Bobbeh Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 Sadly its not for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 Neil, seriously dont believe what you read about the UK Vs Jspec issues, most of them are just dribble dreamed up to keep each countries happy. The Jpsec is less BHP but as said before due to quicker spooling turbos, and like being lighter their just as fast. But the UK's will have a lot extra. I got a late model, the VVT-i, (96+) puts out an extra 35-40bhp due to the VVT-i, and come with bigger brakes as standard, so in my eyes thats even. Wether it be a UK or Jspec, GZ or SZ, each car has its own +'s and -'s, it depends on what you finally want to do with the car. I would suggest as you have a few months you make a point of test driving a UK, a JSpec, a manual, a auto, a RZ, and a GZ, then make up your mind, and I bet you have trouble deciding. As someone has already said, if you are planning on modding it, it could be worth you buying a car, with zorst, decat, induction done already, as that could save you £1000+ from the start, and be running 50-100bhp more before you have even touched it and probably not cost you much more on the price as a standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 Originally posted by Ashley Willis The Jpsec is less BHP Only on paper! Originally posted by dangerous brain Consider a UK auto as it is the best auto box on the market. There is a thread somewhere on here where a guy has yet to beat his 1/4 mile in his manual that he set in his previous auto! That'll be me... Exacly the same modifications, but still a couple of tenths of a second slower with the manual. - The manual is more fun, when you get the chance to throw it around. But the auto is a nicer car to drive on a daily basis. Very relaxing with power on tap. More consistant too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilg Posted January 17, 2004 Author Share Posted January 17, 2004 Cheers for all the advise everyone, Due to all your comments i could be swinging over towards an import, like the idea of faster spool up, and like i say the only differances that mainly bother me are leather and big brakes, both issues that could quite easily be solved with the money saved. As for the gearbox i have to go manual, i know it is no comparison but i had a v6 vauxhall automatic and i just wasnt for me. Got too bored too quick, sold it and bought the same car in a manual. If im going to spend all this money on the car i have to make sure im going to be totally happy with it. Like i say i have a friend with an auto TT and having been in that just dont fancy it. To move onto another question now, if i were to get a fresh import as i can hang on a bit for delivery etc anyone have any advise for me, what kind of money should it cost me for a DECENT tt manual ( want black or silver) not too bothered about spec but obviously i would prefer higher. Is that an answerable question or is it too bigger range to say? Cheers again everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 speak to some specialist importers like group20 or barbarian or bonsai or JIC for examples of cars and prices (these are all southern ie southampton based importers) Watch these forums BradB had a magnificent example of a TT for sale for 7.5k recently new alloys and a new respray fantastic looking car!!!! As I said previously I have a vauxhall auto please don't do the supra auto the injustice of tarring it with the same brush. Drive the auto and see what you think, especially drive it in manual mode through the gears, I guarantee you will not be dissapointed!! Keighley trade centre cant be all that far from you its gotta be worth a trip judt to drive all your prospective drives! If not get yourself to a northern meet and see how fraternal the soop bunch is!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willson Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 You can get a decent 6 speed TT import for around 10k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W2 Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 Originally posted by neilg To move onto another question now, if i were to get a fresh import as i can hang on a bit for delivery etc anyone have any advise for me, what kind of money should it cost me for a DECENT tt manual ( want black or silver) not too bothered about spec but obviously i would prefer higher. Is that an answerable question or is it too bigger range to say? Cheers again everyone If you can live with an Auto you could buy mine:D I can even sell you a brand new Blitz boost controller:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 He doesn't want yours the alloys and exhaust are too spangley and shiny Steve!!!!! Anyways we need you to keep it in the Bournemouth Massif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Deano Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 Originally posted by neilg Hi everyone, just found the site and got joined up. could do with some help from people Going to buy a supra mid april time Im looking for a UK TT manual and im wanting to spend about £9-10000. am i going to be able to find one decent for this kind of money or do i need to keep saving? I want one which is totally standard so i can start my own modifications. thanks for any advise to get me on track Neil I have just bought one about six weeks ago for £12.000.00 it took me four months to find, it is a TT uk spec 6sp manual in rosso red, 94'L in immaculate con with 59,000 miles on the clock, full beige leather with all the toys, also standard. i think it depends on how long your willing to wait and how hard your willing to look, the one i just bought had nearly sold for more hadnt i wacked an large immidiet deposit on, there were three other people phoning the garage offering up to £13.000.00 for it. I am very pleased i waited as the best things come to those who wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W2 Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 Originally posted by dangerous brain He doesn't want yours the alloys and exhaust are too spangley and shiny Steve!!!!! Anyways we need you to keep it in the Bournemouth Massif Standard exhaust now, just the spangly alloys!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albundy68 Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 neil, if you can afford the insurance youre probably better off with a j spec, im not gonna get involved with the UK spec/j spec argument that never seems to end, (but do a search on 1/4 mile times on here you might be surprised.) Fact is the UKs are more expensive and often not as nice (paintwork/exterior wise) as the newer jap ones, and for the same money as a UK you can get one of the newer J spec ones, - but dont rush, you need to be just as patient waiting for the right J spec as with the UKs. You should be able to find a late j spec manu with leather and bigger brakes within your price range, and if youre not in too much of a rush wait till one pops up with nice alloys, induction and zaust, coz it'll save you a fortune, and you dont have to worry about basic mods having any effect on the car, -not like, say a car modded to the point where boost can be increased coz this could have done some internal damage, best idea is to use the search button and get as clued up as you can manage before doing anything, having said that i know paul wiffin, and i think miami rice as well have some crackin supes for sale at rock bottom prices at the moment, (wheres that shameless plug smilie???) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilg Posted January 24, 2004 Author Share Posted January 24, 2004 Thanks for all your help everyone, ive spoke to quite a few people now and i had quite a long conversation with paul at miami-rice. My decision now is looking like im going to go for a J-spec. He recons he will be able to find me a really good low milage one just as i want it for about £11000 (freshly imported) im going to have a treck down south hopefully next weekend to see him and get a bit more information and hopefully get a good deal done! Like i say i dont want it for a while so im willing to hang on for the shipping also gives me some time to sort some good insurance out! Went to see nice mr bankman the other day and he lent me the last bit of money i need so im all ready to go. Cheers again everyone and im sure ill be needing pleanty more advise, wish me luck!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 Take a look at keighley trade centre mate they have soops in all the time and a lot of them are very cheap. Ok they usually are N/A's in there but the selection of cars is astounding. You can drive the cars you are thinking about before having to drive down south. At least that way you will know what to expect from your car beforehand. Dunno what their policy is on allowing multiple test drives but they stock all jap super cars so give a few car types a trip out to see what you think. Should make you realise how good the soop is lol. There are a few importers operate from northern docks like liverpool and newcastle so that also might be an option for you. That said a car that has been in the UK for a while will have some UK history and will probably be an easier option with some of the bigger brakes and UK style MODs done. keighley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasuprauk Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 A quick look at that sites shows an 6 speed manual TT with 80K, nice alloys, tints and bonnet scoop for £8495. Not a bad price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 As I said much cheapness. Dunno how reputable they are but they have cars you can test drive is all I was saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 Just checked out the website, they are really good prices! I'd like to see what you'd get for 13k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 Originally posted by dangerous brain Take a look at keighley trade centre mate they have soops in all the time and a lot of them are very cheap. Having visited them a couple of times I have a few observations: 1) Their cars are tatty 2) The stock on the website doesn't always reflect the cars they actually have 3) Don't park in the pine shop car park next door or you'll get clamped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 Originally posted by toyotasuprauk A quick look at that sites shows an 6 speed manual TT with 80K, nice alloys, tints and bonnet scoop for £8495. Not a bad price! Mmm that does look nice though! I feel a trip to Keighley coming on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 Originally posted by mcanny Having visited them a couple of times I have a few observations: 2) The stock on the website doesn't always reflect the cars they actually have I imagine that as they sell so cheaply their cars shift out of there quite quickly. At those prices dealers probably buy them tart them up a bit and put them on their own forecourts. Question I have to ask though is where is he getting his stock from to sell at those prices??? OK he will give you knacker all on a px which will give him about 40% of his stock but wheres the rest coming from at that price??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 I couldn't resist the temptation to go over and have a look, at first glance the Silver car looks really nice, full black leather / plastic, clean bodywork, UK scoop, UK (water filled) front lamps, facelift rear lights, wheels are OK etc.... the panel gaps on the doors look wrong though, very tight on the front end and quite large towards the back, the doors also seemed to sit too high at the handle side. Looks clean but I'd be worried about potential accident damage. To me it looked as though it had been crashed and repaired by a UK garage who decided to fit UK parts, alternatively it could have just been owned by someone who had seen the error of their ways and wanted to emulate the beauty of the UK - he couldn't afford the dildos though The cheap SZ next to it had a full UK leather interior in ivory, it also seemed to have very narrow (newly fitted) Fox alloys - the tyres were bulging off the side on the front and back. Some interesting kit there, a row of 5 white EVO IIIs with consecutive plates, a lovely purple R33 GTR with very wide wheels but huge chunks out of the tyres and a mad looking little MX5 with a massive FMIC. Maybe worth a look but probably worth being ultra careful and getting the car up on a ramp and making sure everything is 100%. I didn't talk to anyone there, seemed like 6 or 7 asian chaps were running the place but they were locked in a small office and didn't seem too keen to come out *shrug* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilg Posted January 25, 2004 Author Share Posted January 25, 2004 I had seen the silverone in the trader and was planning a trip across on wed if it hasnt sold. Wasnt building too many hopes though because it just seems too cheap! Sure lots of people have obviously noticed it been so cheap so chances are that if he hasnt sold it by wed then its not up to much! ill have a trek over and see what i think. I have been before however and i do aggree the cars seem tatty The paintwork is always most noticiable, they always seem well worn and faded like any car you bought from them would need a respray. However its dam cheap if its half decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Deano Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 Originally posted by neilg I had seen the silverone in the trader and was planning a trip across on wed if it hasnt sold. Wasnt building too many hopes though because it just seems too cheap! Sure lots of people have obviously noticed it been so cheap so chances are that if he hasnt sold it by wed then its not up to much! ill have a trek over and see what i think. I have been before however and i do aggree the cars seem tatty The paintwork is always most noticiable, they always seem well worn and faded like any car you bought from them would need a respray. However its dam cheap if its half decent. i know you said ten grand but if you can stretch yourself there was this week a rosso red uk 6sp TT with 48 thousand on the clock in standard form for twelve grand, i know its a lot more money but have a look for yourself if its still there, the same money and spec as mine with ten thousand miles less on the clock, i'm just not sure exactly where it is though. p.s. i went through avonmouth near weston super mare today and got the clock showing 170mph in standard form their awsomly quick, i'll soon post the picture on the board, we gota photo of it, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 Deano, has your avatar been in a magazine recently by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Deano Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 Originally posted by Matt Harwood Deano, has your avatar been in a magazine recently by any chance? my avatar was taken on sunday, it hasnt been in any magazines, i hope to show more on the clock before it goes in any mags, my balls shrank at 170mph, there was road left but i chickened out...... Mr deano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilg Posted January 26, 2004 Author Share Posted January 26, 2004 Cheers again, its not that i cant stretch my budget just im wanting a black or silver one ( no offence to anyone with a red one though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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