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Post by Boyo » Wed Apr 28, 2021 10:33 am

I had a quick look at a white one of these yesterday when I was picking up my zed from the detailers. It looked much better in the flesh.
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Post by M1k3yC » Wed Apr 28, 2021 10:39 am

Just in case you want to really ram home the rally connection: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... 4271900369
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Post by Beedub » Thu Apr 29, 2021 1:47 pm

really not sure on this! that would have been expensive as well!
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Post by sixspeed » Thu Apr 29, 2021 11:39 pm

Beedub wrote: Thu Apr 29, 2021 1:47 pm really not sure on this! that would have been expensive as well!
Hey Beedub, long time no speak! (not on here much these days).

Just saw this thread whilst browsing and thought I'd have a nose, as I picked mine up on the 1st March (arrived back in Jan as I placed the order last summer around July-time). You won't be disappointed with the car (not that you're doubting that!) nor with the red, best colour IMO! Some shots and a video of mine after being detailed (https://www.instagram.com/p/CMHeJVOhdcX/)


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Mine is now my local runabout and getting used daily for trips to the shops and running the kids to school etc. Its great. I've done a couple of early morning drives with it, and late night runs to get pizza through the B-roads and lanes near me (Surrey/Sussex border) and you can be an absolute hooligan in the car, and it just hangs on to the road for dear life! It will absolutely shame a Z4M with a lot less effort (of course, that doesn't make it "better" but certainly as or more capable).

One thing I did spot, you're thinking of taking it on a European trip. Whilst I think you could have some fun with these on the passes, its not something I'd relish doing mileage in. Suspension is on the firm side (but bearable) but probably more to the point, the road/tyre noise in the cabin over 60mph is pretty loud. Not an issue for me given what I use the car for and the journeys I do in it, but I wouldn't relish a long European trip in one! That said, it would be worth it on the twisties. I'd still take the Z4M for the passes though.

Oh, and exhaust is definitely a must. I had a custom system built on mine. Definitely a big improvement to the soundtrack!!

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You've probably mentioned it already but when do you expect to receive it? Will you have it for the summer, or towards the back-end of the year?

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Post by M1k3yC » Sun May 02, 2021 12:23 pm

sixspeed, your car looks fantastic :thumbsup: Thanks for sharing your experience with it.
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Post by tiglon » Sun May 02, 2021 2:07 pm

Not sure why people get hung up on this being "£35k for a Yaris". Putting a Yaris badge on a 911 wouldn't make it any less enjoyable.

If you enjoy driving above all else, this is probably the perfect car for you. It's nice to have a reminder that driving enjoyment isn't all about 0-60 times and posh brands.
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Post by Beedub » Thu May 06, 2021 7:30 pm

sixspeed wrote: Thu Apr 29, 2021 11:39 pm
Beedub wrote: Thu Apr 29, 2021 1:47 pm really not sure on this! that would have been expensive as well!
Hey Beedub, long time no speak! (not on here much these days).

Just saw this thread whilst browsing and thought I'd have a nose, as I picked mine up on the 1st March (arrived back in Jan as I placed the order last summer around July-time). You won't be disappointed with the car (not that you're doubting that!) nor with the red, best colour IMO! Some shots and a video of mine after being detailed (https://www.instagram.com/p/CMHeJVOhdcX/)


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Mine is now my local runabout and getting used daily for trips to the shops and running the kids to school etc. Its great. I've done a couple of early morning drives with it, and late night runs to get pizza through the B-roads and lanes near me (Surrey/Sussex border) and you can be an absolute hooligan in the car, and it just hangs on to the road for dear life! It will absolutely shame a Z4M with a lot less effort (of course, that doesn't make it "better" but certainly as or more capable).

One thing I did spot, you're thinking of taking it on a European trip. Whilst I think you could have some fun with these on the passes, its not something I'd relish doing mileage in. Suspension is on the firm side (but bearable) but probably more to the point, the road/tyre noise in the cabin over 60mph is pretty loud. Not an issue for me given what I use the car for and the journeys I do in it, but I wouldn't relish a long European trip in one! That said, it would be worth it on the twisties. I'd still take the Z4M for the passes though.

Oh, and exhaust is definitely a must. I had a custom system built on mine. Definitely a big improvement to the soundtrack!!

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Short drive-by video on this post also - https://www.instagram.com/p/CNDdMVCpjrG/


You've probably mentioned it already but when do you expect to receive it? Will you have it for the summer, or towards the back-end of the year?
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Post by Beedub » Thu May 06, 2021 7:31 pm

tiglon wrote: Sun May 02, 2021 2:07 pm Not sure why people get hung up on this being "£35k for a Yaris". Putting a Yaris badge on a 911 wouldn't make it any less enjoyable.

If you enjoy driving above all else, this is probably the perfect car for you. It's nice to have a reminder that driving enjoyment isn't all about 0-60 times and posh brands.
imo its worth every penny.....
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Post by LeeZ4MR » Sat May 08, 2021 1:41 pm

M1k3yC wrote: Sun May 02, 2021 12:23 pm sixspeed, your car looks fantastic :thumbsup: Thanks for sharing your experience with it.
Agree. :thumbsup:

That exhaust looks ace too. 8)
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Post by Babw » Sun May 09, 2021 4:47 pm

Beedub wrote: Thu May 06, 2021 7:31 pm
tiglon wrote: Sun May 02, 2021 2:07 pm Not sure why people get hung up on this being "£35k for a Yaris". Putting a Yaris badge on a 911 wouldn't make it any less enjoyable.
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If you enjoy driving above all else, this is probably the perfect car for you. It's nice to have a reminder that driving enjoyment isn't all about 0-60 times and posh brands.
imo its worth every penny.....
I drove the Litchfield test car when my GTR was there for a service. The GR is a very capable car but at low to sensible speeds it is anodyne. If you're trying to go very quickly then the levels of grip + balance are good, it feels very quick through the gears but no doubt it feels quite uninvolving otherwise. I've never driven a stock one so can't compare but if anything I think it would be a good candidate for an all weather track/time attack/hill climb car rather than a buzzy little hot hatch.

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Post by DPG » Thu May 13, 2021 8:03 pm

Love these, still not seen one on the road though.

Was hoping the GR86 would be as mental but it doesn’t look like it will be.

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Post by LeeZ4MR » Thu May 13, 2021 9:15 pm

DPG wrote: Thu May 13, 2021 8:03 pm Love these, still not seen one on the road though.
I saw a white one today for the first time on the road. 8)

I instantly recognised it from all the photos of them I've seen.
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Post by M1k3yC » Fri May 14, 2021 9:39 am

DPG wrote: Thu May 13, 2021 8:03 pm Love these, still not seen one on the road though.
They're all on AutoTrader for sale at above list price :|
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Post by Beedub » Fri May 14, 2021 11:01 am

wondering myself why i haven't seen any :? :? :? :? :?

ive got one for a day next week
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Post by DPG » Sat May 15, 2021 9:26 pm

One less on the roads


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