Guest Amano Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Today I am on the verge of buying my first Supra after many years of dreaming. I test drove a '95 3 litre non turbo. It was a short drive in a built up area and I didn't go past 3000 revs. The engine was cold when I started it and idled smoothly with absloutely no untoward sounds as described in the guide found on this website, and there was no smoke. However, when I put my foot to the floor the car's acceleration had the feel of a 2 litre engine. Is this normal? I've read that the acceleration is progressive but this was really underwhelming. Should I have taken it onto a faster road to get the real picture? Or is there something wrong with it? It was my first Supra experience and I have no yard stick!!! If anybody out there can enlighten me on this: either with some reassurance or advising me to get the hell away from it - I'd appreciate it. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Well someones gotta be the first to reply! Its a heavy car with not much more power than a Civic type R, its never going to be a road burner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I find with an NA, you only really get going after 4000RPM when you hear the exhaust note change.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross C Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 NA's arent quick at all but can still be a handfull in the hands of an idiot (no insult intended to anyone in particular). Its all about owning a Supra rather than a Type R. If you want fast get a TT or find something else IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I drove a couple of NA's that were dreadfully slow when I was looking. You really need to get the car out on an open road and plant the accelerator in second and third gear to get the best out of them. They are never going to be quick but they can put a smile on your face..!! H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I find with an NA, you only really get going after 4000RPM when you hear the exhaust note change.... Sounds like a BPU on boost! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Agreed, second and third gears pulls were fun but then again I was very happy with mine as the engine was a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kill1308 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 NA Supra's aren't very quick.... you won't be getting pinned to the seat when you accelerate in one that's for sure. If it's speed you're after, get a Twin Turbo or a converted Single. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Amano Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Cheers guys, that's very encouraging. Despite my question, I'm not actually in it just for the speed. It just wasn't what I expected, but if it's normal then no problem! I'm going to see the car again tonight and this time I will take it out for a longer drive on the open road and get a proper feel for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kill1308 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Well they were circa 220bhp from the factory when they were new if I recall correctly... probably not that many NA's are at that figure now, so it could be a bit down on power. When you couple that with the fact that it's a reasonably heavy car, it comes as no surprise that they are not going to break your neck You'll still have all of the Supra looks though which is the main thing... However - if you're feeling a bit underwhelmed on the test drive, how would you feel about it after you've owned the car for a while? If you are a speed lover, factor that in your decision when you buy a Supra and buy whatever suits your needs best. TT's can be had for reasonable money now, definitely a buyers market at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPG Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I really like my NA-6-Speed, feels strong in every gear and works well with the Getrag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Its the wrong time of year to be hooning around but i'd get a ride out in a good TT thats running 1.2/3 bar, you'll probably not want the NA then unless your really not bothered with performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Paine Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 If you are not sure on the car it's simple! Don't get it. As others have said its a buyers market at the moment. There are plenty about. Sorry to the seller if it's yours, but buyers can be very fussy! Take your time otherwise you will regret it and not enjoy your Supra experience as you should! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I find my n/a plenty quick. You have to push it, but when the second throttle body opens, or whatever its called and the engine note changes thats where i find the most dramatic pull at around 4k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I find my n/a plenty quick. You have to push it, but when the second throttle body opens, or whatever its called and the engine note changes thats where i find the most dramatic pull at around 4k. You need a run in a TT Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Agreed. Bpu tts are fast, singles are biblically fast. Fastest car i have ever been in was a single supra owned by an old member on here:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratty Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I liked my NA until I dropped the TT lump in it. Completely different car and it puts a smile on my face every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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