Guest Proprius_Emundo Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Hello Thought I may as well join up on this site as currently considering selling my 2001 2dr Mk1 slightly modified Ford Focus and purchasing a Toyota Supra. I've been looking on autotrader.com for quite a while and can only say I do like what I see. Esoecially after having had a quote on insurance for £300, whereas a Nissan Skyline was well over £1k!! I know all you guys will say do it, but I'm looking for advice and also if 3litre Supras DO in fact have a heavy impact on the petrol budget!! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 you will see quite a difference in fuel consumption compared to your focus. I never get much more than 22mpg most of the time around 18mpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Welcome mate I would check that your quote for insurance is definitely for a mkiv supra and not a mkiii. Also, there can be differences between a UK car and jspec cars where insurance is concerned (though this depends on the insurer now i think) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xanderroan Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Welcome mate, I studied in Glasgow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Welcome. Do it, you know you want to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgeer Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Welcome mate, I would fully recommend supras. A UK supra quote for me was £430 and j-spec was £915 so be aware of that before you buy, fuel costs are high too as mentioned by Ian about 18 mpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 welcome!! depends on how much driving you do, i do around 2k in the supra (15-25mpg) and 10k in my runaround (40-50mpg) it works out cheaper doing this in the long run if you cover larger miles (insurance/tax etc included) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2o2 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Welcome mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Hi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra61 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Hi and welcome to the club.Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob wild Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Welcome Low MPG but great Fun Do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Proprius_Emundo Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 thanks lads, so anybody selling in or around Scotland, lemme know!! Of course I'd prob go anywhere in UK for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2o2 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Mate i went to Reading to get mine , was well worth the traval and wait for a decent one ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steviekid Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Especially after having had a quote on insurance for £300, Christ, where abouts in Glasgow do you live?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Proprius_Emundo Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Cumbernauld to be exact! Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Hello. Is that a Scottish name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Proprius_Emundo Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 lol it is where I come from!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Doom Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steviekid Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Cumbernauld to be exact! Why? I'm just amazed at your insurance quote for living in Glasgow! I live in the sticks and thought my price of £600 was pretty good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2o2 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I'm just amazed at your insurance quote for living in Glasgow! I live in the sticks and thought my price of £600 was pretty good! My price is double yours I live too close to Paisley i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Proprius_Emundo Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 over £1000 for a skyline tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 that cant be right :S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Proprius_Emundo Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 i thot that too, but it is, thats whats basically swayed my mind on a Supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Proprius_Emundo Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 28, been driving since 1999, and with no records and 7 yrs NCB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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