Guest filabob1 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Hey guys, I'm looking to buy a Supra and have notived that the N/A are more plentiful/easier to find. In your opinion, or maybe some of you have done this, Is it easier to just buy a Turbo'd model or spend the funds to convert a N/A. I'm sure this has probably been mentioned before, just haven't had time to cruise the forums. Any response or links are very much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Here's a link to the search function - that's definitely the most important thing you'll need to know about these cars (BTW - buying a turbo one is the correct answer) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 This forum is based in the UK here it would be better to buy a TT, the US is a very different market from what I know, you'd be better to ask the question on the US forum http://www.supraforums.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest filabob1 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Thanks:) I knew I would get a "use the search function" response, and I plan on doing so when I get more time. My apologies for asking a "newb" question. I know better from being on other forums. Just wanted to hear some opinions. The turbo'd models are harder to find (obviously), and the numbers are dwindling. Just seemed the next step would be find an N/A model and go from there. THE SEARCH BEGINS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest filabob1 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 (edited) Thanks Nic! Greetings from across the pond! Still nice to get feedback from others (damn americans are so closed minded! lol). I will check that forum out as well. Have a great day fellas! Edited October 24, 2012 by filabob1 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 We have few stateside members on the forum too!! Though a mentioned they might be better to answer the question seeing as the price difference is huge in the states! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest filabob1 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Another reason I came across this site was that it was targeted more at MK IV's. Is the price really that big of a difference there? Do you guys pay more or less? Heck I can move if its cheaper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jord Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 (edited) What's the average price of a TT in the states? Can pick one up for around £5,000 or $8000 dollars here. Sometimes even cheaper. It's usually cheaper to buy a TT than convert an N/A but if you find a really tidy N/A example that's perfect and have the cash you can convert it to TT. Just depends what's available to you. Edited October 24, 2012 by Jord (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest filabob1 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 From what I have seen any factory turbo Supra is going from at least $15000 USD on up. The average I would say on a good MK IV would be around 20-25k USD. N/A MK IV from around 10-15K USD in good condition. So I would say its cheaper there, lol. Also, most of the turbo'd supras here have been converted to single turbo. I don't see too many supra turbos that are unmolested. I do see a few N/A's though. I wonder what the cost would be to buy one overseas and ship it here? Customs would probably be a big pain in the A$$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 From what I have seen any factory turbo Supra is going from at least $15000 USD on up. The average I would say on a good MK IV would be around 20-25k USD. N/A MK IV from around 10-15K USD in good condition. So I would say its cheaper there, lol. Also, most of the turbo'd supras here have been converted to single turbo. I don't see too many supra turbos that are unmolested. I do see a few N/A's though. I wonder what the cost would be to buy one overseas and ship it here? Customs would probably be a big pain in the A$$. Also they would be right hand drive unless you got a eurospec supra. Which would be just as expensive as US spec ones I imagine. Beat bet would be to get a us spec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest filabob1 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Right now I don't care where it comes from, I just want one! Preferably a manual trans. Anyone feel like shipping one to me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jord Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Right now I don't care where it comes from, I just want one! Preferably a manual trans. Anyone feel like shipping one to me? Jurgen is always a safe bet http://www.jm-imports.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 from what ive heard youve got no hope of getting a j spec supra into the u.s mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 from what ive heard youve got no hope of getting a j spec supra into the u.s mate As Above, something to do with import laws and the manufacturer year of the car 25 years I believe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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