[millview22]

I have just driven mine from Essex to the Scottish Borders, then Edinburgh, back down south to York and then home.

Fuel consumption - 40 mpg.


Gearbox beginning to get much slicker.


The suspension is perfect most of the time, but I don't recommend the very poorly surfaced roads in Edinburgh or the cobbled streets in Kelso.


Caught in torrential rain in the Borders on Sunday - wipers are very good indeed,particularlywith Rainx on the windscreen. Coped with flooded roads as well without a problem.


Comfort = fantastic


Very relaxed on the motorway with cruise control engaged, but when you get to the A-roads in the Borders...

Incidentally, in five days I have not yet spotted another 86 anywhere - where are you all?


Shaun

 

[Guest]

Incidentally, in five days I have not yet spotted another 86 anywhere - where are you all?

'koff!

 

[TBucket]

Well said!! Coudlnt have put it better myself!

 

[Celica66]

nice review well done...

 

[Keethos]

Nice write-up!

 

[Habu]

Nice little review. Dd you try the audio system much? Re the rain-x I'm intending to do my windows but is it a myth that rain-x on the front prematurely wears out the rubber on the blades? Can't see how it could but, like I say, maybe just a myth.

 

[millview22]

Nice little review. Dd you try the audio system much? Re the rain-x I'm intending to do my windows but is it a myth that rain-x on the front prematurely wears out the rubber on the blades? Can't see how it could but, like I say, maybe just a myth.

I used Rainx on my last car with no noticeable change to the wear rate of the wiper rubbers...


On balance I am reasonably happy with the audio system...it's not the best, but once set-up to your liking is more than acceptable. If you're looking for big sound/bass then you'll want an upgrade. Nevertheless, the digital separation and clarity when playing 320kbps mp3s is very good.

 

[DavidGT86]

I have just driven mine from Essex to the Scottish Borders, then Edinburgh, back down south to York and then home.

Fuel consumption - 40 mpg.


Gearbox beginning to get much slicker.


The suspension is perfect most of the time, but I don't recommend the very poorly surfaced roads in Edinburgh or the cobbled streets in Kelso.


Caught in torrential rain in the Borders on Sunday - wipers are very good indeed,particularlywith Rainx on the windscreen. Coped with flooded roads as well without a problem.


Comfort = fantastic


Very relaxed on the motorway with cruise control engaged, but when you get to the A-roads in the Borders...

Incidentally, in five days I have not yet spotted another 86 anywhere - where are you all?


Shaun

Shaun, I am in Colchester. It would be good to share notes when mine arrives at the end of September. Funny enough I have also traveled to Scotland and stay in Kelso before going onwards. Those cobbled streets are a test for anything!


Having said that the roads in Scotland are epic and perfect territory for a GT86.

 

[Damian1985]

Nice one mate, do you have the manual or auto, 40mpg is good!!

 

[Ade]

Nice one mate, do you have the manual or auto, 40mpg is good!!

Its either an auto or its been driven at 30MPH in 6th gear....

Edited by: GT86Owner

 

[ICantAffordAnLFA]

Actually 40 ought to be pretty easy on a motorway cruise

 

[millview22]

It's a manual...and I was moving pretty rapidly...

 

[Celica66]

Well done

 

[Ade]

Did you have a 60mph tail wind

 

[Celica66]

Guys...remember it's all downhill from Scotland so coasted all the way home... by the speed limit of course as we all do!!!