I'm currently sat on a long slow train to London and I came up with an idea for this thread.

If you had to replace your Paseo with a factory fresh, brand new car what would it be and why?

For me probably a GT86, in my opinion the only new car in years worth a look in.

Have some pictures next to one for comparison - you can see how modern styling ques almost make the car seem like it is puffing its chest out to look faster than it actually is.


What about you guys?

So in the last month my clutch has started to feel a little dull - it seems to be when the clutch heats up, most of the time it feels okay but on some slow moving journeys in traffic - the clutch will start to slip a lot after changes and will judder moving off from a stand. The gears change without issue the whole time - but only after letting the car sit for a few hours does it feel as if the clutch is able to grip at all when changing.

On a side note I also noted (since having the car) there is a definitive lump feel when taking my foot off the accelerator in gear - as if when I release the throttle completely there is another 5% of throttle drops off suddenly, the same lump happens when I accelerate again from accelerator at rest. I've come used to driving with my foot always pressing slightly on the throttle but I've read in places this is to do with idle speed but I thought it could possibly be aggravated by a dodgy clutch.

I've got a quote from my local garage for about £350 (4 hours labour and clutch kit) to replace the clutch - but I'd appreciate some advice from people in the know before dropping all that money on what could be something else. If it is time for a new clutch and whatever else is needed is there anything I should have done at the same time? CV's any kind of mounts - I might as well go silly on it if I'm paying hundreds for labour.

I'm currently on 75,000 miles. Does anyone have any cheap G6's laying around?

Hi Guys,

Finally had time to Join up - I've had my Paseo for around 5 months now and I can't see myself getting anything else ever again.

Mine is a modest ST I found for £750 after seeing a couple of absolute sheds for the same price - it has less than 70,000 on the clock and a solid body with only a few little bumps. I've since spent a little keeping it up going well include new exhaust and major service and regular valeting. I've also just bought a set of 14" OEM Toyota Alloys to replace the steelies provided on the poverty trim paseo. Overall a pretty decent example considering it's a daily driver.

Here's a picture of the car when I took delivery:


At the moment I've got a pretty nasty rattle on the rear left strut and I will be looking to replace all four corners with subtly lower struts and springs as well as a less pathetic looking back box and tailpipe. Hopefully given time, money and effort my little Paseo might look as impressive as some of yours do!

Here's a picture of the Paseo showing up some near-by Euro-Tat: