DSK Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Just thought I'd ask how many fellow owners use their Supra as their main car/daily driver and how many use it for weekend or occasional treats? I personally have a 328i which I have had for years, so I'm using that as a run around. My C70 is my motorway cruiser and the 996T (shared with father) only goes out once in a blue moon. The Supra was a stroke of luck that came up and i just had to buy it, so I try to give it the odd run once every 2 weeks for motorway journeys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 you should add a poll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSK Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 you should add a poll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 the truth with me is that the more I mod them (i have had several!) the less of a daily driver they became, worth remembering Not the same for everyone I am sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyon Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Mine is a daily driver thats why I went for a N/A, Ive had a turbo before but it just didnt work for me and my driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 It used to be my daily driver but now i got a Ford focus for getting to work i have it as a weekend or mid week treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Weekend/treat AND track days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2o2 Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 I like to use the Supra whenever i can but i have a mk1 Golf to use as a Daily . I used to want to use the Supra 24/7 but it seems to make the car a bit more special if i use it less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Similar to Benyon, I went for an N/A as it's my only car and is currently covering upwards of 300 miles a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Similarish to Benyon and Animal - N/A. I reckon I will only clock about 5000 miles a year, every other weekend I drive to York from Manchester. Aside from that, the odd pootle about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cravo Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Mine's my daily driver, though that's only 12 miles a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Trying to only use it at the weekend, got an FTO as well which I would use mainly for daily driving but I normally cycle or train it to work. Did 500 miles this weekend from London to Chesterfield (a detour to Peterborough and Northampton on the way!). Drove brilliantly, though if I was to drive it everyday I would go for an NA. Wish there is a way to stop the turbo's spooling while on the motorway...would save us fuel and stop the turbo over working! I'd like to cruise along at 80 on 3k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Wish there is a way to stop the turbo's spooling while on the motorway...would save us fuel and stop the turbo over working! I'd like to cruise along at 80 on 3k. When do the turbos kick in? I find 3krpm at 80mph is a bit of a sweet spot for my N/A. The exhaust doesn't drone as much as if it's at 60 or 70, which is going to make me deaf to those sound levels if I am not careful! God I love this car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Trying to only use it at the weekend, got an FTO as well which I would use mainly for daily driving but I normally cycle or train it to work. Did 500 miles this weekend from London to Chesterfield (a detour to Peterborough and Northampton on the way!). Drove brilliantly, though if I was to drive it everyday I would go for an NA. Wish there is a way to stop the turbo's spooling while on the motorway...would save us fuel and stop the turbo over working! I'd like to cruise along at 80 on 3k. My stock TT made zero boost cruising at 100mph. It's not under significant load under those circumstances (vs what it's capable of!), so the turbos aren't really doing that much. Have you got a boost gauge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Use my Supra for wknds and dry days really. And meets that get organised once in a while. Use a little 306 deisel for a run around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 My stock TT made zero boost cruising at 100mph. It's not under significant load under those circumstances (vs what it's capable of!), so the turbos aren't really doing that much. Have you got a boost gauge? I would have a boost gauge, but due to spending £2.5k on an engagement ring I am bankrupt my friend! I realised you dont get as much boost going through the turbo's in that speed as you dont plant your foot down but just slightly dab down on the pedal, but I can hear what sounds like the turbo spooling up (as in whistling away). Plan is to get a boost gauge next month along with some other monitoring toys! Oh Martini, first turbo kicks in around 2k, motorway traveling is fun though in Supe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Use a little 306 deisel for a run around There must be half a dozen on this forum with a 306 as their daily-driver. Me, Burna, Mawby, you, RedM (or rawscratch or whatever his flash new username is )... I want a 'fastest 306' competition & award at SupraPod! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 There must be half a dozen on this forum with a 306 as their daily-driver. Me, Burna, Mawby, you, RedM (or rawscratch or whatever his flash new username is )... I want a 'fastest 306' competition & award at SupraPod! Lol I'm up for the that The little red bitch cost me another £120 last week I hate the car but it made driving the Supra the weekend feel amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Black Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Mine is my daily but, i dont use it for work so its to the gym during the week and the odd trip on the weekend, i dont do much mileage, if i dont like an area i take girlies RAV. Furthest ive driven was Blackpool and back which took a tad over a tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest willismaximus Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Mine was a daily driver originally but I couldn't afford to keep spending £80 a week on petrol so I got myself a little Clio 1.5DCI and the Supra's now a weekend treat and I enjoy driving it more now than when I spent all of my time in it stuck in rush hour traffic. Plus my fuel costs make me smile a bit more these days..... Supra - 220 miles out of a tank Clio - 600+ miles out of a tank........ it's easy to see why really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Fantastic thread. Normally i use it as a treat because i walk, jog or cycle to work. But recently i have been driving because i need treats and because i feel rich. Its awsome. And i am still in love with my car. Other people love it too. Someone said it looked like and arrow today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 I was using mine most days till two of the guys that work for me lost there license, now i spend most my time in the truck running them around:( Still use it every weekend and the odd evening blast down to the boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Used to be a daily driver but i ended up doing nearly 10,000 miles in 6 months in it so i bought a mk3 Astra to drive to work and now i hardly drive it but i kind of prefer it as this way i get to enjoy the car more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suprastu Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Daily driver all the way baby! Always wanted a Supra and now I've got one, I'm gonna enjoy her (I've called her Gemma, much to the wife's disgust!). Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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