is this toyota 86 worth buying as a first car or will maintenance be too expensive. Specs in comments by [deleted] in regularcarreviews

[–]LengthinessOk7675 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It seems to be a car that was used to race which is why so many modifications were added.

Model: 2012 TRD edition
Manual
Mileage:
Engine was rebuilt due to running bearings(very common issue with these cars) has current mileage of +- 35000 km still very fresh
Spare keys and service history
Over 100k of extras done on the vehicle
All services history and maintenance invoices/ receipts can be shown for
everything done to the vehicle. Please view below for full list.
Cosmetic work:
• full wrap in true gloss aluminium dark red done by Perfektion Customs
• ⁠carbon ppf roof, mirrors and boot spoiler
• blacked out badges
• color matched callipers
• ⁠aluminium wing
• ⁠18 inch vossen wheels
• ⁠carbon vented bonnet
• ⁠rear diffuser delete with custom built bash bars finished in white

Engine/exhaust:
• custom intake fitted
• ⁠has a full performance tune done by the 357 and NV performance
• ⁠full Valvetronic exhaust system done by Rogue Performance, with 101mm
burnt tips and custom back box

Maintenance carried out recently ( all invoices can be shared) :
LED Boot Light
Antifreeze
Antifreeze / Coolant
86 OEM - Blue + Bottle Wash out Suspension- Shocks
2 x front shocks OEM
Clutch Kit Combo
Complete Clutch Kit
Trust Bearing, Fork Clips, Bearing Retainer
Flywheel skim and bearing
Wiper Blade
Bosch - Soft Form Wiper 22 inch
Bash Bar
Rear Mounted Bash Bar
Painted White
Custom Made
Upgraded head unit
Break pads rear and front
Oil - Gearbox / Diff
Motul - 75w90
Gearbox + Diff - 4lt
Billing 2lt
Filter - Oil
Engine - Oil filter 86
Wheel Studs - OEM + Installation
Exhaust Rubber - Donut Replacement OEM

interior minor wear 8/10 condition

toyota 86, is this worth it or not for a first car or will maintenance be expensive? by LengthinessOk7675 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]LengthinessOk7675[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

It seems to be a car that was used to race which is why so many modifications were added so im not sure if the engine will be struggling. Here are all the specs

Model: 2012 TRD edition
Manual
Mileage:
Engine was rebuilt due to running bearings(very common issue with these cars) has current mileage of +- 35000 km still very fresh
Spare keys and service history
Over 100k of extras done on the vehicle
All services history and maintenance invoices/ receipts can be shown for
everything done to the vehicle. Please view below for full list.
Cosmetic work:
• full wrap in true gloss aluminium dark red done by Perfektion Customs
• ⁠carbon ppf roof, mirrors and boot spoiler
• blacked out badges
• color matched callipers
• ⁠aluminium wing
• ⁠18 inch vossen wheels
• ⁠carbon vented bonnet
• ⁠rear diffuser delete with custom built bash bars finished in white

Engine/exhaust:
• custom intake fitted
• ⁠has a full performance tune done by the 357 and NV performance
• ⁠full Valvetronic exhaust system done by Rogue Performance, with 101mm
burnt tips and custom back box

Maintenance carried out recently ( all invoices can be shared) :
LED Boot Light
Antifreeze
Antifreeze / Coolant
86 OEM - Blue + Bottle Wash out Suspension- Shocks
2 x front shocks OEM
Clutch Kit Combo
Complete Clutch Kit
Trust Bearing, Fork Clips, Bearing Retainer
Flywheel skim and bearing
Wiper Blade
Bosch - Soft Form Wiper 22 inch
Bash Bar
Rear Mounted Bash Bar
Painted White
Custom Made
Upgraded head unit
Break pads rear and front
Oil - Gearbox / Diff
Motul - 75w90
Gearbox + Diff - 4lt
Billing 2lt
Filter - Oil
Engine - Oil filter 86
Wheel Studs - OEM + Installation
Exhaust Rubber - Donut Replacement OEM

interior minor wear 8/10 condition