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Personnally if we exclude the value of an original car with an oem setup, I’d be happy buying a Supra running the e46 m3 gearbox. I’ve owned an e46 m3 for over 5 years and the box is as nice as the v160 is in my Supra. It’s also rated for big power, with many people running Turbo e46 M3s (6-800 bhp) in the stock e46 m3 gearbox. In saying that, I don’t think the car would be worth quite as much as a single turbo supra with an original v160 gearbox. If it’s priced accordingly I wouldn’t let it put me off. A bigger consideration would be who did the conversion, who built the car and what exactly has been done to it to bring it to 600bhp. Much more pertinent factors if trying to assess reliability!

If you were buying it to hold onto for many years and were getting it for a snip, then I would say yes. If you've any interest in resale value, I'd say no. People have a mini heart attack when there is a few miles on anything exotic, due to the cost of spares and I'd imagine the car would have limited appeal within an already niche market. I appreciate you might not want to share a link etc. but is there significant saving vs. a DB9 with average mileage?

Best of luck with the sale Shane. I'd absolutely love to have a look at this before you part with it. A really unique supra! If you're ever knocking around Laois/Dublin give me a shout as I'd love to have a root. Best of luck with the sale!

I ran mine as a daily for 4 years with no issues. Fuel wise and everyone is going to say it to you, but if it's a major concern don't buy a Supra. If you're just looking for info, it will average between 22-25, if you're on the motorway the majority of the time, I'd imagine you'd see 27mpg. Servicing is no worse than any other car, but tyres etc can be expensive depending on what wheels you're running. The biggest problem will be your hatred of putting boring miles on it. They're a fantastic car to drive and no matter what you come from you'll find them exciting. It takes a lot to get the best from a supra and that's a big portion of their appeal to me. Seeing the miles tick up as you do boring a to b stuff will 100% get on your nerves. They were built as a fast GT car, which is exactly what they are, fast, comfortable and a great all rounder, so in essence a fantastic daily. best of luck with the search if you do decide to go ahead and get one!

Makes me ridicuously pi*sed off reading stuff like this. Wheres the carting place you were at Carlo? Ill make sure to stay clear. With regards the pikeys getting what they deserve? Dont be silly, this is Ireland, they'll be out before the end of the day, when your house has wheels its remarkably easy to jump bail. Even if locked up theyll be stuck into a community outreach programme, then my tax will pay for a nice free house for them and benefits. I'm a solicitor and one I prosecuted previously, upon release he was given a council house etc. He has just been evicted after a 2 year court (you can imagine what that cost €€€) battle because he lived in the caravan outside the house and kept the horses in it. No hope for people like this. They're literally a waste of breath.

Its what I suggested aswell, the yanks call is a DISA valve. From a quick google however I'm not sure is came on the n46 engine.

What year is the z4? From the noise is sounds like the "disa valve" or " intake manifold adjuster valve". It went on my old e60. What engine is it specifically n52? It's easy to check if its gone, it's a black box in the intake side of engine, about 10 inches long held on with a couple of torx screws. Take it off and inside there'll be a flap under spring pressure. Move it with your hands and if there's any lateral play I'd say that's the problem. Have a look at this, it might explain more... I paid 180 euro for a new one from the dealers.

Could you weld it up as a short term fix to get you the 250 miles you need to travel. It'll make the car ridiculously tail happy, but could get you out of trouble for a day or two.

I read Marty Bondango at SSI was selling coil packs at a great price. He's not an official trader on here so hopefully I'm still allowed to recommend. *edit Found an old post on Facebook, £180 + vat for a set. Not sure if they're still available as they're not listed on the website.

Which would make the £1500 cost very good value considering there's no power limitations, like doing a v160/161 conversion which costs an awful lot more.

Can't comment on the e36 but the e46 m3 gearbox is also even made by getrag. The horsepower freaks in the states are running crazy power through the standard box. Very very strong gearbox, like the supra. Gives the car the same agricultural gearchange as the TT. Could be a very good option for the TT conversions as e46 m3 boxes sell for around 600 euro over here.

Whifbitz had them in stock on the shelf last time I checked Branners.

Welcome back Claire, it'd be nice to see a few more around Ireland. PS, and I know this will cheer you up, the tax is even higher than when you last owned one

Needs more dish Nice that mate! Different looking