jeremyh Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Hi all, I'm coming towards the end of a long time saving up for a sports car (hopefully a Supra believe it or not!). I made my first post early last month I think, and to cut a long story short my daily driver at the moment is a 1.2 8v Punto, and I am looking to buy a Supra TT within the next 2 or 3 months. My question is related to the fact that I have never driven or been driven in a Supra, so I have literally no experience when it comes these cars. I live down in SE England, and there is little to no availability as far as Supras are concerned, and I will probably have to travel the length of the country to find what I'm looking for. I am aware that there are some very reliable traders on this forum, but has anyone ever bought a Supra without actually going to see it/take it for a test drive? I am interested in finding out if buying a car this way is something I should look into... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicholas Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Whifbitz, whifbitz, whifbitz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Be very careful with TT's they are very powerful cars dude. Drive like an old fart when you get one, until you get used to the power. Remember with great power comes great responsibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 check out http://www.jm-imports.co.uk, Jurgen Sourced me a quality car, check my garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 check out http://www.jm-imports.co.uk, Jurgen Sourced me a quality car, check my garage. Yea i bought mine blind from Jurgen mate, had never driven one, or had a ride in one. Only got to do this when i picked it up from him. I wasnt dissapointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSZ Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 jeremyh, Where abouts in Kent are you? It might be possible for you to meet up with some locals and get a ride in one to give you a better idea of what you're lusting for:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Hi There's no reason at all why you couldn't see it or take it for a test drive before you hand the money over. Even if I won one on Ebay that wouldn't make any difference at all. Traders will be more expensive without a doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 but has anyone ever bought a Supra without actually going to see it/take it for a test drive? Yeh me, i bought mine from Jurgen without even sitting in one, let alone driving one, the closest i got to one was at a car import place. Safe to say i have no regrets, i knew it was the car for me purely because of the looks and power. The interior/seats etc are class, the driving postion is perfect and very comfy! The power is something special! I had no rwd experince before, just take it easy and show it some respect especially in the wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremyh Posted November 10, 2006 Author Share Posted November 10, 2006 @ChrisZ, I am actually not far from Canterbury - if I could just be a passenger in one I would be very very grateful! The thing is, a TT costs a fair amount of money, and like anybody else, I would want the security of knowing I'm getting the best car for my money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSZ Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 @ChrisZ, I am actually not far from Canterbury - if I could just be a passenger in one I would be very very grateful! The thing is, a TT costs a fair amount of money, and like anybody else, I would want the security of knowing I'm getting the best car for my money. I work in Canterbury and would be happy to give you a ride in mine (even though it's 'only' an N/A:)) - alternatively there's a meet in Ashford on Monday night - you could turn up and ask someone for a lift in a TT:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremyh Posted November 10, 2006 Author Share Posted November 10, 2006 To be honest I didn't know anyone that close to me that owned a Supra - would you mind if I took you up on that offer of being a passenger? I haven't even gone down the route of looking into buying an N/A, I suppose I figured spending that amount of money I may just as well look for TTs only. Although saying that I hazard a guess that an N/A is still a massive leap from a 1.2 Punto... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSZ Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 PM'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 I bought mine in May this year, and I have still not driven the car... I have been taken out in a supra by Heckler... I bought it with a cracked piston, and now I am fixing it... slowly If you havent bought by March, I will take you for a drive in mine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvershark44 Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Be very careful with TT's they are very powerful cars dude. Drive like an old fart when you get one, until you get used to the power. Remember with great power comes great responsibility. spiderman??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSZ Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Lol!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 i am just 6 miles from canterbury, and can take you for a spin in mine anytime mate;) as long as its saturday afternoon or sunday;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 for a minute there i thought you were after a rear boot blind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragaz Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 for a minute there i thought you were after a rear boot blind LOL, That was my first thought til I read it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Loads of soops in Kent, just got to know where to look.... I'm in Margate, and there is a boat load of them in Maidstone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Be very careful with TT's they are very powerful cars dude. Drive like an old fart when you get one, until you get used to the power. Remember with great power comes great responsibility. or like me continue to do so for 31/2 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremyh Posted November 10, 2006 Author Share Posted November 10, 2006 Wow, I never knew there were so many soops in Kent! Is there a reason everyone's keeping their heads down I have seen a silver Supra occasionally driving along Margate seafront - anyone from here? This is going back a month or so ago when the weather was better and I think it was stock (looked amazing either way). @gaz6148 - do you own a TT by any chance? I already have someone on this board kind enough to give me a ride in an N/A, but would like to 'test the water' in both if I could... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 If you want to come to colchester im sure there will be a spot in my TT passenger seat You should get yourself along to the next meet your way, will give you a little more insight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 @gaz6148 - do you own a TT by any chance? Yes and a working passenger grab handle by the looks of his garage! Have fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4RK RZ Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Be very careful with TT's they are very powerful cars dude. Drive like an old fart when you get one, until you get used to the power. Remember with great power comes great responsibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 Wow, I never knew there were so many soops in Kent! Is there a reason everyone's keeping their heads down I have seen a silver Supra occasionally driving along Margate seafront - anyone from here? This is going back a month or so ago when the weather was better and I think it was stock (looked amazing either way). @gaz6148 - do you own a TT by any chance? I already have someone on this board kind enough to give me a ride in an N/A, but would like to 'test the water' in both if I could... yes mate a tt, pm me when it suits you i will give you a spin no worries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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