Ricky49 Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 I'm applying for a new job and if I am successful I will lose my work van and will need a daily drive. I'm thinking of a SZ-R Supra or a Celica GT4. I have seen a couple at similar prices of £4500 but think the GT4 would be more fun. Just wondering your thoughts on what you would go for. Round trip journey would be about 60 miles and mostly dual carriageway and motorway. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Celica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devan Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 I had this decision to make, I went for the Supra, mainly because i think they look a lot better, they can be improved upon hugely performance wise (swap to tt or na turbo kit) and the SZ is good for my insurance whilst im young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky49 Posted January 26, 2010 Author Share Posted January 26, 2010 I had this decision to make, I went for the Supra, mainly because i think they look a lot better, they can be improved upon hugely performance wise (swap to tt or na turbo kit) and the SZ is good for my insurance whilst im young. There will be no engine mods done, I have a TT6 waiting to go through a single conversion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 As you already have a nice Supra id go GT4 for the daily drive, Nice all round car and the 4wd is handy in the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 GT4 or higher miles TT auto for your money mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 GT4 every time. A Supra just isn't a viable daily driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 GT4 as you already have a supra and you can get a very nice celica for that money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Please join the owners club and do some reading on the gt4's if you do go for one. If you have suspension knocking noises you can be looking upto £1k per corner to sort. The engines are not that strong and have a habbit of dropping ringlands on piston 3. There are ALOT of hugely over priced dogs of gt4's on the market so be careful. I did like my gt4 and it had alot of work done to it but they are quite guttless after about half way through 3rd gear and that was running approx 340bhp when i sold it. Amazing grip in the snow and wet and fun. It seemed to have character which most toyotas seem to lack or just seemed like it with the amount of time and money i spent on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 GT4 every time. A Supra just isn't a viable daily driver. It isn't? I drive mine every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathmonkey Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 I'm thinking about a GT4 at the moment myself - get one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 It isn't? I drive mine every day. I am sure you're the exception to the rule though, most people couldn't afford the running costs and maintenance. That's especially true with J spec cars, which are far more common. Some people drive Ferraris to work every day, but only some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devan Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 My Supra is an everyday drive car, About £60 per week on fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danger_supe Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 i went from a ST185 GT4 for a supe SZ. for me, i miss the power/pull of the turbo engine through the rev range that the GT4 has, but the supe has a diff delivery of power at the other end that kicks in at 5k+ rpm. for that reason to me the GT4 felt faster, but in saying that i drive an auto SZ. as for comfort i have to pick the Supe, its got such a great cockpit driving position. but what with the bad weather we had over xmas, i found the supe was all over the place. the GT4 on the other hand was much more controllable in those conditions. i love both cars, for different reasons. since you have a supe already i would say go for the GT4! ive also noticed that i used to get around 25mpg in the GT4 and now in the supe i get about 23-24mpg so pretty much the same in terms of fuel economy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 All 3 of my Supes have been daily drives and far more reliable than previouscars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 In all fairness the SZ is a very very refined cruiser. Its comfortable and looks great. I sold my Sup but I got a ST205 GT4. It's not like the Supra but I am really loving the 4WD action. Since you do mostly motorways I would say Supra but..... you've already got sup in the pipes so GT4? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 since you already have a performance car can I suggest a diesel auto for your daily driver? Think of all the money you will save Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 i drove my past 2 supras every day. but then it only took me 7 mins to get to work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 since you already have a performance car can I suggest a diesel auto for your daily driver? Think of all the money you will save This is what i'd do or if you must have something performance related then integra type r, soarer, 200sx,bmw 530d,audi a4,s3 might be some other options etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 since you already have a performance car can I suggest a diesel auto for your daily driver? Think of all the money you will save This is what I would do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 since you already have a performance car can I suggest a diesel auto for your daily driver? Think of all the money you will save Very true, but the chap might be happy to shell out on two petrol guzzlers. I find having my Alan more than just useful to leave in the public car park. Like last night, I went to pick up the bike I'd bought my girlfriend. It fitted perfectly in large boot with the rears folded down, and when one of the pedals got caught on the interior trim and left a mark I couldn't have cared less. I would be upset though with the same happening to my daily celica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Given a choice of another supra or a GT4, I'd go for the GT4, mainly because you're already got a supra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safely Insured Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 GT4 everytime, I am using this as my daily.. fantastic in the winter and was great in the recent snow: http://www.pacific-works.co.uk/car-profiles.php?car=sky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 GT4 everytime, I am using this as my daily.. fantastic in the winter and was great in the recent snow: http://www.pacific-works.co.uk/car-profiles.php?car=sky Is that a GT4? I thought they had sill extensions as standard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Plethora Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 GT4 My previous was only a Celica GT and day to day it was fine but the best thing was the boot, loads of space with the rear seats down to move stuff about if you ever need. Tbh I might at some point get a Celica as a second car, might even consider an ST although its a bit weedy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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