Did they sell the AE86 in the US?
In North America, the top-spec DOHC 4A-GEC was sold as the Corolla Sport GT-S (with AE86 on the build plate in the engine bay but AE88 in the VIN), with the SOHC 4A-C being sold as the Corolla Sport SR5 (with AE86 on the build plate and in the VIN).
Is it worth it to buy an AE86?
if you have to ask then no, they are not worth it. as a car in itself on paper its rubbish and overpriced. but if its an itch you have to scratch and you are happy to pay to do so then you can have a lot of fun in them.
Is the AE86 expensive?
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.
How rare is ae86s?
Believe it or not the AE86 is one of the rarest cars in america, most owners don’t even know how rare they are. It’s estimated there were only about 4,000 GT-S’s sold here, Of those i’d estimate less than 2,500 are not soda cans by now. And of those i’d estimate only less than 200 are stock. And 50 are pristine.
How many AE86 are left?
LIST OF TOYOTA AE86 MODEL VARIANTS
| MODEL VARIANT | HOW MANY? | AVG MILEAGE |
|---|---|---|
| AE86 | 4 (100.0%) | 169,271 mi |
Why are Toyota AE86 so expensive?
Initial D’s popularity boosted the price of the Toyota AE86. This price hike is jokingly called the Takumi Tax, named after the main character in “Initial D.” Thanks to its reputation from motorsports and popular culture, the AE86 has established its place in the automotive pantheon.
Is the Toyota AE86 a good first car?
If you don’t need reliable, year-round transportation then an AE86 could be a fun car. They are easy to work on and easy to drive (you feel the road, no ABS, traction, stability, power steering was an optional feature), but lack basic safety features like crumple zones or air bags.
Where can I find an AE86 for sale?
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What kind of car was the Toyota AE86?
The Toyota AE86 hails from the mid-1980s and was the final RWD model to wear the Corolla nameplate. It was also available as the Levin or Sprinter Trueno, and top models combined the light chassis with the 16V 4A-GE inline-four and a limited-slip differential. All remain popular in rally, touring car racing, and drifting.
What’s the difference between a Toyota Sprinter and an AE86?
Keep the dimensions in mind if you have planned to buy a used Toyota AE86. The “A” in the AE86 refers to the engine (the 3A and 4A) while the “E86” means the 6th revised version of the 5th gen (E80 series) of the E model. The front-wheel-drive AE92 (in the Corolla/Sprinter) range later replaced the car in 1987.
Is the Toyota Corolla AE86 a legal car?
* ae86 toyota corolla* 5 speed* 6k Hids* 32/36 weber carburator* clean interior* stock 240sx gold rims* Tokico strut bar * Eibach springs* Flowmaster exhaust* clear title and all legal* 35% tint all around* new water pump, battery : THIS CAR HAS NOT BEEN ON THE ROAD YET!