Ross C Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Hi guys, new member but not current owner of a supra. currently drive a 2006 Mini One7 but am looking into the possibility of buying a non-turbo supra. Suprisingly for a young lad(19 atm) the insurance is great for it but trying to persuade my financial advisor (Bank of Dad) that it would be a good thing for me. Would like to ask members about the practicality of the day to day running of a supra in an attempt to sway his idea that they are only suitable as a weekend/hobby car. Any information and personal opinions on the matter would be a great education for me. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Hi and welcome to the club bud. An N/A supra is a good daily driver havent owned an N/A myself but there good cars. Theres lots of info on here its a world of knowledge mate if you use the search button. Don't expect to tune the N/A and see big differences in the power as the cost will outway any performance gains. Good luck with you're search mate and when you get the car post some pics up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 N/As are bullet proof bud. If you get a decent one that's been serviced well for its life, and continue to service it appropriately it will probably outlive you The major downfall with them is the fuel, tax and insurance costs. The same goes for all performance cars nowadays though. Make sure that your insurance quotes are for MKIVs though, sometimes the companies mix them up (happened a lot previously) and they give quotes for the MKIII which is a fair bit cheaper. Welcome to the forum and happy hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I've had an NA for a daily driver for the best part of three years. Serviced every year and she never missed a beat, started first time, every time. As said the downside is the fuel costs as they are on the up at the moment, likewise with insurance. That aside, if you have the money to cover it you won't have to put much into parts as they don't tend to go wrong. Have a search for the 'what to look for when buying a supra' thread and I'm sure you'll find it a worthwhile read. Welcome to the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 welcome to the club mate, as said the N/A is a good car to start with if your wanting to run it daily and etc. Use the search button and keep popping into the events section, going to try organise a couple of meets before the year is out so pop along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Style Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Welcome mate. Just joined the club myself and picking my N/A up on Friday. I'm 21 and will be using mine as a daily too so I guess we're sort of in the same boat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross C Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 (edited) Cheers for the welcome and advice guys. Scott M - Ive been usind autotrader and ebay in conjunction with confused.com and have had about 20 quotes between £1700 and £3000 and there were some twin turbos in that range!! I pay £1200 a year for my mini so i see £500-1000 more a year driving my dream car as an absolute bargin!! Budz86 - i will be using you as "case study 1" to persude my dad haha drift_bear - i would love to come along to a meet and have a look at members cars to give me some ideas. im really looking for a stock car, or as near as possible, so i can make it my own Style - yeah we are sort of in the same boat but i'd rather be in yours lol. looking forward to seeing ur pics mate Edited August 16, 2011 by Ross C (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 If you're happy with the insurance then go for it. During the summer i run my TT daily and other than footing the fuel bill its great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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