Hachi as daily driver

[Jezza_hr]

AE85 and SR5 are different. The SR5 was more of a comfort round town car and the AE85 was just a budget version of the AE86.

However if you want my opinion.

The MPG isn't fantastic but I dont know the difference since i've never owned any other car. I'm sure it can't be as bad as a 1.8 Turbo.

Insurance costs will spare you a bit of money for mods in comparison to the 200SX which is nearly double the cost.

Road noise and comfort do leave a lot to be desired but, if you're not planning on stripping the car entirely for weight reduction, then I suggest getting on to Frost Auto Restore for some sound dampening material to line the car with. I'm so used to how low and uncomfortable the ride is in an AE86 that when I get into my girlfriends Peugeot I feel car sick.

Rear seats for some people are a little cramped depending on how tall a driver you are. But I would have to agree that the seats themselves are VERY comfy. Leg room in the front is perfect

As for carrying spare tyres. I personally think that the boot is quite spacious and if you were to take out the parcel shelf you may just fit 3 maybe 4 spare tyres in the back. But then I havent tried.


The only true negative is that if you want it to be reliable in every area then you may be a little stuck. Rust may cause some problems, gear shifting may be a bit notchy and the clutch can have its own problems but if you're dedicated enough to solve these problems, you will find it won't cost you hardly anything. The engine however is built like a tank and if treated with enough care, wont let you down

I've been driving mine since March and having driven about five different cars throughout my driving lessons and after driving my brothers SW20 I can say that the AE86 has lived up to my expectations and I'm happy to have the opportunity to own one