hp006 Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 It has come to the stage of what to do with my car??? I love it and love tinkering with it but have only driven 5k in nearly 4 years? What do people think it would be worth to sell? The misses has decided she hates it and wont get in the car when i drive it, and no getting rid of her this is not the option. She has decided i spend more time under it than driving it. She wants some sort of 4x4:taped:hang: Bits i have done to the car The car started as a n/a and i have had it converted to a Uk twin turbo running bpu, other bits to the car FMIC, Bomex body kit, Uk Headlights, 19" Mania Wheels, Straight through exhaust, AEM Boost Controller, AEM A/F gauge, MAP ECU, Xtrons Sat nav/cd player, XS Power exhaust, 255lph fuel pump, ngk spark plugs, White glow dials, Dash resprayed in black. Or do i keep the car to finish my dreams of what i want it to look like?????????????????????? Think there are pics of the car on my page?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Nice Supe, keep her and if the other half wants a 4x4 tell her to go buy her own Scotty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hp006 Posted January 8, 2010 Author Share Posted January 8, 2010 This is what makes it worse and she uses my vectra??? I would like a 4x4 but want supe for summer and 4x4 for winter so i can switch over Why cant i have both, why do women seem to say what we can and cant do with our money???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 I would say keep it but just drive it more! It annoys me that in the Winter i dont drive mine because it just sits on my drive doing nothing but id rather drive my "work" car through the crap weather than the Sup! But as soon as a nice warm sunny day comes i want to get out in it!! Sell the Vectra buy a reasonable 4x4 that you and the missus can use and keep the Supra but maybe finish getting it to how you really want it as it might give you more of a desire to drive it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Stick up for yourself man, get out there and buy a 4x4! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 This is what makes it worse and she uses my vectra??? I would like a 4x4 but want supe for summer and 4x4 for winter so i can switch over Why cant i have both, why do women seem to say what we can and cant do with our money???? er, then sell the Vectra and buy some 4x4 thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul372 Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 grow apair man and put her in her place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hp006 Posted January 8, 2010 Author Share Posted January 8, 2010 The only problem is she does'nt like driving big cars???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 The only problem is she does'nt like driving big cars???? Buy a Fiat Panda 4x4 then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 The only problem is she does'nt like driving big cars???? Then why does she want a 4x4 then?? An Impreza or Evo is the answer then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Then why does she want a 4x4 then?? Probably because for the last few days of this year (a measly proportion of it mind) its been really icy and slippy and obviously the supra is a silly car in a females mind. It doesn't come out over winter and we all need 4x4s... Until the summer comes and she wants a drop top... oh we sold that for the tractor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul372 Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 i use my supra tt all year around, i ve been out in the snow in mine no problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 I try to use my supe all the time. Mrs has an mx5 and a Rav4 so we got all the bases covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 (edited) i use my supra tt all year around, i ve been out in the snow in mine no problem All that salt and grit Not to mention rear wheel drive in the ice, I'd rather skid my Escort into a kerb. Having said that, I have highly impractical wheels for this weather, so you most likely get on better on ice. Edited January 8, 2010 by Matt H (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 I dont have a 4x4 and i get around fine even in over a foot of snow I find you see people going out more in this kind of weather just because they have a 4x4 and they think they can get through anything and i just point and laugh when people like that get stuck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S44M KT Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 id never let the other hald take the sup out in this weather, but then that what we have a second car for. Tell your mrs to stop being so unreasonable. Its you car, YOU decide what to do with it. But if you do get rid you WILL regret it. Just sell the vectra and get her one of them pink suzuki vitara things... They go for peanuts now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul372 Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 All that salt and grit Not to mention rear wheel drive in the ice, I'd rather skid my Escort into a kerb. Having said that, I have highly impractical wheels for this weather, so you most likely get on better on ice. you learn to prodict what the car is going to do and control it if your a confident driver the supe not bad at all, theres no point having a supe if your not going to use it and get the most out of it, its there to be used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jdwals Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Not having a Supra now as a result of flooding and knowing what it feels like not to have it I would say unless you are in a mess financially and have to sell the car or have come to the stage where you want to sell it yourself, keep it - you will regret letting it go if it is just for the reasons outlined. Just think, if you have to let it go because of the other half you could end up bitterly resenting them and it could destroy the relationship - if they care for you this seems like good enough reasoning to keep it to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 you learn to prodict what the car is going to do and control it if your a confident driver the supe not bad at all, theres no point having a supe if your not going to use it and get the most out of it, its there to be used It's not about confidence, it's about the fact that you skid in the ice and doing it with the rear wheels makes for unpleasureable driving. How can you get the most out of 400bhp + in this weather I have a small single and I wouldn't even be spooled in this weather driving around at low speeds. It's also an aerotop, so making the most of that isn't going to happen in -18 temps, which it has been up here in cheshire. You can't make the most out of driving a sports car is this weather - period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Plethora Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 What about the other 360 days of the year when its fine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meko Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Why cant i have both, You can have both. why do women seem to say what we can and cant do with our money???? Because we let them! Tell her you're getting a 4x4 as well. If she complains about how much it costs, offer to sell some of her shoes and handbags to pay for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 What about the other 360 days of the year when its fine? pedal to the metal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 You can have both. Because we let them! Tell her you're getting a 4x4 as well. If she complains about how much it costs, offer to sell some of her shoes and handbags to pay for it. thats a good responce. turn it around on her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 If you keep it and intend to spend money improving it, I would concentrate on the handling and braking; the most important areas IMO, but which so often gets ignored for the sake of looks and power. If not already fitted I would fit the larger spec brakes (front and rear) with a good quality set of pads, braided lines and fluid. Also invest in a good quality set of tyres. If you have any change left over, I would then do a complete overhaul of the tired suspension components with all new OEM Toyota arms, bushes, etc. plus a good quality set of dampers/springs all round. You wouldn't believe the difference this will make to the ride, grip and handling. If you still have a wife after spending all that, you should have a nice motor to enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 (edited) imagine this : your sitting at the lights in your 4x4 on a nice sunny day and a supra pulls up next to you lights go green supra is gone are you thinking:twak: the wife or:hunter: your self- keep it man youll only regret it. Edited January 8, 2010 by Dave (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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