Guest stoneyboy Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Hi folks, My first post here. I currently have a sapphire cosworth 4x4. Always liked the supra's and looking into selling the cossie and buying one now that they are down in price. Have decided i would like a uk car, manual, twin turbo and low mileage as possible. I have the following questions. 1. I will hopefully have around 9k to spend. Am i likely to get a good car for this money ??? 2. The cossie can be unreliable but parts are relatively cheap. I suspect the supra may be the other way round. More reliable but exspensive to fix if it does break. Is this the case?? How is reliability ?? 3. Im up in aberdeen. Anyone know of good tuner/ mechanic who can work on these cars locally or in scotland ?? Basically any advice welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 You won't get a decent UK car for £9k mate, a low mile UK car could easily fetch £15k I would have thought - consider getting a Jap import TT - that's what I'm doing (through Jurgen on here) and my budget is that same as yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stoneyboy Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Really not keen on buying an import to be honest. Might consider it or just save for longer. There was one sold locally a few months back for 8k with 55k miles on it. Totally standard. Doesnt seem to be a big market for them up here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Don't dismiss imports, there are as many pros as cons, andnone of them (pros or cons) are big. Check out autotrader (regularly) mate, there aren't many UK Supras about and the 'cheap' ones (import or UK) are usually cheap for a reason, so if it's a UK car you've got your mind set on, keep saving I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HollyNix Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 My ex used to go to a place in Wishaw for work on his car - don't know the name of it, not sure that he told me. Miles away from where you are, hope the others will be a better help. H xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getrag Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 "2. The cossie can be unreliable but parts are relatively cheap. I suspect the supra may be the other way round. More reliable but exspensive to fix if it does break. Is this the case?? How is reliability ??" I would say this part is very true. Make sure you have a little reserve before you buy. I had to shell out for a few things and it was quite painful, even with some spare cash. But hey, the attention makes up for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HollyNix Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 The closest I'll get to owning, would be doing a Joey and covering a pile of cardboard boxes with a sheet lol. Anyone know where I can buy some Toyota merchandise? H xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Supras aren't that expensive!!! Not like BMWs and the like. It's a toyota at the end of the day!!! It's only expensive because we tend to 'replace' the broken parts with high end performance replacements!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Anyone know where I can buy some Toyota merchandise? H xx You can buy supra merchandise. Take a look in the classifieds section, there are pens, mouse mats, mugs and a list of names foe the next round of club clothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Who's Joey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stoneyboy Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 If i do get one it will remain standard. Im 24 with 4 years no claims. £600 currently on cossie How much you reckon id be for a uk car and import?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Who's Joey? Joey from Friends now also starring in his own show called "Joey" - trash TV mate but i love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 If i do get one it will remain standard. Im 24 with 4 years no claims. £600 currently on cossie How much you reckon id be for a uk car and import?? hiya mate, UK Manuals do go for a fair few quid more. Mine was standard white when i got it in august, 5 owners, 63000miles and totally spotless. Haggled down to just over 13k for it, can get a lot of j-spec for that cash! If you don't mind me asking, what's your main reason for wanting a UK? insurance? i got my UK for that main reason plus i liked the leather and a few of the extra toys. The J-spec is just as good a car, suspensions meant to be a bit firmer and spools quicker and power is about the same! if you're 24, try the club insurer (Sky Insurance, links at the top) To give you an idea, my mate who is 22 with about 5 years NCB got a quote on a Jspec that was only 100 quid more than a UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismo_lp Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 There was uk spec tt manual on autotrader this week... perfect spec ... '96 with 25k on the clock, full vailside body kit, 19inch alloys, other minor engine mods (boost controller etc) and the guy sold it for £10 which is STUPIDLY cheap, i missed out by a few hours... wud have snapped that up! im still lookin ... if sum1 knows of 1 for sale??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 there's one about somewhere but its got 110k or so on it, theres a link somewhere. Black UKTT6, L plate. hopefully it's well looked after then the mileage wont be a prob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismo_lp Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 i was only 21 when i got insurance on a 93 non turbo and only cost me £1200 but i spend hours/days gettin quotes, must have rang evert company possible! got a quote with admiral on tt now im 22 and its only 1400ish... all i need now is the supra! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 There was uk spec tt manual on autotrader this week... perfect spec ... '96 with 25k on the clock, full vailside body kit, 19inch alloys, other minor engine mods (boost controller etc) and the guy sold it for £10 which is STUPIDLY cheap a tenner is stupidly cheap you're right mate! PS welcome by the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismo_lp Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Cheers...... Yeah ... i actually cried when the guy said its sold! if u look on autotrader is still on. thats what im lookin for really... £10k for a decent 95 sounds rite too me. I think alot of trader have over priced them ie the '93 for £15k 'ave a word' lol Got an agent on the case in Japan sayin he will find me the 'perfect' supra ... we shall see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 speak to Jurgen and Paul E off here mate, they get some crackin cars in (not literally! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stoneyboy Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 I like keeping my cars standard. The standard jap spec is lower & slower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 The standard jap spec is lower & slower Oh God please no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stoneyboy Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 why not enlighten me supragal. Only going buy the buying guides i have read. Im no expert myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 There was uk spec tt manual on autotrader this week... perfect spec ... '96 with 25k on the clock, full vailside body kit, 19inch alloys, other minor engine mods (boost controller etc) and the guy sold it for £10 which is STUPIDLY cheap, i missed out by a few hours... wud have snapped that up! im still lookin ... if sum1 knows of 1 for sale??? I saw this too and started a thread about it http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=37755 Did he sell it for £10 or 10K:stickpoke Either way, I hope the new owner knows what he's got. It is registered on Vcar. Everyone I asked said stay well clear. Shame because it looked lovely but better safe than sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 why not enlighten me supragal. Only going buy the buying guides i have read. Im no expert myself Sorry, that was more aimed at the other on here as that was about to turn into a Jap v UK argument!! Honestly, don't worry about it being a UK/JAP car based on performance theres really nothing in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stoneyboy Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 No probs supragal. still keen on uk tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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