bitsilly
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posted on 2/11/10 at 08:03 PM |
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Anyone ever owned a Supra?
Just having one of those moments when thinking I need to ditch the estate and get one of those cars I've always wanted.
Though I hate to admit it, I actually had one of those 'heart stopping' moments many years ago, when I saw a veilside bodied Toyota
Supra!
Well, a tuned one with 500bhp twin turbo, or standard twin turbo are now very reasonable, a good one for 3.5K and a really good one for 5K (most now
including boom boxes in the boot).
As they are Toyota's I'd hope they don't explode, but I was just wondering if anyone here has ever had one and could comment?
Next week I will mostly be thinking about facelifts and Thai brides!
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gingerprince
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posted on 2/11/10 at 08:06 PM |
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Have you got a hairy chest? Buy a medallion to go with the Supra and you'll be fine
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marcjagman
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posted on 2/11/10 at 08:10 PM |
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Had 2 non turbo'ed. Both brilliant cars, loads of gadgets and toys, strong, smooth engine. Excellent cars.
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JoelP
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posted on 2/11/10 at 08:15 PM |
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not had a supra, but i had a pair of 300zx's. Lovely fun but the fuel bill was shocking. I got 90 miles out of £40, which at the time was
probably under 15mpg. That was admittedly driving like a joyrider
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jacko
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posted on 2/11/10 at 08:16 PM |
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This was at 10 of the best about 2 years ago
supra
Supra engine
It looked the dog's
Jacko
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franky
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posted on 2/11/10 at 08:18 PM |
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I had one, a standard looking uk car. Made over 320bhp as standard on a rolling road and 350 with a n induction kit and centre section exhaust.
Such a great car. Great on the motorway. a 13second 1/4mile as standard, great round bends. Buy one
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Antnicuk
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posted on 2/11/10 at 08:45 PM |
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I had a MK IV twin turbo 6 speed, it was a very strong car and very quick. It had whats known as BPU which takes it to about 400 bhp with no real
compromises. Not great on fuel but a hoot to drive as an all round car. Great for drifting out of the box too
[Edited on 2-11-10 by Antnicuk]
600 BHP per ton, Stylus Brought back from the dead! Turbo Rotary Powered!
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bitsilly
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posted on 2/11/10 at 08:48 PM |
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Cheers Gents.
Was kinda hoping someone would tell me to get a grip!
Now want one even more!
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Paul TigerB6
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posted on 2/11/10 at 09:52 PM |
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Silly idea - buying a mid 90's Japanese Supercar!!! Get a grip!!
PS I REALLY want a Mazda RX7!!
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RazMan
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posted on 2/11/10 at 09:55 PM |
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You can pick up twin turbo Soarers like mine (basically a touring version of the Supra) for a song these days. Mine gives me 350bhp and is a real
embarrassment to a lot of more 'exotic' cars - I even gave a 350Z a right rogering a few months back! Not bad for a 15 year old car
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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ChrisW
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posted on 2/11/10 at 10:11 PM |
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Supra is definitely on my 'cars to own' list.
I also fancy an RX7, but I'd probably do the LS v8 swap in it.
Chris
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