awu98 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Hi guys, joined up to have a browse around, previously owned a supra a few years ago, and had to sell up for a few reasons (Insurance at 18 was a nightmare and wanted to move out.. beleive the buyer was on here actually!) and currently have a Soarer Twin Turbo but am on the hunt out for another turbo supe if I can find one in budget, as I've done nothing but winge how I want another one and miss it like crazy! but thought I'd say hey anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Welcome to the fold. Plenty of TT's around for sale these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopgunTT Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Hi and welcome fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 welcome matey scotty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB B Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Hi, good to see another Hampshire, "soon to be" Supra owner on the forum, where abouts in Hampshire are you? I'm in Fareham. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Welcome, I'm in Hants too. Let's see some pics then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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add heywood Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Welcome mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Plethora Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Welcome, put some pics up of your Soarer when you get a chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurteen0 Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Welcome bud !!! hope you find a good one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awu98 Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 cheers guys. I'm in Aldershot so not a million miles from Fareham! Couple of pics of the soarer after a trip to Germany Have seen a nice looking Supe, in black too which is exactly what I wanted, and the price is very right (£1400), BUT, and it's a big but, it's a N/A.. can't help but think I'll miss the boost big time! I've never driven a N/A though so may give it a try. MPG wise are they much less thirsty than the TT? I do quite a few miles so it'd be the only redeeming feature in my mind! Alternatively I'll hang on and buy a TT, I'm just v impatient! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Hello and welcome! A supra for £1400! Sounds like a potential bargain. NAs are a bit less thirsty than a TT: it really depends on how much time you spend on boost. Expect mid 20s MPG from an NA driven fairly carefully, with occasional heavy-right-foot, and perhaps low 20s MPG from a TT. The TT boys on here will be able to give you better figure than I can. Ignore anyone who says "If you're asking about MPG, then you can't afford a supra". That's very blinkered and it's too tedious/repetitive to put them right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awu98 Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 Tell me about it, it's a good price (mint but higher miles, 113k) which is making the decision harder - I think if I go for it, it will only be a stop gap until I've lumped enough to go for a TT again aye don't get me wrong, I'm not expecting high figures - I get 17 on boost in the 1JZ soarer, 32 on cruise control so know it won't be pretty! My old TT got similar, but the mpg in my mind only comes in as a factor when deciding if to go N/A or not in that unless I can see a good 10 or so extra from the n/a, I'm pretty sure I'll be a bit underwhelmed if I go for it (in that there wouldn't really be any benefit to having it aside the price I suppose) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Sounds like you're better off with a TT. I doubt you'd see 10 extra mpg with an NA, more like 4 or 5. Also, IMO it's much better to get the car you really want from the outset, assuming you can afford it of course with enough margin left to cover the inevitable running and maintenance costs. Some people start with an NA then swap the engine to a TT, but personally I wouldn't bother unless it's something you'd like to do for personal interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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