Pabs Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Hey all, Got yet another set back on the Supra purchase fund, so my potential ownership will be delayed until the Summer. I'm planning on purchasing around May/June time now. I know prices of the Aerotops will be affected, but do you think the hardtop supra prices will increase a lot due to the better weather? Or is this just a misconception, and prices will remain the same, or decrease due to having yet more imported etc. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 They tend to command better prices in the summer compared with the winter, same as all sports cars really... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 thanks. But is it a BIG / noticable difference? I mean, are we talking a few hundred notes, or a couple of grand? I know it's a hard question to answer - as there is no real science and it depends on the seller etc, but I'm currently seeing pretty good TT's being sold for around 8-9k, and I want to know if a similar car in the summer is going to be much more or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Black Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I don't think at Supra prices your talking more than a few hundred if that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 the jap market wont change and its getting harder to find supras in japan.. the uk market is a different story as there is plenty of good ones and plenty and plenty of dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 It's interesting as I see lots of threads/posts saying that the seller should wait until the summer (ok mainly aerotop sales) because they demand more money - but if it meant keeping a car for another 6months for only a few hundred it'd hardly be worth it. Of course I want to pick up a nice one as cheap as possible (don't we all) so hopefully a budget of around 11k will get me one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Don't think it's particular to the Supras mate, I think motor trade is generally depressed this time of year - large factors would be people are skint after christmas and the crappy weather plays a part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 the jap market wont change and its getting harder to find supras in japan.. the uk market is a different story as there is plenty of good ones and plenty and plenty of dogs. Jurgen - roughly how long does it take you to import a supra... it's around 3 months, right? (private import) Because if I've got enough money come March/April for a deposit, I could then get you to bring me one just in time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 Don't think it's particular to the Supras mate, I think motor trade is generally depressed this time of year - large factors would be people are skint after christmas and the crappy weather plays a part. good point ref xmas mate, didn't think of that as well. I just blamed the weather and people not wanting to drive a supra/fast car, and so selling it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I've never noticed much of a difference to be honest!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 good point ref xmas mate, didn't think of that as well. I just blamed the weather and people not wanting to drive a supra/fast car, and so selling it. we got 26 arriving next week and 25 are sold but yes weather does play a part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Jurgen - roughly how long does it take you to import a supra... it's around 3 months, right? (private import) Because if I've got enough money come March/April for a deposit, I could then get you to bring me one just in time 8-12 weeks from buying in japan to being otr uk in peak shipping season feb to sept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 and 11k is plenty for a nice car you saw your mates nice white for 10k with all fees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 we got 26 arriving next week and 25 are sold but yes weather does play a part Holy crap mate, nice start to the year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 8-12 weeks from buying in japan to being otr uk in peak shipping season feb to sept. cool, about what I can remember from Lukes import he got from you. Only trouble is it's about 350 miles from me to you! it's a long walk without a car HAHA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Holy crap mate, nice start to the year matt i am surprised sometimes myself but if you believe it will come i can see you being a big name in tuning as you got right credentials.. but lots know about us now been going 5-6 years and have imported some big name cars.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 cool, about what I can remember from Lukes import he got from you. Only trouble is it's about 350 miles from me to you! it's a long walk without a car HAHA lol i will pick you up from train station or airport:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 lol i will pick you up from train station or airport:d do you not remember what happened last time??? lol We tried the whole train route - got to london, missed out onward bus journey, then had to go home and drive up the following day! lol...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 do you not remember what happened last time??? lol We tried the whole train route - got to london, missed out onward bus journey, then had to go home and drive up the following day! lol...... yep bless yous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 yep bless yous We were running across london due to a section of the tube being closed - it is very funny looking back at it, but at the time I think we nearly died of exhaustion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
light-r Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 hi mate. dont say 350m is much. i will be doing ten times that. it sure will take a lot of time. take care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I took the gamble and travelled from Hants to Jurgen. I couldn't be happier 18 months on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
light-r Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 dont mind doing a long travel to get a well sourced car. and jurgen sure looks up the task. btw gaz, ryan g is the guy thats taking my power fc i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Yeah Jurgen imported mine too and very happy, Gatwick to Newcastle is a long arse drive in a skinny bucket seat and with a triple clutch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
light-r Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 childs play =) how about newcastle lisbon in 3 days? yeah, mate i will soon know what you "suffered" regards to you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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