Rob22 Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 Looking for a u.k spec TT auto but on the auto trader and various sites i cant tell whats what unless the person says U.K spec so hows the best way to be dead sert its a u.k one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 Lamp washers (horns) and bonnet scoop are normally a good indication as jap specs didn't have these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 In my experience most UK cars are advertised as such, as Ian says, the bonnet scoop and headlight washers are a good indication it's a UK model, the only other way to be certain is to speak with the seller........good luck with your search:thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasuprauk Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 Also heated seats in the ad. If there is a picture of the rear, the light clusters follow a different format. But as the others have said it normally states it in the ad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 If there is a picture of the rear, the light clusters follow a different format. If you look at the rear light cluster, the jap import has it's clear lights (reversing) on the inside. The Uk model has them second from inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chase Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 And the beige/cream leather interior...J-spec's are black or non-leather. Also the UK's came with 17" rims and larger brakes with 'Supra' on them, whereas the early J-Spec's came with 16's and smaller brakes... ...anything else...erm, not sure, but I don't think there were any UK's after 96' but could be wrong. Someone should be along shortly to confirm/deny the above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted July 28, 2004 Share Posted July 28, 2004 96's were the last year sold.. Also check for cruise control, heated electric seats, and possibly toyota security alarm sticker on the window? Im not sure if the Japs came with the same spec alarm system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob22 Posted July 30, 2004 Author Share Posted July 30, 2004 top stuff theres just so many advertised its hard to tell the difference but i should be able to now. thx again Just one thing the bonnet vents are they a scoop type shape or a little harder to spot just ive had a look at a few pici's and cant seem to spot it or am i just being dumb While iam here might aswell ask if anyone knows of a respected dealer who sells top quality supras because iam new to these i would feel a bit happier swapping my money with a trader as you do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerotop Dave Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 I would say the headlamp washers are probably the safest bet. I'm only aware of one person who's fitted them to a J spec. Heated seats too must be a rare fit on J specs, I doubt many people have done that mod either. btw, if you wade through this post you'll find a proper list of the differences: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2727 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 As Dave says; the headlight washers are the easiest way to tell from an Autotrader picture. There's quite a few J-Specs that have had the UK bonnet scoop fitted, including mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob22 Posted July 30, 2004 Author Share Posted July 30, 2004 So does anyone have a picture that shows the vent so i know exactly what to look for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Yeah, heres a pic of mine.. http://homepage.ntlworld.com/robert.pogmore/mycar.jpg Also, look under the bonnet, and along the driver side of the engine, there should be a funnel type of thing that channels air from the bonnet scoop down past the engine cylinders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob22 Posted July 31, 2004 Author Share Posted July 31, 2004 slurp what a beaut Thx for the pici aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob22 Posted July 31, 2004 Author Share Posted July 31, 2004 sheez just had a look on the autotrader couldnt spot one surely u.k auto's arent that rare are they Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffvalenti Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 Not as rare as the manuals but there were only 620 or so UK Supras in total sold over the 3 years they were available, I'm sure one or two have been written off so the pool of cars isn't that great to start with. If, hypothetically, there were 500 left and 20% of them changed hands every year, thats only 100 cars being offered for sale in the whole country in any one year, or about 2 a week Obviously my figures are completely fabricated, but if they all changed hands every year, thats still averages only 10 per week, strung out over the length and breadth of Britain. Why do you specifically want an auto? Not that there's anything at all wrong with them, its just that most people who find it hard to find the right Supra, are searching for that elusive manual version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob22 Posted July 31, 2004 Author Share Posted July 31, 2004 well i want a u.k spec because of the insurance and the goodies they come with i would if i had the choice go for a manual and if one came along for the right price i would snap it up but ive been told there very rare so i was hoping autos were a bit more common,so either really aslong as its silver and has the the stuff you would expect FSH e.t.c at the moment iam just trying to get a feel for what costs what as i dont want to go to much over £10000 which i hope will secure me a standard or near standard model with not to many miles on the clock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale B Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 Originally posted by Rob22 well i want a u.k spec because of the insurance and the goodies they come with i would if i had the choice go for a manual and if one came along for the right price i would snap it up but ive been told there very rare so i was hoping autos were a bit more common,so either really aslong as its silver and has the the stuff you would expect FSH e.t.c at the moment iam just trying to get a feel for what costs what as i dont want to go to much over £10000 which i hope will secure me a standard or near standard model with not to many miles on the clock. I've bin looking round for a while now and can tell you that unless you're really fortunate £10000 is gonner get you a standard car Auto with 80k+ miles on. Nice low miles or mod'd are more like £15000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 A stock condition UK car will fetch more money than a modded one (imho). Low or high miles. Reasons : Not everyone wants aftermarket bits. Different choices, styles with mods are difficult to match. And theres the extra insurance cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob22 Posted August 1, 2004 Author Share Posted August 1, 2004 hmm well i'll phone up about an import then to see what insurance is like on one not really what i was after but ive seen some nice examples around for the sort of money ive got Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale B Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 Originally posted by Rob22 hmm well i'll phone up about an import then to see what insurance is like on one not really what i was after but ive seen some nice examples around for the sort of money ive got Again... bin doing that myself past week or so, I got quote based on unmodified UK & Jspec cars (about 5 quotes for each) and found that the jspec was (on average) 25% more expensive (eg cheapest UK quote for an UNMODIFIED car was £415 & cheapest Jpsec was £535). Im sure when I do some proper insurance diggin I'll get it down a bit more, but these were just to give me some idea. -Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob22 Posted August 1, 2004 Author Share Posted August 1, 2004 gets me why imports are more to insure feels like there just trying to squeeze money out of you for nothing o well ive only just started looking so theres time left yet best of luck with your search anyway hope you find a goodun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardasaliah Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 Hello. I’ve got a UK auto red. New turbos at 96000. new discs at 110000 New 100s of things like oil pump hoses metal head gasket the list is endless Total cost of work £7000 with receipts The guy i bought it off was mega rich and when he bought it he wanted it to run like new. Work carried out by TOYODA TECH RUNS literally like new. Every thing works as it should. 130000. service every 5000. treated as it should be!! Girls been on at me for ages about fuel insurance and so on. Toying with the idea of selling it for the right price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob22 Posted August 2, 2004 Author Share Posted August 2, 2004 Thx for the offer but i want to have a supra to keep for a while so i think i'll hold on until i can afford a lower milleage car as iam really fussy about milleage Many thx anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob22 Posted August 2, 2004 Author Share Posted August 2, 2004 sorry just one last thing if i can get reasonable insurance on a J-spec then i might aswell go for a 6 speed so which model is the closest to the u.k spec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale B Posted August 2, 2004 Share Posted August 2, 2004 GZ is the closest to UKspec... leather, elec stuff etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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