Sorry about being late to the part with posting this review. Today was one of those days were not much went right timing wise. I promise the twisty bit on throttle action will make up for it. Let me know you thoughts on the sound of the GR cat-back exhaust.

@DarkJediChrisG-1425

10 ай бұрын

No worries Joe! Say, is there any updates on the first drives of these vehicles?: -2024 Santa Fe, Sonata, and Elantra (Already at dealership) -2024 Ford Ranger -2024 Chevy Traverse Thanks Raiti 👍🏻

@RaitisRides

10 ай бұрын

@@DarkJediChrisG-1425thanks brother! Probably not going to happen until Dec or Jan.

@DarkJediChrisG-1425

10 ай бұрын

@@RaitisRides Gotcha 👍🏻

@goyo69

10 ай бұрын

That exhaust is DEFINITELY a eargasm! Love Love LOVE IT!!! If I had the $ this would be my Sports Car of choice. NO DOUBT! And of course she would be a manual!

@rts3613

9 ай бұрын

You kinda glossed over the big news, that Toyota will be offering a performance suspension and Brembo brakes, making these a little more track ready. Also, they will now be offering the adaptive cruise control with the manual trans, not just the auto.

I’m a 51 year old overweight plumber and I test drove a 2023 GR86 manual yesterday. It was the most fun I’ve had in decades. I own a 67 Chevelle and have lots of experience with some seriously awesome cars. That GB86 is a special car.

@ordonezelvin

10 ай бұрын

Awesome even the old school peeps love it 🚙 💨

@morgandrives

10 ай бұрын

@@ordonezelvinYep. Also 51. Own a 2023 manual. Best car made today if you love driving.

@zozika

9 ай бұрын

Another 51 :)) I bought 1 month ago, brilliant car for this money!

@jayem6425

9 ай бұрын

Was also 51 :) as I ordered the car after extensive test driving; couldn’t agree more with @michaeljohnson2922

@azizulsulaiman9910

9 ай бұрын

What do u think about the mx5?

I LOVE my 2023 GR86. Bought it about 6 months ago. Mine is an automatic premium and it still is great fun to drive. Would have preferred a manual BUT this is what was available. No regrets. By the way, I am a 70 year old female. Life is short.

@apaulmuller503

10 ай бұрын

If it only had grip handles to help get in and out of the car. My wife bought a 2023 BRZ and I really have trouble getting in and out of the car. Love the car though. I'm 76...

@bradharrison5293

9 ай бұрын

Absolutely. I love this for you. My wife little younger at 46 been on me to get her a sports car for a few years since kids was getting older and now in college and finally found her a 370z. I’ll make sure she always has a sports car from here on out to enjoy. I love seeing her enjoying her car. She drives me around in it and occasionally she lets me drive

@pharo6292

8 ай бұрын

Love it!!!!!

@Trinityg35

6 ай бұрын

Does anyone know if the color is a true red or more of an orange red?

@Leibhaber83

4 ай бұрын

Hello! I’m a 22 year old girl. I’m in the auto industry , I love cars, im a manager at a tire shop and my boss showed me this car today, I fell in love with this first site. I’m going to do my best for the next year to build to get this ❤ thank you

Finally a review that actually understands and appreciates the gr86 for what it is. No one really understands this car until they get behind that wheel and goes for a drive.

My 2013 BRZ is so great, I drove it from Fairfax Virginia to San Jose California in 4 days. It was summer so I took the north route through Wyoming. Driving over 100 mph for long stretches in the Nevada desert was a lifetime experience! The car still kicks ass to this day. Any new '86 variant gets my approval based on this pedigree.

@techyin326

10 ай бұрын

im assuming it isnt the only car you own right? Im looking for a more everyday use car like a hatchback cause the 2013 BRZ that i owned no longer fit my needs so i had to sell mine

@moldyrefrigerator

9 ай бұрын

@@techyin326 Shit, I have two BRZs. A 2013 daily, and a 2023 BRZ weekend car. My "needs" can work around owning a sports car.

@Bodangers

9 ай бұрын

​@@techyin326if you live in a place with snow, id have a back up plan

@tropicalpnch4549

9 ай бұрын

@@techyin326 No the BRZ is my only car I've had during this time. On the east coast the car was great driving long stretches for work each day (at least 70-125 miles per day doing a service job with my own car) and I drove it in snow and hail. In California I've driven it way less since my job isn't driving to different clients all day, but I've had a few chances to take mountain roads up to Pleasanton to really enjoy it. The BRZ being skinnier than most cars really helps in an urban area too!

I love how for '24 there's a factory installed performance package with ZF Sachs Dampers, front and rear Brembo calipers, for only $1,500 extra on the premium model, and $2,000 on the base model (since they have to upgrade the base 17-in wheels to the premium 18-in wheels to fit the brembos). So if you get the base, with the performance package, you also get the upgraded black 18 in wheels with the PS4 tires for only $2K. That is a massive steal 👍

Been eyeing this car for ten years. Cant believe this year i finally get to own one

@dominicc7278

6 ай бұрын

Man 10 years congratulations

@damitcam

6 ай бұрын

@@dominicc7278 thanks been driving a scion tc for eight years. Been saving the last two, im putting a large down payment on it so my monthly payment will be low

@hhaste

5 ай бұрын

Good thing you waited, and went with the Gen 2.

@damitcam

5 ай бұрын

@@hhaste honestly ive been thinking the same thing. Im also glad it wont be the first model year of gen 2

I got mine three weeks ago. Hit 1K miles yesterday after a very gentle break in. Then I lit it up on some great back roads. I can’t imagine a more fun car to drive.

I own this car and love canyon carving with it. You really hit the nail on the head with the driving characteristics and the rwd lightweight MT experience. Great video!

@Cobratate723

10 ай бұрын

how much u got it for?

@illiterate-ei8dp

10 ай бұрын

@@Cobratate723 $37k out the door

@Gohsted

10 ай бұрын

​@@Cobratate723Probably as much as a used STI or new wrx which will smoke em even in the canyons. Wish they were boosted 😢

@Cobratate723

10 ай бұрын

@@Gohsted nah for me idc if they r slow at least they r fun to drive.

@Gohsted

10 ай бұрын

@@Cobratate723 I understand. To each their own.

Great video! That color is insane! Hope you and Lori are doing well🙌🏽 please keep up the great work brother🔥

@RaitisRides

10 ай бұрын

I appreciate you having our backs!

100% agree with you about buying a new car with an old school feel…exactly why I bought a manual red GR86.

seeing you enjoy driving this car gave me goosebumps and happiness. to know there are still fun cars that are being made in this era is comforting. thank you for the video as always ❤

I own a 2023 Track bred Premium GR86 and for all of the reasons Joe that you passionately tell us in this video were exactly the reasons I purchased my red with black accents GR86. What a driving daily driving pleasure I have just driving to work and back but those weekend windy road trips are so just sweet. I owned a 300ZX, a Toyota MR2 Mk1 and a VTEC Integra and this is the most fun I had in a long time! Thank you Gazoo Racing Morizo (CEO Akio Toyoda) for re creating a modern Toyota AE86 drifter that we love to drive today!

Starting to see more of these little cars out in about. Its nice to see. Always give a nod and point when I see one. Hope to have one myself one day.

awesome car! glad Toyota still makes this!

@RaitisRides

10 ай бұрын

I am as well.

@OneReferralAway

10 ай бұрын

Subaru makes it 😊

I have a 2014 FR-S that's stock, and I honestly don't know how I could ever live without a car that those driving characteristics in the future. The connectedness, ability to wind it out, and the balance. It's just such a fulfilling driving experience and I have yet to get tired of it after 8 years of having my car. I really hope I can eventually get the GR86 a couple years down.

Bought one two months ago. One of the very best - if not the single best - cars I've ever owned. And it's plenty quick on the street.

Absolutely living the enthusiasm. picked mine up 3 days ago. I'm really loving it. I just sold a fk8 type R that I had for 4.5 years. That car was an absolute monster, but on the lake district lanes in northern England, the GR86 threads through beautifully, whereas the type r was just too wide. So happy with the car ❤❤❤

@0ri

3 ай бұрын

How you liking it compared to the type r now? I’m getting either a brz ts next week or gr86 tonight and I’m planning on buying a type r within a year after I pay it off this year

BRZ/GR86 puts a smile on your face every single time - makes even a short run fun!!!!!

@RaitisRides

10 ай бұрын

You are spot on the money

@beganny

10 ай бұрын

@RaitisRides I have the 2019 series.gray thanks in no small part to your reviews!!!

Beautiful and Fun to drive … obviously not a 1/4 mile killer but a backroad twisty bit lover

@RaitisRides

10 ай бұрын

You hit the nail on the head!

Thank you Joe and Lori for all you guys do for making your content for us. 😌😎🏎️

I know power has been a compliant for many but people need to get their hands behind the wheel and drive it. For what you get for the price these are fun to drive especially with the manual. The only way to go

@RaitisRides

10 ай бұрын

I totally agree with you

@elfishcoder7287

10 ай бұрын

Complaint

@porfiriato84

10 ай бұрын

You haven't even driven one 🙄

@mattmekhaeil

10 ай бұрын

@@porfiriato84 I actually have last generation and this current generation. You don’t know me. You’ll just have to trust my word 🤷‍♂️

@repingers9777

10 ай бұрын

I know its a bad comparison but 230hp is more than alot of sports cars in 1980 and 1990's even some of those old old v8 ferraris made less hp 😂 well those sound a whole lot better but the gr86 is definitely a sports car by all means.

Back at it again! Loving all your 86/brz/gr86 reviews!

The Miata and 86/BRZ are so underrated. They are actually pretty awesome sports cars, so pure and fun to drive. Want more speed? Add a small turbo and wider rear tires.

@Statz_x3

9 ай бұрын

Can you add a turbo on it?

Fantastic Joe! Love this car! So pure! I’d buy one for sure. Thanks for the driving lesson as well. 😀

@RaitisRides

10 ай бұрын

You are so very welcome my friend! Thanks for riding shotgun with me

Ultimately I went with the Borla catback on my GR86, I found it was deeper and louder than the GR exhaust with virtually no drone

Thank you so much Joe! I love your videos and your positive energy! I’m agree with you so much on enjoying the driving experience rathe than power. Love it so much you enjoy the ride and watching it too!

I have a white BRZ and its so fun to drive! The journey of learning how to be in sync with this car is one to remember.

@RaitisRides

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing that great ownership input!

Bought a track bRed 86 back in May. I love it!

Love your video, and love seeing how much fun you have with the car. I absolutely agree that we need more cars (and drivers) that care about a great driving experience. Hope to be able to afford a GR86 in the future.

Man, oh man! That was an awesome review. Love the energy. Great job! 😃👍 Finally the KZread algorithm hit me with a real winner. LOL

YES IT IS, I LOVE it and it is what brought me to your channel, no matter how many times I see you review it, I'll gladly watch it all over again. 🥰❤️

@RaitisRides

10 ай бұрын

That’s so great of you to say!

"ON THROTTLE HERE WE GO YEAAAAAAAAAH"

@RaitisRides

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing the drive with me

I just got mine yesterday. It's awesome!

Hey Joe, I love your videos. I'm not even interested in cars in general, but I just love how you do your work with passion. I watch every video you release

Just got one today so excited!!

I remember when cars were like this… like they should be. Driver actually involved. 10/10

Lol! I'm 50 as well and LOVE my 23 GR! So much fun to drive! I have an old vega for speed runs, but for pure driving fun, this is it!

This makes me miss my GR86 so much. 😭 I had a '22 Auto that was totaled by a box truck at the beginning of this year and I miss it daily. 😭

@devoz7

6 ай бұрын

it was a sign that you fucked up by getting it in auto. The world agrees for you to get it in manual next

Joe have you compared the driving dynamics between the GR86 and the Civic Type R? I would love your take. And thanks for all these videos!!

Awesome vid! I have a gr86 2023 6 speed mt and its the best car ive ever had! So much fun for everyday drive!

I had a 91' Toyota MR2 & this is the same kind of vibes but in 2023!

You went from honest reviewer to every car yes man in the span of my subscription to you. Disappointing is an understatement. You traded honesty for access and now all you are is a dude that makes funny “can fit two double wide burritos in here” dad jokes. Been this way for about a year too. I’ll check back in a year if I still care for what’s coming out then, hopefully you turn yourself back around to your roots and look at things objectively. Good luck with the channel and congrats on exploiting your success

Your review on the 22 model year help me choose this over the Z and Supra. Ended up getting the Anniversary MT. Can’t agree more with your review. I’m tall and didn’t fit well in the Supra and I do not need the Z’s 400 hp. There is no better bang for the buck! Nice Job…. Again. 🤟🏻

Joe gets a thumbs up on attitude alone! that is the perfect lil sports car :)

One day I will have one of these, hopefully sooner rather than later and I'll be sure to get some interior mods out the wazoo and when that day comes, I'd be more than happy to have you review it.

Thanks for all your hard work joe

@RaitisRides

10 ай бұрын

You are so very welcome! I appreciate it so much!

awesome review, thank you Joe and Lori

As cars continue to get an absurd amount of horsepower increases, the driving experience is lost with too much power. People like to hate on it, but it is really an enjoyable, nimble little car. People should get behind the wheel of it to really see what this car is all about. It is a big improvement design wise and on the inside, and they upgraded the powertrain just a tiny bit which from what I heard adds a big difference. With some simple modifications that are reversible, you can probably get close to 250 hp with this.

Thank you for the great video Joe!

at 50 years old joe i have had cars with 300 more hp . and yet.... this is the most fun with a car i have ever had!!! love my gr86

This GR86 it reminds me of AE86, form old generation into new generation.👌

I love this car. I want one so bad! I can't wait till my day comes to own one. I'm saving up my down payment and as soon i have enough, I'm getting one. It's so exciting to live in the same time as this car. I have a 76 Celica GT that I'm working on storing and a GR86 would look so good sitting in the garage right next to it. Love all I have for this car.

Great car I finally saw one 2 days ago!! Stunning ❤ bet it’s lots of fun

@RaitisRides

10 ай бұрын

Oh trust me it really is!

As always great review Joe! Some of your younger viewers probably had your reference to Campbell's um, um, good. As my reference to your Ipana smile putting this sportscar through it's paces!

Joe keep up the good work real true and I love the video real true and nice 👍 car

@RaitisRides

10 ай бұрын

That means so much

Got my wife a 370z and she adores that car and I really can’t find a car I like as being sporty and muscle looking as the 370z. I intentionally parked by a GR86 to compare for possibly a future purchase and my eye still is pulled to the 370. Yea mustangs are sharp and look powerful but they are everywhere and same with the Camaro. This car puts me in mind of the 370 but doesn’t have quite as muscly looking but I like the more modern tech as compared to the 370 and price is on point. Great review.

Great review! I just bought a '23 and picking up soon

Love this and all your reviews! I wish I ran into you when you were at the LA Auto Show! I'm trying to decide if I want a new GR86 or a used C7 Grand Sport for my fun, second car! I love them both but just not sure which one will make a better, fun, weekend car with the occasional grocery run (and road trip).

Great Review! I picked up mine is August, I absolutely love it!

What a time to be alive😂. Naturally aspirated/Manual Trans. That car right there is made to LAST. great review

@RaitisRides

10 ай бұрын

These will be remembered as the last ones.

@joel6513

10 ай бұрын

Get a Camaro SS, Mustang GT, or Corvette, anything V8 will hold its value considering the borrowed time they are on.

@_hmineee

10 ай бұрын

@@joel6513American cars are shit and gas hungry.

Changed my mind about the Mustang Ecoboost. I'm going GR86 this year. This looks like a car I don't want to miss.

@RaitisRides

Ай бұрын

Heck yeah! Good choice!

In my 20's back in the UK, I was a Ford bloke. I had 3 RS2000's and 1 RS1600i. I grew up driving a manual gearbox and the throttle blip (or toe and heel) was the norm. My last Rs 2000 was bored out to 2.1 litre and had a nitrous system on it. I didn't put it on but the bloke who built the car did. I't was running around 175 bhp on carburettors but would gain another 50 at the flip of the switch,The Rs1600i was fwd so I adapted to the left footing breaking technique to avoid oversteer. I move here in 2000. Went through several mundane motors as I was married and we had kids. I now find myself at 57 with two grown children, seperated and doing my own thing. I found a minty genesis coupe bk2 with only 24000 miles on it. I bought it as soon as found it. I wanted a manual but as I let me ex borrow my motor as she doesn't have one this one with the 7sp auto was the better bet. Besides, all of my research led me to believe that the manual gearbox in the genesis was suspect. My genny is just coming up to 30k. I'm hoping it's my last motor but if something goes wrong, I'll be looking into the gr86 and brz. I just can't stand FWD motors.

Looks lot better than new Z and supra just lacking in hp power/torque.

Have they fixed the RTV issue on the oil pan?

I'm glad I met him in the slc airport. This dude more than any other person SOLD me on this car 100%

These cars are great and the most bang for the buck out there. & you still don't see these on the roads that often.

@freddy7304

9 ай бұрын

People don’t buy cars for driving experience anymore . The people that do buy Camaros and challengers . The fact is that most people are either buying reliable grocery getters , or buying a bmw just for the badge .

@fightnight14

9 ай бұрын

Or maybe they are buying fuel economic commuter cars

Thanka Joe. Let me consider getting one 😊 but I have to test drive to see if I like it without a turbo

look up oil pressure dropping issue at the track

I always have trouble getting out of the car. Not that I can't, but I just love those seats :)

@RaitisRides

9 ай бұрын

I like what you did there!

What a blast of a car. It wears that color really good too.

The twins, like their competitor the ND Miata, are something special.

I love the 86 but unfortunately I’m a bit too big. If I wasn’t it would definitely be on my list.

Ha! I love driving on Patterson in my FRS. I used to drive that road daily for part of my work commute.

@RaitisRides

10 ай бұрын

It’s a small world!

Got one on my 57th birthday. Simple and a blast to drive.

Truer words were never spoken. It is more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow. Cornering speeds in this car that will have you laughing out loud with enjoyment would feel like parking lot speeds in a GT3 RS.

I was just curious, did you get Paint Protection Film put on your vehicle? I should be getting my GR86 in about two weeks and i still have to sit down with the salesman and talk packages etc for the car. Paint Protection Film is one of the options i know he will wanna ask me about, but i don't really know if it's worth the price.

@Trinityg35

6 ай бұрын

I would definitely get the extra coating on the paint. I live in Florida and I wish that I had done extra coating on mine. You don’t have to get it done by the dealer . I would compare pricing.

This platform made me a fan of Rati’s Rides and manuals. 🔥🔥🔥

Great review. You got a new subscriber.

Love taking corners on my auto BRZ! Beautiful car worth every penny! Except markups😅

Thank you for the vid

I just ordered one - I'll be picking it up Monday - I'm very very happy = can't wait to "give it the beans" as Sarah-N-tuned likes to say !

@RaitisRides

8 ай бұрын

That is so fantastic Charles!

Love my 2022 premium mt. Eats corners for breakfast lunch dinner and a midnight snack

Lori - thank you ❤ joe super review 🎉

I'm 31 years old, and I love my Neptune blue 2023 Premium GR86 with a manual transmission

I like it cause I'm small person, but I've heard people talking about the con, which is the RTV

@RaitisRides

10 ай бұрын

The RTV has been brought up but that is not as common as you think.

Did I hear "leather condom" for the key fob? That's hilarious!

From that Sebring Orange Grand Sport to this Orange GR86 in a matter of minutes! Keep up the good work!

great review! best car for the dollar for sure!

Amazing vehicle Joe.

@RaitisRides

10 ай бұрын

I’m glad that you enjoyed this one.

This car doesn't really need more power, it's more than enough for the street, I know because I have one. I've driven the 3.0 Supra and it was impossible to put down all it's power on the street. Also, being naturally aspirated the throttle response is great, but not so in the Supra where I always felt a delay with that bloody turbo, very frustrating. I do wish the sound system was better though, and please can Toyota fix that bloody door rattle...

@anthonyfanella6523

8 ай бұрын

Just upgrade the speakers yourself. Nothing beats whats on the aftermarket for car audio.

Awesome car man i love it 💪💪 Joe you're Awesome my man keep up the good work 🙂👍👍

To me it looks like a baby Lexus RCF minus the hood vent .

This feels like a real drift car. Reminds me of my civic si.

I live in the Tampa area, and that is also my favorite twisty road around!! It is HARD to find good roads here. Other favorites include: Whitaker Rd and Newberger Rd, both in Lutz, and Old Dade City Rd -> Rockridge Rd north of Lakeland (those would be a far drive for you, though). As I was watching I was like, that looks like MY favorite Rd. Then I was like, WAIT A MINUTE! haha

I really hope they ditch the boxer engine and put the 1.6L 3 cylinder turbo from the GR Corolla in to these soon.

@RaitisRides

10 ай бұрын

The car would need to be redesigned for that engine. It is too tall to fit under the hood.

@DM72513

10 ай бұрын

@@RaitisRides Interesting. They may be redesigning a version of the engine because the rumor was Toyota wasn't happy with Subaru after the issues with pushing these cars on track led to starving the engine of oil

@RaitisRides

10 ай бұрын

@@DM72513it will be interesting to see what happenens

@ryanw3907

10 ай бұрын

@@RaitisRides Return of the Celica episode VI?

Joe you could not be more right about this perfectly balanced little road-burner. Too much power would spoil the fun in my opinion.

Great review. I used to really like my old 350z and this seems like what I would like.

I would buy one tomorrow… except for the motor. I have an FRS with a dead motor at 70K. Owned it since new. Yes it was a 13 with the valve spring recall. Still. Inexcusable for a motor- especially a Japanese motor- to be dead at 70K. Toyota/Subaru you’ve lost a customer. Now I’m looking at Acura Integra. I don’t want an Acura Integra. I want a BRZ/GR86. But the reliability is such a question mark.

😂 the best part is when he is shifting gears with the car stopped mmmm mmmmmm mmmm😂