Guest Robin1000 Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 I've just registered here so firstly, Hello everyone. The forum's great. Having had a Nissan 200SX, I've been looking to buy a Supra and would like some advise please. I want a TT with full leather, so ideally want a UK car, but a top spec import is the other option. Anyone got an opinion on which one is best? I'm struggling to find UK cars for sale, and there are loads of importers out there, can anyone tell me the route they took to buy their car and any issues that arose? I appreciate your help, thanks ROBIN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Hello. For TT full leather Jap Import, then your best bet is a GZ model but it has to be said so many Supes are modified you can find leather in just about any type, just got to keep your eyes open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Tonnes of info using the search button mate, this has been asked loads so all you need is there Welcome aboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Welcome aboard - as already mentioned the GZ J-Spec would sort out your requirement for 'leather' but be aware that Japanese spec leather is very poor, it's simply not something they go for over there, the stuff for the export market is generally better. It's also worth noting that the rear seats on the GZ are "leather effect" rather than the real thing (I believe). The UK vs J-Spec thing is done to death on a weekly basis, have a read at the FAQ above, try both cars out and have a play with the feature to read opinions on this one, just ignore anything Dude says, he's not normal Do you have a specific budget in mind? Maybe you could tempt me out of my car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 And of course there is nothing stopping you getting a retrim in leather on any seats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 my car is up for sale. RZ so cloth seats but very very good condition 94 L TT Silver PM me if you want pics etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Flash Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Hi I moved from a 200SX to a TT Supra about 4 months ago. Like you I was after a UK model, preferably Manual but definitely with the leather and toys! After a few months looking around, and I dont know your budget of course, I have bought a Jap Spec TT Auto. It has leather (Although I wouldnt know good leather from bad - its just leather to me) and all the other gizmos you could want - Even Airbrake foldy in mirrors:D Without boring you to death - and making sure I dont get splinters from this fence I am sitting on - whichever one you get, you will not be dis-appointed - I certainly wasn't and I am still a novice! Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_Devlin Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Originally posted by Snowman my car is up for sale. RZ so cloth seats but very very good condition 94 L TT Silver PM me if you want pics etc You just cant bear to part with it Dave!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 it hurts but a new home must be found for it, a good home, someone who will look after it the way i have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_Devlin Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Originally posted by Snowman someone who will look after it the way i have. and thrash the pants off it no doubt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 wrong chap.......... serviced every 3K miles by Leon and driven like a granny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveRex Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 stop it Dave, you'll have me crying at my desk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Originally posted by Robin1000 I'm struggling to find UK cars for sale, and there are loads of importers out there, can anyone tell me the route they took to buy their car and any issues that arose? I'd go to a major importer like JIC for a few test drives, but i'd buy privately. This is just a cost issue for me, they offer direct import cars with 3yrs warranty so its a safe way to go but it comes at a price. There are quite a few import cars that are being sold as one uk owner cars with FSH from import. There are some little problems (and occasionally big) that can occur when the imports are first brought in and converted and these will have been sorted and these people suffer the big depreciation. There are sometimes large differences in prices for very similar cars. IMO This is due to the fact that the cars are rare and sometimes even dealers just use Parkers guide price to advertise as they are out of touch with the actual market/demand. The supra is also sometimes in the hands of those with 'more money than, sense' or '...than they know what to do with' and cheap but good cars are there to be had for the patient and quick acting buyer. People will bleat on about "oh its cheap for a reason" ie its cheap so it must be a shed, but within the damaged repaired and tatty etc cars there are some gems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_Devlin Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 ooops silly me Dave, I'm ruining your sales pitch! Yes... I've see Dave drive his car and indeed I can confirm he drives like an angel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Hijack, Scott - did you decide to go along with what we were talking about in Southampton? /hijack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Robin1000 Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Sorry guys, I posted a thread then I actually had to do some work ... spoils the whole day when that happens!!! Thanks for all the replies, a great help. I wasn't expecting offers for cars, but I forgot to mention I'd like the 6-speed manual. (narrowing my options down even further I know, but it's what I want). Gonna search for other threads on this subject now. Thanks again ROBIN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 trust me an Auto is what you really want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 I'm dreading Dude getting hold of this thread!! Welcome aboard If you want a manual you're gonna be more likely to get a Jap car, either that or lucky!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 HISUPE with the light its difficult to see them midweek at this time of the year and i should have looked at it the sunday morning really, it was all go til i saw another one! (98 tiptronic high miles but £10.5K) Trouble is i'm 4 or 5 inline to view this one at the weekend so its looking unlikely i'll get this one. Keeping my options open:innocent: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Originally posted by Scooter Keeping my options open:innocent: Best way to be mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Originally posted by Snowman my car is up for sale. RZ so cloth seats but very very good condition 94 L TT Silver PM me if you want pics etc [HH] Dave, would you take a bankers draft for that Only messing mate.......... [/HH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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