RunFree
19th October 2006, 05:48 PM
Hello there 86 ppls,
OK, Ive always had a soft spot for the 'ol hachi and am doing the research into everything before looking to purchase. I drive a fwd pulsar atm and it is a pain in the ass to work on(so cramped), so the noice and roomy(compared to a 2L east west confg) north south setup on the 86 appeals greatly, among its other merits such as the light kerb weight, rwd nimble handling and versatility (circuit, drift, drag, street) which you guys already know derrr!
Most people think im crazy for even consdering downgrading to an 'older' car(mine is a 92), but I really do love the 86. While a new car would be noice, with its low kms and the like there is one problem...
With each new model comes innovation and technology and with that comes electronic gizmos which will eventually go wrong and you will have to fix (has anyone had an airbag blow up in their face before?)
So another big reason for considering the 86 is its relatively simpleness and most of the stuff on the car, could be fixed at home. I have also read and seen that although being a 20+ year old car, there are a number of companies still making parts for the lil beast, which I really like the idea of!
And, I have thought of possibly an Sxx's, Rxx's, WRXs, EVOs and that, but in the end, who wants to be another sheep?.....
Anyways enough of the ramblings, onto the q's...
The things I would most like to know is:
1-I would prefer to just bite the bullet and look at the JDM models, as I feel that they are the better buy for me personally-with the 4AGE, disc rear and LSD standard (ie. no mucking about with conversions and the like).
And no, im not an Intial D-reamer wanting a panda trueno with Fujiwara stickers on the side like a lot of people who have jumped on the 86 bandwagon, I like both the levin and trueno models, heck, the 86 looks good in adm spec lowered on some phat rims! love all of em!
So what JDM models are available to buy(as in the most common) in the 3dr, and what approx prices am I looking at?
2- As it is an import, is it hard to source parts for the 86?
Things like dizzy's,plugs, leads, gaskets, injectors, seals (front and rear oil etc.),hoses, filters, panels, lights, bumpers,bushes,axles,water pumps,thermostats,steering boots,clutch and accelerator cables, engine mounts, power steering pumps,ball joints,sumps,brakes(calipers, pads, lines),gearboxes and the like.
3-Taking into account that they are 20+ y.o car and that 150 000-250 000kms are the norm mileage, how do the hachi's cope with general day to day driving with wear and tear on the mechanicals-in other words, what doesnt last on em and what common problems do arise? On the same topic, how many of you drive your 86 everyday?
I think those q's are the most important at this moment, but if I think of any later, ill post em up.
All genuine, informative replies will be greatly appreciated! http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forums/emoticons/2thumbs.gif
Cheers
RunFree
OK, Ive always had a soft spot for the 'ol hachi and am doing the research into everything before looking to purchase. I drive a fwd pulsar atm and it is a pain in the ass to work on(so cramped), so the noice and roomy(compared to a 2L east west confg) north south setup on the 86 appeals greatly, among its other merits such as the light kerb weight, rwd nimble handling and versatility (circuit, drift, drag, street) which you guys already know derrr!
Most people think im crazy for even consdering downgrading to an 'older' car(mine is a 92), but I really do love the 86. While a new car would be noice, with its low kms and the like there is one problem...
With each new model comes innovation and technology and with that comes electronic gizmos which will eventually go wrong and you will have to fix (has anyone had an airbag blow up in their face before?)
So another big reason for considering the 86 is its relatively simpleness and most of the stuff on the car, could be fixed at home. I have also read and seen that although being a 20+ year old car, there are a number of companies still making parts for the lil beast, which I really like the idea of!
And, I have thought of possibly an Sxx's, Rxx's, WRXs, EVOs and that, but in the end, who wants to be another sheep?.....
Anyways enough of the ramblings, onto the q's...
The things I would most like to know is:
1-I would prefer to just bite the bullet and look at the JDM models, as I feel that they are the better buy for me personally-with the 4AGE, disc rear and LSD standard (ie. no mucking about with conversions and the like).
And no, im not an Intial D-reamer wanting a panda trueno with Fujiwara stickers on the side like a lot of people who have jumped on the 86 bandwagon, I like both the levin and trueno models, heck, the 86 looks good in adm spec lowered on some phat rims! love all of em!
So what JDM models are available to buy(as in the most common) in the 3dr, and what approx prices am I looking at?
2- As it is an import, is it hard to source parts for the 86?
Things like dizzy's,plugs, leads, gaskets, injectors, seals (front and rear oil etc.),hoses, filters, panels, lights, bumpers,bushes,axles,water pumps,thermostats,steering boots,clutch and accelerator cables, engine mounts, power steering pumps,ball joints,sumps,brakes(calipers, pads, lines),gearboxes and the like.
3-Taking into account that they are 20+ y.o car and that 150 000-250 000kms are the norm mileage, how do the hachi's cope with general day to day driving with wear and tear on the mechanicals-in other words, what doesnt last on em and what common problems do arise? On the same topic, how many of you drive your 86 everyday?
I think those q's are the most important at this moment, but if I think of any later, ill post em up.
All genuine, informative replies will be greatly appreciated! http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forums/emoticons/2thumbs.gif
Cheers
RunFree