Lbm Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 The top 10 Japanese Sports cars according to MSN... http://cars.uk.msn.com/bangernomics/article.aspx?cp-documentid=12516668 and...The Top 10 cars you thought you couldn't afford...(unless you're JaimeP ) http://cars.uk.msn.com/News/Top_ten_article.aspx?cp-documentid=12175733 ...following on from Michael's bargain Ferrari thread here- http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=173570&highlight=ferrari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Toyota Supra Sadly the Supra got early retirement from the UK market in 1997 just when it got really good with a variable valve engine, which apparently explains the preference among buyers in the know for grey imports. Also Japanese spec Supras come in all sorts of different flavours like the SZR six-speed non-turbo, Recaro-seated RZ and the targa topped Aerotop. What is the preferance with the Variable valve timing then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Rx7 part of the article is misleading. They are poorly built at least the early models were until the 97 facelift - interior wise; and they reach 60 quicker than 6 seconds. And they are not great value, although cheap to buy - they are incredibly expensive to insure, run and maintain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiceRocket Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 FTOs, Preludes and GTOs included but no Honda NSX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 FTOs, Preludes and GTOs included but no Honda NSX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 What is the preferance with the Variable valve timing then? Thats my fault. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Thats my fault. Sorry. I would accept your apology.. If i knew what it meant.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Thats my fault. Sorry. What a coincidence. I prefer VVTi too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiceRocket Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 and...The Top 10 cars you thought you couldn't afford...(unless you're JaimeP ) http://cars.uk.msn.com/News/Top_ten_article.aspx?cp-documentid=12175733 Amazing - a 2yr old Aston Martin Vantage for brand new Supra money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Where is the Subaru WRX and the Evo ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDR Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Toyota Supra Sadly the Supra got early retirement from the UK market in 1997 just when it got really good with a variable valve engine, which apparently explains the preference among buyers in the know for grey imports. Also Japanese spec Supras come in all sorts of different flavours like the SZR six-speed non-turbo, Recaro-seated RZ and the targa topped Aerotop. What is the preferance with the Variable valve timing then? That article is incorrect. The UK spec was discontinued in mid '96 and to be clear you could never get a UK spec facelift and so no vvti etc. The vvti engine isn't a lot different according to people that have driven / owned both and the dyno figures would only suggest slightly better midrange torque. It was probably an emissions aid as much as anything else... Cheers, Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Lol, i own 1 from each top ten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraspeed Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 In my opinion the NSX should be top 3 there. the 0-60's on all cars seem a bit inaccurate...but then again every site has a different spec. "prelude the one to get if you can't get an NSX"??? The integra is a much better car than the prelude! evo's and scoobys??? where are they....surley replaces the FTO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Supra wins, end of. Gto looks nice , runs like poo 300zx runs nice, looks like poo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 Amazing - a 2yr old Aston Martin Vantage for brand new Supra money *my deluded brain sends message to arm to delve into trouser pocket & check lottery ticket* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra-Brett Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 That article is incorrect. The UK spec was discontinued in mid '96 He wasnt much off with 1997, maybe some were still for sale in 1997 and hence registered as UK cars in 1997. I agree with other comments, RX7 looks good, goes well, but breaks often, wheres the scooby and Evo ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 So incorrect I dont know why he bothered writing the article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 So incorrect I dont know why he bothered writing the article. Well for the $$$ I suppose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 MR2 Turbo 0-60 6.9 secs, me thinks not, poorly written article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 MR2 Turbo 0-60 6.9 secs, me thinks not, poorly written article. I was hoping he mistook the N/A 0-60 time for the tubby time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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