AJI Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 As there seems to be a few people moving on from their Supra days, what would the rest of you consider a step up from the Supra? Looking at it in terms if of if you sold the Supra and wanting the next level up. A few years back I was considering this and my short list basically came down to TVR Ceberra, Noble M12 or a Ferrari 360. Some people say a R34 Skyline, but I see this as a side step. A step up meaning something more focussed than what the Supra offers....be that in what ever field of driving/motoring you would like that to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 R35 skyline, but they just do not do it the looks department, if the supras start getting bought by chavs and the forum decline in quality due to this I will just go the other way and buy an old american muscle car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Gt-r (r35). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Gaz Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 As above, if things go wrong here I will thinlk about an old v8 yank tank, I have a bit of a thing for corvettes too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-one234 Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 as i only have the NA model id be realistically looking at an r34 gtst or an r33 gtr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 It's exotica only IMHO. None of the Datsun barges count in my world (4WD). For me it would be something Porsche, TVR, Noble or better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Any recent noble, Corvette ZR1, possibly a GTR (R35). I personally wouldn't bother with the GT-R but I would certainly consider it a step in the right direction. I have a soft spot for the VXR8 500 too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 audi r8, gallardo its hard to move up as the bpu supra is still very much well up there with speeds and power of new sports cars, just dated and not so high tec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlliRR Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Ultima gtr.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 This has been covered plently of times. Corvette is a good step up IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 This has been covered plently of times. Corvette is a good step up IMO I'd agree except it's made out of plastic. Wouldn't say no to a ZR1 though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPG Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 911 Turbo for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 I'd agree except it's made out of plastic. Wouldn't say no to a ZR1 though. I was going on general opinion from the other threads, I wouldn't buy one I'd probably go for a Porsche or something similar depending on the prices when I was ready to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra joe Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Monarro or a masserati granturismofor me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kill1308 Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 I definitely don't see a Skyline as a step up.... the Supra is years ahead in the looks department and correct me if I'm wrong, but the engine isn't as bulletproof from what I have read. The only real step ups in my opinion are proper Supercars (ie Lambo, Ferrari etc) but for some it's not necessarily a step up in performance. I think it's hard to move up without spending a lot more money. R35 is a nice move in a different direction from a Supra I think, or a TVR if you can deal with the reliability issues... I'd absolutely love a Tuscan2 or a Cerbera but my head thankfully rules my heart these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieS Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Cerbera (speed twelve if the Euros come up), a GTR, any recent Noble or an Ascari, Radical or Ultima, maybe a Caterham R500, 911 GT2/3, certain Ferraris or Lambos. I'd love a Maserati Gran Turismo in black, but that wouldn't be a step up, just a piece of art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Noble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest West. Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Gtr-35:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Corvette for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJI Posted May 18, 2011 Author Share Posted May 18, 2011 There's some expensive machinery being mentioned. I was more looking for along the lines of what is reasonably practical in terms of saving up to buy and ownership costs barring any lottery wins There are a few ways to interpret 'step up', one can be acceleration and top speed, another can be track handling and another could be cross-continental GT comfort and practicality. As the Supra stands, it rates well in many of these categories. So a step up in performance on acceleration and track handling, for example, a Noble M400, this would compromise comfort and practicality on a long distance holiday. Going for a Continental GT for example you are compromising on track handling. So its hard to find a 'next step' car that would be a step up in every department from the Supra. Without a lottery win of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 How about something like a Maserati? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Lexus lfa, but id still have to have a supra regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Lexus lfa, but id still have to have a supra regardless. Erm... that's over £300k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Erm... that's over £300k. pocket change for some one who paints his car with hamrite sorry man dont me no offence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Lexus lfa, but id still have to have a supra regardless. You'll be stuck with your Supra forever anyhow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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