cje001 Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Hi all, Old member here returning after years out with 'other' cars... Had a Sup TT 450bhp in 2002-4 had to sell as had a newborn - wish i hadnt now as i know there are some child seats that will fit in the back!!! Anyway, my daughter is 4 1/2 now so a booster seat is all she needs. My Alfa Romeo went pop the other day and now i`m on the hunt for a new Supra TT Manual - my aim is simple, i loved the Supra that much (and since i`ve owned Evo, Impreza, Focus, MR2, TVR Speed6....) that i want to buy one now and litterally keep her forever. I'm 30 now and i`ll get this car and keep her til im old (will have other cars as well but this and the Ferrari 355 i`ll buy in the future will be with me for life hehe) Few quick questions as i`ve been away from these cars for a while if you guys dont mind. 1) Car seats I`ve seen plenty of threads about child seats and booster seats in the back from 2006 etc but who has them in the car now and which seats are still available? Any links to product pages would be most appreciated. 2) Supra mileage I`ve seen one with 90k miles on at a really good price - now seeing as i`m gonna maintain and keep this forever then i`m not overly fussed but reading threads from 04-06 the feeling was that the Supra engine could easily go to 150-200k+ miles without a worry - with the experience on this forum, is that still perceived as the case? Are there examples of this? Are engine failures common? 3) Supra parts What are peoples views on the avilability of these parts in the next 20 years!!! Bet that question hasnt been asked before! Anyway - its an interesting first post and i`d appreciate any comments at all. Thanks, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sams Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 welcome. i have a car seat in the back all the time, it britax monaco, which got renamed to prince, very slim line but there age limit is 4 1/2, so as for booster seats i cant help. As for milage there a regular member with a supra in the high 200k's and drove to south france and back no trouble. And parts im sure toyota will keep them selling for a long time to come, if not there always be traders that make pattern parts or stock oem ones and the breakers of coarse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cje001 Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 Thanks for that - i`ve located that one and bookmarked the Britax page for future reference I actually drove to Mallorca (via Ferry) in my old Supra - amazing journey, drove back from Mallorce - Barcelona - Paris - Calais - Stoke all in one stint - throught the night, was awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdistc Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 With respect to the last question, if you have spare cash you could always take the mindset of "preventative medication" and purchase a brand-new long block from Toyota (~3k) and other spare parts that are unlikely to be continued in production (assuming you never want to modify the car). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 There isn't much on a supra that you can't get aftermarket alternatives for and for the rest bar a few bits you will probably be able to have custom made. Plus there is the scrap yard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cje001 Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 Thanks- can anyone help with booster seats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cje001 Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 Anyone? I'm looking to buy this tomorrow and could do with a definite answer ref booster seats for 5yrs+ with names? Any help will be most appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Mine is not far off 160k miles. Had the valve stem seals done and it's looking good for another 160 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam1 Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 i have yet to find a booster seat that fits in my supra for my six year old, to be honest when the three of us go out its mostly in the wifes mazda6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cje001 Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 Cheers this sup has just had the valve stem seals done, apparently the Maxi cosy rodi will fit, anyone got one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistol pete Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 you sound like me.. i had a uk TT and sold it as had a newborn.. wish i hadn't come back to the fold few weeks ago.. tried a LOT of cars nothing has come close to my love of my supra.. welcome back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cje001 Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 I know mate, I'm so so excited!!! Just can't explain it to people... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Mine is up to 189k now, still on the original turbos. I think mileage is less important than condition, any reasonable seller should let you have an inspection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cje001 Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 Well I got the car! Will post pics tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistol pete Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 ohh well done.. spec?? colour etc looking forward to pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cje001 Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 Ill get some pics taken now then post in a bit - gonna fully join up today as well mods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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