supramkivcork Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Looking to get back into a Supra but road tax here is too prohibitive to tax a mkiv at nearly 1400 a year . Has anybody here ever owned one of these ? Just looking for general advice before making more serious enquiries http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2466044 something like this I'd be looking to pick up. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 (edited) Only a 2-litre 6, so revvy and gutless compared to the larger engines (1JZ, 2JZ), but apparently just as willing to take a load of boost. About 210bhp stock, IIRC. Manual uses a W58 'box. Seems expensive compared to what they go for over here, but I don't know much about the market in Ireland. Does look clean, though. http://www.mkiiisupra.net www.supraforums.com.au http://www.toymods.org.au/forums/forum.php http://autospeed.com/cms/title_1G-GeeGees/A_108678/article.html Edited January 9, 2012 by garethr (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 (edited) This was at the Terenure Classic Car show ; forget if you looked at it . But it was very clean, similar condition as mine. The guy who owned it was in his 30's Based on the condition I think she is worth more than 4K, she was stunning, nicest example I seen! Colin and Marty in SSI this model is what they specialise in, maybe email Colin for what to look out for [email protected] Marty and Colin have one each as well as the MKIV's, I know Marty has one running 500 or something stupid http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/270640_1651299262366_1833547789_1111187_7474699_n.jpg http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/264568_1651299462371_1833547789_1111188_4069083_n.jpg http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/270841_1651299782379_1833547789_1111189_7369157_n.jpg http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/261481_1651300102387_1833547789_1111191_2550439_n.jpg Edited January 10, 2012 by Jellybean (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 This one also looks nice, 1JZ-GTE engine (2.5 TT) http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2836412 http://photos2.donedeal.ie/View2-9210331.jpeg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige-rz Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 This one also looks nice, 1JZ-GTE engine (2.5 TT) http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2836412 http://photos2.donedeal.ie/View2-9210331.jpeg If you look in that he says that's a picture of how he wanted his to look. The actual car looks a fair bit more tatty than that mint one in the picture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 If you look in that he says that's a picture of how he wanted his to look. The actual car looks a fair bit more tatty than that mint one in the picture! Worth looking at with the 1jz in it , it is alot more reliable. I think it has potential but I doubth it is a clean as the other 4k car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige-rz Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Worth looking at with the 1jz in it , it is alot more reliable. I think it has potential but I doubth it is a clean as the other 4k car The one you took pictures of at the car show looks a very nice example! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 The one you took pictures of at the car show looks a very nice example! It was like new, I was shocked at its condition and was wondering if he would ever sell it; didnt think he would due to the condition I Would nearly sell the JZA80 and get it , 2.0 motortax at 660 is alot better than 1400!!!! Maybe drop a 2jz GTE in it !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige-rz Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 It was like new, I was shocked at its condition and was wondering if he would ever sell it; didnt think he would due to the condition I Would nearly sell the JZA80 and get it , 2.0 motortax at 660 is alot better than 1400!!!! Maybe drop a 2jz GTE in it !! I know what you mean, taxing the supra really does ruin the enjoyment of owning it, as it makes your weekend car a very expensive luxury. Just my opinion, but even though that mk3 is a beautiful car in great condition, it'll never have the looks or road presence of a normal mk4; never mind your trd! IMO you'd regret selling your car forever. Finding another mint trd in the condition your car is in would be almost impossible. Mine has been in my family since new, and I wouldn't sell it for anything, ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Got this off Marty buyers guide http://www.mkiiisupra.net/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=32&Itemid=59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supramkivcork Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 Cheers Gareth , the market here seems to be fond of retro japanese cars lately , ae86's etc make massive money still here . It is a wonderfully clean example having seen it at the terenure car show that Jellybean posted it's pics from . I know it's only 210bhp but to be honest I don't have a need for something with massive horsepower just enough for a bit of kick every now and then . Looking at R32 GTST Skylines at the moment also , decisions decisions lol . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Mark I doubth you will get anything as clean as it for 4K, 90% of skylines over here are all dogs. 660 road tax ant bad for her Do it, toyota reliabilty!!! I cannot see you loosing money getting it! People will pay for a clean example Engine bay looks very well looked after! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supramkivcork Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 I had a look at a Skyline in Kilkenny Sunday with Alan , thing wasn't a dog , that would be a compliment lol . Looked well on the outside but drove like a bowl of jelly , bad pocket of rust inside front valance , interior very shoddy , had a bad tip at the front at some stage of it's life. Either way whatever I end up with we may get the Supra-Skyline meets going again , wonder would I qualify for a free datsun valet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I had a look at a Skyline in Kilkenny Sunday with Alan , thing wasn't a dog , that would be a compliment lol . Looked well on the outside but drove like a bowl of jelly , bad pocket of rust inside front valance , interior very shoddy , had a bad tip at the front at some stage of it's life. Either way whatever I end up with we may get the Supra-Skyline meets going again , wonder would I qualify for a free datsun valet If you get a Datsun I will brillo pad it, and wash it with fairy liquid ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 (edited) She would look awesome all polished up LED taillights! http://echowavepro.com/supraphotos/build/7/Build4%20027.jpg Edited January 10, 2012 by Jellybean (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supramkivcork Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 Haha speaks "Micraboy" , I know your alter ego , driving around at night catching criminals in your datsun Micra with your cocky stride and musky odor You'll never be the darling of the datsun fathers who cluck their tongues , stroke their beards talk about 'whats to be done with this Jellybean?' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Was up to 150 in her this morning, smell of burning inside ha ha The Micra is no Supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supramkivcork Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 Was up to 150 in her this morning, smell of burning inside ha ha The Micra is no Supra Did you drive it off a a very steep cliff lol ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 7 series BMW behind me The gauntlet was laid down , the 740i bottled out ; Micra 1 740i 0 I reckon I could get her to 155-157 with a wind behind me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supramkivcork Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 With the wind blowing right and the car full of plutonium I reckon the Micra could take on the mighty delorean in a time travel race haha . You'll have to bring it to a show for the crack , park it in the Supra glovebox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supramkivcork Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 Insurance quote Carlo with Aviva on the mkiii Claire main moi named €410.55*Comprehensive €379.86*Comprehensive Value €298.45*Third Party Fire & Theft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubersonic Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I currently own an MKiii so may as well throw my 2c in. Looking to get back into a Supra but road tax here is too prohibitive to tax a mkiv at nearly 1400 a year . Has anybody here ever owned one of these ? Just looking for general advice before making more serious enquiries http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2466044 something like this I'd be looking to pick up. Mark That's a bit odd, its not often you see somebody fit UKDM lights/tailgate to a JDM car its usually the other way round, anyway the 1G-GTE MKiii is considered in the MKiii world to be a bit underpowered, in stock form its not quite as fast as the 7M-GE (UK 3.0L non turbo) and overshadowed by both the 7M-GTE and 1JZ-GTE cars, on the plus side its faster than the 1G-GEU car and more reliable than the 7M cars. For a comparison basis performance is about the same as a 200SX carrying a 300kg passenger. This one also looks nice, 1JZ-GTE engine (2.5 TT) http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2836412 http://photos2.donedeal.ie/View2-9210331.jpeg One of my current cars is a 1JZ JZA70 Limited (top spec version of the MKiii) and looking at that advert the first thing it says to me is that it doesn't mention a new water pump, that means the car has a 20 year old water pump that costs £600 inc vat from Toyota (and only Toyota sell them) if it goes the only options are to buy one from them or to retrofit a 2JZ pump and Mondeo V6 fans (the shroud is almost a direct fit to the JZA70 rad, they cost £30 from a scrappy and seriously outperform flexalites). Another thing that stands out on that car is modification, the 1JZ Mkiii is known for two things in MKiii circles, that water pump situation, and ceramic CT12A's that you can pop just with a decat pipe. Its Russia roulette messing with the exhaust on a JZA70, the general consensus is if you can't afford to fix/replace the turbo's then don't touch the exhaust. Some will be smoking within a few 100 miles of alteration some will last longer. Before 1JZ T3/4 manifold became widely available the used to be a kit specifically made for mounting a MA70 CT26 turbo to a 1JZ (thus allowing the use of MA70 downpipes) as this was seen as a much better solution to failed CT12's than rebuilds/hybrids. Also the JZA70 R came with Recaro's as standard, the seat in the interior pic looks to be...well not them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Insurance quote Carlo with Aviva on the mkiii Claire main moi named €410.55*Comprehensive €379.86*Comprehensive Value €298.45*Third Party Fire & Theft So you are looking at 1K for insurance and 12 months road tax. Thats a damn good price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Thanks ubersonic, some good info!! 1G-GTE sounds like a nice reliable crusier with a bit of poke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Thanks ubersonic, some good info!! 1G-GTE sounds like a nice reliable cruiser with a bit of poke!If the Aussies are to be believed, you can have quite a lot of poke if you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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