Guest natm Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Hi All, I am currently a FTO owner and I do love it, would like some thing faster. Look to get one when Im 23 due to insurance (will be 22 1st of Jan) I would love a break down of all the different model trims. I take it the TT manual is the one to go for? Is there much difference in the Auto? Sorry for all the questions just want to make sure I get the right one. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave17 Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Yep UK TT6 if you can find one. Autos are good as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbryant_knight Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 depends how you wanna drive it. Mines a manual but i'd prefer auto with it being a daily driver and spend a lot of my time going up and down gears in traffic. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 depends how you wanna drive it. Mines a manual but i'd prefer auto with it being a daily driver and spend a lot of my time going up and down gears in traffic. Peter mines a manual and I wouldnt consider an Auto despite being a daily driver and spending a lot of my time going up and down the 6sp short shifted gearbox in traffic Dont get me wrong - I do like Autos (family cars, executive cars) but not an Auto SUPRA.......I prefer to drive the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSK Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 As above. I generally prefer auto's, very relaxing in everyday use, good for overtaking or instant bursts of speed (no clutch in, down a gear, change gear m'larky). Also they are a enjoyable when pushing on your favourite roads as well. The Supra has an exceptionally good automatic gearbox and I put it in the same class as modern executive cars like the Jaguar R-types, Mercs and Volvos which have some of the best autoboxes I have had the pleasure of using. A manual will always be the icing on the cake for track day addicts. Also if you want serious big BHP a car with a 6spd manual gearbox will make life easier for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 I have owned two autos and a manual and I definitely prefer the auto over the clunky manual box. The only way to be certain is to try both types out. Some swear by the manual, others by the auto. Whichever one you get it will be enjoyable and dont let the fact that it is an auto make you think it wont be. I enjoy an auto way more than I ever did the manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Welcome aboard. I would love a break down of all the different model trims. I take it the TT manual is the one to go for? Is there much difference in the Auto? Start here: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/forumdisplay.php?f=69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 The only way to be certain is to try both types out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky49 Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Hi and Welcome. You can do plenty of searching on here to find the difference between models. Try both auto and manual and see what you prefer each to their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest natm Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 My FTO is an Auto and I love it and it does have a Tiptronic mode for when I am in the mood for it! I think trying both is the best Idea, but I am thing manual is the way forward this time. Anyone know if one is for sale round the Henley-On-Thames area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopgunTT Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Hi and welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5upraa Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Hi..and welcome!! Has to be the auto..ive had manuals..but prefer auto! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest natm Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I have found some Supra's in High Wycombe both auto and Manuals in the same place, I think I might have to have a go and have a chat with them see if they will let me try both. Hope they are nice!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I have found some Supra's in High Wycombe both auto and Manuals in the same place, I think I might have to have a go and have a chat with them see if they will let me try both. Hope they are nice!? Do let us know how you get on, what ever you do, dont let them rush you into making a decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Post some links (if available) of your selected choices, we'll give you an 'expert overview' from the sideline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest natm Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Ok these are the two I was thinking about; http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1417545.htm http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1417547.htm Hopefully i should get to see them next week. What are peoples thoughts? Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 (edited) I have found some Supra's in High Wycombe . . . . cough What budget have you got? as the auto is 6k and the manual 9k, so a 3k gap there for starters. If you want a manual they will always be well more expensive wherever you look. I was looking for a Supra for 4 months and to be honest my problem was I was trying to stay local which was a mistake. I ended up going to view in Essex off a classified here (140 miles there from Derbyshire) and pick it up Saturday. My advice would be decide your top budget, scour the for sale threads on here and dont put distance in the way of finding "the right car for you":) (within reason) Failing the Ads on here, though there are plently for sale try Pistonheads and avoid Egay Heres one for starters http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=179034 Scotty71 Edited December 31, 2009 by scotty71 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest natm Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 I was looking at a budget of £10k, it was just I have never driven a Supra before and I through that these two would be a good example of pretty standard cars to get a feel for them. I think the classified on here would be the best place the piston heads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 (edited) I was looking at a budget of £10k, it was just I have never driven a Supra before and I through that these two would be a good example of pretty standard cars to get a feel for them. I think the classified on here would be the best place the piston heads. Well if you have 10k to spend:d the classifieds here are your best bet in my opinion 100%,cars will be known to the club and maybe owned by previous club members too How about this?? http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=202854 Maybe you need to speak to Jurgen also at JM Imports with that kind of budget....... Scotty71 Edited December 31, 2009 by scotty71 my bad smelling...i mean spelling ;) (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Ok these are the two I was thinking about; http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1417545.htm http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1417547.htm Hopefully i should get to see them next week. What are peoples thoughts? Ta being the age that these cars service history is everything. check and verify the mileage through receipts, MOT certificates, HPI, etc. if there is no service history then I would walk away unless you are prepared to trust the dealer (something that would be very hard for me to do) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson4347 Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Also is insurance a problem? as the uk specs are considerably cheaper to insure, for myself anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 UKs are always going to be cheaper to insure, not sure why but this is a fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest natm Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Hmm think its time for some quotes! Is there any club insurance deals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 I would do a 'compare the market' type quote for both but put in no mods......this will give you a good baseline from which, depending on your final choice, the only way is probably up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Hmm think its time for some quotes! Is there any club insurance deals? SKY Insurance are the club brokers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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