Daston Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 get a shed to do your daily drive in and keep the supe for weekends, will save you money on fuel and wear n tare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben-san Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Totally understand where you're coming from. I've even contemplated moving onto something else like an NSX or a 'vette, what with all the maintenance of the Supe as it reaches its tipping point. I keep investing in it to keep it sweet, and the love for it is becoming more and more jaded. BUT. I know everything I do for the car is a positive thing - new wheel bearings, new rad, new suspension boots, new screen, new thermostat, new coilpack clips, etc. These things just breathe new life into a hunk of metal that I can look back at after parking and still be proud that it runs perfectly even after doing enough miles to circle the planet four times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I had exactly the same feeling a few months ago, including buying it I have spent about 14.5k since january but I now have a cheap runaround for work which is what I recommend you do aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I'll do a supra share with you Linda Bit like house timeshare but with a supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbonut Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 Is Linda gay too? No, are you?? Thanks for the comments peeps, still cheesed off today but taking it on the chin, so to speak. Others have suffered far worse with their cars but it really is the drip, drip, drip of money that affects your lifestyle. I lost my job in June and the new one's made me take a pay cut of £4K, closer to £5K with the bonuses so money's a bit tight, as it is for most people at the mo With them money I spent on the Supe I could have gone to Egypt on a luxury cruise at least 8 times by now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Meh, holidays are over-rated. The tan fades after a while, then all you've got left are a few photos and possibly some cheap tourist tat. At least when the car is sorted you can enjoy it whenever you want... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I lost my job in June and the new one's made me take a pay cut of £4K, closer to £5K with the bonuses so money's a bit tight, as it is for most people at the mo With them money I spent on the Supe I could have gone to Egypt on a luxury cruise at least 8 times by now It will get better you!! And at least you now have a job sweetie, there are thousands who don't At least when the car is sorted you can enjoy it whenever you want... And the discussion about you picking up my Aristo once finished from Jezz seems like a winner for me Espeically as you get a car for a short while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 But I don't want your Aristo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 But I don't want your Aristo... Not you, you idiot!! Did I speak to you yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Originally Posted by turbonut I lost my job in June and the new one's made me take a pay cut of £4K, closer to £5K with the bonuses so money's a bit tight, as it is for most people at the mo With them money I spent on the Supe I could have gone to Egypt on a luxury cruise at least 8 times by now and met an egyptian prince and lived happily ever after:D keep the supe linda, you would be missed at the meets as no one else cleans there cars the way you do:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzsupra Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I had this feeling last december so i sold up and bought a nice reliable Merc diesel.... Lasted till May and i bought another Supra! Weather you're crawling through traffic or blasting down a motorway there's nothing like doing it in a Supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastisnice Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I had this feeling last december so i sold up and bought a nice reliable Merc diesel.... Lasted till May and i bought another Supra! Weather you're crawling through traffic or blasting down a motorway there's nothing like doing it in a Supra In the past 4 years I 've spent so much money on the supra that i could have ANY car i want..including a lamborghini! The pleasure i get out of it though makes me forget the word 'money', savings?? what is this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Not you, you idiot!! Did I speak to you yesterday It was a bit confusing Tom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 It was a bit confusing Tom! Maybe, but Linda would understand as its her thread. Point taken though apologies to the Animal old bean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 No worries, I figured you didn't mean me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbonut Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 I just need to find me a millionaire, grease the stairs and hey presto!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I just need to find me a millionaire, grease the stairs and hey presto!!! Is that a new euphemism? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Lynz_ Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Sorry to hear your Supe's still poorly Linda, hopefully you will get it sorted soon, but whatever you do DON'T SELL IT I had exactly the same feeling a few months ago, including buying it I have spent about 14.5k since january but I now have a cheap runaround for work which is what I recommend you do aswell I've just bought myself a little run around to get me to and from work everyday so that there is less pressure on the supe as I'm sure 300 miles a week on a 12 year old car isn't good. Hopefully this will keep her from costing me a fortune a bit longer. Hope it all gets fixed soon and you can go back to enjoying it again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I had exactly the same feeling a few months ago, including buying it I have spent about 14.5k since january What on earth on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 What on earth on? Manhood extensions mainly I suspect Oh, and paint for his dash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I think he bought Nizam's carpet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyon Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Ive had a knock coming from the back of my car since i first bought it thinking a mechanic would be able to fix it (i got the car cheaper because of that), Its been to three import specialist and none of them can find the problem, Some of time i feel like selling because of that knocking noise, However everytime I see the car i think wow i actually drive this beast and I would hate to sell it. If only i could get that problem fixed then i would be completly happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickTT Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Have you spoken to Konrad yet Linda?Ive had a knock coming from the back of my car since i first bought it thinking a mechanic would be able to fix it (i got the car cheaper because of that), Its been to three import specialist and none of them can find the problem, Some of time i feel like selling because of that knocking noise, However everytime I see the car i think wow i actually drive this beast and I would hate to sell it. If only i could get that problem fixed then i would be completly happy with it. Thats cos non of them have tightened up the spare wheel yet:p. Seriously, they're not much good as specialists. Its likely to be suspension related and i'd start with the ARB bushes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Manhood extensions mainly I suspect Oh, and paint for his dash. You're starting to get really mean Rich:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 You're starting to get really mean Rich:p I have my moments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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