ae86 vs. e30

[nano408]

OP: is this the car you are talking about?
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/1322296354.html

holly crap it is. how did you know?

[Aptyp]

having driven both for an extended periods of time, there's misinformation in this thread.


AE86 is as pure as car gets, none of that extra bullshit "posh". It's all about the person in the driver's seat. If you mess up, it messes up, if you got the skill, it will show. AE86 is amazing, and it's as close as you can get to pure driving. AE86 does not handle better, it simply showcases your abilities. It's very underpowered, even compared to 325e, but you cannot substitute anything for high rev shifts and the feeling you get. AE86 is a DD nightmare and depending where you live, sourcing parts will suck too. I would own one in a heartbeat along side my e30.

[StereoInstaller1]

i'm extremely impressed with the civility in this thread. normally threads that start out "what should i get, this or this" contain lots of insults and comments suggesting that the OP search and figure it out for himself.

sorry. R3V is on vacation.

[daniel]

i'm extremely impressed with the civility in this thread. normally threads that start out "what should i get, this or this" contain lots of insults and comments suggesting that the OP search and figure it out for himself.

[87e30]

The way I see it AE86s are awesome cars, but only with a lot of money put into them.

I mean you need suspension and wheels, but not only that you know you want the JDM bumpers etc.

Then you're slow as hell... and you know you want a 20v or some other swap. And then... you're still pretty slow unless you chose boost.

A 325i is pretty quick stock, with some suspension you're looking at a fun car. I'd say spend a little extra and get a nice/clean 325i car and you'll be happy.

Or if you want to throw thousands around right away and make a quick project I'd get an ae86.

But honestly, if you have the modding mindset. Any car you get will require a lot of money to make exactly the way you want. So choose which car makes you smile more, go drive both.

[StereoInstaller1]

Look at it like this: the E30 was an entry level luxury sport coupe/sedan.

The AE86 was Toyotas attempt of a sport hatch.

You want quiet/refined/smooth/quality? BMW

You want to rip around corners/scare little kids? Toyota

the E30 was $22,000+
The AE86 was WAY less money, like $15,000 ish back in the day.

An ETA with a 3.73 and a chip is way fun and will roll right with a stock "i".

Here is the tough part of life: decide what you want and go get it.

GL!
Luke

[wolfgangstbd]

an AE86 + one bad ass driver mother fucker.

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ae87?? haha

[ubernasty]

OP: is this the car you are talking about?
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/1322296354.html

I wish i got my eta like that.... for that price.

[e30trooper]

WTF LOL , not for 2k

[yert315]

OP: is this the car you are talking about?

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/1322296354.html

[ubernasty]

wtf is a ae87

an AE86 + one bad ass driver mother fucker.

[wolfgangstbd]

wtf is a ae87

[ubernasty]

do you want a cool ass old school car = e30
do you want a REALLY cool ass old school car = ae87

[wolfgangstbd]

then get a e30. any corolla worth buying is gonna be 3k+ at a good deal

[nano408]

well my brother has a ae86 gts and i have a 318is

pros-the gts from factory accelerate faster from factory. they are GREAT fun. they definentally handle better in tight stuff they are always going to be about 300 lbs. less. the interior is pretty cool if your dash is uncracked. they look sick if its your kinda car. they dont need anymore work than a e30 to look good wheels/drop=sick just like a e30. they are great fun above 5000rpm

drawbacks- you need to know how to work on a car. the stock gts/sr5 rear end sucks but there are ring and pinion kits for like 350 that are stronger and a 4.778 ratio. they are really fuckin loud on the inside. rough. brakes need some work to feel good. NO torque but all the other fun you have you'll get over it. people dont take you seriously(if your a kid this doesnt matter because none will take you seriously anyway) cant pick up chicks in it.

e30 good- has good brakes stock. handles okay. most factory parts are good and strong for the power you can afford most of the time. can get chicks in it if its clean. same for corolla to make it look good. smooth ride when stock. has torque as long if its not a m10

bad- no cool japanese culture. most body kits look gay unless its mtech. only one widebody other than flares which dont fit the car imo. not as light as corolla

conclusion- i had to choose between the two. either way id miss something about either of them. they are awesome and fun. so the thing you really hace to think about is do like euro or jdm more

id want the 86 but i cant afford anything more than 2k right now, which would mean a shit/abused 86