steady_dave Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Ahoy there, and straight away I apologise for this post as I think it's going to be a rant. I've joined this forum because I love Supra's and i'm not the most clued up on engine's and mechanics, I want to be and hopefully one day I will be but at the moment i'm not. It seems from looking around that, although a lot of people have been really helpful when i've had questions, there seems to be an under-achiever view to peoplewith an NA instead of a TT. I bought an NA becuase: 1. It's my first RWD car and I want to get used to handling one. 2. Don't think I could afford to keep a TT (or insure one realistically as i'm 21) 3. I love this car and seeing as it's a lot faster than my old car I have no problems with it's speed. There's so much talk about "What's the point in an NA" or "Ah you should have bought a TT for that money" and so on. I love my NA and am looking forward to working on it. Any other proud NA owners on here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Dont take it to heart, most people are only leg pulling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Ignore what people say. There's nothing wrong with having an NA until you can afford to buy a proper Supra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 I'd buy an NA now, as I have little money. I'd get a 6 speed facelift so that if I want to go TT or single in one hit than it'd be easier than with a 5 speed. Who cares, its a Supe after all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 I'm a proud NA owner. Went out in mine tonight for the first time in a few weeks... Even though it is not show stoppingly quick, it handles like it's on rails. I have been shopping for a TT recently but after driving the NA tonight, I might not bother in the short term!! I do plan to have a more powerful car at some point but I am beginning to wonder if the extra power is worth the extra money. I recently drove a Lambo, R8, 911 and Aston Vantage and to be honest, none of them really made me feel frightened of them. They were quick but on public roads I doubt you'll ever get to use 50% of their potential. As far as NA bashing is concerned, I wouldn't worry about it. We can all have our moments when the expensive turbo failure threads pop up...... H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steady_dave Posted December 5, 2008 Author Share Posted December 5, 2008 Ignore what people say. There's nothing wrong with having an NA until you can afford to buy a proper Supra. lol, haha (should have seen that one coming, lol) wasn't an "I HATE YOU ALL" rant as everyone on here has been extremely helpful when i've asked for help. Think i'm just in a bad mood because i'm stuck at work on a friday night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraD06 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Nothing wrong with an NA mate, overtaking isnt for everyone anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w41k3r Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Im proud at 23 to have one as my first rwd car. Everyone thats see`s it see`s it as it is a supra and everybody loves them tt or na. The tt owners should help out a little more even though some are just joking i mean what would be more amazing a tt beating a tt or an n\a beating a tt, maybe 1 day hey lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Bless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 I also have an N/A and love it. Dont take to much to heart the comments that are made about N/A's, mostly its just jest so dont let it bother you. Just enjoy your car and let the TT owners worry about having to replace expensive turbo's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra-Dupra Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Ignore what people say. There's nothing wrong with having an NA until you can afford to buy a proper Supra. Nothing wrong with an NA mate, overtaking isnt for everyone anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy07 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 I love my NA too although sometimes i would like more power,the only hing thats went wrong in mine in a year is: A headlight bulb Tyres Brake pads Cant complain if thats it on a 14 year old car eh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 I'm proud of my NA It's tatty and slow but for £460 can't complain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Nothing wrong with an NA mate, overtaking isnt for everyone anyway. Funniest post this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 I'm proud of my NA It's tatty and slow but for £460 can't complain £460 for an NA? You paid way over the odds there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3LL Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Imo theres more to owning a supra than it having a turbo or not, I own an NA same as yourself, and while Im sure the extra power would be fun to have, Im more than happy to own and drive around in an NA. still fast, still reliable, and still a cool car what ever way you look it it! I guess if you have bought a Supra for its turbo rather than its looks then your a bit to much into your "street cred". Either that or you are looking to compensate for something else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 I love my NA and am looking forward to working on it. Any other proud NA owners on here? Yep and was a proud TT owner in days gone by too! Currently in a manual facelift car like yours, it does everything a TT manual will do bar the acceleration of course, mine is even limited these days...........Money no object i'd have a TT manual facelift but i'd rather stick where i am than go through the hassle and expense of changing cars for an older auto tt. Thats just me and my circumstances/current preference. I have to agree the ribbing received is sometimes over the top, it becomes a bandwagon that everyones jumps on, even the non supra owning element of the members. Nice to hear you are keen to get your hands dirty and if you need a hand or any advice regarding working on the car let me know as I might be able to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Had NA auto, TT6 stock, Single Auto, Single 6 speed and in London traffic they all look the same !! I am a big fan of stock looking Supras however no matter what the power plant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 I am a big fan of stock looking Supras however no matter what the power plant Thats a good point... I'd rather have a stock bodied NA than a tacky "kitted out" TT. They all look the same and as others have said it's just the acceleration the NA doesn't have. Great daily drivers though and a darn sight more reliable than most modern cars, so much so I'm thinking about getting rid of the mondeo and using the supra as the daily car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 To be fair most TT's are either parked up because their owners can't afford to run them, or in the garage because somethings dropped off them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt _Aero top_ Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 I'm a proud N/A owner and as a daily driver which mine is , you can't beat it . And for the money i've pumped into it i could have had a TT but the N/A does all i need it to for the time being , though a TT transplant maybe on the cards next year . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraD06 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 They all look the same So does a row of stock NA's lol I can see what your saying but at least with aftermarket wheels and kits they can be a little different, you cant tell me Jamie P's old car or Chingys car etc dont look cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 To be fair most TT's are either parked up because their owners can't afford to run them, or in the garage because somethings dropped off them Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 So does a row of stock NA's lol I can see what your saying but at least with aftermarket wheels and kits they can be a little different, you cant tell me Jamie P's old car or Chingys car etc dont look cool Ask JamieP again !! Stock is the new cool, its whats under the skin that counts but there is no need to shout about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzagt4 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 I'm a pround N/A driver who lovers to rag it around tracks, it may not be hugely quick but its the best fun ever. Welcome to the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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