RedM Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Attending Supra Pod this year made me realise how much I miss my Supe. While I'd love a GT-R or a 60's Muscle Car I think another Supra will be the way to go. However, as it's going to take me about two maybe three years to sort my financial life out, will it be worth the wait? What state do we think Supras will be in in a few years time? Will they be nearly all dead with only treasured examples left or do we think it'll be much like it is now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Much like it is now but with a bigger chav culture if prices continue heading south. I think finding a cared for one will be harder in that timeline too but acheivable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Much like now I expect. Except much much cheaper as no-one can afford the fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 They're ancient toyotas that no-one cares about apart from petrolheads. Deal with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I rekon they will stay the same sort of price/condition they are now for a few more years to come, you will alway get dogs but there will be plenty of nice ones about. Look at cosworths (im still a fan) they have been the same money for the last ten years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 in 3 years time they'll be 2001's here they'll be damn expensive still Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted October 20, 2008 Author Share Posted October 20, 2008 in 3 years time they'll be 2001's here they'll be damn expensive still Ooh! I forgot about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I'll be saving my pennies for a 2001 TT6 VVTi, as long as the club remains intact! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 There'll be a very few stock ones that have been cherished, and I mean a few, loads of hideously disfigured wrecks in various stages of terminal decay, and a selection of well modified and well maintained ones in Scandinavia They will follow the exact same progress that the MKIII Supra followed, there saving grace being the engines are a lot better. There'll be more nice MKIV's than Skylines as the Skyline is a rot box and won't withstand salty winters as well as the Toyota, which is also more DIY friendly and cheaper to maintain properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 It's up to this club of enthusiasts to keep the Supra's reputation intact:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Ooh! I forgot about that. yep, I'll be getting myself a 01 or 02 rsp 6 speed one day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edjames Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 is there alot of rust around in supes atm like a 96 97 car has anyone ever had a problem on a mot with corssioin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Agree about CW's comments about Skylines. The R33s I've seen all seem to have really rusty undersides and suspension turrets etc, when compared to equal aged mkiv Supras. Dont know whether this is down to no undersealing or just nissan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 It's Nissan! Seen rusted through tailgates on MKIV's and the odd rusty rear wheel arch. Underneath the rad support X-member can rot out, but generally the imports are pretty good. there are plenty of pretty scabby UK ones around though (salt...). R34 Skylines are notoriously bad for underside rust, they seemed to go downhill from the R32. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Is the R32 a bit more rot resistant than the 33 and 34? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 well if we all take care of our cars theres no reason why they cant still be of a very high standard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Is the R32 a bit more rot resistant than the 33 and 34? Seem to be, considering they are a lot older, especially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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