dr_jekyll Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 just a theoretical thread but who knows one day if my numbers come up. What do you think it would cost to build a brand new supra . I mean absolutley every component new from the chassis down to the door card popers. its something i would love to do though its 99.999% i never will but for the sake of some supra chat i was wondering any ideas? is it even possible to buy a brand new shell from toyota? youre thaughts gentlemen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilicos Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 How long is a piece of string? Depends where you buy the parts from, if you are going for 100% bog standard, VVTI, etc. I would estimate between £40-60k as buying parts (especially new oem) is always more expensive than buying the car from a forecourt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 IIRC there was a guy on Supraforums that did this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted June 8, 2010 Author Share Posted June 8, 2010 IIRC there was a guy on Supraforums that did this. really, ill have a search , i would love to see it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Yes there was, but didnt he fit a trd kit at the same time? It was a silvery / gunmetal colour. lovely car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 I'm surprised you can still do this. I would think that *some* parts may not be available any more, e.g. the shell. Basically the big non-replaceable parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kslb Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 £78,412 if you start with a bare chasis and go for genuine stock parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 £78,412 if you start with a bare chasis and go for genuine stock parts. is that a rough calculation?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kslb Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 is that a rough calculation?? Thought it was worth a guess! Is there no prize for the closest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 haha. Yes, the prize is you get to pay that amount of money for a brand new supra. When you find it on supraforums stick a link up, I would like to have a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdistc Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 IIRC there was a guy on Supraforums that did this. Yes there was, but didnt he fit a trd kit at the same time? It was a silvery / gunmetal colour. lovely car Yes - username on SF is JustForFun. I think one of the main reasons it was feasible for him to do it was a) he worked for Toyota b) he is a crazy Swede Plus, he finished the car and promptly sold it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdistc Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Just had a quick search for the thread, and can't find it anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyer864 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Yeah, wasn't there a guy from scandavia who done this , on the forum sometime last year then had to give up due to the cost, think he was nearly finished ! i'll av a peeps . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 I have said that if i ever win the lottery i would build 2 brand spanking ones, one completly standard and the other a BHP monster lol I can dream lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 I would build a brand new one and make it a monster too. I have thought if I won the lottery I would just take my car to a specialist and just say 'do everything to make it the best supra you can'. Then just see what they do. My choice of bodywork though....if they put a Vielside spoiler on I would burn it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 I have thought if I won the lottery I would just take my car to a specialist and just say 'do everything to make it the best supra you can'. Then just see what they do. . I think Toyota used to do this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 and there we have it... http://www.supraforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=444508&highlight=JustForFun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 wholly poo! He got the engine brand new from toyota for $3000 USD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdistc Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 and there we have it... http://www.supraforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=444508&highlight=JustForFun Thanks Jackso.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 wholly poo! He got the engine brand new from toyota for $3000 USD! Looking at around 6k I'd Imagine for one here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHandy Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 OMFG And i thought i was a OCD nutter replacing all my glass and trim on re spray!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 OMFG And i thought i was a OCD nutter replacing all my glass and trim on re spray!! you are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHandy Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 you are Oh my bad thanks for that! some times you just need to be told to realize lol I'll try harder to bodge in future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted June 8, 2010 Author Share Posted June 8, 2010 thats amazing. im buying 2 lucky dips tomorrow now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 If every part is purchased as new it's well over £200k, a guy on SF worked it out a couple of years back, but prices have gone up since then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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