Corolla has gone, long live the Yaris

[davidif]

Following on from my post in the Corolla Forum, I have just collected my Yaris GR Circuit Pack and couldn't be more excited!!

 

[davidif]

Initial update is that I cant seem to get the grin off my face every time I drive it😀

I haven't monitored fuel consumption (and don't plan to do so!) as I've 'hooned' it everywhere with the big aforementioned grin stuck to my face.

Might have to replace the GT86 with a sensible runabout or maybe something older and comfier(a Lexus of some sort appeals)

 

[YarisHybrid2016]

Tempted to get my name on the list for the next batch!

Enjoy!!

[davidif]

2 hours ago, YarisHybrid2016 said:

Tempted to get my name on the list for the next batch!

Enjoy!!

I'm likely to put my name down too as I like the sound of the 8 speed auto version.

[Yugguy1970]

Nice.

Any pics?

[Bper]

Hi David, Congratulations on your new GR,what are your initial thoughts on it's spec etc.😀

Did you also find the insurance reasonable?👍

[CPN]

4 hours ago, davidif said:

I'm likely to put my name down too as I like the sound of the 8 speed auto version.

Me too! 😁I've also seen a video where the 8-speed auto changes so fast that it can keep up with a manual and sometimes beat it (depending on how well the changes happen on the manual) over the quarter-mile drag...

[CPN]

On 1/30/2024 at 11:45 AM, davidif said:

Might have to replace the GT86 with a sensible runabout or maybe something older and comfier(a Lexus of some sort appeals)

I lament the loss of my GT86 (back in 2014) but my ageing back thanks me for it now as I just couldn't take getting in and out of it! 🤣

[Cyker]

On 1/30/2024 at 11:45 AM, davidif said:

Initial update is that I cant seem to get the grin off my face every time I drive it😀

I haven't monitored fuel consumption (and don't plan to do so!) as I've 'hooned' it everywhere with the big aforementioned grin stuck to my face.

I'm already like that with my hybrid so I'd be scared to try the GR4 on a fun road in case I grin so hard my head falls off!  

I'm glad you're enjoying it  - They really nailed the balance of handling and power delivery on that thing!! 

Happy hooning!  

[davidif]

21 hours ago, Yugguy1970 said:

Nice.

Any pics?

Its absolutely filthy at the moment, as soon as I can clean it I'll post some pictures.

 

[davidif]

21 hours ago, Bper said:

Hi David, Congratulations on your new GR,what are your initial thoughts on it's spec etc.😀

Did you also find the insurance reasonable?👍

Spec wise it has everything I need, which for me is climate control and Apple CarPlay.

I haven't played with the drive modes to any great extent yet, loads of grip although would be great if it sounded a little more 'sporty' I'm no longer young (56 eek!!) so not looking for boy racer type noises but just a little more??

Insurance aided no doubt by age, low risk post code and a perceived sedentary profession (solicitor) isn't too bad-or at least substituting a vehicle mid-term resulted in a modest additional premium. we'll see come renewal although I suspect lots of shopping around and maybe looking to the more specialist insurers/brokers?

 

[davidif]

18 hours ago, CPN said:

I lament the loss of my GT86 (back in 2014) but my ageing back thanks me for it now as I just couldn't take getting in and out of it! 🤣

I do love the look of a GT86, I'm on my second. first was an auto which was surprisingly good although old school and with slightly blunted performance and the current manual one.

[davidif]

14 hours ago, Cyker said:

I'm already like that with my hybrid so I'd be scared to try the GR4 on a fun road in case I grin so hard my head falls off!  

I'm glad you're enjoying it  - They really nailed the balance of handling and power delivery on that thing!! 

Happy hooning!  

As soon as spring breaks I'll try to get a track day in to drive it as hard (as my ability) allows!

 

[CPN]

12 minutes ago, davidif said:

I do love the look of a GT86, I'm on my second. first was an auto which was surprisingly good although old school and with slightly blunted performance and the current manual one.

Mine was the auto also. I think that this was the best photo I managed to take of it. The sun caught it's shine just right on the day and made it look a completely different colour! (I'd just finished detailing it...)

[davidif]

30 minutes ago, CPN said:

Mine was the auto also. I think that this was the best photo I managed to take of it. The sun caught it's shine just right on the day and made it look a completely different colour! (I'd just finished detailing it...)

Looks amazing, excellent detailing skills😃

[Cyker]

Sooo shinyyyyy  

I think the GT86 was the first properly good-looking car Toyota had made in a long time, and it and the GR86 are still the nicest looking cars in their line-up IMHO. They managed to get the lines and proportions just right without going too far overboard (Like the current Civic  )