GT86 is there anything I need to know ?
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Can't imagine that E46 will be worth much privately or trade in really, however typically privately will yield better results.
In terms of the GT86, Conscript will probably be able to help you out with some questions but what is it you want to know? Are you buying one used? Have any of these gone out of warranty yet, as they had 5 years warranty when new.
In terms of the GT86, Conscript will probably be able to help you out with some questions but what is it you want to know? Are you buying one used? Have any of these gone out of warranty yet, as they had 5 years warranty when new.
Decent looking cars. Really designed as a basis for mods and for the money much more cars that would in spec be better but if you want to have a good basis or you like the car then why not. For example the engine is a bit dull, 2L pushing 200bhp isn't exactly wow, although if you're happy to turbo then 
e; I've been considering a GT86 Aero for my next car, but with 370Zs being 15k used they're slightly more appealing
e; I've been considering a GT86 Aero for my next car, but with 370Zs being 15k used they're slightly more appealing
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The GT are nice cars, underpowered for their looks and handling ability maybe but a nice car non the less!
Decent looking cars. Really designed as a basis for mods and for the money much more cars that would in spec be better but if you want to have a good basis or you like the car then why not. For example the engine is a bit dull, 2L pushing 200bhp isn't exactly wow, although if you're happy to turbo then
Turbo shmurbo.
What you want is a Fensport supercharger conversion!
Hybrid turbo/Supercharger whichever really. The standard Boxer engine sound is a bit meh so a turbo sound would improve that. I'd personally be going down the hybrid turbo route.
Model to go for etc...
Got any pics of yours mate ?
Any pics of the interior ?
Cheers
![[TW]Fox](/data/man-of-honor/2009.png){kind=avatar}
You realise that whether you lease, buy, HP or whatever has no real bearing on whether you 'want experience of driving new things'?
They are just different methods of approaching the fact that a car loses value and this loss of value is what it costs to have use of the car over the period you want it.
If anything, the lease is the least flexible option and will be the most obstructive to your goal of experiencing new things - if you want out and into another car half way through you basically can't.
Whereas if it belongs to you, you can do whatever you want with it, have a new one every year if you like.
Leasing works when you find a very, very good deal. These are actually fairly rare and require you to be very flexible on what car you want and what spec you want. Knowing already what you want means its probably unlikely that a good lease will exist. Leasing is best when you can go 'Wow, that Golf R is insanely cheap, I'll take that' not 'Where is the best GT86 deal for me?'.
For something like a GT86 I'd imagine a lease to be a complete ripoff.
Purchase a year old one, run it for a year, get rid of it, get something else, is probably the best way to approach what you want.
[TW]Fox;29065428 said:
I wouldn't want to change every 12 months.
I understand where you are coming from. But I can't be to do with the hassle
I want a similar model to my folks motorbilty ..But I just pay for a car for 2 or 3 years give it back and get another.
I'm never going to buy a car again. I just CBA
Looking at deposits and finance for a GT86 at Toyota it seems cheaper leasing..
http://www.gt86ownersclub.co.uk/forum/best-contract-hire-deals_topic2659_page3.html
There is no hassle. Purchase GT86. Keep GT86 for 2 or 3 years. Trade GT86 in against whatever else you want. No hassle. Similar model.
Ok sure you never get as much as you do when selling privately but then a lease or finance agreement will be based on a residual value at trade money..
It's just another type of financial transaction. There is nothing 'easier' to 'CBA' about. None of these options are really any easier than the other.
Because dealer finance is crap, not because leasing is amazing. Plus thats a 3 year old thread?! It's irrelevant!
Every single method has the same basic calculation at its core - purchase price less residual value = depreciation over the term.
Listen to Fox, if you have the funds buy outright, it's overall simpler! If not and you're happy to get a bank loan to cover the cost if that's a no go then look at PCP or HP through a third party.
It's always easier buying the car outright however, you lose no more money only there's less to mess about with no waiting around for approvals etc.
It's always easier buying the car outright however, you lose no more money only there's less to mess about with no waiting around for approvals etc.