Guest chris_gray1980 Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hi All I am not a Supra owner ( I WISH ) but my dad is having a mid-life crisis and he wants a Twin Turbo Supra as a 'TOY' so i thought i would join the best forum on the internet and get hunting for him, i personally do not know a great deal about these awesome machines so any buying advice would be great. The Supra for my dad doesnt have to be imacculate or even on the road (as long as it runs) it can be a bit of a project for him (keeps him out of trouble ) so if you know of anything please let me know, cash is waiting I personally own a Ford Capri, no ordinary Ford Capri but its an Old Spice one i won it as part of an Old Spice promotion and that has become my TOY lol, but if anyone is interested in it for a Supra let me know lol The Forum looks like an amazing place and stacked FULL of great info and the project threads are OUT OF THIS WORLD, i have been a lurker in there for some time now [GRIN][/GRIN] Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 What is your budget. There are three cars for sale at the moment that stand out as exceptional value for money. You would also be buying at the best time too..!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Budget is the most important aspect. He can buy mine if the price is right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l33wgn Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 You just missed out on topgun tt's that was one hell of a bargain but as Harvard said this is a very good time to buy. Oh and welcome. Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Has Topguns gone then? That was one of the three...doh. After that I would say Movistars is the best deal out these or Ian Valleys VVTi Tiptronic. Sorry if I have forgotten anyone elses..!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hello What a nice son to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 You just missed out on topgun tt's that was one hell of a bargain but as Harvard said this is a very good time to buy. Oh and welcome. Lee NOOOOOOOOOOOOO! he has not sold it has he, hang on did you buy it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 NOOOOOOOOOOOOO! he has not sold it has he, hang on did you buy it? Looking at the thread it has gone to Germany..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 another to europe then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l33wgn Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I wish I had, and would have if it wasn't for those pesky kids / needing to sell mine first!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chris_gray1980 Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hey All Thank you for all yoru quick replies LOL.... i would be a lovely Son if i was buying it him BUT I BLOODY AINT lol... he isnt very good on the Internet as yet so i thought i would lend him a hand (plus i may get to borrow it every now and then lol) well the budget is as little as possible lol, but probably in the region of £4000, i have told him that even in low season a TT for £4k is a bargain so he is well aware lol.. we have seen one local to us on Piston Heads for £2500 which is currently SORN but we cannot get in touch with the Guy at all, no phone number, i am trying to track him down on the internet but not had much luck as yet. Thanks again Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 A TT for £2500? Beware, this could become very expensive if you have to get parts from Toyota. Better to spend your money on a solid car than try to rectify one that needs parts. They are money pits IMO..!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 With that budget I'm out Can we see pictures of your Capri please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Just looked on PH. No pictures and no phone number, run Forest run..!! Your budget is a tad optimistic but sometimes they do come up. I looked around for 6 months at "bargains" and found a lot of poorly looked after Supras that were alledgedly in "good" condition. For £6.5K you could get a lot of car (Movistars), you would have no real problem getting your money back either. A £4K TT to easily cost you £2K if you are not careful..!! I learned the hard way by buying a cheap Supe and then spent £3k making it the car I wanted and that was an NA. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chris_gray1980 Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 oh god, i dont doubt they are Money pits, but he is dead set on one lol, i have warned him lol I know its a small budget and i am trying to raise im up a little A few pics of the Capri since you asked :eyebrows::eyebrows: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 (edited) Cheap is generally not a good option in the Supra world A £4K TT is going to be an Auto and proberbly not very well looked after, which will (if not already) lead to or have problems And Welcome and got to love the Capri, is it a 2.8i Edited January 4, 2011 by DodgyRog (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 That interior looks lush!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chris_gray1980 Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 No, i can imagine cheap is a very bad thing, but parents will only learn one way and that is the hard way lol Yes, the Capri is a 2.8i at the moment, i am contemplating a 2.9 transplant but im not sure yet, its just more money to spend and the 2.8i is mighty reliable, haha yes you cant beat fresh red leather lol its smells so darn good...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtin90 Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 oh god, i dont doubt they are Money pits, but he is dead set on one lol, i have warned him lol I know its a small budget and i am trying to raise im up a little A few pics of the Capri since you asked http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v129/chris_gray21/my%20cars/Old%20Spice%20Capri/Kims%20Pics/DSCF2538.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v129/chris_gray21/my%20cars/Old%20Spice%20Capri/Kims%20Pics/DSCF2497.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v129/chris_gray21/my%20cars/Old%20Spice%20Capri/Kims%20Pics/DSCF2515.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v129/chris_gray21/my%20cars/Old%20Spice%20Capri/Kims%20Pics/DSCF2465.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v129/chris_gray21/my%20cars/Old%20Spice%20Capri/Kims%20Pics/DSCF2462.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v129/chris_gray21/my%20cars/Old%20Spice%20Capri/Professional/4.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v129/chris_gray21/my%20cars/Old%20Spice%20Capri/Professional/3.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v129/chris_gray21/my%20cars/Old%20Spice%20Capri/Professional/2.jpg :eyebrows::eyebrows: I love the interior on your Capri, the leather red seats and the clean carpet. Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 when you said no ordinary carpri you don't lie! :o its a beauty. tbh as said before the budget just isnt going to cut it! i paid 5k for my na manual. although price do seem to have dropped! if you could scrape 5 to 6k you would stand a good chance of getting a lovely tt auto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB B Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hi Chris, welcome, firstly great Capri, those 2.8 lumps are very good engines I had an XR4i for a few years loved it, one of my best. As everyone has already told you about not being able to get a good Supra for £4000, then, as in your post you are looking for a runner that isn't too bad, there are some around (not many on here though) but it would take quite a lot of money, a lot of self help and time to bring it up and keep it running, but if that's what the old man wants then good hunting, ( I can say old man cos I am one). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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