how_supra Posted October 10, 2006 Author Share Posted October 10, 2006 Yep just changed my battery over, and its my alternator. Oh joy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted October 10, 2006 Author Share Posted October 10, 2006 Im royally screwed. Jezzy..................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted October 10, 2006 Author Share Posted October 10, 2006 Okay thankfully [Thanks David ] its still in Warranty. So thats something for nothing then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 I always find this with cars. I think I'm cursed rather than the specific vehicle. I'd get a Supra if I were you as that's where you're headed anyhow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted October 10, 2006 Author Share Posted October 10, 2006 Yeah Im with you Rosie, I seem to be naturally talented, when I touch a car it breaks down. In fact I can't think of a car that I didn't have one problem with Maybe Im better off with a fiesta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Bad luck Sabrina/Rosie. If it makes you feel any better, yes Supra's are far more reliable but No mine has also been terrible in terms of ' bad luck'. Run down....... Bought her in July 2006. July 2006 - Broke down on the way home and immobiliser kicked in. Luckily I had a mechanic with me and the trusty manual. July 2006 - The morning I was about to take her to service, car was keyed down the bonnet and rear quarter. (Cost £680 to respray) August 2006 - Had her serviced at the cost of £1,034.69 exactly. August 2006 - Someone illegally tries to sell my car on ebay. Police get involved, an unfortunate 'buyer' (although he clearly isn't the owner!) loses £3,000 and others may have also been conned. This guy turns up on my doorstep after police 'accidently' give out my address. August/September 2006 - Attend Midlands Gumball (First ever event) - end up crashing at around 30mph because of the sh*te TC and rain and I am expecting a nice bill. New intercooler that was fitted in July 2006 is damaged badly and new one is needed. Not sure on other damage yet. Alloy was repaired at cost of £60 with new tyre so not all bad. So, yes a Supra is more reliable, but if you have bad luck with cars it could continue I'm afraid Sabrina! I'd still get a Supra though! Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 omg you guys/gals you're making me realise how lucky I've been I've just got the prospect of replacing 2 worn front tyres after 2 years of ownership + I'd like the front nose resprayed to get rid of a few minor stone chips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted October 10, 2006 Author Share Posted October 10, 2006 omg you guys/gals you're making me realise how lucky I've been I've just got the prospect of replacing 2 worn front tyres after 2 years of ownership + I'd like the front nose resprayed to get rid of a few minor stone chips LOL rub it in thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Yeah Chilli lucky to say the least mate! In fact, it's made me seriously think about getting rid of the Sup. The attention is great, the drive unmatched and the thrill unrivalled, as is the high cost associated with replacement parts (J-spec) and the problems I have because of it's status. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted October 10, 2006 Author Share Posted October 10, 2006 Yeah Chilli lucky to say the least mate! In fact, it's made me seriously think about getting rid of the Sup. The attention is great, the drive unmatched and the thrill unrivalled, as is the high cost associated with replacement parts (J-spec) and the problems I have because of it's status. Im at that very breaking point now, I have had had enough, but the trouble is, moving to a more sensible car, feels sort of like a step backwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffvalenti Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Sabrina If you really want a TT, then don't get an N/A and wish you'd bought the TT 6 months down the line It's probably worth either getting it fixed, keeping what you've got, and saving for a TT, or just cutting your losses with the FTO and getting a loan for a TT. If you get a loan over a long period the repayments wont be too bad but look for one that you can repay early without penalty, then if you're feeling a bit flush you can knock a grand or so off it every so often, to reduce the term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffvalenti Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Im at that very breaking point now, I have had had enough, but the trouble is, moving to a more sensible car, feels sort of like a step backwards. A sensible car, at your age, what are you thinking I'm probably close to twice your age, and I'm nowhere near even considering a sensible car Personally I can't ever see me changing, but maybe when I'm 75+ I may start to settle down Just get the TT, you know you want to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Im a bit specific with the supra is my only problem, I don't just want one for the sake of having one. Does that sound weird? What exactly do you have in mind then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted October 10, 2006 Author Share Posted October 10, 2006 What exactly do you have in mind then LOL I have very specific requirements so the supra needs to be the one I want, and not just any one. You won't understand you're a boy. Do you want my FTO? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 LOL I have very specific requirements so the supra needs to be the one I want, and not just any one. You won't understand you're a boy. Yes, I'm innocent, are you wanting to take my innocence away Watch it cause my GF will have something to say about that.... Do you want my FTO? NO WAY, I used to have them for breakfast and that was with my Honda Prelude..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted October 10, 2006 Author Share Posted October 10, 2006 NO WAY, I used to have them for breakfast and that was with my Honda Prelude..... Well my FTO is special and will probably leave the prelude for dust..........[ah no hang on, nah it won't because its ghey] I really fancy a prelude as an inbetween car. Cheap as chips on autotrader and ebay....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 I really fancy a prelude as an inbetween car. Cheap as chips on autotrader and ebay....... 2.2Vti....UKDM or JDM (JDM comes with LSD) Lovely machines....I used to have a 5th Gen http://www.zen26392.zen.co.uk/Prelude%20Pics/slides/DVC00004.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted October 10, 2006 Author Share Posted October 10, 2006 Im quite tempted by this one I know its not a VTI but its a bargain I've always had a thing for Preludes. Yours is nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted October 10, 2006 Author Share Posted October 10, 2006 If I could get ebay to bleedin work, I saw some nice ones on there earlier on too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Im quite tempted by this one I know its not a VTI but its a bargain I've always had a thing for Preludes. Yours is nice. Looks like a Bargain + its very close to me Rear bumper doesnt fit right. Bit of rust near the rear arch. Then again, its £800 so the condition probably warrants that. 60K on a K REG - 1993 is a bit suspect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted October 10, 2006 Author Share Posted October 10, 2006 all the more to negotiate with. Anyway, getting a head of myself now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Ive had my NA over 3 years now. Not a thing has gone wrong with it (touch wood) Ill go now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted October 10, 2006 Author Share Posted October 10, 2006 Ive had my NA over 3 years now. Not a thing has gone wrong with it (touch wood) Ill go now wheres the :kickarsesmilie:?? ah this will do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 wheres the :kickarsesmilie:?? ah this will do didnt know you were into that kinda rought stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted October 10, 2006 Author Share Posted October 10, 2006 actually I started kickboxing the other week. Supposed to go tonight, but in light of my day, lack of money, combined with a bit of tiredness, has resulted in "I can't actually be bothered tonight" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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