Crash Bandicoot Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Hi all, Now that my supra is almost finished, I’m contemplating a more driver friendly prestige motor, maybe an r8 v10 or r35 GTR... As many others on here seem to feel the same, every now and then I think about selling my supra to have less of a garage queen more comfortable weekend driver... What would you guys buy in place of your supra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raddys Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 R8 v8 or v10 if budget permits 911 996 turbo These are the 2 I'm currently debating around the 35k price bracket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Whats not comfortable about a Supra ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayr Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 2020 Zupr4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Whats not comfortable about a Supra ? Answering if its 1000hp or not to random people who always ask you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteM Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 I’ve got a c63 daily driver as easier to get in than the supra now I’m fat and old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Bandicoot Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 600bhp @ 1bar, so not overly uncomfortable... but some of the more modern cars that you can still put your foot down in and burn rubber whilst being super comfortable is becoming quite appealing. My supra having the work that’s been done and the noises that come with the territory are becoming more of an annoyance as the days go on. I’d say a max budget of £40k if I sold the supra and added some dollar in wouldn’t quite land an r8 v10... and the v8 just wouldn’t do it for me... someone in the work car park already has one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteM Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 600bhp @ 1bar, so not overly uncomfortable... but some of the more modern cars that you can still put your foot down in and burn rubber whilst being super comfortable is becoming quite appealing. My supra having the work that’s been done and the noises that come with the territory are becoming more of an annoyance as the days go on. I’d say a max budget of £40k if I sold the supra and added some dollar in wouldn’t quite land an r8 v10... and the v8 just wouldn’t do it for me... someone in the work, I’d be cheeky and ask if the person at your works would take you out in the v8 r8 you might be surprised how good the cars performance is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 When you've had them for a long time during which they were largely worthless or certainly there were no real value for money alternatives, you can start to get your eye turned by newer stuff I think. Sort of "I've had my fun in this" it cannot continue to cost me very little, perhaps now is the time to go modern more expensive, the cost to change now being more viable/palatable. There is a big grass is always greener/better the devil you know aspect too though, so I'm staying put right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raddys Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 600bhp @ 1bar, so not overly uncomfortable... but some of the more modern cars that you can still put your foot down in and burn rubber whilst being super comfortable is becoming quite appealing. My supra having the work that’s been done and the noises that come with the territory are becoming more of an annoyance as the days go on. I’d say a max budget of £40k if I sold the supra and added some dollar in wouldn’t quite land an r8 v10... and the v8 just wouldn’t do it for me... someone in the work, I’d be cheeky and ask if the person at your works would take you out in the v8 r8 you might be surprised how good the cars performance is. I wouldnt say the r8 v8 performance will blow you away I test drove one a few weeks back and it felt slower midrange compared to my 400hp supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc92 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Something I miss is cargo space so probably some fast estate dad car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 I wouldnt say the r8 v8 performance will blow you away I test drove one a few weeks back and it felt slower midrange compared to my 400hp supra I suspect almost anything naturally aspirated and not mega mega power will? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteM Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 I wouldnt say the r8 v8 performance will blow you away I test drove one a few weeks back and it felt slower midrange compared to my 400hp supra My supra is 403 bhp and the daily estate is 507 bhp so I won’t be late for the school runs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter P Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Wouldn’t do it personally, went this route with my 5L V8 Lexus ISF and whilst it was a lovely car (especially once I added the supercharger), still hankered and missed owning a Supra. That’s why I’m back in one and loving every minute of owning and building it to my dream spec. Don’t think I want anything else, but if I ever do it will be in addition to the Supra. Just my 2p worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra-love Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Would go for a r35 GT-R next if I ever did sell in the distant future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blythmrk Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 I bought a Fiat 595 competizione and it’s excellent fun Supras are special though or they are to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Bandicoot Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 Audi rs6... that’s been playing on my mind too. Appreciating the input guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 I'd only replace a Supra with an E39 M5, high grade car but one you can use when you want. Love those things, absolutely wouldnt buy am R8, had an R35. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 I want a v8 All really depends on your budget Was out in littlenums Holden supercharged recently pulls like a train and so comfortable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_jms Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 I'm having this same dilemma myself at the moment. Thinking about selling the supra and my RX7 and buying like a GTR/RS6 or R8 V10. All far superior performance wise to either of my current ones but cant seem to take the plunge for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Bandicoot Posted July 25, 2020 Author Share Posted July 25, 2020 I want a v8 All really depends on your budget Was out in littlenums Holden supercharged recently pulls like a train and so comfortable Krista and I are heading past castle motors today... may have to see what they’ve got in stock and go for a test drive or 2... I’d say a max budget of around £40k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 I've owned or driven lots of cars and there are only two that have ever engaged me as a man and machine in grinning harmony, on is the Mk4 Supra and the other is a 2.8 special Capri. There are too many driver aids and in cab comforts to deliver the as one feeling these days. If it has to be modern then comfort wins and it'd have to be a newer Range Rover than the one I own, a big Merc or a Bentley for me. These things happen, we all get older by the day and 8.176 of those days have passed by since I bought my Supra. I think the answer to the question is largely defined by age group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samdale Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Something I miss is cargo space so probably some fast estate dad car. I'm still young and foolish enough to buy old unreliable cars, even though I need cargo space. I've bought a forester sti as a daily. It's a bit more of a boat than the Supra, but pretty close in terms of performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Krista and I are heading past castle motors today... may have to see what they’ve got in stock and go for a test drive or 2... I’d say a max budget of around £40k. Think lot garages are taking bookings for test drives I like the odd stuff so corvettes and the Maserati grantirismo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 I've got a slight hankering for a 997 turbo I also really like the alfa giulia quad but depreciation costs put me off that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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