Guest francisjoss Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Hi, all first off hello, great site loads of info, some off the cars look amazing Im new to the supra world, been dreaming of getting one for a long time now, going to go for it and get me one But have a few questions, The big question for me is what type to go for, automatic or manual, TT or N/A. I have never had a RWD car before and the quickest car I have owned was a Renault 19 16V with full straight through S/S exhaust with K&N system So any advice or tips when looking for a supra or what the best model to start off in would be great also is there a big difference between auto and manual when it comes to fuel consumption I was wondering about insurance over here, does anyone have any experience with insurance in N.Ireland for Supra’s especially if it’s a jap import any help you could give would be fantastic Thanks Fra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballsdeep Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Manual all the way... auto drivers are boring and lazy!! as for power TT is obviously gona be your first choice unless like me you cant afford a good example manual TT.... i had audi a3 1.8T quattro 180bhp b4 my n/a and i love it!!!! but the extra bhp is needed!!!!!!!!!!! go for a TT, there is not much difference between the 2 for insurance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 check with insurance companies first, some people have been having issues of late. but once that is sorted, TT manual all the way. NA drivers want more power, so look at turbos TT autos want more driveable car, so look at manuals TT manuals sit there looking pretty commence the flaming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest francisjoss Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 cheers would love a manual TT all the way, money isnt too much off an issue i suppose will have about £5K to 6K spend but will def have to check insurance companies over here its very hard to insure imports, are most good examples all imports? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicholas Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 cheers would love a manual TT all the way, money isnt too much off an issue i suppose will have about £5K to 6K spend but will def have to check insurance companies over here its very hard to insure imports, are most good examples all imports? Welcome, you won't get a good 6 speed manual tt for that budget ideally you need 8-12k Good luck with the search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest francisjoss Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Welcome, you won't get a good 6 speed manual tt for that budget ideally you need 8-12k Good luck with the search suppose a few more months saving will be needed then lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gannon888 Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 i wouldnt have thought you would be able to get a manual tt for 6k you would need to look more at 8k for a good example Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest francisjoss Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 i wouldnt have thought you would be able to get a manual tt for 6k you would need to look more at 8k for a good example yeah just found that out but as i say new to this lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gannon888 Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 i bought my supra a week after my 21st birthday and i didnt get much of a bank loan, but i bought a N/A auto in near mint condition for 6400 i wanted a manual but with the condition and price i couldnt say no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fri3ndly Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 You can get a very nice auto TT for £6-8k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest francisjoss Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 i bought my supra a week after my 21st birthday and i didnt get much of a bank loan, but i bought a N/A auto in near mint condition for 6400 i wanted a manual but with the condition and price i couldnt say no nice...i wouldnt mind to be honest which engine i got, from what i have seen they are all great cars, how much difference is there between the N/A and the TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gannon888 Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 i really want a tt but i cant justify the extra running costs so i would say its up to you. get a test drive in a n/a and see if its quick enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest francisjoss Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 i really want a tt but i cant justify the extra running costs so i would say its up to you. get a test drive in a n/a and see if its quick enough def getting a test drive before i buy, will be getting one after christmas time hopefully before end of jan, but doing my research now so i have as much info as possible, really cant wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest francisjoss Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 You can get a very nice auto TT for £6-8k now thats more like it, i wouldnt mind an auto TT but will have to see whats available when i have the money together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supradan Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Welcome mate I have had both the na and now own a TT and to be honest i dont really see much of a difference in running costs(except maybe on those weekend spirited driving trips).I dont do much mileage in mine ,maybe 350miles a month so i may not be the best example:d Power difference is .....well a lot!!the na can get you to silly speeds fairly quickly, the tt will get you there before you even realise your there .............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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