nishant38 Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 Hi Guys, I'm new to Supras and am trying to find one at the moment. I'm no expert but i thought that UK models of supras (mk iv) came in both NA and turbo. I just called a guy advertising an NA supra which seemed ideal to check if it was a uk car, but he told me that only japanese imports come in NA, all uk supras are turbos. Could someone please clear this up for me? And please tell me you can get uk NA supras!!!!!!!!! (Must buy a UK supra to keep insurance viable im only 21) Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 Yes, he is correct, all UK cars are Turbo models ONLY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 THE NA WAS NEVER A UK MODEL VARIANT.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dunk Shaw Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 The UK only got 2 options with the mk4,,,, Auto and manual and both twin turbo. Both only with leather as well i think. Na's are all imports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nishant38 Posted February 18, 2003 Author Share Posted February 18, 2003 Thanks for the replies guys, that was quick! I cant believe it! I thought id finally found a car i could buy and insure! I first started lookin at FTOs, but insurance on them was a nightmare and not worth it for the relatively low power. Then there were RX7s, hardly any for sale impossible to find anything but a jap import. Then i went lookin for MR2s only to find any ones with decent power i.e. turbo were imoprts. Now the supra which seemed ideal is also a flamin import! This is getting ridiculous, can anyone recommend a nice fast car thats actually manufactured in the UK? Preferably in line with the ones listed above? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dunk Shaw Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 Originally posted by nishant38 Now the supra which seemed ideal is also a flamin import! This is getting ridiculous, can anyone recommend a nice fast car thats actually manufactured in the UK? Preferably in line with the ones listed above? Do we still make cars here:D you mean a car that is a uk spec vehicle but not nessercarily made here ? Have you got any quotes for the mk4 na import ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveRex Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 Don't dismiss imports too quicki, I am 22 and notice no difference insuring them tbh Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nishant38 Posted February 18, 2003 Author Share Posted February 18, 2003 yeah just got a quote from elephant, comes to about 2000 under my dads name, dont think ill find it much cheaper anywhere else cos i got 0 NCB and tried insuring other imports before, crap. Dont suppose anyone selling a UK spec Supra for 7000 max? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashpoint Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 Are you only inerested in jap turbos then you have UK spec of nissan 300zx (personally not to keen) UK spec Sunny GTI-R rare but their are a few around and very capable. You've already looked at the MR2 and as you've found out turbo's are import only. There is always the starlet turbo and Micra superturbo. Charade GTTI, though only the GTTI come in UK flavour You may find a UK scooby but don't hold your breath. I'm suprised theFTO is high insurance. 3000GT same at GTO but UK version. As with all these have a look at the owners clubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveRex Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 someone correct me if i am wrong but it might be hard to find a decent uk supra for 7k, in your dads name? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nishant38 Posted February 18, 2003 Author Share Posted February 18, 2003 Dave, just wondering who ur insured through mate? I'm using elephant for quotes, on a UK supra comes to about 1000 but on an import doubles to 2000. I'm not completely dead set on jap turbos, just something nice lookin and fairly fast. I have a 7000 limit (not including about 1000 for insurance). Was thinkin of a scooby wrx, these arent imports r they? Also, has anyone owned/driven a standard 2.0 GT MR2? I know on the owners clubs they say they're very good, but im guessin you guys with supras can give a more objective opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveRex Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 hi buddy I actually insure a jap Rx through elephant and am happy with them and they are bloody cheap for me anyway, i don't think it made a difference if it was import or not with them for the RX when was getting quotes for import and uk cars I used adrian flux, AON, Tesco are also very good for jap imports, you should try them tbh i went with a jap car as the insurance was not an issue, I just wanted the jap version, generally they have more toys etc and sometimes in better nick perhaps at the end of the day I didn't notice an amazing amount of difference in insurance prices but perhaps I wil be proved wrong by someone who has looked into it in more depth than me my previous car was a UK 2.0 GT mr2, when I was 18 all uk ones are GT, the N/A jap equivilent is called a GLimited. for 7k you will pick up a very nice UK car, the turbo (jap only) is obviously more in insurance costs Great car, after '94 revision is circa 174bhp at fly. mid engine fantastic handling, did eat rear tyres a bit, new set every 6k miles easy to mod, though you have to spend serious money to get turbo like performance, very good reliability, change oil for decent synthetic and it won't give you any probs imho Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nishant38 Posted February 18, 2003 Author Share Posted February 18, 2003 Cheers Dave looks like its an MR2 for me unless i can find a UK spec RX7, guess i'll just have to wait till im 24 or somethin before gettin a supra. Not wanting to change this into an RX7 board or anything, but how do u find the reliability on the Rex dave? I've heard horror stories about rebuilds etc but im guessin if u look after it its prob fine. I'd love a jap rex and seen a few in my price bracket but insurance doubles everytime i try and get a quote on an import! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 I'm in a similar situation to you and have just placed a deposit on a TT IMPORT Supra. Insurance was proving to be a problem until I tried Tesco (on-line quotation). Car: Toyota Supra RZ-S, 1996 6-Speed Age: 23 NCB: 5 years No accidents claims or convictions. Cover: Fully Comp Car value: £18,000 Premium: £1180.00 Which I though was good going really considering the next best quote I got was over £1500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveRex Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 check out the lists on http://www.fduk.org, there is a buyers list which will help you reliability is fine touch wood, trick is to find a nice example, change the oil every 2500-3000 miles, check oil and water regulary, service it properly, don't abuse it, do sensible mods in stages so you don't blow it up and away you go! all rotry engines will need a rebuild at some point £1500-£2000, think of it as a cam belt change which tbh is just as expensive on other super cars they are quite expensive to run, but pretty much, as with the supra (have to get that bit in as a guest on this board) anniliate most things on a road/track oh and its taxed as a 1.3! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra_Al Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 A company called 'Lifesure' actually specialise in N/A Supras!! Very good prices.Mine cost £536 fully comp. Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust2luv Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 Originally posted by Supra_Al A company called 'Lifesure' actually specialise in N/A Supras!! Very good prices.Mine cost £536 fully comp. Al. Really?! I'm paying £800 for mine, same car, same area. Tried Lifesure 18 months ago and they were a shade under £900 I think. Are you really old or something Al?! (I'm "in my 20s"... okay 29! full no claims) Whoever started this thread, have you considered a 2.2VTEC Prelude - UK spec is faster than the import! (looks a little like a mkiv, especially with a change of spoiler) Or a UK 200SX; hasn't really got the looks IMHO, but can be modded to go like shit off a stick. Both are only slightly slower than an NA Supe stock and can probably be picked up for less than £4k, leaving you loads of money for insurance and mods! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra_Al Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 Originally posted by lust2luv Really?! I'm paying £800 for mine, same car, same area. Tried Lifesure 18 months ago and they were a shade under £900 I think. Are you really old or something Al?! (I'm "in my 20s"... okay 29! full no claims) L2L......it obviously depends on your insurance/licence history.Yes i am very old! (but not yet 40!!)Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpepper Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 I have always had jap cars, prob 50/60, and at least 6 imports. I have usually had a quick look around for other quotes, but every time A-Plan is best. These internet companies and supermarkets may look ok, but are stuffed full of clauses, conditions and high excesses. A Plan have special dept, based in Thatcham, mostly dealing with imports. In my experience, the companies they use also dont seem to bothered about mods, (but its worth letting them know anyway, to get it confirmed) Give them a try. Also I would agree, theres not not usually a huge increase for a turbo, well not proportional to the power increase !! Ive had non turbo's, and always found that even with the usual bolt on goodies, I always wished Id gone for turbo in first place!!! Anyway, as someone else said, dont give up, you wont beat the toyota for reliability, great looking, holding its value, and generally being awesome fun! good luck davep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam W Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 Hey l2l, I think you should change that text above your avatar . . . It's wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 I dunno about that Adam, he made a pretty good case at Santa Pod a few weeks back.. I had my windows up and music up loud, and all I could hear was him when he revved his motor! Insane.. but his doesnt have the cool black clouds that yours has Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust2luv Posted February 19, 2003 Share Posted February 19, 2003 OOoo, do I feel the sting of a gauntlet on my face! Sounds like a challenge - forget who's got the fastest on stock turbos - let's have a who's got the loudest challenge! (admittedly I can't compete on the Bondesque smoke screen front!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syed Shah Posted February 19, 2003 Share Posted February 19, 2003 Originally posted by DaveRex oh and its taxed as a 1.3! Dave How about for insurance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveRex Posted February 19, 2003 Share Posted February 19, 2003 yeah insurance companies strangely enough are having none of it, they class it as a 2.6, so it brings the premium up! Though I did give it a go! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syed Shah Posted February 19, 2003 Share Posted February 19, 2003 Damn, and there was me just about to persuade my insurance co. to insure a little 1.3 runabout (with a couple of turbos for good measure ) Back to the drawing board... Do they all class it as a 2.6? Surely it is unfair to do that, even if it is so powerful! A Supra TT easily has power equal to a decent 5l NA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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