Guest jay_uktt Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Firstly, Hi everyone! Ive joined up because it seems like a brilliant place for advice from real world owners. I've looked around on the net for info, but i rekon this will be the best place Im looking at buying a standard UK model Supra TT, but wanted to find out more about using it as an everyday driver. My commute to work is a 28 mile round trip. It's a mixture of 60mph country roads with no stopping, dual carridgeways with traffic lights, small bit of city center ring road (stop, start) and general 30mph roads. Basically, i'll be doing around 150 miles a week, excluding any weekend driving i do (sometimes none). The journey to work takes me about 45 minutes each way. Roughly what would it cost me (in petrol) to travel to work? How much fuel would i be using in one week? Is 28 miles a day too much, or do other people do the same/more? Now I know that good MPG isn't the Supra's strong point, and many of you will say it isn't the car for me if im thinking about fuel consumption, but i'm just interested to see what people think about my situation. I look forward to hearing some positive comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimojameso Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 If you drive like a slug you'll get high twentys on the mpg front, on those roads but whats the fun in that!! Is not the best commuter car to be honest. Welcome by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimojameso Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 I reckon a gallon a day if you drive very slow. 5 gallons a week. About £35-40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jay_uktt Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Thanks for the welcome! I know its not a really a commuter, but i'd be buying it to have fun on the weekend. It's just that i would have to use it daily to get to work too. I'm very sensible with my right foot, as a lot of my journey to work doesn't give me any opportunity to really open it up. So yeh, i would be driving it like a slug during the week. Would it be unreasonable to expect 25mpg on my daily drive to work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SupraTroopa Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 I use my supra most days as my daily driver to work, about a 50-55 mile round trip. The drive to and from work is a lot more fun in the supe ps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jay_uktt Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 I would be doing just over half that. If you dont mind me asking, how much does it cost you each day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 I think you will have a long wait to find a stock uk TT Any reason against the import? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Hello & Welcome To The Club. I'd say around the £50-60 mark of petrol a week excluding your weekend. I spent roughly £200 a month on fuel and I mostly use mine at the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jay_uktt Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 I think you will have a long wait to find a stock uk TT Any reason against the import? It doesn't have to be totally stock, It's just that i dont like 90% of the bodykits out there, and i dont really want there to be any performance mods. Having said that, i dont mind an induction kit and a subtle exhaust system being fitted. Oh, and a UK TT is about £180 cheaper on the insurance for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Welcome aboard and good luck with your search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnHandy Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 It doesn't have to be totally stock, It's just that i dont like 90% of the bodykits out there, and i dont really want there to be any performance mods. Having said that, i dont mind an induction kit and a subtle exhaust system being fitted. Oh, and a UK TT is about £180 cheaper on the insurance for me! have you checked with the club insurer sky insurance?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky49 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Hello & Welcome To The Club. I'd say around the £50-60 mark of petrol a week excluding your weekend. I spent roughly £200 a month on fuel and I mostly use mine at the weekend. £200 a month on fuel 'hells bells' glad mines used for sunny weekend fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mallyh Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 (edited) Hi and welcome, use mine for work every day, trips to France and had a brilliant day on Sunday at JTS at Silverstone. £25 approx to get there from Boston and about another £20 spent on 10+ laps around the circuit, recommend it to any one who gets the chance, car was unbelieveable. Buy one tomorrow you won't regret it, i haven't. Enjoy Edited May 25, 2010 by mallyh (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SupraTroopa Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 I would be doing just over half that. If you dont mind me asking, how much does it cost you each day? Including a bit of weekend driving about £70-80 a week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 I've got totally stock UK spec auto with 63K on the clock if you're interested. Not sure about selling but could be persuaded if the offers right. PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supracars Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Hi welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 These cars can be a bit thirsty if you tend to be heavy on the right foot, but you also need to remember they need proper maintance. Regular oil and filter changes (decent oil), rear tyres dont last that long:innocent: at £150 plus a pop. Although fuel is a major consideration now, just remember these cars are getting older now and really need proper maintance care. Some parts are now showing up regularly as failing, such as crankpulley's, so although they can be very reliable, you have to keep on top of the maintance if you want to keep it that way;) Good luck in your search, if you decide to get one you wont regret it:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 25mpg is expecting a bit much, except on a long steady motorway run. Expect more like 20mpg. As is often said though, if you are worried about petrol costs, maybe buying a Supra is not for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Maintaining and running a supra aint the cheapest mate, I use mine as a day to day runner and it is not cheap, and thats an n/a. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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