scotty71 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Hi guys, As per my opening noob post I have roughly 5 - 5.5k to spend and have been looking for a while. Seen a 97 sz-r 6 speed manual and wondered if anybody knows this car as it is quite local to me and I may go have a look. It is below my budget but thats ok as I can spend some on some nice bits http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1360163.htm I have asked for interior shots etc and other info as the ad on pistonheads did not go into great detail. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Scotty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Looks OK for the money, wheels are all wrong IMO but that can be fixed Check service history I would get a HPI check to be safe and go make a cheeky offer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 Yeah I asked about the wheels as there are different front to rear!!! strange. A cheeky offer lol, my thoughts exactly. It looks pretty much standard but I have mailed the seller for more info:d Scotty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 BIG panel gap on the bonnet there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 yeah seen that, thats why I thought I would ask for advice before lookin to view. and why have different alloys?? hmm Scotty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Yeah I asked about the wheels as there are different front to rear!!! strange. A cheeky offer lol, my thoughts exactly. It looks pretty much standard but I have mailed the seller for more info:d Scotty Very "drift" to have different wheels at the back, or it could have had a smack on a rear wheel, always think the worst and hope for better and not the other way round, I have learnt the hard way many times I would go with cash, have the full asking price but keep £500 in another pocket, offer £750 - £1000 below asking and go from there Be prepared to walk away, there are plenty of cars about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 (edited) BIG panel gap on the bonnet there! It looks like either the ruibber strip is missing (making the gap look bigger than it is), or the front crash bar (and or poly padding) is missing. Mine looks a bit like that as the 4-row is HUGE and the crash bar helps keep the bumper in position, the side gaps look OK Also the rubber stoppers on the bonnet if screwed out too far make it look a bit like that, check the bonnet sits flush with the wings at the edges Edited November 19, 2009 by jevansio (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 Thanks to the replies so far, I just want to find the best I can for the money. Not rushing into a purchase but want to view ones that I think I will not be disapointed in if travelling a good distance. With it being near Christmas it might give me a better barter I did like JonathonC's Quicksilver but Scotland is to to far for a view seen this on PH that I like http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1323716.htm but there are so many options manual, auto, 5 speed , 6 speed ,aerotop Scotty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdzC Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 (edited) Mine is in better nick than that. Advert in the classifieds as well as pistonheads Cheeky link Edited November 19, 2009 by AdzC (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Your budget puts you in the mint/highly modified NA or stock older auto TT advertised price range, but with Christmas coming as you say your budget 'could' bag you almost any stock spec'd car if you are observant, lucky and quick to act..... I'd be very tempted to push the budget a little further for possibly something like this......at possibly £6,500 if the seller gives a little............you could save £300 doing a leather interior swap if it made the difference. I think it would be a better deal than the NA you just posted...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Mine is in better nick than that. Advert in the classifieds as well as pistonheads Cheeky link Nice that. I'd go with one like that as you know its been looked after. The rear wheels are rota GTR's but look like they could be 8.5 widths:blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesC Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Nice that. I'd go with one like that as you know its been looked after. The rear wheels are rota GTR's but look like they could be 8.5 widths:blink: Nah there Volk Racing wheels and are 9" at the rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pezzler Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=202712 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve spedd Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 guess the big question is NA manual/Auto or TT Auto (be difficult to find a manual for that money) will get you a TT auto... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 If I could find a TT auto in decentish nick I would abviously go for that as I know a manual would be at leat 7-8k ish upwards. A mint NA I guess would be easier to source but with owning a 2wd Sapphire Cosworth for 3 years up till 08 when I sold it (bad mistake) hmmm I have been told that a NA would not give me the power and grin factor that my Cossie used to bring?? So. . . . unless Im lucky to find a decent TT auto at the right time at the right price I may settle for an NA manual and from what I have seen in the classifieds here there are many a nice Supra to grace my garage. But then again I like the Aerotop so might have to have auto. Decisions decisions scotty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve spedd Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Where you based mate?? I would hold out for a TT Auto, they are very impressive. I think you are right that you would get bored of the NA's power... i know a few people around the chesterfield area who have TT's that if you ask nicely they might take you for a spin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSK Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I am in Nottingham so could have gone to look at this one with you etc to offer a 2nd opinion. Also with your budget, if you can afford to run a TT model (not too bad to be honest) then keep looking at the classifieds and be patient and ready to travel. There used to be enough reasonable looking/sounding early TT models cropping up often for around £5.5K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuldhat Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Or maybe wait, if no rush, then you could save up some more money and get a TT manual..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor69 Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Hey bud , If you're prepared to wait a little while then you could do much worse than speaking to jurgen (jm imports) and becoming the first uk owner of the car you're longing for ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 Im based South Derbyshire just off the A38 in a little village awaiting a roaring Supra to pass through!! Im not rushing but I see many cars on PH , classifieds here etc etc and I am doing my nut thinking do I travel to see that or not but after 3 years of Cosworth ownership I think a TT auto would be great but would not rule out a mint NA. If any guys on here are pretty local to me and wouldnt mind taking me for a quick spin that would be great stuff ,and to have a good look around the car, but I know we all lead busy lives etcetc. Ill even chuck in 20 quid of Optimax:D As for Jurgen, his cars he sources and his reputation speaks for itself on here and I have seen that after only being on here for a week but with my 5.5k budget his cars are out of my price range and rightly so as they are truely awesome. If anyone can help me out with a spin if your pretty local thats cool and I would really appriciate it as I guess it would help my search for my Supra. Cheers for all your comments/help guys Rob (scotty) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Im based South Derbyshire just off the A38 in a little village awaiting a roaring Supra to pass through!! Im not rushing but I see many cars on PH , classifieds here etc etc and I am doing my nut thinking do I travel to see that or not but after 3 years of Cosworth ownership I think a TT auto would be great but would not rule out a mint NA. If any guys on here are pretty local to me and wouldnt mind taking me for a quick spin that would be great stuff ,and to have a good look around the car, but I know we all lead busy lives etcetc. Ill even chuck in 20 quid of Optimax:D As for Jurgen, his cars he sources and his reputation speaks for itself on here and I have seen that after only being on here for a week but with my 5.5k budget his cars are out of my price range and rightly so as they are truely awesome. If anyone can help me out with a spin if your pretty local thats cool and I would really appriciate it as I guess it would help my search for my Supra. Cheers for all your comments/help guys Rob (scotty) If you have owned, enjoyed and miss your turbo'd Cossie, DON'T get an NA, you will regret it and have trouble selling it on, get the best TT your money can strech to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 If you have owned, enjoyed and miss your turbo'd Cossie, DON'T get an NA, you will regret it and have trouble selling it on, get the best TT your money can strech to Spot on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Try my TT auto for £5k mate http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?p=2590508#post2590508 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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