Guest RickTT Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Just wanted to say hi. looking at getting a uk spec tt (when i can find one) if anyone can recommend a good place to look it would be helpful. i've tried piston heads and autotrader but nothing going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Welcome Join the club and search our classifieds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epic Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 heres the right place to look mate, i got my uk spec tt from here, good luck and welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RickTT Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Yeah i've been browsing already, some promising cars. does anyone know how many uk supras there are? i can't till i find the right baby - my corsa just aint quick enough anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I upgraded from a Corsa to a Supra! Most people said I was mad, but I've not looked back! There were about 620ish UK Supras, two thirds of them autos. Good luck with the search, I also got my UK TT from a member on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RickTT Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 what kinda corsa did you have? i have a 1.8 corsa c atm. most of the cars i find seem to be autos. i really love the feel of manuals the extra control. the other hard thing is finding a stock car - everyone loves modding but i dont stand a chance of getting insured on a modified car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 what kinda corsa did you have? i have a 1.8 corsa c atm. most of the cars i find seem to be autos. i really love the feel of manuals the extra control. the other hard thing is finding a stock car - everyone loves modding but i dont stand a chance of getting insured on a modified car Still got the Corsa as my daily drive, it's a 1.4 R reg shed. It goes, which is all I need it for really! (*touches wood that it's not about to break*). It also means I haven't got the modding bug yet, as I only drive her occasionally and I still smile insanely behind the wheel. Test drive both a manual and an auto - I wanted a manual when I started looking, but I don't regret buying an auto at all. They're great boxes despite what people not in the know think and say. What's your budget? A guy at my work has just ordered a mechanically stock TT from Japan for less than £9k through Jurgen who's a trader on here (JM Imports). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RickTT Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 my budget is gonna be up to around 10k but ideally 8k. my only issue is im 20 so getting insured on anything modified or imported isnt gonna happen. has to be a uk model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 10k isnt really decent UK manual territory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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juanchan Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 They've been known to go for less than 10k, but you gotta be in the right place at the right time, and they're probably not in the best condition (my UK was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RickTT Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 thats the plan - i have the money ready so when i see what i want its gone - and thanks for the warm welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 And be prepared to travel too - my mate went from Southampton to Manchester to view an Ovlov T5 he found on Fleabay. He did end up driving it home, but he might have been lucky! If you have any difficulty getting test drives (I know I did due to being under 25), try and get along to a meet and ask if anyone'll take you for a spin in their car, so you can get a feel for the manual/autobox, NA/TT, maybe even a single (but then you'll never be satisfied with a stock TT ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RickTT Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Thats a very good idea, not thought of poping along to a meet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 They've been known to go for less than 10k, but you gotta be in the right place at the right time, and they're probably not in the best condition (my UK was Ah but yours wasn't a manual. The chances of finding a decent UK manual for that money is slim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Ah but yours wasn't a manual. The chances of finding a decent UK manual for that money is slim. Very true. I still think I paid under market value for my car though - one of the reasons I couldn't let the opportunity pass I was originally aiming to get a Supra around about now, not 12 months ago! Not that I'm complaining Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boro_andy Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Your in the same boat as me buddy! 20 and impossible to get insured on any imports! Which i seem to find on the usual sites except the autos, although im starting to believe auto might not be such a bad idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Hi Rick You and boro andy need to look at Sky insurance, Adrian Flux and A plan. Specialist insurers like them could well prove to be your answer. Loads of people here using them. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boro_andy Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 I spoke with sky and only next year would they possibly be able to do anything due being under their age requirements for the car etc. They're aiming to bring in some new things for younger drivers next year so we shall see.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RickTT Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 I spoke with sky and only next year would they possibly be able to do anything due being under their age requirements for the car etc. They're aiming to bring in some new things for younger drivers next year so we shall see.... thats exactly what they said to me - my best quote has been from elephant and its quite reasonable, not cheap but affordable as for the prices of manuals there is one on here - blueish color 90ish k miles 6 speed manual standard - which is pretty much exactly what i want - (lower mileage would be good but 10k a year is quite normal) - and thats on a 9550. i just need to look into turbo lifespan issues before i buy one. i know i might get a bit slated but i really don't want an auto. im a real car guy and love driving more that just about anything and the tactile feeling of changing gear is all part of my enjoyment. also im not in a huge rush so waiting for the right car isnt a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boro_andy Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Know how you feel bud! Best quote i got was around 2k i believe, yet an auto was £100 more? Personally i would have thought it less of a risk? Im sure the right car will turn up just a case of waiting as many previous to us have! Good luck with the search though buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RickTT Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 you too mate (oh an i got quite 1500 from elephant 0 ncb 0 points 20) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Welcome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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