Why it's More Important Now Than Ever? // 2019 Toyota 86

My Review of the 2019 Toyota 86 GT Model w/ a 6 Speed Automatic.
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[@5p33dy305]

As someone who daily’s the TRD 86 I’m confident in saying that it’s one of the best cars I have ever had the pleasure of owning. It’s easy to drive, confidence inspiring and it’s wonderful to be a little naughty in. I absolutely adore it and plan on keeping it forever. Thank you for making this review Twas a fun watch. Also, fellow boosted SW20 owner here! Always nice to see others appreciate a highly under rated platform.

[@baddabing4609]

Thanks Sarah! I got soda through my nose with that "unit of head" joke...

[@Tsalinger]

Wonder if the car comes with a box of head gaskets? Junk motors.

[@adamterwilligar7673]

@@Tsalinger The FA20 in the FRS/BRZ don't have head gasket issues. You're thinking of the old EJ motors which DID have head gasket issues. Tons of these cars are at over 200k+ miles now and all of them are going strong.

[@1leggeddog]

Sometimes I question Sarah's sanity. But she is still awesome! ♥️

[@slcontent9465]

lol your not wrong there .still awesome tho hehe

[@kk-bo8ey]

Sarah's just fine. She just wants to do the best videos possible. Now, if she puts a wig on a coconut and starts taking it on video shoots, it's time to worry 😀

[@1leggeddog]

@@kk-bo8ey I'd still watch her

[@spencergoss9987]

I agree , but she pretty cool

[@87teggy]

Japanese lesson: Technically hachi=8 roku=6 so Toyota hachi roku is literally Toyota eight six. But the Japanese do call the car named 86, hachi-roku. Eighty-six in Japanese is hachi ju roku.

[@maxregal8889]

For six years I have persisted in referring to my car as an Eight Six. Everyone else just calls it an Eighty-six or a Subaru.

[@obliviondio]

Rollin in my eight six

[@HOTPLATEGAMING]

weeb found

[@87teggy]

@@HOTPLATEGAMING HALF weeb!! I'm half Japanese!!

[@franklugo6928]

@@obliviondio its 2 2 more than the 6 4!!

[@scratchymaster]

Loud bird may just be tryin to holla at a chick.

[@rudyf2387]

I own a 2019 Gt86 Trd and I love it!! The 4 grand was well worth it!! Handles so well in corners and elminated the torque dip with a header and a tune and it’s so fun to drive!

[@IhateSIGNINGup4this]

Great review Sara. Your bird talking, insect watching ways match perfectly with your skid mark humor.

[@mikepawloski6430]

Ahhhh.....humorous, complete and educational. All car reviews should aspire to be like yours!

[@s_tracht]

"86 badges because 3.49 inches doesn't sound nearly as satisfying." Ummmm....

[@dudley7540]

@ekim andersom you're new here?

[@aros2300]

86mm bore and stroke

[@fredlacroix6865]

would 4 inches be enough?

[@250GTOAJ]

In my last job I drove many different cars but this car provided more driving fun then many others costing twice as much money.😀👍🇨🇦

[@Primus54]

I’m only 19 months late watching this car review. 😂 The entertainment value was off the charts, Sarah. Cheers! ~ John

[@ronaldweed4599]

5 days ago I purchased a 2020 I Love it green with golden rims.

[@goldwolf0606]

You still loving it?

[@alsnow3582]

Oh, you made my day! I had all kinds of comments I was preparing to type in the comments but when you brought up the chicken wings, I busted out laughing and lost all train of thought! I'm with the birds by the way, V8 muscle all the way! Best car review ever Sarah! You keep getting better - thanks for what you do!

[@ChillkootMarkowee]

@Al Snow | well I'm the same way as well, NO REPLACEMENT FOR DISPLACEMENT!

[@jamesemcclure]

You missed the creepy "He's watching you" graffiti scrawled on the wall at the end 11:37 😱 Thanks for your quirkiness, it makes a good review fun to watch.

[@rennkafer13]

"because 3.39 inches doesn't sound that satisfying"... another "soda through the nose" level comment. You were on fire with the quips in this one!

[@markymarkfromreefton]

You are fast becoming 1 of the best presenters on KZbin.. thanks sarah .. love it !

[@Rkw7225]

Like the conversation with the birds 🐦. LOL 😂. Just as good as asking the 🐮 from a few vids ago. 🚗 and wildlife whisperer

[@whollymindless]

For the haters, remember she gave the Honda Indy 2 seater a 3.5 (or was it only 2.5?) She grades HARD.

[@SarahnTuned]

Wholly Mindless those were ketchups, not beans.

[@whollymindless]

You must admit, you can be hard to please. I can't wait for the DeMuro-like spreadsheet of scores.

[@JS-hw8ve]

I have only seen reviews of the TRD version until now, and frankly I thought the BRZ version was more impressive because of it's interior. This version of the 86 is actually more appealing to me. The TRD has that funny retro striping that seems already dated instead of cool and modern. This version has lesser options, but the price is more inviting, and that paint job is a lot more sleek and stylish. I would actually get one of these over the TRD version, but a BRZ over this.

[@NOPEX77]

I've been looking for a (good) recent, up to date review on this car! Great review!

[@bosgaurus1]

How cool are you!?! Master mechanic. Car Nerd. And Bird Hollerer! Yay!!

[@jywn]

I only wish this review was longer

[@Gomangoman11]

It would be pronounced either hachijuuroku or hachi roku. So you're absolutely correct, just kind of depends if the person wants to pronounce the numbers together or separate

[@mynismo08]

Wonderful review Sarah! I’ve owned my FRS Auto for 5 years and you may be the first reviewer that said anything positive about the auto box. I have added a full exhaust with a UEL header and a tune and my car flys and sounds beastly compared to stock. Can’t wait to see more updates on the MR2.

[@AarmOZ84]

That infotainment screen reminds me of the cool aftermarket stereo head units you use to buy from Best Buy in the..... now I am making myself feel old. 😞

[@scorpion251970]

Although I did sell my beloved fr-s, I still thought it was the best handling car I ever had.

[@stitaniumrumble7171]

Great video Sarah. Love all the puns. There’s a lot of unnecessary hate in the car world. People should just be happy with what they drive as all cars are built differently for different needs. At the end of the day an Sti is gonna blow ringlands. An fa wrx is gonna punch a con rod through the hood. A mustang is gonna plow a group of people. A corvette is gonna sit in the garage and so on and so forth. We should be happy we even have sports cars making a come back. If it was up to the EPA we’d be driving cars with our feet..

[@802Garage]

If you ask me... This car review is... For the birds! Love the BRZ/86. Wish I could have one as a daily. Nice review! Naturally aspirated FA24 could make the 2nd gen even better.

[@anthonymoy4471]

802 Garage got one as a daily I just want my old Miata back as a daily again. After a year of ownership. I still have a Miata but it’s a show car not one you can enjoy daily. Frs, brz, 86 suck as a daily.

[@802Garage]

@@anthonymoy4471 I would think that depends on your needs. For me 95% of the time it's just me driving somewhere within 2 hours, sometimes with a few bags of stuff, and I like to enjoy the drive and be engages. I'm sorry your ownership experience hasn't been the best though! I'm also very used to the Subaru controls and interior layout, which may not be what you prefer.

[@IronicTonic8]

The stock header is a garbage design that leaves a lot to be desired, despite being an equal length design. If you upgrade to an aftermarket header with a tune, you can pickup around 15-20 peak hp and 10-15 peak tq. This doesn't tell the entire story thought, you pickup 20tq in the dreaded midrange dead zone and this makes the car feel COMPLETELY different. E85 is readily available in my area, and it really kicks things up a notch. I highly recommend it.

[@hotrodsather]

Very good point- The purpose pf the 86 is not what it is, its what it can be. What you can make it into to fit your needs and taste. Its a solid blank canvas.

[@obliviondio]

Yea bit not for $27k base price for a manual for a new one. That's insane. Its only feesable for a used one at $15k

[@doxasnob8137]

Thanks for not being a stick shift snob. I still drive a stick, and prefer it over a "autobox" as our British friends say. It really depends on the car, engine, and personal taste. Our freeway cruiser, the Honda Accord, of course has a automatic, and it works great. My small car has a stick and love it as well. Thanks, great review. Also, thanks for including the video of you trying to get in and out of the back seat (if you can all it that). You are so right, not every car is a fire breather regarding horse power. Someone once said, "Its more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow" Keep up the good work. Fun, fun, fun.

[@symonpalmer20]

Great car view Sarah, you left me informed, smiling 'til my face ached, and you said, "buttuns" yaay and thanks for cheering me up instantly. You brilliant person you.

[@stephenmoxley3004]

Sarah, you're the only car reviewer who talks to birds. That's just a small part of your appeal to viewers. I also appreciate your explanation of exhaust manifold tuning, as it relates to Subaru's unique sound. Keep up the great work. Love your channel.

[@AnManHydro]

Me too I have a 2019 base silver color I like it just turned 10,000 miles fun af

[@niklaswejedal463]

I'm designing a wrap livery for a BRZ right now, that is as far from original as possible; fender flairs, huge wings and splitters all over. Tuned above and beyond...

[@michaelsullivan1703]

The bird was complaining that the car wasn't a TRD Edition with a 6 speed. He said he won't poop on those !! My dog translated it for me. :-)

[@Josefselvadek]

Getting one of these cars in automatic transmission should be considered a crime !

[@manualsmunitions7545]

I had a BRZ manual as a loaner once when my Outback was in service. It was a riot! If you weren’t trying to pass someone on the highway, it didn’t feel underpowered. Sure, more horsepower would of course be awesome, but it is a ridiculously fun car to drive. I didn’t want to give it back when my Outback was fixed!

[@ClellBiggs]

I bought an older one because I absolutely hate the front end on the newer ones (plus I saved some money).

[@ericcoombs]

I absolutely want a 2020 model. I hear the 2020 has a flat 4 versus a boxer type engine. Me personally am not a fan of the boxer engines... plus the 86 has such rich heritage... i want one.

[@AccessDeniedCloudStrike20001]

Great comprehensive review of the 86... definitely 1 Hugo Mega Plus Grosse Grande Bean if not 4 full beans. Your Chicken Wing analogy was crazy bad ass funny!

[@ConsciousRobot]

Damn that thing looks good. The car looks good too.

[@MGT.joseee]

Totally agree. I like naturally as. One of my dream cars

[@jaredanthony8070]

It's a 2+2 but it's like a mustang or camaro. Its not actually supposed to seat 4.... it just makes insurance rates less 😂

[@NapFloridian]

Insurance in the US is a scam anyways.

[@mindtraveller100]

Yes, i think the backseats are for emergencies only.

[@MrMustangrick]

She looks darn good in that back seat

[@GundogJake]

Sarah is the American we should have had on Top Gear in 🇬🇧

[@weaslepopper]

As a current owner of a daily driven 2013 FR-S,the car needs more power and more torque. Nothing crazy,maybe 225 to the wheels(remember,200 is to the crank,which ends up around 170-180 to the wheels depending on your altitude) and 200+ torque. Get the car off of those skinny Prius tires as well and you'll have a truly legit car that isn't too much for inexperienced drivers,but still fun for the initiated. PS:the catfish mouth grill needs to go asap.

[@mikeb3172]

The chassis cut-out in the front corner/s of the car is genius..

[@SarahnTuned]

Mike B I know, talk about maintenance friendly! I love that idea.

[@MyGoToUserName]

Hopefully you get a chance to drive a 17+ manual car. The 4.3FD with shorter gearing helps to wake up the car over the older 4.1. Especially compared to the auto which have much longer gearing.

[@SarahnTuned]

James Hunt I reviewed one last year 😊

[@ElColominicano]

lol hearing you talk about ripping out the seats and steering wheel was so adorable. i was fortunate enough to own a 2015 for 6 months until someone hit me head on. best 6 months of driving ever. hope to get another one eventually and an S15.

[@connordunn2532]

This chick's actually funny as! I loved it how she read the torque specs and difference between the equal and unequal manifolds like a robot, because I think in all honesty most of us really only know how to quote the article we read the explanation from word-for-word, and not to explain it in our own words and reverse-engineer it..

[@craigstrickland1572]

Sarah with the sketch locations FTW!!! Could tell an ADD joke but I don't want to ruffle any feathers. Say, "Crisp shift," fast 8 times in a row.

[@SamiKhan-hn3uk]

8:15 trust me, you won’t regret it😂😂

[@Frank_999Scoobydooby]

your video production quality has grown to such a professional level, seriously beautiful camera work. watching the shots of you exiting the warehouse, I'm like she had a pro shot this..like those cigarettes from virginia, you've come a long way baby!

[@BasementBerean]

I feel soooo much better about wanting one of these with an automatic.

[@kerrybrown7398]

When I listen to her sometimes I think of the movie Fargo.

[@Joe-cs8jf]

I’m glad you made the point about the auto vs manual transmission, my younger self says eww auto? While my almost 50 yr old disabled Veteran self says whew I can drive it! I can’t pick up my feet for the shifts, it’s hard on the ego but it’s a logistical fact. Also, glad your ballon knot is ok!!

[@ColeSpolaric]

Best part of this video... Sarah talking to birds!

[@tomc8854]

Hi Sarah , Great review as usual! I think the newer style nose kinda looks like a constipated catfish 🐟Have had my 2015 FR-S auto for 4 years now . Got the auto because I used to live in N.Y. Manual sucks in traffic . Also I’m a truck driver and have done a lifetime worth of shifting ! Plus it’s a great auto and you can play stick by putting it in manual mode. And as you noticed you can almost shift it with your foot , holds a gear till redline. Will even rev match and downshift by itself if you hit the brakes hard before a turn when in sport mode. A UEL header helps with low end torque. That with a tune and Borla exhaust really woke it up! And probably my neighbors sometimes 🏎💨😁

[@LoneMechanic]

Another great video, in the UK the GT86 would be the best option as it gets 5 year warranty compared with only 3 for the BRZ.

[@michaelberry1837]

What happened to your camera girl🎥👩‍⚕️😁

[@yungkidnf]

Says Mr2, DOESN'T use pic of her own personal Mr2, true American hero you are

[@TobiasRieper047]

xD The bird conversation was just hilarious haahahaha. You're kind of like me Sarah, talking to about everything as if it'd talk back to you... Good to know I'm not the only crazy-person around here :P

[@Anything_With_An_Engine]

After driving one I just wish they put a small turbo motor in it like the Fiesta ST had. Something torquey and has low end punch. Still will be slow but gives the illusion of quick which would be nice over the N/A it has now...

[@iheartgs400]

I owned a 15 FRS for 2.5 yrs and it was an auto and enjoyed and beat the living daylights out of it, served me well even got as high was 34-35 mpg on highway even worst I got out of the pos slushbox was 27 strictly city driving.

[@TheFox711]

you're a gem of a car reviewer! Keep it up!

[@HalfBreedMix]

My guess about the loud bird, is that the bird (most likely the male of a nesting pair) is trying to drive you off. When you think about it, you are in a place probably no other person has been in quite some time,,,,and on top of it you brought some huge insect that makes growling noises,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,so yeah.

[@jord9308]

Back seat rebirth=Sarah unfolding

[@warrenphilips8441]

It seems like the car wasn't that exciting so we got Sarah personality turned up to 11. This might be one of those times where more of a good thing is a great thing. At the same time I also worry that the relentless demand to produce content and feed the Tubes is burning up the clutch to reality. We should coordinate an effort to drop a few spa passes in the next mail day.

[@SpyderGarage]

There's something to be said about a manufacturer unafraid to leave a car alone knowing it's a tuner! Kudos to Toyota! #goodenough

[@rodmackinnon8497]

Nice that you are given so many nice cars to review. Great video.

[@HoofHearted2DAY]

I got the exact car n colour in manual & I can fit in the back seat relatively comfortably - I'm 5'7" though & that's only on the passenger side with someone same size in the front.

[@Joolz1982]

First person to explain the torque dip I have seen. Nice review good humour. I have seen a lot of GT86 reviews too as getting a 2013/2017 in a year or two.

[@clapton461ob]

Dear Sarah... no doubt, you're simply an awesome, professional lady.

[@Hoggdoc1946]

Does anyone else want to see Saraha review a car with five beans performance, I surely do!

[@t.k.morris]

You have awesome reviews... I wish you had a Beans Chart so we could look at what got the best scores in different car segments. ... One Question... For a daily driver, no track use, what would you pick to drive yourself between these three cars ??? Honda SI, Mazda Miata, Toyota 86 all in a manual, all purchased brand new in 2020 models

[@PdxTaz]

If I remember correctly, it actually is the dual clutch auto out of the Lexus IS350

[@herculesinwyoming]

Best car reviews ever, because Sarah is funny and smart .

[@DaKineGuy]

Hah! Good review, like the dry humor. Braking part got a laugh from me. Something about how you usually just hear someone talk or read about stopping distance or brake fade, but you just filmed yourself slamming on the brakes, "Yup...they're good."

[@Elmer_RedEagle]

Or, for 4 grand you can get a supercharger. Which makes one of these just amazing with the extra power.

[@sneakersonfeet9045]

Great point about the EVOLUTION of Japanese sports cars and how the aging platforms offer the best of the design at the end of its lifestyle.....I agree! Great whimsical review as always!

[@Dave-fx5zw]

A piece of lint, from Earth. You were on a roll in this one! You're right, not too much new exciting stuff on this car, but thank you for keeping it interesting.

[@craiglambdin2738]

I 😍 Love your videos! I have a 2014 FR-S. They are made to enter the back seat on the passenger side, because of the steering wheel, the seat moves, and tilts further forward. The transmission does better than human shifting in auto W/ sport mode. Their's no lag between 3 and 4 thousand rpm. This is cuz the computer knows about it. it predicts your next move and is good at it! Their's always the option to move the shifter to manual at any time, or back to auto! It's fun to drive! It's ready to a large selection of Bolt on upgrades! Thanks for sharing with us!

[@Johnsdad]

You are funny there towards the end telling those birds to be quiet. I like the Toyota 86. You look pretty.

[@cobra454tim]

And 12:37 😆 Sarah you crack me up!

[@hammerhome7879]

Interesting times we live in.. Celica's from Subaru Supra's from BMW

[@Maeryaenus]

Mr2 from... Tesla?

[@TheCosmicburrito2]

Sara referenced Anchorman! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@SarahnTuned]

TheCosmicburrito2 I believe I did

[@Tbcp1313]

Thanks Sarah! Love your perspective! Appreciate your automotive knowledge and mechanical experience and skills. Enjoy your quirkiness and humour! You're a 5 out of 5 beans ! 🖐🏻

[@magikahn]

I'm thinking about getting a Scion FR-S. I found a really clean one with low mileage. It is an intriguing car that reminds me of the 1973 Celica. I like the idea of a tuner car because I like to modify stuff...

[@AmericanConstellation]

They put back seats in those cars like was done with the G35's, to enable you to get lower auto insurance. That's not a bad car.

[@vsho]

No manual = pippy squeak.... No super hot wings... yep! you guessed it, PIPPYSQUEAK!

[@Bysior88]

My favourite head unit

[@MindDezign]

Best car ENTHUSIAST review! Isn't that ,what we, Car People do, read between the lines, of a car reviewer ,to get to what we care about most." Is it or can it be a candidate as an enthusiast car? We all would love more car test reveiws from the James Bond of Automotive Journalism "Chris Harris" . But he doesnt inject his reveiws with NATURE or sexual innuendo's , nor does he wrench on ANY car ever. This was a new twist in automotive reveiw journalism. A reveiw by a "real Enthusiast" the "actually wrenches , and mods " That gives " our point of veiw despite others veiws" I totally agree " its a car platform to mod " That alone Toyota should be given , props , for. But it takes , " One to know One" Great , Great ... Great reveiw! Lazy or self centered , 6k veiws , 1.5 K like.

[@steelheart4148]

Basic Chic is being very diplomatic. The interior is low rent cheap.

[@ronh2660]

Thank you Sarah Great review as always 😊

[@FaeezHendricks]

Your channel is gona blow up. Keep doing what you are doing. Subscribed!

[@ericcandelaria2818]

I adore this channel Sarah! I own a b5 A4 like the one you did in one of the other videos. Except mine is blue and a sedan. I LOVE IT! For an older model other people like them too. I feel like they must be an aged treasure. Awesome work! One last note. I LOVE teeter tot the tt! ❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸

[@roberttribbie9179]

I agree with Chris Boscurry, plus, great innuendos and comic relief. Wonderful car review as well :) :)

[@wizeguiz]

Great review as always! I going out for wings right now!........medium not hot! LOL!

[@hollowayar]

As for vehicle type, not my cup of tea, but a good fun review. As for getting distracted by animals, I do too. The other day I had to swerve around a snapping turtle in the road while I was watching the bald eagle fly overhead, luckily not much traffic around at the time.

[@jeffkopher3468]

Florida?

[@K03sport]

1 bean, ouch. Came for Kyla(?), left disappointed, but this more or less confirmed the '19 BRZ limited is the best next car for me. I'm sure the 2nd gen will be good, but this is the best the 1st gen will be, so might as well get while the getting is good. Sure, there are faster cars, there will always be faster cars...that hasn't stopped me yet, plus I seldom use the rear seat I have, so might as well have as much fun as I can when I'm driving by myself.