AE86's Real Successor

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02-08-20, 06:18 PM

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There is no successor to the AE86 and it looks like there never will be. The Toyota 86 is more a Celica successor since it has frameless doors something the Celica always had the AE86 never.

I have to admit, now that you mention that they do look more similar haha!

02-08-20, 09:10 PM

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The GT86 drives more like an Ae86 which is RWD than a modern Corolla which FWD.

But Toyota is comparing the GT86 to the AE86 nothing to do with any modern Corolla.

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I have to admit, now that you mention that they do look more similar haha!

GT86 is more like a Celica than any Corolla like I said Toyota wanted to cash in on AE86 nostalgia.

02-08-20, 09:50 PM

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But Toyota is comparing the GT86 to the AE86 nothing to do with any modern Corolla.GT86 is more like a Celica than any Corolla like I said Toyota wanted to cash in on AE86 nostalgia.

I agree with you. The OP compared the AE86 to a modern Corolla which I disagreed with as I thought it was more GT86 than modern Corolla simply because of drivetrain layout. I had a MK2 Celica Supra. I can't remember what the difference was between the regular Celica.

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I had a MK2 Celica Supra. I can't remember what the difference was between the regular Celica.

Was a stretched Celica (firewall forward) but with the I-6 instead of the 4 cylinder. Independent rear suspension although the GTS Celica also got the same rear setup. Otherwise the cars were very similar. There was a GT Celica Supra no fender flares or hatch spoiler and didn't have the sporty seats.