Anyone else have their eye on the FT86?

rollaholic · Post by **rollaholic** » Wed Aug 29, 2012 6:46 pm

xsspeed wrote:Got figures on models sold? Marketing campaign/hype can be ticked off as a success.

funny, i was going to say they've sold well in spite of the horrible attempt at advertising them here

headshotnz · Post by **headshotnz** » Wed Aug 29, 2012 7:51 pm

Stott69 wrote:Any demo models in welly?

Will post up some pictures up when our one arrives at Rutherford and Bond.

xsspeed · Post by **xsspeed** » Wed Aug 29, 2012 8:21 pm

rollaholic wrote:
xsspeed wrote:Got figures on models sold? Marketing campaign/hype can be ticked off as a success.

funny, i was going to say they've sold well in spite of the horrible attempt at advertising them here

lol, I was going to add, "although didnt particularly like the campaign myself", but either hype alone or the campaign has made them sell pretty quick - just would be keen to know what total numbers per model have sold...its not really surprising that 20 or so GT86's are sold out - is it any more than that?

YeMs · Post by **YeMs** » Wed Aug 29, 2012 8:26 pm

went on the new car features course today for the 86.... very interesting =D

TTEETT · Post by **TTEETT** » Thu Aug 30, 2012 1:41 pm

rollaholic wrote:
xsspeed wrote:Got figures on models sold? Marketing campaign/hype can be ticked off as a success.

funny, i was going to say they've sold well in spite of the horrible attempt at advertising them here

They have done quite a good job really, lots of new cars are lucky to get a mention in the herald a month later!

.:O4AGTZ:. · Post by **.:O4AGTZ:.** » Thu Aug 30, 2012 6:42 pm

Time for another good idea-bad idea....GT86 style

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/performance/suspension-braces/auction-508615304.htm

2jayzgte · Post by **2jayzgte** » Thu Aug 30, 2012 7:01 pm

.:O4AGTZ:. wrote:Time for another good idea-bad idea....GT86 style

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/performance/suspension-braces/auction-508615304.htm

Wouldn't touch that D2 Crap with a barge pole..

Wanna wreck your cars suspension performance buy cheap off the shelf crap as advertised.

headshotnz · Post by **headshotnz** » Thu Aug 30, 2012 7:24 pm

Our 86 arrived today, will try get some pictures tomorrow. Gearbox shifting feels really nice, short and accurate.

2jayzgte · Post by **2jayzgte** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:21 am

headshotnz wrote:
Stott69 wrote:Any demo models in welly?

Will post up some pictures up when our one arrives at Rutherford and Bond.

I saw one of the sales reps I know down there test driving it round the Basin yesterday,your 86 is'nt black is it???

1I1 · Post by **1I1** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:43 am

Ours (finally after the transporter broke down :lol:

) arrived yesterday

Willdat? · Post by **Willdat?** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 10:14 am

Nelson now has two (customer GT + demo 86), I had a sit in the demo as it's identical to the one my parents have ordered, pretty damn nice place to be, shame about the wheels on both...

NILPSI · Post by **NILPSI** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 10:36 am

The only negative comment I can make regarding the interior is that the steering wheel doesnt come up high enough (for my liking anyway).

Apart from that the driving position is perfect, and the feel of the manual gearbox, its incredible!

xsspeed · Post by **xsspeed** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 12:34 pm

Mark I am in Ohakea on Tuesday, take me for a spin please, lol

TTEETT · Post by **TTEETT** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 12:35 pm

Drove one today and all I can say is wow, Subaru have nailed the chassis, its brilliant, steering wheel and steering itself is perfect as is the balance of the chassis on the limit, very adjustable and fun, seats are great as is the seating position, a very very nice sports car.

1I1 · Post by **1I1** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 1:01 pm

TTEETT wrote:Drove one today and all I can say is wow, Subaru have nailed the chassis, its brilliant, steering wheel and steering itself is perfect as is the balance of the chassis on the limit, very adjustable and fun, seats are great as is the seating position, a very very nice sports car.

Couldn't agree more! Just took ours for a drive and was really impressed. Only gripe was the brakes didn't feel spectacular - though it's a base spec and the GT is meant to be much better there.

Steve - can't promise anything but will try. Though let down bones_on_bikes yesterday making the same promise

headshotnz · Post by **headshotnz** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 1:58 pm

As promised

Kiwi-Corolla · Post by **Kiwi-Corolla** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 2:23 pm

^ Very sleek in black, but that spoiler....ugh

Kittah · Post by **Kittah** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 3:28 pm

Sadly agree; if I do end up buying one early next year I'll be after an aero model, minus the spoiler. Stunning looking car otherwise, though!

headshotnz · Post by **headshotnz** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 3:55 pm

Yes, Rumor has it we are getting a duck tail style one for it.

NILPSI · Post by **NILPSI** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 4:30 pm

headshotnz wrote:As promised

Is this an ex-press one by any chance?

Looks like the one I drove through some cones at Hampton Downs :lol: