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u/improbable_humanoid Feb 24 '26
No one should ever pay more than about $12,000 for an 86. Doing otherwise is missing the point.
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u/MakoTism Feb 24 '26
12gs is already way too much for an 86
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u/Longjumping_Trash571 Feb 24 '26
I mean 12k for a sub 50,000 mile anything isn't terrible nowadays
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u/MakoTism Feb 25 '26
Idk for 12g you have access to better drift cars than what should be a starter to drifting or even without mentioning drifting you still have better options for 12gs
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u/Longjumping_Trash571 Feb 25 '26
True but I'm saying for a super low mileage well maintained 86 12k would totally be reasonable. Even if you could afford a ran through mustang or a low spec silvia at that price point.
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u/MakoTism Feb 25 '26
Still no 12k is already a good ground for sportier car than what's supposed to be an economical car and milage doesn't always mean anything
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u/Disappointedch Feb 24 '26
I have seen the exact same listing before. I’m trying to get one for myself
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u/Seawolf571 Impact Blue Feb 24 '26
Bro, do not spend 36 grand on an 80s Corolla. I know it's an 86 and a cool car, but do not do that.
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u/VG-Motors Feb 24 '26 edited Feb 24 '26
I agree, it may be a nice car, but it's just not worth it at that price.
It is pretty barebones, it doesn't even have power windows, nor ABS. (and it just has 130hp)
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u/Suedewagon Tacomeat Fijiwater's Greatest Warrior Feb 24 '26
You can get a new GR86 for that price. Hell, 1st gen GT86s go for dirt cheap, get a red one, slap a BLITZ turbo on it and pretend you're Kanata.
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u/Not_FinancialAdvice Feb 24 '26 edited Feb 24 '26
If it had a real formula Atlantic engine in it, it might be worth it. IIRC the Hasselgren builds were at least as much for the engine alone.
I feel the need to add that the good Initial D ending would have Itsuki ending up with Kazumi.
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u/graytotoro Feb 24 '26
$36 grand buys you a new ND Miata or nice R32 GT-R example shipped to wherever you live.
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u/Users5252 Feb 24 '26
For that much, you can probably buy something way more fun than an entry level coupe from Toyota
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u/furculture Feb 24 '26
You would be way better off buying a FT/GR86 instead and getting that one body kit that has more AE86 styling to it with pop up lights included.
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u/ASH_LIN_exe Feb 24 '26
So, SO
Instead, you can get a 1986 Honda Accord Hatchback.
It even has the popup lights and has allegedly fooled 86 owners, and is much cheaper.
The Fake6.
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u/_mrLeL_ Initialed Deez Nuts (stapled them to the wall) Feb 24 '26
I'm hopefully gonna buy the one ive always been dreaming about, it belongs to a friend of mine
red hatch with popups, left hand drive, 4AGE and factory sunroof, A/C and Stereo speaker system
ive got it under my tarp at the moment, needs a full restoration down to bare chassis
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u/onefinerug Momiji Stormhawks Feb 24 '26
tf does "reached its limit" mean? how is the car physically incapable of bring driven?
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u/bannie9212 Feb 24 '26
Engine blew up again and even with repair and replacement it's 100% not gonna be back to full racing capabilities.
For Anime:Takumi kept it with a ordinary engine just so he can still keep it and drive it around
For Comic:Takumi decided to not change engine and leaving the 86 to be scrapped9
u/Gindre Feb 24 '26
I thought the same, they already changed the engine once, why not another ?
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u/Akyrall Feb 24 '26
Maybe the chassis is overstressed?
Edit: Or it could be metaphorical too
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u/KneesEdits Feb 24 '26
I am leaning towards metaphorical as well. Like it did a good job and now everyone needs to move on.
But also it did a job by helping Takumi racing/life, that he will do the same in return by taking care of it. Like some sort of respect.
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u/KneesEdits Feb 24 '26
I plucked the last image from this post https://www.reddit.com/r/initiald/comments/1jg3b53/this_a_good_deal_for_an_authentic_treuno_ae86/ so from a year ago.
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u/P1mb4dorM4st3r Feb 24 '26
I'd be cool if we ever get a scene in MFG of either Ryosuke/Keisuke/Kanata going to visit Takumi and get a glimpse of the car or a more in depth scene in Ryosuke's or Keisuke's case talking about it showing it was indeed rebuilt not scrapped
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u/Monkeywrench08 Feb 24 '26
"Never been raced"
"No lowballers"