pracitce in an 86....makes no sense...just get an S13...youll be too busy fixing the 86 and never have money for the 240...just get a running 240 and be done.
As an AE86 owner, you must be very commited to build and drift one. IMHO, the AE86 will make you a better driver, but the S13 is much easier to drive and easier to find cheap parts. If you are extremely hardcore, get an AE86. If you want to have fun, and not spend all your money in drifting, S13. My 2 cents.
i dont care about spending all my money in cars its what i like to do so having an 86 would bother me plus im more comfortable in smaller cars plus ive basically been around toyotas all my life.
the other thing is good luck finding a AE86 too. i think that you are making a bad choice going with the AE but hey thats what my family tells me everytime they see my s13. i just think that like everyone else said the parts are cheaper and easier to come by.