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Hi all, Im new to the forum so just having a quick look around! i havnt got a supra yet but planning on getting one after i sell my 2001 celica vvti190. any addvice on buying one? i have around £11,000 to spend but there seem to be so many models about (tt etc), all i know is i want a twin turbo aerotop. bit of addvice would be nice, Tnx alot gareth.

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Aerotop TT = GZ

 

It will have to be an auto and is available as a Japanese import only. You can also get the GZ as a hardtop but most ads will clearly state which it is.

 

Paul Whiffin had an absolute bargain aerotop up for grabs last week, well within your price range, black and looked very clean.

 

http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=37383

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thnx for that. are there any downsides to having an import? alot of people have told me not to get one for one reason or another. what bhp are the twinturbos? thnx...

 

Just looked at that thread, someone put a deposit on it today - typical!

 

J-Spec vs UK is a well travelled and much debated subject that fills the archives, a quick search should release lots of chatter and no real answers :) It's a personal thing and both cars are fantastic, out of interest what are people telling you? We can probably fill in any gaps and answer any concerns that might have been planted.

 

J-Spec cars are quoted at 280bhp and UKs at 326bhp - the J-SPec figure isn't accurate though, simply the normal number given as part of a daft gentleman's agreement in Japan. Expect ~320bhp for the J-Spec with slightly faster spooling turbos that run out of puff slightly earlier than the UK ones.

 

Lots of stuff to read up on, I can recommend a couple of hours on the search button and then pop back if you need to fill in any blanks :)

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not being funny, but why did you waste your money on the celica??

 

have you just realised what is and is not a fast car, hence why you want a supra??

 

moving away from FWD scrabble hell is also a very very good move mate :)

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Welcome fellow taffy person :D

 

There are pros and cons to both the UK and import cars but finding parts isnt one of them. The UK car will give you more toys as standard and will probably be cheaper to insure. The imports are usually cheaper and far more readily available.

 

At the end of the day, whichever you chose you are going to be happy but do take your time looking. Dont just buy the first "mota" that becomes available and try to take someone along who knows the marque. :thumbs:

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