The Raven Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I had to take my son and dog out today, The Mrs had the family car at work. Needless to say a 3 year old and mastiff arnt going to fit well in a supra. Ive known for a little while that my car is a pain when the shes not around and i have to look after them. So im coming to terms that once my engine is in and running well i will have to sell up and buy a 4 door (proabably Evo) Ive had 3 supras and loved every second of owning them they are by far the most reliable, head turning, modable cars ive ever owned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkpower Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I feel your pain... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Evo, blasphemy!! Remove the back seat, take the roof off and the dog will fit. Plenty of room for the nipper up front. Don't do it........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkpower Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 It appears he speaks the truth! You'll regret it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 To be fair, if you're going to have to sell up an evo isn't a bad choice as a replacement. Still doesn't mean you should though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Can't you buy a runaround to use when the family car isn't about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Aristo. HTH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted August 19, 2011 Author Share Posted August 19, 2011 Can't you buy a runaround to use when the family car isn't about? I did think about doing just that, however i also have a work van. Sods law says its a transit. So i cant even get the boy and dog in there if needs be. So i would then need 3 cars (moted, taxed, insured). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 but you would only tax/insure/mot 2? or do you have to pay for your works van... is it your own business? i run two cars. every penny I save driving my diesel is another mile to fly in the supra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 a solution might present itself, you never know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted August 19, 2011 Author Share Posted August 19, 2011 but you would only tax/insure/mot 2? or do you have to pay for your works van... is it your own business? i run two cars. every penny I save driving my diesel is another mile to fly in the supra. yeah its my company, so i have to pay for the van, The supra is a toy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 sometimes something's gotta give me, i know alot of people that have had to do the same. have you calculated the cost of a third car? trade insurance might be cheaper but then i spose that would only consume 2 cars outside of companies reach. probably grasping at scraws, just feel for you mate there must be another way. what about getting a supra trailer ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted August 19, 2011 Author Share Posted August 19, 2011 Supra dog trailer? Can it be made from carbon fibre? if so im in! Yeah the straw was the mrs went back to work 2 days a week, so i dont have her car to buzz around in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Can't she go to work in the Supra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkpower Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I may get burned at the stake for this but...how about your missus takes the Supra to work and leaves you with her car to fit the wee man and dog.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I may get burned at the stake for this but...how about your missus takes the Supra to work and leaves you with her car to fit the wee man and dog.. problem solved!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennK Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Seriously, an Aristo is perfect - and you can re-use some of yourSupra kit too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heyrick Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 How about spending a bit on the van. If it hasn't got a bulkhead you could fit some ex minibus seats in the back (dirt cheap if you know where to go). No idea what your business is or what size van you have but otherwise I would suggest you upgrade the van - Mercedes Vito vans (and others) can come like this as standard and are a great van I think (I have a Sprinter) and can be quite car-like. The advantage is this will go through the business to save a bit of Tax and you get to keep your toy. Would you really want the dog in your new EVO any more that you'd want him in the Supe? HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted August 19, 2011 Author Share Posted August 19, 2011 Hmm, I will phone my insurance company, see what she does to the policy. I think i would lose my classic car policy due to the added miles. However if i can keep the car it might be worth it. Heaven help the poor car if she takes it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Get a divorce? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest adam b Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 my wife also hates the supra as its a big toy she says.? and hags every day for a family car:blink: .i own a van also ,and have to use it for my work,so i know just how you feel mate. the things we have to do to be a family man hurts a bit a . chin up fella a evo kicks ass when tuned right....but nothin looks as good as a supra.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephendjb Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Aristo. HTH. Seriously, an Aristo is perfect - and you can re-use some of yourSupra kit too... Vote 3 for Aristo unless of course you enjoy buying gearboxes...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 One of my sons is a scooby fanatic and I have to say as a alternative to a Supra in terms of a family car I would consider one..maybe. I know they are not that pretty and the bottom ends fall apart when tuned, but they do perform well and have four doors to keep the missus happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest adam b Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 buy a m3 then you will both be happy..iv had 2 and ther great;) .as i said thay dont look like a supra but ther faster then some and handle better in the right hands i used to hit roundabouts at 80 90 mph ..ther the best fast family car,,or a m5:eyebrows: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 i used to hit roundabouts at 80 90 mph . I wouldnt be doing that with a kid and dog in the car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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