UltraFlynn Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Hypothetical question here: - Which is the preferable option: - 1. Sell current Supra and spend twice as much on a newer one (with hopefully less age related issues) 2. Keep current Supra and keep fixing issues as they come along. Any thoughts anyone...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 option 3.. drop a big single and buy new underpants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraFlynn Posted February 1, 2006 Author Share Posted February 1, 2006 I ran option three past the wife about 15 mins ago and her reaction prompted me to drop it from the option list.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need4Speed Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 less age related issuesQuite what would those be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 why are u keep getting problems ? ie what probs small or large in japan age should not make much difference say from a 93 example to a 96. mike b has a 94 supra in better conditon than some 96,97 i have seen. what kind of condition was car when u bought it, most supras are pretty reliable afik. 1.warped discs 2.boot rattles is only probs i have come accross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 I ran option three past the wife about 15 mins ago and her reaction prompted me to drop it from the option list.... i know a good divorce lawyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasuprauk Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 What’s wrong with it or are you just pre-empting the fact its getting old now and things are likely to start going wrong. How about option 5 just sell it and drive your 2005 landcrusier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 keep it mate, after all you're not likely to spend as much putting things right as you would for the depreciation you'd suffer on a newer car and then having to put the same things right anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 I ran option three past the wife about 15 mins ago and her reaction prompted me to drop it from the option list.... I always get the classic quote "its fast enough already" from the other half when I mention singles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 I always get the classic quote "its fast enough already" from the other half when I mention singles and of course you replied with, "it's never fast enough"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraFlynn Posted February 1, 2006 Author Share Posted February 1, 2006 Quite what would those be? - 4 warped disks - one expired crankshaft pulley (£1000 spent in 3 weeks including a service) ...so far. The concern is that next time it'll be something really expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraFlynn Posted February 1, 2006 Author Share Posted February 1, 2006 i know a good divorce lawyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraFlynn Posted February 1, 2006 Author Share Posted February 1, 2006 I always get the classic quote "its fast enough already" from the other half when I mention singles My wife (bless her) thought that a single turbo would be slower than the twin-turbo because it has have as many turbos. When I mentioned that a single turbo would give 600-700bhp she simply said "No" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraFlynn Posted February 1, 2006 Author Share Posted February 1, 2006 I only asked because in the heat of the "Single Turbo" discussion she mentioned that I should just go out and buy a newer Supra once her new kitchen has been fitted this summer. I'm not convinced that changing my Supra for one 3 years newer is really going to solve the problem or bits getting old and needing to be replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraFlynn Posted February 1, 2006 Author Share Posted February 1, 2006 What’s wrong with it or are you just pre-empting the fact its getting old now and things are likely to start going wrong. How about option 5 just sell it and drive your 2005 landcrusier! It's more about pre-empting the fact that it's getting old. The car is going really well at the moment. Option 5 is not an option because I need two cars ....... oh, and did I mention that I utterly adore Supras. It's a addiction thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 keep the supe mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIMBOW1 Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 if its running very well and you adore it than why get rid:badidea: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraFlynn Posted February 1, 2006 Author Share Posted February 1, 2006 keep the supe mate Oh, there's no way I'm getting rid of the Supra. That's not in question. The question is whether it gets replaced by a newer one. I think on balance I'm better off with what I've got. At least I know that the brakes and crankshaft pulley are both tip-top. I got a new job today which is why the subject of spending money again has come up. I think I've worn her down a bit so some adjustable boost may be on the cards next ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesupratt Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 I v been through this whole, should i keep my 93' or save for a new one! after about 5 pages of these guys comments, the general outcome was....keep it keep it and...keep it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Sorry for the hijack, im starting to think along similar lines here as well mine is a '94' 80k on the clock, and I am wondering if it would be cheaper to rebuild the existing car when things let go or chop it in for a newer model.....I own the car now and have nothing left to pay on her so not sure what to do? Mikey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 http://license-plate-world.com/AUTO_DITCH_THE_BITCH_RACING.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraFlynn Posted February 17, 2006 Author Share Posted February 17, 2006 Sorry for the hijack, im starting to think along similar lines here as well mine is a '94' 80k on the clock, and I am wondering if it would be cheaper to rebuild the existing car when things let go or chop it in for a newer model.....I own the car now and have nothing left to pay on her so not sure what to do? Mikey My thoughts exactly. I'm certainly not consider being without a Supra but it's whether to get a newer one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Keep it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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