Guest simon_D Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Hi Guys Just thought i'd introduce myself and at the same time be cheeky and ask for a bit of advice. After being made redundant at xmas and then getting a new job in the new year i suddenly find myself with a spare bit of cash. Having owned a skyline some years ago, and hitting 30 making me feel old, and after spending a couple of hours at exeter services at yesterdays Jap meet and drooling over a nice little black supra I'm now thinking of getting one for meself. I'm lookin for a supe for 12-17K, what should i expect to get for that and will i get any mods for that and where should i start looking. Cheers in advance for any advice. Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 welcome new guy for that sort of money, the way supra prices are at the minute you can get an absolute minter for that, single turbo an all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Hi Simon and welcome. You should have the pick of the best at that price range. My personal preferance was late model VVTi in relatively standard form. My best advice is go out and see as many as you can. Don't be tempted by the first couple you see. Read all the FAQ section and familiarise yourself with all the model differences too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 yea, 17K will buy you a great BPU Supra. No need to mod it. Have a look in the sales section Good luck and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Welcome mate... as the other have said 17k goes a long way in the Supra world these days... Give us a shout if you see any your considering.... opinions, we got em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest simon_D Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Welcome mate... as the other have said 17k goes a long way in the Supra world these days... Give us a shout if you see any your considering.... opinions, we got em! There's a blue Supra on Piston Heads 16.5K. Anyone know anything about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Welcome mate... as the other have said 17k goes a long way in the Supra world these days... Give us a shout if you see any your considering.... opinions, we got em! Yeh and Pics lots of Pics!! Good Luck with your search, that budget should get you a fantastic supra, id personally be looking for a VVTI version for that kind of money, shud hold its value well too as not so many got thru into the country. Either that or the best/lowest miler UK model you can find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 There's a blue Supra on Piston Heads 16.5K. Anyone know anything about it? link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 link? http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/list.asp?p=1&s=271 Lazy bugger... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest simon_D Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/list.asp?p=1&s=271 Lazy bugger... Cheers Pete, didnt quite know how to do it meself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 You could get mine and have money spare to fix it for that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest simon_D Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 You could get mine and have money spare to fix it for that!! Whats wrong with it? Actually fancied something a bit meatier if you get my drift! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 A few bits, flywheel needs replacing mainly. Brakes need looking at but it's got new discs and pads so not sure what the problem is. I guessed from your budget you'd be after a single or something - seems people want to either spend 7k or 17k!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest simon_D Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 I guessed from your budget you'd be after a single or something - seems people want to either spend 7k or 17k!!! Yeah mate - just finding the right one really. Been lookin for a while but there aint half some s**t out there! Might settle for a top quality tt with more extras, save the dosh and upgrade once I'm used to it. After driving a 130bhp turbo diesel like!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/list.asp?p=1&s=271 Lazy bugger... Lol i was asking for the rest of you lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 jurgen has a nice looking one in your price range:) http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=56277 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieC Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooper-supra Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Welcome mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrzs Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Bonjour, kind sir:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 hello and welcome, good luck finding the car you are after. You could consider getting a fairly standard one and doing exactly the mods you want to it - this way you get _exactly_ what you want and know the car well, but it might end up costing more. Good luck with the search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest simon_D Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/list.asp?p=1&s=271 Any comments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 personally, I prefer http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/62941.htm Gives you some spare change to spend as you will on it. Just MHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest simon_D Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 personally, I prefer http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/62941.htm Gives you some spare change to spend as you will on it. Just MHO Cheers for that stealth. Nice car but doesnt set the heart racin if you know what i mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Cheers for that stealth. Nice car but doesnt set the heart racin if you know what i mean. Fair enough mate, it's a personal thing and so I'm sure you will pick the one best suited to you. I love the gunmetal facelifts - would have one in a shot if the pennies were spare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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