ady_supra Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Hello all Due to getting quoted cheaper for a UK Supra turbo in comparison to a non turbo import, i may consider purchasing a UK Supra. However having a look at the prices of what UK Supras are going for in comparison to imports, i find that UK Supra's are a lot more expensive as in at least double, they also tend to have higher mileage and condition it not as good the imports. I've seen imports go for around £3000+ where as the UK models are like £5500 +. I've checked this on a various websites including Autotrader and Pistonheads. Why is there such a difference and is it possible to purchase a manual UK non turbo Supra. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 They never released a non-turbo UK car. All the details are in the purchasing guides, but the UK car only ever came in twin turbo guise and had more spec than a similar GZ import. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ady_supra Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 They never released a non-turbo UK car. All the details are in the purchasing guides, but the UK car only ever came in twin turbo guise and had more spec than a similar GZ import. Everything seems to be going against me with regards to purchasing a Supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 The quote you got was for a UK spec twin turbo, so the insurance isnt too bad. You just need to find a nice one for around £4k. If you are willing to accept 150,000miles and a slightly patch history then you can probably find one on an auto box. They will be 18 year old cars now, so 150,000miles is less than 10,000 per year, so less than average mileage. An 18 year old import may have some unknown history behind it and could be a risk unless you can see the service history and know where the car has been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen G Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I got my uk for about what the money you where are talking about, the car had 2 owners about 110k and full toyota service history, ok its a auto but a lot easier to get insurance as most of the companys over here wont touch a jap import. I asked a couple of insurance companys why they didnt insure imports and was told that they view imports as inferior cars and japanese mot failures. Before anyone starts to give me a hard time this is the insurance companys verdict NOT mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 mine cost me 7.5k for a storm blue uk auto with 120k. its now got 147k on it and i recon is probably worth 1 or 2k more than what i baught it for. Uks seem to come up for sale less and less now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen G Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 If storm blue is that blue green colour thats the same as mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Yes, yours is storm blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Why is there such a difference Why are diamonds more expensive than cubic zirconia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 You are likely to get more for your money with an import or at least a car with less miles and that is less likely to have rust but the fact remains there are no where near as many UK cars around as imports. For some people like me a UK car is the only option and the slightly higher initial outlay soon pays for itself in reduced insurance costs alone. It's also nice to have things like the heated seats and headlight washers even if you only ever use them once in a blue moon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_d Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 i dont no how much ppl pay on uk supras for insurance, but for a import 93 tt manual, its 550 quid with breakdown. its obviously group 20, age 25 If your worried about insurance costs on a supra then maybe rethink the whole thing, as the fuel costs will hit you worst unless your not gonna use it. I wont go into the plus/minus between imports/uk models its obvious to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 For me an import is roughly 4-6 times more to insure. There are also far more companies willing to quote on a UK car than an import. I expect the above is less relevent the older or lower risk you are. Personally, I'd rather have a car which is already in MPH and has fog lights etc. I know converting doesnt cost much compared to other bills you get with these cars and most already have the work carried out but it is one less thing to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcoaster Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Hmmm, insurance cheaper for UK models? Directline didn't charge me any more for an import over a UK supplied car! Maybe it's a driver age thing. It is a truly great thing that lower mileage, good condition Japanese Supras are available cheaper, than UK models! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 It is a truly great thing that lower mileage, good condition Japanese Supras are available cheaper, than UK models! Agreed, otherwise this would be a very exclusive club, it's nice that a budget option is available to the masses so that they can feel special. Much like people who buy fake handbags I guess, they look the same but lack certain something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Why are diamonds more expensive than cubic zirconia?Agreed, otherwise this would be a very exclusive club, it's nice that a budget option is available to the masses so that they can feel special. Much like people who buy fake handbags I guess, they look the same but lack certain something. Morning Michael. Let me know when you need a break, I can take over the trolling for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Agreed, otherwise this would be a very exclusive club, it's nice that a budget option is available to the masses so that they can feel special. Much like people who buy fake handbags I guess, they look the same but lack certain something. And think what the value would be like of our limited edition uk models if there were no imports to be had ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Morning Michael. Let me know when you need a break, I can take over the trolling for a while. I think that break might be needed now, they just aren't biting like they used to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcoaster Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Much like people who buy fake handbags I guess, they look the same but lack certain something. Ooo, suites you sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Agreed, otherwise this would be a very exclusive club, it's nice that a budget option is available to the masses so that they can feel special. Much like people who buy fake handbags I guess, they look the same but lack certain something. Morning Michael. Let me know when you need a break, I can take over the trolling for a while. Lol, Michaels Supra isnt just any old Supra, his is an M&S Supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 i dont no how much ppl pay on uk supras for insurance, but for a import 93 tt manual, its 550 quid with breakdown. its obviously group 20, age 25 If your worried about insurance costs on a supra then maybe rethink the whole thing, as the fuel costs will hit you worst unless your not gonna use it. I wont go into the plus/minus between imports/uk models its obvious to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 The uk spec will always command a premium against the jspec. And in a few years time when people start weighing them in, the uk ones will get more because they are heavier;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 The uk spec will always command a premium against the jspec. And in a few years time when people start weighing them in, the uk ones will get more because they are heavier;) A win win situation then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Uk cars are faster coolier and smell better. FACT Mine was £350 fully comp with the mrs on it who was under 25...............i miss that car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_d Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Glad to see we got some real good reasons to buy a uk model over a import. If i was buying either i would want to no the truth or good reasons for either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 If i was buying either i would want to no the truth or good reasons for either. Great news, always nice to hear that someone is willing to do some research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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