speedophile Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 (edited) Well everyone, I am looking forward to getting a look around the site.. I currently own three gt4 st205 celicas, but theres only one of them my pride and joy.. I am looking about investing in a tt supra as a new project and I always had a soft spot for one... The problem is I know everything about the celicas and know nothing about the supras so thats why I have joined up to mkiv to get as much info before I buy and what to look out for.. a couple of question I have to start of with is 1. is there much differents in the uk and jap models 2. what bhp are these standard 3. what should i look out for when I buy (problems) 4. are they easy to get insurance for excuse me for the above question but I am newbie current gt4 (should give you a idea on what i want to do to a supra) all the best alan Edited September 23, 2010 by speedophile (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 nice car , and welcome to the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clapyohandz Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Nice ride mate ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 1. is there much differents in the uk and jap models 2. what bhp are these standard 3. what should i look out for when I buy (problems) 4. are they easy to get insurance for Hi Alan, welcome to the club! 1 - Not much difference between the UK and JSpec TT models. UK models only come with the TT engine, they didn't make a UK NA model. 2 - 320bhp ish (I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm about by 10 horses or so ). The JSpec ones had a claimed 280bhp, but in reality they were/are 320bhp as well. 3 - Make sure the heater gets nice and warm. Other than that, look out for the usual things you'd look for on any car (smoke on startup, clutch slipping, etc etc) 4 - Fairly easy, depending on your age, location etc obviously. They're common enough for many insurers to cover the JSpec ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedophile Posted September 20, 2010 Author Share Posted September 20, 2010 thanks for the welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedophile Posted September 20, 2010 Author Share Posted September 20, 2010 Hi Alan, welcome to the club! 1 - Not much difference between the UK and JSpec TT models. UK models only come with the TT engine, they didn't make a UK NA model. 2 - 320bhp ish (I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm about by 10 horses or so ). The JSpec ones had a claimed 280bhp, but in reality they were/are 320bhp as well. 3 - Make sure the heater gets nice and warm. Other than that, look out for the usual things you'd look for on any car (smoke on startup, clutch slipping, etc etc) 4 - Fairly easy, depending on your age, location etc obviously. They're common enough for many insurers to cover the JSpec ones. Thanks mate thats a great help, just one other question whats automatic like in them or is manual a better option (more fun) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Gaz Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Nice colour on the GT4. Welcome to the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedophile Posted September 20, 2010 Author Share Posted September 20, 2010 i am going to look at this tomorrow ... plz tell what you think alan http://www.usedcarsni.com/56011435 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sams Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 i am going to look at this tomorrow ... plz tell what you think alan http://www.usedcarsni.com/56011435 dam thats cheap, under 4k welcome btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 If thats the right price and its not f*cked then its the deal of the century Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOS Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedophile Posted September 20, 2010 Author Share Posted September 20, 2010 there is a toyota history up until 180kph i asked about rust and he says theres only rust on some stone gaurd thing under the spare wheel and abit on the bottom of the passenger door... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sams Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 there is a toyota history up until 180kph i asked about rust and he says theres only rust on some stone gaurd thing under the spare wheel and abit on the bottom of the passenger door... surely it be in miles being a uk spec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOS Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Where in Eire are you from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedophile Posted September 20, 2010 Author Share Posted September 20, 2010 surely it be in miles being a uk spec sorry my mistake its mph... only two owners and he says he is stuck for the cash to build a garage at his house... @NOS I am from newry co.down bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedophile Posted September 20, 2010 Author Share Posted September 20, 2010 how much is the above car really worth lads if it is such a deal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 (edited) It could be a bargin or it could be a money pit and as said if its a UK spec the odometer will be in miles. I'd like to know what o/e items have been replaced other than whats listed in the advert as there could be a lot of parts that could soon need replacing. I could give you a list that i've changed on my uk spec car thats done 130,000 miles but think it might seriously put you off as theres a hell of a lot more to check than just a hot heater and start up smoke. What has it actually done mileage wise as you say history to 180 Edited September 20, 2010 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Hi and welcome. Can I just warn everyone to be very careful when shouting this guys username in public. Especially when young children are about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedophile Posted September 20, 2010 Author Share Posted September 20, 2010 Hi and welcome. Can I just warn everyone to be very careful when shouting this guys username in public. Especially when young children are about. Lol I can't go to a car show without one of my mates covering the letter s of speedophile on my show plates of my Celica... Bloody mad men Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedophile Posted September 20, 2010 Author Share Posted September 20, 2010 (edited) Dnk would you do a man a big favour and ring this guy who is selling this supra tomorrow and ask the questions I don't know please, just would not like to get caught out... Then plz text me on 00353879732583 and let me know Question- how do you tell if a automatic gearbox is giving trouble Edited September 20, 2010 by speedophile (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Just ask if they can tell you whats been replaced on the car, other than whats in the advert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeG Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 newry not too far from me then bud, that car looks good although the only thing is the high motorway miles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest xXbindiXx Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedophile Posted September 20, 2010 Author Share Posted September 20, 2010 Thanks alot everyone for the welcome... Can't wait to view this car, I really hope it is a good one... Is automatic any good in these cars as I am only use to manual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Ive never driven the auto but its been said its one of the best auto boxes out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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