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Mauler here, how's it going? I'm based in Essex, work in IT, have dreadlocks and play bass in a metal band. In the past I've owned mostly Fords (a family thing) with the exception of a Mk2 MR2 Rev1 turbo and a Celica GT4 WRC turbo which were both great cars even if the turbo in the GT4 went after two weeks of ownership . Currently I have my old 3.0S Capri in my parent's garage slowly getting done up so I'm pootling about in a V6 Cougar which I have taken a strong dislike to. It's just so...boring! Being a tarted-up Mondeo it's practical and that but it's just not got the characteristics or the grin-factor that I'm used to. I'm moving into my own flat very soon so both of these Fords need to go and I need one car to rule them all...er...replace them, sorry.

I'll miss the Capri like merry hell but y'know, it's a '78 like me and I can't keep patching her up forever, nor can I afford to get her restored properly. As the Capri was, to me, the last decent (European) coupe that Ford made I'm not getting a more modern Ford and both the Toyotas that I owned were all good.

The MR2 and GT4 were nice and fast but not too great on practicality (the MR2 especially and the GT4 had a great strut-brace in the middle of the boot making it next to useless) so the next thing to look at is a Supra. My ex GF's older sister had a NA imported MkIV (what an awesome combo, haha) so, as I'm not made of money a UK spec turbo is out and a nice black MkIV NA looks like the way forward. If I can afford it.

Which brings me here. This looks to be a decent place and I look forward to learning about stuff and hanging here.

Hi Mauler, you're in the best place for advice and expertise, welcome to the club!

Welcome to the club, FAQ section here is a good place to start http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/forumdisplay.php?f=69

Welcome Mauler. Sounds like you've done a bit of homework on the various options which is always good. So the GT4's boot is less practical than the supra's is it? I've never seen the inside of a GT4 so I wouldn't know.

I have an NA supra, and in my experience they are super-reliable as long as the basic servicing is/has been taken care of.

welcome and good luck with your search!

Welcome aboard - you win the prize for most detailed "hello" post of the month as far as I'm concerned. Good luck with your search.

Hi mate You've come to the right place to find your perfect car.

I think everyone has had a Ford era, I certainly did with xr2i's and a few rs turbo's. Been looking at the old RS500 recently, it's becoming more appealing now the prices have dropped a bit.