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Hi all not got a supra yet, im only 22 can anyone point me in direction of some insurance details for a twin turbo supra, noticed ollie is on here, seen him on another club im on. great chap. before I get one I need to know the running costs :d
I drive this atm btw ;)
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc157/PHILFTO/IMG_0706.jpg
:welcome:
not usually a fan of fto's but that doesnt look at all bad :)
Love the shape of the front of the FTO's, and then they got the huge saggy ass end that just ruins it, but that looks nice! I'm 22 also, picked up my TT 2 weeks ago, with 3 yrs NCB with admiral i pay £1500 fully comp. I've found fuel costs pretty good, cost me £72 to fill up from empty and then seems to do about 22 mpg mixed town and motorway
Love the shape of the front of the FTO's, and then they got the huge saggy ass end that just ruins it, but that looks nice!
haha agreed! ass could be better :D lovely car though, handle really well though and has the looks, just not quite the power of a TT supra :D
Welcome im not sure about exact running cost on TT but on a NON TT its not much they are relible and require minimum maintenance, i've had mine for about 3 years my second one apart from general routine service and brakes no otehr major costs. With fuel and Road tax on the increase tend to drive it alot less then before
I would try Admiral as sky insurance seem to not be able to insure you fully comp until your either 23 or 25.
toyotasupra1980
21-04-08, 12:46
hello Phil GPX;1912461 joseph from llanishen here i had a FTO GPX had so much fun with it you can't go wrong with them, fast as hell,then sold when someone offered more than when i got it £8000 and then i got a n/a supra and currently modding that.
it Joseph from llanishen cardiff, i have pictures of my supra for all to see.
As you can see on this photo my bonnet needs to be resprayed to match the car, this was due to wrong code paint, will have it done when i stick on the full bomex bodykit.
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This is an example of what it will look like but red, minus the rear spoiler and the wheels and stickers, the full bodykit i have which is just waiting to be put on.
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Engine and styling mods list for you lot interested:
engine 3ltr straight 6 n/a auto and my estimation in the 230-240bhp range.
Jaero 18inch deep dish gun metal alloy racing wheels.
TRD bonnet.
Fully de-catted 3inch exhaust system and downpipe.
Pro speed custom made front pipe.
Apexi power air filter.
Hks earth loop system.
Hyeline performance modified super chip.
Tien front and rear performance bars.
Apexi AFC Neo and mapped by Hyeline.
Apexi Auto Timer for n/a,
Blitz oil pressure and tempreture gauges.
Full bomex bodykit ready to be fitted.
Greddy air flow diversion slam panel.
Carbon Fibre Dash kit.
Momo streering wheel and pedels.
DVD and CD system.
here is also a picture of my My FTO which i did have.
This is the list for you lot on my FTO, Engine 2ltr V6 Mi-Vec, 17inch Advan split rim alloy racing wheels, bozz speed front bumper, Hiro rear spoiler, Yamato side skirts and rear splitters, Hostile performance bonnet, Hyeline power straight through exhaust and custom made equall length front pipes,Cusco performance strut brace, earth loop system, blitz power sus air filter, ARC hard pipe, Envy performance FTO air diversion panel, Apexi Neo Air Fuel Controller, Mapped ECU, Greddy oil and tempereture gauges, 230 - 240bhp range.
http://photos-486.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v198/37/116/1183145486/n1183145486_30024394_3471.jpg
http://photos-f.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v237/37/116/1183145486/n1183145486_30048101_8492.jpg
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At the hyeline performance trackday in august 2006. red FTO track car belongs to my mate Steve Jones, has 3ltr conversion with 270bhp.
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thread hijack? ;):D only kidding, nice fto there
love FTO's yet im a proper petrol head and cannot get enough power.
Wow, talk about a thread hi-jack
SupraGirlie
21-04-08, 19:53
Welcome :)
SkyInsurance
22-04-08, 13:05
Hi Phil,
welcome to the club! Flattery will get you nowhere, unless 'Phil' stands for Phillipa?! :D
We look at each case on its on merits as you know... we may be able to do something for you at a push but no guarantees!
I'll PM you
Cheers
Ollie
Sky Insurance
Angry Koala
22-04-08, 15:30
Not wishing to hijack your thread but I'm a bit concerned that 2 of the people who have replied have taken insurance with Admiral.
Admiral's website will allow you to get a quote for an import MkIV Supra, it will allow you to pay the premium for a MKIV Import Supra but if you phone them and double check they will tell you they will NOT cover imported cars.
I got a very cheap quote from them and as I am always sceptical of putting my card details on someone's "it's secure honest" website, decided to call them up. They agreed to match the net price, took my details, took my card details and were about to run the card when I thought I would just quickly check that they knew full well it was an import I was trying to insure....... Even though all the details were right and it said in front of her it was an import, she went and checked with the underwriter for me - lo and behold they couldn't offer me insurance on a non-UK car. I went with Sky in the end.
Please, if you have insurance with Admiral call and ask the question - it may save you all sorts of heartache in the long run - imagine if you'd paid £1500 for a year's insurance only for some git to nick your car and then to find out you actually had no insurance as the car was an import.....
This may have changed in the last 9 months but I have been told by others that they have had the same response when asking the question.
Not wishing to hijack your thread but I'm a bit concerned that 2 of the people who have replied have taken insurance with Admiral.
Admiral's website will allow you to get a quote for an import MkIV Supra, it will allow you to pay the premium for a MKIV Import Supra but if you phone them and double check they will tell you they will NOT cover imported cars.
I got a very cheap quote from them and as I am always sceptical of putting my card details on someone's "it's secure honest" website, decided to call them up. They agreed to match the net price, took my details, took my card details and were about to run the card when I thought I would just quickly check that they knew full well it was an import I was trying to insure....... Even though all the details were right and it said in front of her it was an import, she went and checked with the underwriter for me - lo and behold they couldn't offer me insurance on a non-UK car. I went with Sky in the end.
Please, if you have insurance with Admiral call and ask the question - it may save you all sorts of heartache in the long run - imagine if you'd paid £1500 for a year's insurance only for some git to nick your car and then to find out you actually had no insurance as the car was an import.....
All I know is that it states on my insurance policy/certificate that the car is an import.
Angry Koala
22-04-08, 16:04
All I know is that it states on my insurance policy/certificate that the car is an import.
I'm not doubting you at all mate. My own policy would have said that had I not checked.
I've just emailed them to confirm as I thought I'd do a quote on their site for my own GZ TT and it came back at less than £400 with just a £250 excess again. I reported the issue with their site giving out cover on imports when they're not covered at the time of my original dealings with them.
If they come back to me to say no they don't I will be taking the case to the ombudsman. If they won't cover imports then there are literally hundreds of cars on the road whose drivers believe they have full and correct insurance when they don't......
Will keep you posted!
Again Phil, apologies for the hijack and welcome to the club from a fellow newbie member!
I'm not doubting you at all mate. My own policy would have said that had I not checked.
I've just emailed them to confirm as I thought I'd do a quote on their site for my own GZ TT and it came back at less than £400 with just a £250 excess again. I reported the issue with their site giving out cover on imports when they're not covered at the time of my original dealings with them.
If they come back to me to say no they don't I will be taking the case to the ombudsman. If they won't cover imports then there are literally hundreds of cars on the road whose drivers believe they have full and correct insurance when they don't......
Will keep you posted!
Again Phil, apologies for the hijack and welcome to the club from a fellow newbie member!
I will look further into this, cheers for the heads up :thumbs:
I was only joking over the Hi-jack ;)
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