gr86.
The GR86 would literally be perfect if it had a Toyota straight 4 instead of the boxer. The center of gravity will raise, sure, but it would be 100% worth it for the reliability and simplicity. It would be the modern AE86 or 240sx.
Excellent video! I greatly appreciate the mechanical insight, especially on the issues with the engine. That alone was enough to motivate me to subscribe to your channel. Keep up the fantastic work.
Please do a review of the new Toyota Supra at some point! Awesome review - Bought a GR86 last month in Halo White. Love it.
Haven’t you had a problem with the rtv silicone yet? Is the car even worth spending all that money for engine failure I’ve always wanted this car and now seeing have unreliable it can be I’m second guessing. 😢
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On the BRZ; the knuckle is aluminum, rear sway bar is mounted to the body, instead of subframe, sway bar thickness is different, and the spring rates are different.
You can get the Eyesight system in the manual trim with auto cruise control in the 2024 models. Personally I don't like all the nannies and they just add cost, complexity, and weight.
each GR vehicle tackles it's own place in the market.
Realistically speaking, although not the most popular option, you can get a base GR Supra if you still want RWD and more power.
Adding more power would just cannabilize sales of that car which you cant even find in a manual.
GR Corolla, is to compete with the hot hatch market.
The 86 has one competitor, which doesn't exactly count because it's much smaller, which is the miata.
Personally, I don't think it'll become overshadowed because the aftermarket support of the 86 is a lot more common than the Corolla.
There is no specialty or uniqueness of owning a Corolla, regardless of GR, because it looks like every other hot hatch.
My 16 FR-S was my daily driver and I didn’t track it. My 4th gear synchro started to wear out at 78k miles.
Yikes. Did that have the carbon synchro as well?
No, it had stock 16’ synchros.
This is the closest I've ever seen him want to curse in his Things I Don't Like segment.😂
I have a limited '24 manual with the EyeSight system. Unsure if the automatic has more features, but mine comes with land departure warning, adjustable automatic cruise control, and blind sight monitoring
You're missing the point of this car by comparing it with the gr corolla. Rwd Vs fwd, sports car vs hot hatch, different balance n driving feel altogether. It depends on what kinda driving feel you want. If u can have only one car then gr corolla makes sense. Some reviewers have driven this and the brz side by side n said there are significant differences in the way they drive. Maybe you can do that. Anyways, still love your detailed reviews n explanation.
Well said!
I was thinking of this everytime that he mentioned that you should buy the corolla instead, itsa clear that both cars have very different purposes
Good honest review. What about the rtv problem?
Your opinions and insights will influence my purchases. Thx for the info and keep up the hard work.
FYI the fuel door is the same shape as the 2000 GT headlight, as an homage :) thanks and God bless!
thats so dope, thanks for sharing
I hope they fixed the silicone issue that is clogging the oil pick up tube. Otherwise it’s a solid car & love the design.
Thanks for this video, keep giving us good honest reviews
I'm not sure I'd get too worked up by the the idea of a 'true GR' car. 2/3 of "GR cars" in the US market are built by someone else and there is not a long and storied pedigree of "true GR" cars. Still that team has differentiated their cars in ways from the BRZ (which I own) and the Z4, and even influenced the original cars themselves such as D4S being used by the Subaru and design changes made to the BMW B48 engine. I think they've done something very practical here, and the BRZ/GR86 offer a purity and simplicity that is hard to buy anymore. I love how basic these cars are. Also, on the 6-speed transmission - an in house Toyota design.
I like your reviews in general but you're missing the point. You're comparing a rear wheel drive sports car to a modified Corolla (which costs a lot more btw). Also despite issues with the naturally aspirated boxer engine, I'd take that over an unproven turbo charged 3 cylinder engine which will experience much higher stresses. Stick to your old man reviews of camrys and minivans
I think you make a lot of great points about the car. It sucks how the car seems half good and half meh, and I hope they do what you were saying at the end about an actual GR version. But the market is so bleh right now it's really the only new car I want to consider. I don't even consider the corolla, reminds me too much of a Golf or Focus, no offense... the 86 just looks so sharp, and it fits in the pocket of decent power, 2 seat, rwd, good handling car
Absolutely agree. This does look sharp and I don't see too many people cross shopping this w/ GR Corolla. Corolla has great specs, but looks like a kids car.
@@mikedaleiden7725that's what I'm saying, I would imagine the two cars would appeal to different crowds so other than them both being Toyotas, idk why one would mention one with the other
Picked up my new GTS GR 86 just recently. One big let down was no satellite navigation. Apple car play is great but fun fact Toyota engineers…..phone maps don’t work when out of mobile range which is very frequent where I drive. I had sat nav in my previous 2017 86 so very disappointed that this one very handy feature was left off the list in the upgrade. Also no spare wheel.
The fuel door is a throwback to the Toyota GT 2000 popup headlights.
Thats right, its actually the same size and shape
This guys the best on utube.
Nice video. The front license plate looks fine, something many Camaros, Vettes, Mustangs, BMWs, Italian supercars don't account for, and of course the MX-5. I drive my '08 less going through nearby suburbs I know for a fact will pull you over. I'm surprised no one ever mentions this on reviews as most US states require it.
Disagree with your comments about turbocharging...that would ruin the car. See Jason Cammisa's video regarding that exact point. The RWD nature of the GR86 makes it rare in this segment.
Aggressive clutch was because people hated that the FRS stock clutch couldn't handle 300whp
Considering this was a mechanical review, I'm very surprised that you didn't discuss the RTV issue, which is far and away the biggest mechanical news item related to the GR86/BRZ. The RTV thing is right up your alley. Would have loved to get your take on its relative importance.
RTV is a non-issue.
@@BenjiDubss Obviously it's an issue, otherwise so many people wouldn't be discussing it. Is it overblown? Quite possibly. Is it still worth discussing, especially in terms of a certified tech doing a mechanical breakdown of the GR86? Absolutely. If it really is a nonissue, he should address it directly and put it to bed. I'm very surprised that he didn't even mention it, after mentioning the oil baffles, the thinner cylinder walls, and all the other mechanical subjects he covered. Doing a BRZ-GR86 mechanical review without mentioning RVT is a very conspicuous oversight.
@@vlj1133 For sure it's worth mentioning, but it is a non-issue. It was present with the previous generation as well, and they re designed the oil pickup to have more sides with openings for better oil pick up in the second gen. The only reason it was discussed heavily online is bc Toyota declined the warranty for someone who tracked their car, had a blown engine and found RTV. I have owned my GR86 for a year now, 15,000 miles and no RTV issues. Never seen RTV on my dip stick. When I say it is a non-issue, I mean it is causing a very minimal amount of engine failures in the field and there is no recall for it. Toyota and Subaru are obviously aware of it and the fact that they haven't issued a recall yet shows it was overblown. Plus, if it is an issue and causes massive oil starvation leading to engine failure it should happen well before the warranty is expired.
@@BenjiDubss If it causes even a single engine failure, it’s an issue. - That one guy with the blown engine.
Fwiw, I am not aware of a single engine failure that could be directly attributed to RTV-related oil starvation, but if it has happened then it clearly needs to be addressed by Toyota and Subaru. There is simply too much uncertainty surrounding the issue.
Finally, someone who dislikes the shark fin antenna
How exactly a GR Corolla is more exclusive than the GR86? 😂
GR86 is on a platform of its own. GR Corolla a heavily modified corolla but it is STILL A COROLLA.
They manufacture less of them 300+ HP, turbo, AWD, GR Corollas
is not a modified corolla, the only thing they have in common is the shell,
I ordered a 2024 BRZ Limited w/ automatic transmission (due to extensive shoulder surgery). I am retired and just want a fun to drive car that looks good. I won’t be tracking the car or pushing it beyond an “Italian Tune-Up”. Overall I am very excited about getting this car.
I think comparing the 86 to the corolla is pointless, since they're completely different cars. A lightweight NA RWD car vs an AWD turbo hot hatch... Not the greatest comparison there
If this had the new 3 cylinder engine, it would be a wild machine.
I'd buy this in a heartbeat if I was confident the rtv issue was fixed.
Was never an issue in the first place. A few cars in a limited batch were effected.
@@ArmySigssure, but the oil starvation issue is VERY real and unfixed.
The guy has no idea what he's talking about - everyone who has driven my GR86 base MT has fallen in love with it
Agree. He is overanalysing. He doesn’t like that it wasn’t developed by Toyota from the ground up. So what. Toyota owns part of Subaru and had plenty to say during the redesign process. I own an SE with manual and this car is a go cart on the highway in third gear. The low Center of gravity make this into a true sports car.
I disagree, gr Corolla is not fun compared to the gr 86/brz. Is not just about the cost but also the driving dynamics. I rather drive 86 than a gr corolla for any type of driving. Rwd and N/A still better than gimmicks from the GR Corolla which is dull and doesn’t teach you how to drive the car. I am wondering who is really going to rally daily with a gr Corolla. Who is also going to pay for Toyota’s mark ups and ridiculous add ons. Majority of the Toyota dealerships are robbers and too many mal practices. For a car that's under 30k versus GR corolla around 45k depending which dealership you are working with, this car is a gem for most car enthusiasts for spirit driving. Heck even I do not care for GR supra or even my previous favorite S2000. GR86/BRZ is the most practical Porsche 944 recipe that we don't get much these days so please BRZ/GR86 owners should treasure their cars, you won't regret it. Finally, you actually pay less with Subaru premium since you don’t really need limited edition so the Subaru route is actually cheaper since they do respect keeping msrp compared to Toyota marking up their gr86 both trims.
I agree, as an owner myself I believe that the 86 is a car that teaches me to drive. It is a good blank canvas as a tuner car where anyone can do what they want with it. The GR Corolla is more of a rally car and the Supra I would only purely get for speed if I were to keep it stock
Nice review CCN. Can you please review the Genesis G70? Thanks
This is a great car manual is a must. It’s a true sports car and costs a lot less. Plus it’s super light no other car on the market can compare
Great video. Technically the best analysis yet.
The GR86 is not perfect, but the fact it exists at all these days is a gift to enthusiasts.
But don't totally write off fwd if you haven't driven a Type R. Drifting- not so much. But it will rotate and turn in nicely, and you get a fully sorted manual transmission and engine. Better brakes. Useable power. Perfect driver's seat. The list goes on- braking, steering, grip, all top shelf. Okay, sound is meh, and could use better cooling on track.
The GR86 is pure and important. But it is only semi- practical. And while brilliant, is compromised.
The Type R actually does a better impression of a dedicated driver's car than either the GR86 or GR Corolla do of a practical daily driver. My two cents, having both owned and driven rwd purist cars and now on my third year of hunting apexes with an '18 Type R - it is a viable alternative.
The video seems to start with a lot of errors. First, this second gen has much more oil starvation problems than the first generation; so whatever was done to the engine did not "solve the issue", it made it much worse.
Then, the engine is called fa20 on gen 1, fa24 on gen2, not ta20/ta25.
I just got this car in manual and i must say he hit it on the nose about the gearbox. 4th gear is butter but every other gear just driving normal is notchy especially when cold . Changing the gearoil did help quite a bit. Car is great otherwise. very good review tho everyone thinking about getting this car needs to see this
IMO - This doesn't compare to the GR Corolla. The Corolla to get is the Circuit edition, which is $42,900. That's over 10k more than the 86, and that's before every dealer markup on the Corolla. Also, the 86 comes in an automatic. It might not be a "true" GR model, but for a fun to drive RWD car that still comes in an automatic (wife won't drive a manual), there aren't many other options out there. I'm glad they still make this.
I think you should spend a few days behind the wheel on some curvy mountain roads, I’d think you’d have more appreciation
I would love to test drive one of these cars. Right now I have a 07 IS250 6MT and have been slowly upgrading every suspension bushing to polyurethane and would love to swap the FRS limited slip differential into the car to get something that handles close to a FRS but with the build quality of a Lexus while having four doors.
What about the Room Temperature Vulcanized oil pan sealant that breaks down from the heat and settles in the oil pan (potentially clogging the oil pickup)?!!!
It's a known issue in car enthusiast circles. As a mechanic I don't know how you avoided talking about it.
The manual does actually have a safety system, blind spot monitoring, which is prob the most important one you can have. Starting msrp for a gr corolla is around 36k, for the 86 its around 29k..lol, and the markups for the corolla are more aggressive. Personally I think the 86 looks a lot better too, corolla looks like a box on wheels in comparison. The power in the 86 for its price range is fine, but if you have 7k-10k extra to spend, you need more power and don't care about looks then sure...get yourself a gr corolla.
I just saw a GR Corolla listing for like 136k lol
@@Brandon_Mishima wtf?
I own a 22' GR 86 and absolutely love the car. I think the RWD alone would make it far more fun and playful than the GR Corolla's AWD. I've been to Roebling Road Raceway twice in this car and stayed mostly in 3rd and 4th gear so I can't relate to the 2nd gear complaints you're talking about. The gearing is a bit notchy but I actually like that. My only complaint about this car is the clutch. I don't like how high the engagement point is and I don't like the lack of feedback. I replaced the stock clutch spring with the MTEC spring and it's a little better but still not great.
I did the same with my 18 wrx when I had it, have you driven one and if so would you say it was similar?
@@deej628 yeah my last car was actually a 17 WRX. I never replaced the clutch spring in it though because it felt great from the factory. I prefer the WRX clutch for sure.
Except for that looming catastrophic engine failure (RTV)... This car is astounding!
That issue has been grossly overblown. If your under warranty it shouldn't be a worry. If your daily driving, it shouldn't be an issue, if your tracking it and beating up on it, then it could be an issue
Lol RTV issues are blown wayyy out of proportion. Only a singular digit number of engines have failed due to RTV-caused oil starvation.
@@diallo1347 now this is the positive feedback i need right now 👍🏻Thanks!
@@diallo1347 Why wouldn’t you want to beat up on it? It was advertised as track ready…
Every vehicle that has had the sump pulled has the issue, like RTV in the pickup line😢 including the 2.4 WRX 😮