To AE86 or not, that is the question!

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If I've done the math right, about 11.5 kilometers per liter at highway speeds, roughly 90-95kph. (26.5mpg) for the 85 US GTS, the 86/87 models are supposed to run 5-10% more, stock. Owners here typically report 24-31mpg highway, about 10-15% more or less. Of course the US models are heavier (the bumpers and doors) and the pop-up headlights increase drag badly.

As for what it will cost you...that depends. A cheap car will usually be in bad shape, and a 20+ year old car in bad shape can be a money pit. Other than that they are fairly reliable and simple cars, the only real problem would be the rear quarter panels no longer being available so any repairs there mean locating a junked car and doing extensive welding and body work. Same thing for the interiors, no longer available.