supra_24 Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Hey guys, Just out of curiosity, whats the most you have spent doing up an old MK4 supra? As I have been restoring my TT 93 Supra for the last 6 months and its had to have a lot of work done to it. I have literally rebuilt an entire car, from the amount of parts replaced and upgraded lol. Will have to start a built thread once I have her back. Purchased mine for £4000 and have spent a further £12000 doing it up. Its now nearly finished. should have it back in a weeks time or so, cannot wait I mean at what point would you say enough is enough when restoring one of these cars lol? Regards Ash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I mean at what point would you say enough is enough when restoring one of these cars lol? Ask a wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_24 Posted October 13, 2014 Author Share Posted October 13, 2014 Very funny lol. Luckily for me I dont have that obligation yet lol. However I do have my Dad constantly lecturing me about the supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Ask Inferno ... I think it was >$100,000 on his restoration and upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Mine is about as cheap as I could have done it All my body parts where second hand, body work and paint where done by Colin. The car was £1200 Engine was where the money went after it's issues matt more or less rebuilt it with all new seals and parts. I guess I'm in for 6k ish. When is enough? I guess it depends on your income and what you can afford. I for one would never get a loan to work on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_24 Posted October 13, 2014 Author Share Posted October 13, 2014 Cool. I mean I sold my previous S15 for £6000, but still had to take out a loan to pay off for the rest of the work on the car. I dont mind though as I am always working at the moment so i will gradually pay it off. Will most likely pay it off quicker once I find a suitable posistion in the games industry, my dream job lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I should also add that it depends on where you are in life. I'm old ,kids , married. So my priority is them. Also once you get that job I want in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_24 Posted October 13, 2014 Author Share Posted October 13, 2014 Yeah i understand mate. I am starting to feel the burn of the expenditure on this car lol. I would like to try and get my own place next year or the year after, but its all dependant on my job. And yeah if you have some experience in the games industry or 3D design, i would be more than happy to help you out. After all, theres people helping me out there right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 (edited) I've had my Supra nearly 3 years now, as I started rebuilding it with the end result in mind I gave myself a budget of £25k on top of the £8.5k I payed for the car. But I passed that figure ages ago and the project is still ongoing so yeah, we pay alot for the things we love! Edited October 14, 2014 by Kaan W (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_24 Posted October 13, 2014 Author Share Posted October 13, 2014 Wow that must be one hell of a car. But as I always say, if its something you love, then why not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 This thread highlights why it is a good idea to start with as clean an example as possible, fixing other people's handiwork and neglect can be seriously expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Wow that must be one hell of a car. But as I always say, if its something you love, then why not As above, the car was a complete dog when I bought it, I spent a huge sum trying to correct the previous owners mistakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 If you're putting the car before getting a house, then you're mad IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I can't get a house until my girlfriend finishes university and starts bringing an income in, that way I can have the car I've always wanted then focus on the more important things together when the time comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Ask Inferno ... I think it was >$100,000 on his restoration and upgrade. He certainly didn't half arse it did he. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Plethora Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Inferno's was definitely the best I have seen in terms of money spent and attention to detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Turism0 Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Inferno without a doubt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Hardly anything if my memory serves me right .......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Inferno without a doubt I don't think inferno's has had the most money spent on it but it's definitely one of, if not thee best Supra out there as far as restoration goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Yeah i understand mate. I am starting to feel the burn of the expenditure on this car lol. I would like to try and get my own place next year or the year after, but its all dependant on my job. And yeah if you have some experience in the games industry or 3D design, i would be more than happy to help you out. After all, theres people helping me out there right now If by experience you mean ive played everything from NES to PS4 im your man..........other than that im not alot of use. But i will work for minimum wage and or pizza Your young once. Had i listened to my old man then sure i would have more money in the bank but really sometimes you have to let loose and chase what makes you happy in life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT Paul Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 over the 3 cars i had roughly 45k spent over 7yrs.. can't and won't work it out! its been spent so not going to miss it.. when do you stop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATB Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 From Infernos own sale add: Using the prices listed below, the value of the car is at least $215,000. In fact, it is probably more than this given that many of the items below do not have prices as I did not have the receipts for everything on my computer at the time of writing this. Also, if you consider the increase in prices for many Supra parts, as well as the fact that many of these have been discontinued (both aftermarket and factory parts), it is once again probably an underestimate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 didnt Infernos get broken for parts.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 didnt Infernos get broken for parts.? I hope not, it would be crazy to break a car like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATB Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Was broken and sold for parts right after the sale went through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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