Why I’ll Never Buy An AE86
When it comes down to it, as much as I like AE86s, my attitude still
hasn’t changed with regards to ever owning one. I just think that
they’re in a strange place at the moment. They were always billed as an
affordable car that anyone could enjoy for relatively small outlay, but
these days the humble Hachi isn’t a cheap car anymore.
They’re actually pretty expensive, and parts are getting harder to come
by too, which in turn means that the cars are going move even further
beyond the reach of a lot of us. It’s fine if you already own one, but
to get onto the first step of the AE86 ownership ladder is getting more
and more difficult.
A good Levin or Trueno will now comfortably set you back the cost of a
good E46 BMW M3 now – in Ireland, at least. An M3 is a lot more car for
your money too, although they are hard to compare if truth be told. If
you want similar attributes to the AE86, a Mazda MX-5/Miata can be
picked up for a fraction of the price whilst still delivering cheap, fun
motoring.
I really don’t want this to be interpreted as an AE86 bashing, it’s more
of an observation of the current state of affairs. I just don’t think I
could ever justify the premium that the Hachiroku now commands.
(SpeedHunters.com)
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