RB-GTE Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 I can't make my mind up so please feel free to leave me some opinions. I am being offered a price for my supra, and for this specific price I can buy another Supra for the same amount. I have a white 07/1995 TT RZ 6-speed now. 114,600 KMs, Factory recaro, black carpet, JDM body kit, pretty stock except gauges and exhaust. I can buy a white 03/1997 TT RZ-S 6-speed. 110,500 KMs, Factory recaro, black carpet, JDM body kit, bone stock except exhaust and coilcovers. Overall its in better condition. Would you guys do this trade? the 1997 Supra is in Japan right now which I can purchase so there will be a little wait to recieve it... but this is fine by me. The only thing I am not sure about is if I like the series 2 dash better. I don't know... You could say that I am just trading my Supra for a better one pretty much, if I were to sell/purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Depends if you want a facelift instead of a pre-facelift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 I would swap all day? The only thing that would worry me is if it is actually in better condition in Japan. Who will import it? Have you also been told "everything" about the car? H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 I'd say do it - if if costs you nothing to change. Only thing is you know your car but buying one you don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 If it's a big financial difference, do it. If it's a small one, don't. It's better the devil you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 And if you've got time to be admiring the dash you're not driving fast enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Sell up, save and buy a built single...prices are low at the moment so you could get a cracker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 I'd be worried about getting a car you know nothing about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugger1 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 I would go for it mate. The fact it's been in Japan up until now is a bonus (better weather and the Japs have respect for their vehicles). It's also newer, more desirable as it's a facelift and easier to sell on. I assume that you are purchasing through a garage here so if there is anything wrong with it you should have some sort of warranty with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB-GTE Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 The car is all good. My friends friend in Japan owns a smalller dealer, had a full inspection done on it, all is sound. Its very stock-ish which leads me to believe it hasn't been abused. It's coming from a legit source. On mine I'd upgrade the headlights, tail lights, and probably even paint it... so I'd need to invest more into mine to make it on par with the one I'd like now. hmmmmmmm wubgyu 92h8 ng53yh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrik Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Pros is that it sounds like you want the other car and you had it checked out and its fine. Against you know what you have. That pretty much indicates that you should buy the car you want :-) (also as said better resell value) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB-GTE Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 About the local the deal up on both ends (sell the car and buy new car) the only thing is that the RZ-S has N/A brakes... but still worth it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 The car is all good. My friends friend in Japan owns a smalller dealer, had a full inspection done on it, all is sound. Its very stock-ish which leads me to believe it hasn't been abused. It's coming from a legit source. On mine I'd upgrade the headlights, tail lights, and probably even paint it... so I'd need to invest more into mine to make it on par with the one I'd like now. hmmmmmmm wubgyu 92h8 ng53yh There are cars out there which have been single'd, hurled around tracks, then reverted to stock - be careful. Only if you're 100% sure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 There are cars out there which have been single'd, hurled around tracks, then reverted to stock - be careful. Only if you're 100% sure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JohnSupra1 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 You better keep it, Otherwise you gonna a big regret it as most members missed there old one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a98pmalcolm Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Yer its hard to say when you haven't test drove nor actually seen the the car your interested in. Can you not sell the one you have now then buy a facelift over here.. Bearing in mind there are some disadvantages on a facelift to a pre facelift.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Definitely do it! Newer car same money - no brainer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 . Bearing in mind there are some disadvantages on a facelift to a pre facelift.... Like what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Like what? Take a look at this, i was trying to find this out ages ago- http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?246703-Facelift-or-not-advantages-and-disadvantages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Take a look at this, i was trying to find this out ages ago- http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?246703-Facelift-or-not-advantages-and-disadvantages I notice you list "weaker diff, prop, driveshafts and hubs". Is there any evidence to back this up? As in reported regular failures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 (edited) I notice you list "weaker diff, prop, driveshafts and hubs". Is there any evidence to back this up? As in reported regular failures? These where all thing I was informed off via other members but it was a while ago. IIRC the weaker diff was in reference to it being smaller to some of the old style ones, I will have to go back and have a look at it all, to find out the information again, BUT I notice you say 'regular failures' as for this I would say no, not regular just a great chance of such event occurring. Edited February 14, 2012 by ripped_fear (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 ....BUT I notice you say 'regular failures' as for this I would say no, not regular just a great chance of such event occurring. I don't mean to be picky here but that doesn't make sense. If you don't hear of many / any of these things happening (and I am yet to read of too many on the forum) then how can you say there is a great chance of it happening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I don't mean to be picky here but that doesn't make sense. If you don't hear of many / any of these things happening (and I am yet to read of too many on the forum) then how can you say there is a great chance of it happening? Sorry that was a type-o I meant a greater chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Mmm...so, hardly any (if any at all) reports of these things happening but a greater chance of it doing so. I think I will have to reserve judgement on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Mmm...so, hardly any (if any at all) reports of these things happening but a greater chance of it doing so. I think I will have to reserve judgement on that. One thing to note, I'm not saying that they are more likely to fail in stock form, my thread was more referring to modification capabilities. Honestly out of the whole thread the only main things which appeared to be a disadvantage where the auto-sized 6 speed diff, Prop and the smaller NA size Radiator, apart from that most of it is all down to personal choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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