Guest d00ner Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Evening guys, hows it going? I will shortly be starting my search for my first supra, and decided to say hi. I have had a look around, Im sure there is plenty more to see than what i have read so far but its all been really helpful. I currently drive an ep3 civic type r, but its a bit... meh. Not a bad car, by any means, but just not 'me'. I previously owned a s14a 200sx with 320whp, and that was much more fun, though without a lot of money spent I wasnt going to go much further in it. I have always wanted a supra, its just the insurance/running costs have been too much for my budget up til now. Im not too good with the spanners, I can write an android app, but anything with nuts and bolts scares me I will most likely start off with a manual BPU supra, jumping straight into a 500+ car might be too big of a jump, it all depends on what comes up at the right money. Anyway, off to take a look around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Welcome and best of luck with your search! BPU will be plenty coming from a type r! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Do your research and buy a nice one that's been looked after then you won't be emptying your wallet on a regular basis. Look beyond the shiny paint and blingy wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Look beyond the shiny paint and blingy wheels hmmm, wish someone told me that 5 years ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest d00ner Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Thanks for the welcome I fell into that trap with my s14a, looking at the shiny bits and not checking for rust. Il try not to make that mistake again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Rust isn't your only issue with these cars, tired parts that are on the verge of needing to be replaced because they're 15 + yrs old is the major problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Supes Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Thanks for the welcome I fell into that trap with my s14a, looking at the shiny bits and not checking for rust. Il try not to make that mistake again. You didn't check for rust on an S body? That's definitely a school boy error. Welcome and happy hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dim Sum Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Welcome to the forum Good luck with your search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest d00ner Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) Big Supes, I did check, but halfway through me looking I got all excited and went on the test drive Very costly mistake. Should have known, my s13 before it wasn't much better. Im hoping that I can find a more mechanically minded person to come with me when I go and look at potential buys, but most of my friends are worse than me Thanks Dim Sum, this forum has been immensely helpful so far, though looking at the classifieds isnt helping with my 'only buy a bpu' strategy. I have never actually driven/been in a supra before, so Im going to try and make the time to attend a few meets and have a look around some members cars, and hopefully learn a bit about them. Edited February 27, 2014 by d00ner (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Supes Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 haha if it's any consolation, I learned to weld from owning an S13. Come along to the Basingstoke meet and you'll get a load of info to help you with your search. Also, make sure you check this thread: http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?67644-What-to-check-when-buying-a-Supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest d00ner Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I am going to try and go to the basingstoke meet, though Im not very confident with this sort of thing. If you see a scared looking person hiding in a ep3 civic, itll be me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Welcome to the club, Bpu is one of the best guises you can have a supra in. Good luck with finding a good car that suits you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbt Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Do your research and buy a nice one that's been looked after then you won't be emptying your wallet on a regular basis. Look beyond the shiny paint and blingy wheels Welcome - this is the best advice you will ever get regarding a supra purchase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Supes Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I am going to try and go to the basingstoke meet, though Im not very confident with this sort of thing. If you see a scared looking person hiding in a ep3 civic, itll be me We're all a friendly bunch so you'll be fine dude. I'll keep an eye out for you to come and say hello if you make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axl Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Welcome to club bpu is epic scared the s#*t out of me when I first drove one so I went N/A great bunch of people on here too so get to some meets and if you ever get to see jameseys do luck supra you will wet yourself (I did) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wewsupra Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 welcome to the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Welcome to the club, there's plenty of information and people to ask questions of here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Welcome. I think you've made a mistake though, this is a GTR forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Welcome. I think you've made a mistake though, this is a GTR forum... Did someone say Taxi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest d00ner Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 You had me worried then, I genuinely looked up at the url thinking I had made a mistake. Loving this forum, so much information and friendly people. Main problem now is that I need a supra even more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Welcome. I think you've made a mistake though, this is a dogging forum... Fixed, keep an eye on the South "events" section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest d00ner Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I was lined up to attend the basingstoke 'meet' but, in light of recent events, I might have to give it a miss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wewsupra Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 how old are you mate by the way as sky somtimes do good insurance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest d00ner Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Im 23, insurance isnt too bad. I use sky already, thanks for the tip though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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