New Member - Please help! (Buying)

[Guest chrisbirch]

Im in the market for a supra TT (J-spec auto) and have seen a few nice examples and looking to spend £10k-max..What can I expect for my money? I am also wondering whether it's best to buy a car thats already had some modifications (I.e.bodykit/wheels/engine) and really wanted to know how reliable the imported turbo versions are and how much it costs to de-restrict the engine. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

[snake]

Have a look at some of the supras for sale on the forum,for 10k you should get a nice

car.

[Ian W]

Welcome to the club mate.

 

£10k should get you a very tidy jspec TT....possibly even a facelifted car

[snake]

if you look in the technical section BASIC SUPRA GUIDES it may be of help to you

[merckx]

Hello

 

You should be able to get a post May 96 car for that amount, the facelift car has newer lights (front and rear) and many other differences too - it's more desirable. (It also has three separate dials grouped together for water temp, fuel and boost pressure) .

 

An Auto Tiptronic gearbox version.

 

The most common performance enhancement is Basic Performance Upgrade , this involves raising the boost pressure from 0.8bar to 1.2bar to make it much more responsive with a lot more power. This will obviously reduce the life of various components on the car but it really depends on how it's driven by the owner.

 

So you can spot a bpu car, bpu involves fitting an aftermarket free flowing exhaust, removing the catalysts and replacing them with straight through pipes , boost gauge , colder plugs, upgrated fuel pump and a fuel cut defender . The total cost £800 min.

 

For this reason personally I would only buy a car that's been modified cosmetically , this is the decision you have to make.

 

 

The import turbo cars are very reliable even after they've been modified if they're looked after.

 

De-restricting the car so it can go faster costs around £80 for the little box.

 

Also, learn how to spot a facelift car.

 

Be wary of the fact that the DVLA have been known to give incorrect registration plates to import cars , making the car appear much newer than it actually is.

 

Some info:

 

http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/forumdisplay.php?f=60

[Sheefa]

Great info Merckx.

 

As above too, you'll get a whole lot of car (Auto) for that kind of money. I'd like to see a few added extras personally too, perhaps Racelogic Traction Control, a Boost Controller etc.

 

Have a scout around although I think you'll find a truly lovely example can be had in the For Sale section on this forum, this one in particular:

 

http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=120597

 

Although, Supro, a member here, has a lovely Manual TT for sale too.

 

http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=120974

 

Well within your budget and some great mods there to get you into the thrill of Supra ownership Imported versions are very reliable, although the ceramic turbos are more prone to wear. However, CW does agree on this one that often you get 'less' problems from J-spec Turbos than UK ones.

 

I'd say have a look far and wide including here, Pistonheads and Autotrader and post up the details of ones that you are considering and we'll lend a hand.

 

Good luck.

 

Greg