[JustChris]

Originally Posted by XAlp

Any option to have this as a 5 seater? I think the standard one is a 5 seater...

No just the 2 + 2 format. No middle belt and a little tray in the middle seat position.

[JustChris]

Bloody hell, this is getting out of hand.

https://www.carenthusiast.com/review...cuit+Pack.html


"Is Toyota right to charge £34,375 for the GR Yaris Circuit Pack? No, it is not. Because this supremely talented thing should cost at least twice that amount. It delivers a driving experience every bit as exhilarating and rewarding as the current apogee of hot hatchbacks, the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S, only we'd say the Toyota is the finer car dynamically of the two. And not much more than half the price. It is a blinding, brain-meltingly good vehicle; another homologation legend for the ages."

[robwils]

Shame you can’t spec the circuit pack with the other bits like HUD etc.

[Techno 9000]

+1.
The rear parking sensors are part of the convienience pack and not possible to spec with the circuit pack that includes the Torsen diffs.

[Tengocity]

This popped up on my Instagram.... £269 per month! That's about what my first MX5 back in 1997 cost me!

[Goneinsixtyseconds]

Originally Posted by Tengocity

This popped up on my Instagram.... £269 per month! That's about what my first MX5 back in 1997 cost me!

Always read the small print. That deal is a 24 month pcp with over £7k customer deposit. Another £291 a month on top of the £269. So just £560 a month. Ouch.

[SkyJawa]

Originally Posted by Techno 9000

+1.
The rear parking sensors are part of the convienience pack and not possible to spec with the circuit pack that includes the Torsen diffs.

Does a small car need them though? But they would be preferable, some clever whizz will work out how to retrofit, or get an aftermarket kit fitted. The spec levels do seem a bit of an oversight though on such a well received car....

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by SkyJawa

Does a small car need them though? But they would be preferable, some clever whizz will work out how to retrofit, or get an aftermarket kit fitted. The spec levels do seem a bit of an oversight though on such a well received car....

Worth noting it comes standard with a reversing camera. For a <4m car I'd be ok with that but can see some might want sensors. A few are getting them retro fitted and heated seats.

[330XDave]

Originally Posted by Goneinsixtyseconds

Always read the small print. That deal is a 24 month pcp with over £7k customer deposit. Another £291 a month on top of the £269. So just £560 a month. Ouch.

Toyota are really bad for doing this. They were advertising the Supra at £349 a month not long back, it was only when you clicked the advert and then read the small print at the bottom did you realise (or probably not in most cases) that there was a deposit of £11k.

[Techno 9000]

Originally Posted by JustChris

Worth noting it comes standard with a reversing camera. For a <4m car I'd be ok with that but can see some might want sensors. A few are getting them retro fitted and heated seats.

I hear you but, from a comment on a video review, where poor rear view visibility was mentioned and also large C pillar blind spot, I know cameras get covered in filth in poor weather and would far rather have reversing sensors.
I note no rear windscreen wiper on this car either.

[FourThreeFiveAye]

Does anyone else see this car as an investment opportunity?

I know there are much better ways to invest your money for a decent return in 10-15 years time but seeing as there's only so many being made and it's scoring ridiculously well with the reviews, I'd be tempted to buy one and keep it cosied up if money would permit!

[Goneinsixtyseconds]

Originally Posted by FourThreeFiveAye

Does anyone else see this car as an investment opportunity?

I know there are much better ways to invest your money for a decent return in 10-15 years time but seeing as there's only so many being made and it's scoring ridiculously well with the reviews, I'd be tempted to buy one and keep it cosied up if money would permit!

Toyota aren’t saying it’s definitely going to be limited anymore. Be careful with your money. They’ve said now they’ll build more if demand is there.

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by FourThreeFiveAye

Does anyone else see this car as an investment opportunity?

I know there are much better ways to invest your money for a decent return in 10-15 years time but seeing as there's only so many being made and it's scoring ridiculously well with the reviews, I'd be tempted to buy one and keep it cosied up if money would permit!

No. Honestly just no, can't see it being an investment at all. Might do 'ok' but not much better than any car.

There was an Aussie guy did a bit of a rant, was quite good TBF let me dig it out. He specifically looks at investment.

[Cootie]

Definitely not an investment with the volumes they’re talking. That being said I suspect it will depreciate less than the vast majority of new cars due to the critical acclaim it’s getting.

[JustChris]

Hmmmm thinking of just getting the deposit back.

It IS epic but I'm reconsidering, the Mrs won't like it as it's got poor visibility, it's not quite a daily and although fantastic it's not 'the' car with a killer last hoorah ICE engine.

Anyone fancy a February build slot haha?

Off to test drive a 4.0 GTS at Porsche on Friday and will decide after that. Hardly fair competition but let's so how that goes.

[simon.]

Commanding a 7K premium atm, if lucky enough to have one just delivered.

Epic car

[isleaiw1]

Originally Posted by JustChris

Hmmmm thinking of just getting the deposit back.

It IS epic but I'm reconsidering, the Mrs won't like it as it's got poor visibility, it's not quite a daily and although fantastic it's not 'the' car with a killer last hoorah ICE engine.

Anyone fancy a February build slot haha?

Off to test drive a 4.0 GTS at Porsche on Friday and will decide after that. Hardly fair competition but let's so how that goes.

Look forward to the feedback. Hope you are restrained when looking at the options when you decide you want one.... I got over £70k very quickly and £80k isnt hard.... Good residuals help but Porsche finance and no discounts much wont....

£4k down and £1k a month maybe...?

[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by simon.

Commanding a 7K premium atm, if lucky enough to have one just delivered.

Epic car

You can order a 4.0 GTS factory order for a Q2 delivery so why would anyone pay overs on one?

[isleaiw1]

Originally Posted by Tengocity

You can order a 4.0 GTS factory order for a Q2 delivery so why would anyone pay overs on one?

I read that as the Yaris....

[kzg1969]

I test drove a 2.5T GTS about 18month ago and ..... was left unimpressed. A lot of that was the engine and bit the PDK. It was a cabrio, which i though i would hate, but actually loved it.

4.0 and manual though.........v. interested!!!

[Tengocity]

Originally Posted by isleaiw1

I read that as the Yaris....

Ahh! Is it really commanding £7k overs?! That's just bonkers for a non limited edition car

[isleaiw1]

Originally Posted by Tengocity

Ahh! Is it really commanding £7k overs?! That's just bonkers for a non limited edition car

well pretty certain the Porsche isnt - unless you are talking limited run ones.

Good luck with the choice JustChris, of course at GTS 4.0 money you arent far off a Base 992 which could fit the kids in ....

(forum rules - upsell always!)