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Post by M1k3yC » Tue Nov 10, 2020 10:32 pm

This interests me a lot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyfOupPZy64

I'm still intending to downsize from my M135i as I barely use it (it's on c. 19k miles at over four years old) and I don't need its space or performance. I thought Toyota would struggle to sell the GR but when I watched Jay Emm's video he suggested that virtually all the order slots for next year were taken. I'm still hoping for a discounted one in 12 to 18 months' time!

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Post by MrPT » Tue Nov 10, 2020 10:56 pm

Bloody love it.
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Post by brillomaster » Wed Nov 11, 2020 12:15 am

Its cool and all being basically a homologation special, and i appreciate the work thats gone into it but... its still a yaris, and still a hatchback, so its a no from me.

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Post by buzyg » Wed Nov 11, 2020 10:40 am

Love that. :D Quick enough and not too flashy. :thumbsup:
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Post by M1k3yC » Wed Nov 11, 2020 4:31 pm

It's getting very good reviews on YouTube from the UK channels, but they almost feel overenthusiastic. A Japanese channel did a review of the car (in Japan) and they seemed a little disappointed. Hopefully it'll be possible to test drive one next year.
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Post by zriha » Thu Nov 12, 2020 1:37 pm

First time in years I am excited about Toyota. I am a little bit a jap fan, I owned legendary Ae86 (Hachi-Roku), drifted for a while, then I had an Miata for several years. What can I say from my experience, these cars are really reliable.

Now, having 2.5 inline 6, Z4, I am sceptic about 3 cylinders 1.6 engine with that much horsepower, and if it wasn't Toyota, I wouldn't even talk about that car.

But, honestly, this is a model that is produced only to satisfy WRC rules, so Toyota never had any intention to market this model, it is just to support 2021. WRC Toyota Yaris model. So, you are practically buying a black sheep made for WRC. Lightweight, all-wheel drive and enough power to have fun with. I am seriously considering to buy one, and I immediately got in touch with Toyota branch office for a test model. I am looking forward to trying one.
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Post by IRD » Thu Nov 12, 2020 7:39 pm

M1k3yC wrote: Tue Nov 10, 2020 10:32 pm This interests me a lot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyfOupPZy64

I'm still intending to downsize from my M135i as I barely use it (it's on c. 19k miles at over four years old) and I don't need its space or performance. I thought Toyota would struggle to sell the GR but when I watched Jay Emm's video he suggested that virtually all the order slots for next year were taken. I'm still hoping for a discounted one in 12 to 18 months' time!

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There is a good review in this week’s AutoExpress. They have given it 4 and a half stars out of five. :thumbsup:

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Post by M1k3yC » Fri Nov 13, 2020 6:05 pm

IRD wrote: Thu Nov 12, 2020 7:39 pm There is a good review in this week’s AutoExpress. They have given it 4 and a half stars out of five. :thumbsup:
Looks like it's behind a paywall online and nothing on the AutoExpress YouTube channel yet. Shame, it'd be nice to see a video of Steve Sutcliffe driving it.

zriha, I hope you enjoy the test drive and please let us know what it's like! Some pictures of your AE86 would be great to see if you have any!
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Post by TitanTim » Sat Nov 14, 2020 12:57 pm

I quite like it but 34,375K with Circuit Pack and pearlescent paint is slightly eyewatering but has decent performance. It does look like Renault from some angles to me :o

I think PPF would be a must on those rear arches, the paint won't last 5 minutes after a spot of rallying :)

I just don't think I could swap the M140i for one though but as a second fun runabout it would tick the boxes.

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Post by AnilS » Sun Nov 15, 2020 11:06 pm

I too am curious about this Yaris and am a jap car fan, having owned:

Toyota Corolla GT Coupe (AE86)
Nissan 200SX (S13)
Mazda RX8 (HI Power)
Nissan GTR (R35)

I think it'll hold it's value and be a hoot to drive but it still seems a bit pricey. Big debate over on Pistonheads.

I'm still pondering. :rofl:
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Post by TitanTim » Mon Nov 16, 2020 10:01 pm

Its not really a Yaris though, I think the only items it shares with the standard car is the front and rear lights, rest is all different :)

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Post by zriha » Tue Nov 17, 2020 3:49 pm

M1k3yC wrote: Fri Nov 13, 2020 6:05 pm
IRD wrote: Thu Nov 12, 2020 7:39 pm There is a good review in this week’s AutoExpress. They have given it 4 and a half stars out of five. :thumbsup:
Looks like it's behind a paywall online and nothing on the AutoExpress YouTube channel yet. Shame, it'd be nice to see a video of Steve Sutcliffe driving it.
zriha, I hope you enjoy the test drive and please let us know what it's like! Some pictures of your AE86 would be great to see if you have any!
Here it is, but it is the photo already with the new owner. And an interesting thing, I traded key for a key this Ae86 for a Mitsubishi Starion 2.6 turbo. :)
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Post by MrPT » Tue Nov 17, 2020 4:36 pm

TitanTim wrote: Mon Nov 16, 2020 10:01 pm Its not really a Yaris though, I think the only items it shares with the standard car is the front and rear lights, rest is all different :)

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I wish they would have left it as "it has a bespoke chassis" rather than "...the back is from a Corolla!".
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Post by M1k3yC » Tue Nov 17, 2020 4:46 pm

zriha, That's a cool car! :thumbsup:
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Post by zriha » Wed Nov 18, 2020 5:07 pm

@m1k3yC thanks mate! :)
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