Guest Adsupra91 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Hi guys so after having various cars over the past few years I've decided to take the plunge and buy a Supra TT now ideally I would love a manual however I would still be happy with a auto It will be a toy that will be in the garage in the winter months my current daily is a ep3 which is fun for what it is , however Ive always wanted a supra so any advice would be greatly appreciated Thanks Adam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 It's a tough market at the moment, slim and expensive pickings! But pick a good one and you shouldn't lose much if anything. A member "chilli" is based in Sussex and thinking of selling his manual so might be an easy one to view? Other than that personally I'd try and pick up an eBay/autotrader/pistonheads private sale, but be aware that anything remotely reasonably priced will get snapped up in hours rather than days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnPreece Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Welcome Good luck with your search have you been in a manual and an auto to see the difference? The auto's are great cars too just depends on your preference but the manual will be quite abit more expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 and welcome, http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?339434-TT-Auto-Only-56K has just popped up today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adsupra91 Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 I have only ever driven in a supra n\a automatic which I loved although it wasn't all that quick but it was the way it drove and felt that I liked , I love the sound too , so I haven't even been in a TT yet so I can't wait to get one I'd prefer a manual though , I'm in no rush to buy I just want to take my time do a bit more research and buy a decent one my friend suggested a n\a manual but I'd definitely prefer the TT as I know if I got the n\a I'd be wishing I had bought a TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Welcome What sort of budget do you have to play with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adsupra91 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Around 15k mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Good budget and you are right to research and take your time, if you can get to a meet or tap up local members I'm sure you could at least get a ride in a manual and auto tt, never hurts to look at a few and get a feel for general condition etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 £15k is a healthy budget, but also right on the precipice between top end auto / tiptronic TT's, and the mid level manual cars. Another option at your budget may be importing a 6 speed manual n.a., and fitting a TT engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adsupra91 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Well I'd rather wait till I have a bit more budget and get a good one I'd love to get a fresh import but I've never really looked in to importing cars , I didn't realise that you can get 6 speed n\a supras, are they different to the getrag box you get in the TT? I've driven a n\a auto which was awesome to drive but I'd definitely prefer a manual weather it's a TT or n\a I just want a decent one and not a dog How much would a TT conversion cost these days with the box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 The na 6 speeds use the same box, they have a higher ratio diff to match with the lower power. If you are 100% re a manual then your biggest issue right now is choice or rather lack of! New imports will be more than your budget due to the poor £, (an Na 6 speed you could get, but tt engines with loom and ecu etc aren't common or cheap either) and private sales are few and far between. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adsupra91 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 I see well I'd rather pick up a really decent n\a than a dog of a TT I'm in no rush to buy however , like you said there isn't many about and I'll be looking to buy of the forum , I know people have gone down the n\at route which seems like a possibility however speed isn't everything I just like the way supras look and feel to drive I'd be happy with any supra that's in great condition and well looked after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 You should be able to import a 6 speed n.a. and TT engine from Japan for your budget, and it may also just cover fitting. Speak to JM Imports (forum trader) who have done this several times before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adsupra91 Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Ok mate I will have a chat with them what budget would I need to import a import manual TT? Also if I bought a auto TT is it easy to do a manual conversion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Have a look at goonet and do some yen to £ conversions auctions may well be a bit cheaper than this but be aware that you've got shipping and then import duty etc. The 6 speed na and convert route, may upset the purist (of which there are very few in the Supra world) but seems an economical way right now, if you can get a good solid engine. Goonet has a few nice SZ-R's on it but even these are coming in over £10k from my calculations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adsupra91 Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Thanks for all your replies , yes I'll have a look at the website and do some £ to ten conversions, I would prefer a genuine TT if I'm honest even if I have to wait for a while until the right one pops up, I'll be keeping it for the long haul so I want to take my time , I just need to do a bit more research on what to look out for etc , and just get some more general knowledge of supras Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayside_supra Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 A really nice looking black auto has just been listed on eBay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 JM Imports has a Facelift car at £13,500, fresh import TT http://jm-imports.co.uk/index.php/1997-toyota-supra-rz-s-vvti-tiptronic/ They also have a TT6 for £17,500 (reduced with good deposit) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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