Clio 200 versus Toyota GT86

[tameracingdriver]

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12214

Pretty favourable review in favour of the Clio. Wasn't expecting that.

 

[Christopher]

Having driven an 86 last month and owning a 200, I'd totally agree with that.

They're a great car, the 86; just not quite there yet. The 200's the far better car for me.

 

[Eddie.]

The GT86, for me is a better car than the 200.

But, and this is deal breaker imo, it isn't £6000+ better. If they were the same price, my money would go to a Toyota garage, but the price is eyewatering considering what you actually get.

 

[tameracingdriver]

The GT86, for me is a better car than the 200.

But, and this is deal breaker imo, it isn't £6000+ better. If they were the same price, my money would go to a Toyota garage, but the price is eyewatering considering what you actually get.

Indeed. Its good that Toyota have made it, but for me, it should have been £20K or just under. At £25-£30K its the same price basically as an S2000, which was better looking, faster and with a better engine.

 

[not normal dan]

I had a play with one of these before the 197 was collected last month, seem very well matched an I liked the look of them. Are the fwd?

 

[Eddie.]

RWD.

 

[not normal dan]

RWD.

WIN

 

[Christopher]

They feel very underpowered though. The interior's very uninspiring too IMO, and actually felt cheaper than the 200 which was weird.

 

[not normal dan]

They feel very underpowered though. The interior's very uninspiring too IMO, and actually felt cheaper than the 200 which was weird.

I've only seen the one, an it looked funky. Would be interested at having a mooch around one. What engine are they powered by?

 

[Christopher]

2l Subaru boxer. 197hp / 160lb ft.

 

[Eddie.]

You need to wring the hell out of it to make it move.

I actually thought inside was nice, but I'm comparing it to a 182! LOL!

 

[Nick172Cup]

I quite liked the interior on the GT86, the leather alcantara option made it a nice place to be. Personally thought it was a far better place to sit than the Clio.

However for driving performance/involvement it really isnt cracked up to what people have made it, the Clio trounces it in this aspect. Oh and to save yourself £7,500 plus in your pockets not bad either!

 

[not normal dan]

It should of been boosted

 

[theduck]

Subaru version will be the one to buy in a couple years.

 

[Munson]

HAVE.

 

[Christopher]

I'd of one with a turbo.

 

[Munson]

Of'nt seen one with a turbos.