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SupraKid
16-10-06, 13:33
Hello all you lovely Supra Owners!

I looking to buy a Supra Twin Turbo, all i know is its gotta be a UK model, as being only 19, its the only one i can get insured on!

Im finding it very hard to find a Uk Supra TT :(

Im looking for one with lowish miles upto 80k.

Ive got about 10k to spend, hopefully i dont have to use all of it!

Is there any things to look out for when going to see one?

I know its a high powered car so running costs will be pretty high. But are there any common things that tend to go wrong? and how much does it cost to fix? Im on my gap year from uni, so not on a brilliant wage!

Thanx!
Bobbeh
16-10-06, 13:42
If I were you I'd wait until I got a full time job to pay for running costs.

Check out the FAQ sections for the answers to the usual questions, auto trader is your best place to look for Supras... or you could risk flea bay.
Max Headroom
16-10-06, 13:47
If I were you unless you were use to a high performance RWD sports car, I would hang fire on the Supe and get some more driving experience. Unless of course you are a F3 racing driver !!

Oh and welcome to the club :)
SupraKid
16-10-06, 13:55
lol,

I havnt had a lot of experience with rear wheel drive cars, but im a pretty sensible person, so im sure i'll be alright!

Ive owned a Mr2 roadster before, but powerwise thats nuthing compared to a supra!

Ive owned quite a few fastish cars aswell, got a Celica T Sport right now, had a Clio 172 before. I know these cars are nuthing compared to The beastly Supra but im sure i'd be ok.
merckx
16-10-06, 14:18
Have you checked out Pistonheads, there's a few for sale? :)

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/list.asp?g=&s=271&filter=&o=&pc=&min=&max=&txt=&px=&p=1&pagesize=12&xsl=list&y1=&y2=&d=0&dist=&nodays=60
RobSheffield
16-10-06, 14:27
Be aware that even though these cars are 'cheap' for what they are, the running costs have not really depreciated with them.

Tyres, fuel, servicing parts and repairs (in the unlikely event anything goes wrong) all cost a small (ok, large) fortune.

It is possible to run them on a budget, but the car will suffer.
dee_rz
16-10-06, 14:54
Be aware that even though these cars are 'cheap' for what they are, the running costs have not really depreciated with them.

Tyres, fuel, servicing parts and repairs (in the unlikely event anything goes wrong) all cost a small (ok, large) fortune.

It is possible to run them on a budget, but the car will suffer.

^^^^^^^ in a nut shell ^^^^^^^ can't help but agree
fat_controller
16-10-06, 15:41
i'm only 20 and i can't believe the money mines gobbled up, thing is i can't resist a bargain and just keep buying stuff for it compliments of MR BARCLYCARD.lol
SupraKid
16-10-06, 17:40
I wont be running it on a budget!

Just need a good uk Twin Turbo.
D-Bone
16-10-06, 17:50
I managed to pick one up a few days ago for a decent price. They are out there, just takes some looking. I found mine on piston heads. I think I saw one for sale in the bristol area too.
CJ
16-10-06, 17:51
If you get offered a 6 speed UK in red please contact me before you buy as I may know something about the car that will put you off. :)
Bobbeh
16-10-06, 17:53
MR BARCLYCARD.lol

Living beyond your means huh? Expensive hobby, hope you have it under control m8 :D I have a feeling I know what this guy is using his student loans to pay for! :lol:
francis
16-10-06, 17:58
I've had my UK TT6 for a year and a couple of months now, love it to bits. Costs wise, I've probably spent a bit over 3k on servicing plus some other bits and bobs I replaced including a HKS Ti Exhaust, decats, Defi boost gauge, new headlights, HIDs, discs and pads all round, 4 new tyres (they were new when I bought it). Just calculated how much I've spent on petrol - 20k miles @ my probably optimistic average of 17mpg = £5k! So no they're not cheap, and that's not including insurance, road tax, etc.

£10k should get you a decent example of a UK-spec auto with that sort of mileage although you might have to wait. For a manual you might be a little hard pushed... someone had one for sale on here recently at that price, seemed too good to be true and it was - turned out it was clocked.

Regards,
Francis
Pig
16-10-06, 19:09
Make sure you do contact CJ if you are going to buy a red 6 speed with 75k!!!!

You going to have your waiting time cut out fella, i found the wait horrible. Who you insuring with? Elephant.

I have a UK single turbo for 10K....needs work though!
SupraAyf
16-10-06, 19:31
But are there any common things that tend to go wrong?


Yes, there is one big thing: 19-year olds keep crashing them:blink:
Bob
16-10-06, 19:32
My advice would be to get handy with the spanners! You can save yourself a lot of money by learning how to do repairs and servicing yourself.
fat_controller
16-10-06, 20:39
what needs doing to yous then pig?
Pig
16-10-06, 20:42
:whistle: its perfectly usable as is, but only running 0.8 bar and has excessive lag. IMO needs a rebuild!
Pig
16-10-06, 20:45
Yes, there is one big thing: 19-year olds keep crashing them:blink:

Not all of em. I got mine when i was 20 and didnt. Dont tar everyone with the same brush!
fat_controller
16-10-06, 20:53
Not all of em. I got mine when i was 20 and didnt. Dont tar everyone with the same brush!

yeah, i'm 20 and got max respect for the car.
i'm just a poser really. hehe :lalala:
Phil-M
17-10-06, 12:53
hi all - am also a newbie looking for a uk (just like the comforts of the interior really :) )
Anyway went to see a blue one in Brum not long ago showing 80k odd - absolute dog it was.... the search continues...
CJ
17-10-06, 12:59
hi all - am also a newbie looking for a uk (just like the comforts of the interior really :) )
Anyway went to see a blue one in Brum not long ago showing 80k odd - absolute dog it was.... the search continues...

I have a J-spec GZ for sale that has cruise control and leather if you are interested. It is here (http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=85358)
dirtydan
17-10-06, 13:24
private msg sent suprakid ;)
Phil-M
17-10-06, 13:36
I have a J-spec GZ for sale that has cruise control and leather if you are interested. It is here (http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=85358)

Thanks for the offer but its gotta be a UK for insurance (getting the wife on as a 2nd driver :blink: )
dont suppose you have any uk's on offer - black/silver or white in colour ideally - 8k max to spend upon selling my MR2 Turbo
CJ
17-10-06, 13:39
Thanks for the offer but its gotta be a UK for insurance (getting the wife on as a 2nd driver :blink: )
dont suppose you have any uk's on offer - black/silver or white in colour ideally - 8k max to spend upon selling my MR2 Turbo
I havent at the moment sorry. I will keep my eyes open though. Obviously, for 8k you will be looking at an auto rather that a 6 speed.
Phil-M
17-10-06, 13:43
tbh dont really mind - Cheers
CJ
17-10-06, 13:45
tbh dont really mind - Cheers

What I meant was at 8k you won't have a choice. It will almost certainly be an auto.
SupraKid
18-10-06, 00:29
My celica t sport is sold now, getting picked up on the 30th. So ive got about 2 weeks to find a nice Supra TT!

Why are UK cars sooooo rare! and manuals!!!!!?????

Hope i find one quick! Cant wait!
SupraKid
18-10-06, 20:26
what do you guys think of this one?



The owner wants around 9.5k for it. Its high mileage but has had an engine rebuild.

Good buy?
SupraKid
21-10-06, 12:45
what do you guys think of the ebay one?

when do these supra's usually need an engine rebuild?
D8MOA
21-10-06, 13:03
has had a rebuild due to boost abuse! bit worring really but if hes got bills to prove the rebuild sounds like a good buy!
francis
21-10-06, 13:06
Hmm I remember that one around a year or so ago when I was looking for my UK TT, was around 18k at the time. Never saw it though.... could be worth taking a look at.
SupraKid
21-10-06, 13:38
i will be going to see in either monday or tuesday :)