SUPRAVIRGIN Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Hi, i desparately want to buy a Supra, but as of yet have never even sat in one! So, if anyone can throw some info my way, that would be great. I am going to buy a n/a with a manual gearbox, ( i dont think i can justify the costs of a tt ). 1 What should i be looking for in prospective cars? 2 Do i need to worry about lack of history/import papers? 3 Any mechanical issues i should specifically look out for? 4 How much power can you extract from a n/a car? 5 Are they really fast? I read 0-60 times of about 6 secs, is that correct? And are they fast in gear? 6 Are they comfortable and well made? I have a Jaguar XJS and thats brilliant! But i want something I can throw about a bit! any help/advice much appreciated cheers Bal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NatsupraTT Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=67644 and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Top tip, dont be desperate, be measured and research, look at a few and, most important of all, listen to the advice offered on here!! And welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 (edited) Welcome! Do a search on what particular thing you want to find out. The NA's are not good if you want to increase the power, but they are mega comfortable and are a joy to drive..... H. Edited December 15, 2008 by Havard (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Lynz_ Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Welcome! Do a search on what particular thing you want to find out. The NA's are not good if you want to increase the power, but they are ega comfortable and are a joy to drive..... H. and I know of one that may be for sale soon! & by the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Come to ace cafe in Jan - there is a meet happening in London where around 50 supras will be there to give you an idea of what colour/bodykit/model etc. takes your fancy best. Plus you'll get to me the 50 owners.. If you can wait that long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Where are you in the West Mids? Good luck with your search, yes they are fast in gear, etc, etc. Twin Turbos (TTs) especially. If you're nearby and I'm free, I don't mind tagging along if you want a second opinion when viewing a potential buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burble Burble Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 check out the for sale section on the forum, it'll give you an idea of what you can get and for how much, and na's are fast cars, you can have plenty of fun in them. Welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Hi, i desparately want to buy a Supra, but as of yet have never even sat in one! So, if anyone can throw some info my way, that would be great. I am going to buy a n/a with a manual gearbox, ( i dont think i can justify the costs of a tt ). 1 What should i be looking for in prospective cars? 2 Do i need to worry about lack of history/import papers? 3 Any mechanical issues i should specifically look out for? 4 How much power can you extract from a n/a car? 5 Are they really fast? I read 0-60 times of about 6 secs, is that correct? And are they fast in gear? 6 Are they comfortable and well made? I have a Jaguar XJS and thats brilliant! But i want something I can throw about a bit! any help/advice much appreciated cheers Bal 1. Magic tree air freshener 2. No 3. The same old things that every 15 year old car suffers from 4. Don't buy an NA and then expect to get more power out of it. Be happy with the power, or buy a TT in the first place. 5. The NA is faster than many things. Glaciers, sloths, and continental drift are all much slower for example. 6. Yes. As with any big heavy RWD car they're not a car that immediately springs to mind when you want something to "throw around a bit", but they handle decently enough unless you want to start sticking 20" wheels and lowered suspension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I tend to find my N/A is faster in gear than out of it... ...unless it's going downhill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burble Burble Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 ......makes note, must test drive a glacier, could probably get one cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 ......makes note, must test drive a glacier, could probably get one cheap Now is the time to buy, they're getting more and more rare apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Now is the time to buy, they're getting more and more rare apparently. I think they're being downsized as part of a cost cutting exercise due to the credit crunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burble Burble Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Iceland have a sale forty percent off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 ......makes note, must test drive a glacier, could probably get one cheap Sod that - I'm off to saddle me up a Sloth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burble Burble Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Sod that - I'm off to saddle me up a Sloth. 3 toed are better in the wet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sted Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 & You can have a lot of fun in N/a's and will see off most other cars on the road. I've done a lot of meet and a trip to Le mans this year in mine and I haven't had any Problems at all with the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magictorch Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 :hello:and:welcome: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraD06 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Hi and Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chingy Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jojoodd Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Come to ace cafe in Jan - there is a meet happening in London where around 50 supras will be there to give you an idea of what colour/bodykit/model etc. takes your fancy best. Plus you'll get to me the 50 owners.. If you can wait that long. When is this meet mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lacoste82 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Hey, welcome! Dont know much about Supras really, just know i love my N/a, and u wont ever regret buying one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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