turton89 Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 ive read the forums and guides about the differant types of supras there are. ( TT / SZ / RZ ) but for a young driver ( under 25 )what is probably the cheapest one to run? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Tamiya 1/10th scale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 RZ is just a model of the TT (J-Spec). Insurance wise you may not find there is much difference between an N/A (SZ) and a TT (RZ), UK Auto will maybe be your cheapest option in insurance. Running costs the TT will be more but again not by a massive amount. But one thing to be mindful of is if running costs are important to you then choose something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 If insurance is a problem then look at a UK spec, you have more insurance companies willing to talk to you on those. The imports tend to cost more unless you really shop around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themodifiedkid Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Regarding comment by jamesmark: I have to disagree there about the insurance. Non turbo (sz) is generally a fair bit cheaper to insure than the twin turbo (RZ and GZ) models. So given this definantly the SZ model is the one for you mate, both insurance costs, it also enanble you to break yourself gently into fast rwd cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turton89 Posted June 30, 2009 Author Share Posted June 30, 2009 thank you guys ill definetly be looking into it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Regarding comment by jamesmark: I have to disagree there about the insurance. Non turbo (sz) is generally a fair bit cheaper to insure than the twin turbo (RZ and GZ) models. So given this definantly the SZ model is the one for you mate, both insurance costs, it also enanble you to break yourself gently into fast rwd cars. That is why I said may! Insurance is a black hole with no set rules from a consumers point of view. The SZ might have been cheaper for you but Mr J Bloggs somewhere else might only have to pay an extra £100 for a TT. There are too many variables in insurance. There is also a lot of threads that generally comment on how close SZ and TT's (excl UK) are to insure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aweegin Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 tamiya 1/10th scale rofl /vbb/images/smilies/bbcode_grin.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SupraTroopa Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Im 21 and drive a J spec TT6 and insurance is still cheapy for me (i pay under £900 a year fully comp) and I got quoted with a SZ manual for about £60 cheaper. I found it depends a lot on my postcode etc as even my mates postcode down the road from me was £200 more because I live in a cul-de-sac and he lives next to a main road. I live in a quiet country village with not a lot around and almost nil crime rate so insurance companies have always tended to be favourable to me. Petrol consumption isn't too bad, but then again I went from my MKIII supra which was returning about 17-20 mpg so my MKIV returning 28mpg on some journeys was a breath of fresh air. If you take advice from the forum and take your time picking the right car, you could end up with a winner and not need to spend much money on it at all apart from fuel, tax and insurance. Good luck and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 I replied in your insurance thread... check my garage for pictures of what I have - I totally recommend starting N/A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turton89 Posted July 1, 2009 Author Share Posted July 1, 2009 ok ill check your garage now thanks for the info supratrooper i will definantly take it into consideration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermonkey Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Regarding comment by jamesmark: I have to disagree there about the insurance. Non turbo (sz) is generally a fair bit cheaper to insure than the twin turbo (RZ and GZ) models. So given this definantly the SZ model is the one for you mate, both insurance costs, it also enanble you to break yourself gently into fast rwd cars. Nope, not always, i was quoted almost £80 more for an SZ over my RZ-S (both manual) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSK Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Insurance varies from person to person for many reasons, so you're best option is to phone around for some quotes to see what they are like for you. As for the cheapest to run, a 3.0 N/A will be the cheapest. You won't have to worry about turbo issues, some consumable parts like brakes etc will be cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Insurance varies from person to person for many reasons, so you're best option is to phone around for some quotes to see what they are like for you. Couldnt agree more! There is always a big debate on what is cheaper and with who and on what car! Your best idea like DSK has said is to phone around a get a few quotes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turton89 Posted July 1, 2009 Author Share Posted July 1, 2009 well i still have a few years to wait so there isnt really a big worry about it however im 100% obsessed with this car and i need to have a tour around one xD as the only time i see them is on the motorway and i cant exactly check it out. ive seen only 2!! parked up, ive got photos of these which ill post in the other forum for that recognition thing to see if its anybody on this website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SupraTroopa Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Unfortunately you live a fair way away, but if you ever come down the south west, give me a shout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turton89 Posted July 2, 2009 Author Share Posted July 2, 2009 will do im off to the lakes for the next 4 days so if anybody who lives in the lakes please please message me or post here!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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