D8MOA Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 what would you guys do? buy a uk lexus gs300 sport for around 5k and put a na-t turbo on it? uk being service history,cheaper insurance etc or buy a TT aristo with scetchy history and dearer insurance? but being twin and prob quicker thay would both work out about the same to buy/convert. ooops sorry ime also talking the mk2's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 I'd have the GS300 but as I have a UK Supra with the Lexus / TTE wheels I could be slightly biased The Aristos always seem to look a bit tacky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aido Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Depends what you want really, I went down the Aristo route, and you lose things like factory satnav as the Jap stuff doesn't work over here, but you gain other things like the 4 wheel steering which is unique to the Aristo V300, at least on the MK2's anyway. After hearing some of the horror stories of Lexus services anyway over on LOC I wouldn't really be that bothered. If you're serious about an Aristo then may be worth speaking ot the guys at MKIVStore as I read they will go and check out Supras for you before you buy, at a cost of course, but probably worth it to get the thumbs up for an Aristo TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aido Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 I'd have the GS300 but as I have a UK Supra with the Lexus / TTE wheels I could be slightly biased The Aristos always seem to look a bit tacky. But they look the same apart from the kickplates and the different badging?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattanna Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 what would you guys do? buy a uk lexus gs300 sport for around 5k and put a na-t turbo on it? uk being service history,cheaper insurance etc or buy a TT aristo with scetchy history and dearer insurance? but being twin and prob quicker thay would both work out about the same to buy/convert. Well i bought a gs300 aristo tt for £3000 which i thought was fine but it has now cost me a few grand as it needed an entire engine rebuild, remember the gs300 sport has the n/a engine in it so going single turbo would not be too easy and you would need a different gear box, uk gs300 never had turbo engine.The up shot of this is get an aristo tt, but beware of engine, Robert has his converted to single turbo and his engine blew and he needed a new one, my rebuild is costing more than £4000, we think because of how the car looks people forget it is a sports car and are less inclined to look after the engine as it looks like a standard 4 door so in they get and thrape it, whereas with the supra they may be better looked after with warm up time and cool down etc, engine is the same as supra's though, stock tt aristo is quick.By the way tt aristo is same to insure as n/a supra as when i changed from my n/a supe sky did a straight swap good luck Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 But they look the same apart from the kickplates and the different badging?! My eyes view them differently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aido Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 You want to go here then fella: http://www.visionexpress.co.uk You'll realise what you've been missing all these years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D8MOA Posted October 17, 2006 Author Share Posted October 17, 2006 the thing that makes me really want a aristo is the comfort and the ultimate street sleeper image! oh and this months Jturner mag with a 205mph aristo with single turbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aido Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 the thing that makes me really want a aristo is the comfort and the ultimate street sleeper image! oh and this months Jturner mag with a 205mph aristo with single turbo My mate was on about that - it's one of the cars in the USA isn't it? Sounded like a lot of work when he was reading the modlist over the phone! It's why I like my Aristo, everyone assumes it's a boggo standard GS300, takes them by surprise every time! As for insurance I'm paying 880 with Adrian Flux and TTE wheels, custom Nurspec style slashed exhaust and bleed valve - no idea what boost she's running at but hopefully installing the boost guage tomorrow so will be able to finally find out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D8MOA Posted October 17, 2006 Author Share Posted October 17, 2006 is that a mk1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 is that a mk1? No he has a Mk2.(Aido) I have a Mk1, Manual 6 Speed Aristo TT, lovely car to drive. Went from a NA Supra to it, it is a mint car and so much fun. Pic if required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Also Pm Michel lane he has 2 Aristo's !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 I've been in Toms and it certainly goes as good as it looks. Very nice alternative to the supra imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat_controller Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 have you lost your marbles damo? last time i checked you wern't dealing drugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D8MOA Posted October 17, 2006 Author Share Posted October 17, 2006 y would i have lost em?? ahhh who said i had to be dealing em i think u must go through my posts ant as u keep posting on all mine no matter where thay are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat_controller Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 no, i just live on the forum and post on anything i can pick a hole in.lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat_controller Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 how much you recon i'll get for my seats damo? and when you gonna do my valve stem seals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 No he has a Mk2.(Aido) I have a Mk1, Manual 6 Speed Aristo TT, lovely car to drive. Went from a NA Supra to it, it is a mint car and so much fun. Pic if required. [qimg]http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h30/ahh_aristo/2007%20Calender%20nominations/95_12_sb.jpg[/qimg] LOL dude I see as you are using that picture still you have succumbed to keeping the ride height on the car sensible enough to actually drive it The aristo is indeed a fantastic car and if you look at cars like toms and michels you will see that instead of stagnating within a car fraternity that has all the same old kit there is a whole new world of styling to be ventured into. Couple that with the fact that the car has the same tuning potential single turbo wise as a supra and you have yourself an M5 eating car that looks better and actually has more room inside it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Hi, DB, she isn't well mate, if you come back to the uk call me, I have a few questions (I actually have crashed her mate) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Hi, DB, she isn't well mate, if you come back to the uk call me, I have a few questions (I actually have crashed her mate) nooooooooooooooooooooooooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Hi, DB, she isn't well mate, if you come back to the uk call me, I have a few questions (I actually have crashed her mate) oh no, sorry to hear that Tom. Hope it's not terminal:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 not if you buy the envy aristo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 I love mine though seized brakes have pissed me off and recent stories of engine rebuilds have got me worried... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattanna Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 I love mine though seized brakes have pissed me off and recent stories of engine rebuilds have got me worried... If it has a slight rattle on start up which goes when pressure is up then worry it is a bad sign, i.e big ends have gone, mine only had symptoms of slight oil leak and coolant leak and on further examination revealed entire carbonisation of engine, appears to be more common on aristo than supra:search: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 I second that. I actually considered buying that envy aristo myself. Another grand drop on the price and I'd have waived the hassle of going to Newcastle from sodding holland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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