rider Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 When I bought my Supra TT in 1998 it was my daily driver racking up 12,000 miles a year and I had great fun, particularly when limiter riding M3 blitzing on the Autobahn. Now it only comes out occasionally and I don't do even manage 1,000 miles between MOTs. There are only 140 Mk 4 turbo cars left in the UK according to the how many left site which ranks them pretty rare and original manual cars even rarer. Does anyone still get to drive their Supra's or are they all just becoming garage ornaments or track day toys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Driven every day for 8 years. I think there's a lot more than 140 in the UK - is that UK specs it's referring to? No point in having it if you're not going to drive it. It's a bit like having Kate Beckinsale in your bed and sliding off to the loo for a tug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Driven every day for 8 years. I think there's a lot more than 140 in the UK - is that UK specs it's referring to? No point in having it if you're not going to drive it. It's a bit like having Kate Beckinsale in your bed and sliding off to the loo for a tug. Nice description Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glanza_Mike Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Just got out of mine Dirty girl needs a clean!! I drive mine probably 4-5 times a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Drove mine last night and will be driving it home tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sukhy Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Drove mine last night too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slink116 Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Agreed with Ellis, it's a car and it's a Supra, you have to drive it, not lock it up in the garage, mine is a non turbo, It's a Supra at the end of the day. You have to drive it to appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonc Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Its been a daily driver for me since I bought it. She has come off the road a few time for upgrades/repairs but is always my daily work horse. I worked away from home for a while and even used her for the 360 mile round trip. Made to drive and not store in my eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzy T Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 My TT Auto is a daily, I drive it in all weathers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew K Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Been out in mine today, love driving it with the upgrades I've just had done so won't be storing it away for winter yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Im out in mine as often as I can but like you I used to do 10k a year but now its more like 1k lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I saw a nice members one today on my way to work, the presence and sound was lovely . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Mines been off the road for a year and probably until spring while I work on it but it was my daily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc92 Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Just got back from a drive in mine :-) I take it out almost every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor69 Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I agree with Ellis, a quick tug is ok but I'd rather do Kate Beckinsale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 My old one was my daily for a few years, then it became my toy. My current tt6 is my toy as well, personally I like to be able to just sit back in comfort for the commute with the roads around my local area plus keeps the boring commuting miles off the old girl. However if I have a trip involving some nice roads the supra will 100% come out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted December 6, 2015 Author Share Posted December 6, 2015 Good to read people are still getting their Supras out for every day driving. Maybe I just need to leave Kate alone and go tug on my 6 speed more often than I do. I just know these cars are going to be worth lots of money and it seems an indulgence to wear it out all on my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I agree with Ellis, a quick tug is ok but I'd rather do Kate Beckinsale. I sold my car was it wasn't getting much use. Even less since I started seeing Kate Beckinsale. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 My current Supra is more of a garage ornament then anything else it spends most of its time sitting on axle stands being polished. It went out in the rain once and I think it was starting to melt... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 It's a bit like having Kate Beckinsale in your bed and sliding off to the loo for a tug. If she was in my bed I wouldnt even bother with a Supra.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 My aerotop is a daily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slink116 Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 My Supra is Kate, I ride her every day, rain or snow, sunny or not, I'm riding her day and night. I love you Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Mine has always been a second car but over the last few years with saving up money and buying a house it's taken a back seat. But I make the effort every year to go on dragonball which accounts for 70% of my annual mileage in 3 days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cered Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I get maybe 1.5-2k a year out of a second car, just because I don't drive it every day doesn't mean I don't enjoy it. Kate Beckinsale is in my bed right now, took her for a go yesterday and might have another go on Tuesday if it's dry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I drive mine every day and it puts a smile on my face every time I keep toying with the idea of buying a daily and relegating it to weekend duties, but I can't bring myself to do it. I'd rather make the most of it while I'm young (ish), than look back and say that was a nice Supra I had sat around for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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