Guest scottw74 Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Hey all. Looking to get a Supra in about a month or so, so thought I'd join up and have a look around. Been running around in a Hyundai Coupe for a bit to get my NCB up, but once my house sale goes through at the end of the month, its new car time. Always loved the Supra's, so its now or never. Seen a lot of auto's for sale. What are they like? Or is it best to hold out for a manual box? Just wondered what peoples oppinions were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fri3ndly Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 20 views and no comments? Well, being biased....I would say get an auto....theyre easy, quicker off the mark, cheaper and you never 'fluff' the gear change Oh, and the autobox is absolutely bulletproof so Iv been told Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Oh, and the autobox is absolutely bulletproof so Iv been told Up to a point Welcome fella, try one of each before you buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scottw74 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Cheers. Looked at an auto today, but it was NA. Dunno if it would annoy me not havingthe full turbo version. There again, it was up for £4k and he offered me £2.5k trade in on mine.....tempting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snooze Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 If you can afford to insure and run it (and you trust your self-control moving to a high power RWD just as the wet weather's coming) definitely stretch to a TT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Oh, and the autobox is absolutely bulletproof so Iv been told Well I don't know who told you that but it's a new one on me. I've certainly heard, and indeed would describe it as such myself, the 6 speed box called bulletproof. Absolutely nothing wrong with the autobox though, it's fantastic and much better than most, but if you had plans of converting to single turbo then don't plan on it lasting long. On an NA or BPU'd TT though there's no issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Definatly try out a manual before buying a supra if you're in doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadburys Purple Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Definitely try both. Everyone has there own preferences. Personally I don't like the auto and so I went for a manual but as I said everyone is different! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 But I like the auto a lot. I didn't want one really but did in the end. I was very impressed, its a very clever box. I'll look for a link for you.... Edit; Heres the link which explains the autobox http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=86128&highlight=auto+modes Lets just say its not like an old fiester autobox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scottw74 Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Had auto's before, so that part doesn't really bother me. Its just if I should go for a NA or TT. Suppose I'l have a look whats around in a couple of weeks when I got the cash burning hole in my pocket. Looked at a black one in town today. M reg, NA manual. Looks the muts nuts in black. Seriously considering putting a deposit on to hold it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexJames Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 got a SZ Manual for sale if u want it.. pics in my garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Get a TT or you will regret it in a few months when you get used to the lack of power in an n/a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexJames Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 shh, dont say that... I need the money SZ's are great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 What's your budget? Get some quotes but you'll probably find little, if any, difference between quotes for NA or TT. UK Spec cars will be cheaper insurance, but rather rare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supradan Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 If you are going for an sz i would try and get a manual as its a better drive and easier to get the most out of the na engine. If its a tt they are both superb,it will just be down to personal choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 I've got a TT for sale, for £4,995 & live in Gosport (in Hampshire also) if you want to check out the difference in performance to an NA! Check my sig for details... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scottw74 Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Have looked at your car Elliot. And if its still there when this house sale has gone through (surveyor was out this morning) then I'll definitely be down to see you. Hopefully have the money in a week or 2. I know the people want to be in at the end of the month, so fingers crossed that yours is still around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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