The-Plethora Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 One guy I know laughs at how much it costs to repair and maintain, but he drives a ford, had a ford before that and has always wanted a porsche. I always put a patronising voice on and say "maybe next year for the porsche eh?", "maybe next lifetime? do it then huh?" "if you do get a porsche god help you if you turn up to work in the training version" (boxter) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazil Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Get rid of the roof spoiler put on some nice set of wheels 'none white' and I bet you won't get many bad comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a98pmalcolm Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 yep jealous, i never get that at all.. I ALWAYS get the opposite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 I do agree with what Jamie said earlier, it's a nice car as a base but is really let down by the wheels and roof spoiler (sun visor ). Some nice wheels (even stock ones) would make it look soooo much better IMO. (edit, and while I'm at it, get rid of that stubby aerial, never see why they appeal, reminds me of the little phone masts cars used to have in the early 90's.... and get some clear side repeaters) If it's a TT, take them for a drive and then see what they think of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazil Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 yep jealous, i never get that at all.. I ALWAYS get the opposite! I'm the same here in Portugal, and almost every time I go out it gets photographed from passerby..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra joe Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 tell them all to piss off and get their eyes tested ! a supra over a ford kack anyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I get a mixture of responses but never really anything negative. As said before, you could make the car look a little more classy but who would you be changing it for? H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Ive never had any bad comments about mine. Apart from the tyre change monkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 i don't mind it as is and I for one don't think changing the little things others have said will change those peoples views. I get people saying "you could have got a brand new corsa for the price of that" so some people just don't get it and never will get it, even the people that like high performance or prestige cars often have a chip on their shoulder about 'the badge' or age.........has always been the way, why you are getting more direct comments than usual I don't know........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden1989 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Its a nice car, it just sounds like office banter - I wouldnt let it get to you I get called a chav all the time but its just jealousy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dive_popo Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Some people at work stopped talking to me after I showed up at work with my Supra... And others stopped telling me "Hi" or "good morning"........ Jealous bastards :d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Its something that stands out from the usual mundane crowd of fords, audis and BMWs so its an easy target. use to get it all the time with my MR2, chav racer, toy car, garry boy blah blah turned out all the guys at work that would take the P**** were all driving the car their Mrs had chosen for them, how sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 (edited) You soon had that resprayed? Edited September 15, 2011 by David P (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Its something that stands out from the usual mundane crowd of fords, audis and BMWs so its an easy target. use to get it all the time with my MR2, chav racer, toy car, garry boy blah blah turned out all the guys at work that would take the P**** were all driving the car their Mrs had chosen for them, how sad That one is so true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LeaLea Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I got "that's a beefy car" and "you look really small in it" when i got mine! Not quite the "wow" i was hoping for! I guess some people just don't appreciate the beauty of the Supe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 My boss says it's a "Hooligan's car". Incidentally, he drives a white 335 with chocolate brown leather interior (his choice), so I told everyone at work he got a really good deal on it as BMW fitted the the wrong colour interior by mistake and they couldnt shift it as it looks so out of place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted September 15, 2011 Author Share Posted September 15, 2011 Some funny comments here. Think wheels will need changing then. I quite liked them, but white on white may tarnish the look some what. Do agree its likely office banter. The car makes me smile everytime I press the key fob to lock or open it, and that's what matters most! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kill1308 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 When I got rid of my Supra for the 911, a lot of people said things like "Ahh glad to see you've got a proper car now and got rid of that chav mobile". I don't understand it either, the Supra is a cult car, but sadly there's a lot of bad ones out there (just like any other car) that give them a bad name. Most of the people who slag them off know as much about cars as I do about Nuclear physics, so their opinion doesn't matter. Bottom line is, who gives a crap what other people think.... would you rather drive a cool car like a Supra and be a bit different, or drive a Ford Ka and fit in? Ignore them, simple as that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staples230uk Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Some funny comments here. Think wheels will need changing then. I quite liked them, but white on white may tarnish the look some what. Do agree its likely office banter. The car makes me smile everytime I press the key fob to lock or open it, and that's what matters most! Mate if you really like them, don't change them. I think they look good it's your car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I really wouldn't take on board anything anyone says about your car, it actually looks like quite a nice one and the wheels look fine. Just smile and walk away, that usually shuts the idiots up as they require a response to achieve whatever their trying to achieve so don't rise to their ill informed comments. Enjoy your car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 people are just jealous. ive had people say the same to me. you dont buy a car to modify it unless you love it. i saw a woman in a 2 seater merc the other day, she clearly had bought it as she thought she looks the muts nuts, supra's just aren't like that, people genuinely love driving them for the feeling they get not the cool points you get for having a moooo'sive spoiler. people without supra's dont understand this!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I disagree Noz I love getting nice comments and admiring looks from people, especially older people that were into their E types and DB5's etc I had a 80 yrs old pensioner with his wife drooling all over my car not so long back, it was one of the best times i've had in the car and it was sat in a petrol station Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilp9876 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Glad you got a supra again, when did you move down to bristol? Most people comment positively about my car but I am surprised by the number that don't know what it is, also most people think it must have cost 3x what it did and no one believes its 18 years old. Did have one lady say it was horrific and a couple of friends say its my silly car but they're not malicious. Have the wheels made to silver so its not white on white, otherwise its fine. Enjoy the car and watch for how many heads it turns in the street, not everyone will like it but they will all take a second look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex2jz Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Well... it has some exterior mods i personally wouldn't install on Supra, but nothing exaggerated. I've yet to find someone to dislike my car. Old or young everyone loves it to death even if it is NA. Maybe your colleagues are just joking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Some funny comments here. Think wheels will need changing then. I quite liked them, but white on white may tarnish the look some what. Do agree its likely office banter. The car makes me smile everytime I press the key fob to lock or open it, and that's what matters most! That's what I miss the most, every time I got into the Supra it was like an event! Turning the key each time was special, I think the dash has a massive effect on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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