Guest rbryan Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Hi everyone. Just joined the club to get some advise hopefully. I'm currently looking to buy a twin turbo, and just don't know which transmission to go for. I think I'd prefer the 6 speed manual, but can anyone give me some info on the auto and/or the tiptronic models? Also, I'm preferably after a U.K TT, anyone have one for sale or know of a good dealer? I'm from the West Midlands, so somewhere locally preferred Can anyone give me a rough guide as to how much I should be looking to pay for a stock U.K TT, under 70k miles in really good condition? Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Welcome!! The manual Uk's are as rare as can be..... Auto's are easier to find. I would say 10K for a manual and 7.5K for an auto depending on age and condition!! Waits to be disagreed with..... H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Hello and welcome There's a lovely UK car for sale on here, click on the advertisers username and have a look in his garage. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=113532 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 There is a button at the top called the search button, the question you have asked have been covered so much, happy reading lol. Once you have done that it is best you drive both manual and auto and judge for yourself, the autobox is brilliant compared to toher auto box's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 See here for a few details: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=59334 The tiptronics were only available on the later Jspec models. UK Spec were available in both 6spd and auto, however numbers are now very small. I'd estmiate around 350 auto's and 60 or so 6speeds are left. You main problem with a UK spec is finding one thats not done massive mileage or in poor condition. I encourage you to take as many models as you can for a drive. The auto is extremely good, but I wouldn't have one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rbryan Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Thanks for that guys. 12,500k is over my budget at the moment Are there any decent sites about? I've visited jm-imports, but all of them tend to be modified? So, how do the auto's perform in comparison with the manuals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 supras are rubbish DON'T buy one !!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Here's a discussion on the Auto/Manual choice. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=10489 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Contact Jurgen and explain what you're looking for, he'll be able to find one. I wouldn't bother with anyone else to be honest. What is your budget exactly? Have much do you have in reserve to do initial servicing and maintain it for the next year? (These are not cheap cars to run!) I'd make sure you have £1k-2k spare for the first few months. In stock or BPU form the auto's tend to be quicker in a straight line. In my experience, they're much more of a handful on the twisties due to the lack of control over the gearbox and high gear ratio's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 In stock or BPU form the auto's tend to be quicker in a straight line. In my experience, they're much more of a handful on the twisties due to the lack of control over the gearbox and high gear ratio's. To add on what Homer has said, the autobox also has a MANU button that allows you to hold the car in gear, in manu mode the gears are as follows L = 1st, 2 = 2nd, D = 3rd then switch manu off and it engages 4th. Using manu mode makes the car less of a handfull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 In stock or BPU form the auto's tend to be quicker in a straight line. In my experience, they're much more of a handful on the twisties due to the lack of control over the gearbox and high gear ratio's. Your T67 vs my Bpu TT auto in the twisties. Who do you fancy? Rbryan, tbh my advice to you is to have a go in both. The 6sp manual is a more involving drive, but the auto on the TT Supra still remains to be one of the best ever autoboxes built, and was years ahead of it's time. It's no slush box, very responsive, and you always have the rear gear for the right time when you want it. Whatever you choose, you won't regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Thanks for that guys. 12,500k is over my budget at the moment Are there any decent sites about? I've visited jm-imports, but all of them tend to be modified? So, how do the auto's perform in comparison with the manuals? hi mate not sure if it was you i got a mail from but we can buy stock ones too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Your T67 vs my Bpu TT auto in the twisties. Who do you fancy? That would depend on which one you're driving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uzthedentist Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 i bought an auto. but i kinda regret it now, should have bought a 6 speed would be far more fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kslb Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 tt6 without a doubt. Why has it gotta be UK the j spec generally have lower miles and better condition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snooze Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Manual or Automatic? Yes. Definitely get one of these two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Yes. Definitely get one of these two. What about pedal power, or a pedal power with WTF!!! LPG in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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