Toyota

GT86 / Subaru BRZ

2012-2020RWD

200 hp

0-100 in 7.6s

About the Toyota GT86 / Subaru BRZ

The Toyota GT86 and Subaru BRZ were built around a simple idea: low weight, rear-wheel drive and feedback before outright power. In a market where many modern cars chase turbo torque and grip, the GT86 feels deliberately old-school. It is not a straight-line hero, but it teaches balance better than almost anything at its price.

HOW DOES IT SCORE?

Reliability84/100

Economy72/100

Insurance Cost62/100

Import Price34/100

Maintenance42/100

Practicality48/100

Parts Availability92/100

Maintenance & Reliability

Wrenching Headache Rating

3/10 · Turn-Key Friendly

FA20 with direct injection — clean bay but DI carbon work needed.

Technical Specs

Engine

2.0L N/A Boxer (FA20)

Drivetrain

RWD

Horsepower

200 hp

Torque

205 Nm

Weight

1240 kg

0-100 km/t

7.6s

Production Years

2012-2020

Investment Grade

C+

MARKET ANALYSIS 📈

🇺🇸 USD

$15,260

🇪🇺 €14,000

📅 Last 12 months▲ +8%

📆 Last 5 years▲ +35%

Price history

$11,304

2021

$12,010

2022

$12,717

2023

$13,423

2024

$14,130

2025

$15,260

2026

C+

Investment Grade · Sensible

The Toyota GT86 / Subaru BRZ (2012-2020) is a sensible buy rather than a speculative one: bulletproof reliability (84/10) that owners routinely daily-drive, low running costs (42/10 maintenance), and parts remain widely available (92/10) make the RWD package easy to live with. Values are up a healthy +8.0% year-on-year, and a rarity score of 31/100 means there is usually plenty of choice on the market, so patience usually beats urgency here. The upside is modest, but the cost of ownership is predictable and the driving experience is the real return.

Price estimates are based on market research and recent sales data. Values fluctuate based on condition, mileage, and market demand. Not financial advice.

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