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Post by silver03gt on May 25, 2006 2:03:57 GMT -5
i was wondering if anyone knows of a supra that is for sale around here or near by. i am looking for one that is 93 or newer.
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Post by Jack3KGT on May 25, 2006 10:16:38 GMT -5
For that, the car everyone wants, good luck. Best bet is to start searching now, you may find one inside of 2 years, or try eBay... This looks like tons of fun, heh...you'll have to cut and paste the link, it's too long...but worth a look. cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Toyota-Supra-Turbo-1-359HP-220MPH-Street-Legal-Super-Car-Rare-Hardtop_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6447QQitemZ4641955714QQrdZ1Ever since they came out, these have been uber-popular. With the addition of the Fast and Furious, these cars are so desirable that you can't touch one for anywhere near blue-book, they're usually jacked a few thousand over, because of LOA, Lack Of Ability...so be ready to pay for this privledge... |
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Post by silver03gt on May 25, 2006 10:31:53 GMT -5
yeah i know what u mean from what ive seen. i did find 2 though with insanely low prices on them, the bad thing is that the buyer says that they live in the uk, and they say that the cars are here somewhere, and they will ship them to me. the good thing is that they say i can pay them using paypal so i dont think i could lose the money if i payed through there and didnt get the car. but i dont know
what do you guys think i should do?
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Post by Jack3KGT on May 26, 2006 15:33:40 GMT -5
Definately not that, importing is a nightmare into the US, out of the US is much simpler depending on where you're going, we have some of the strictest import safety standards of any country in the world.
The US has strict standards for crash impact, safety glass, and now even silly things like bumper height will get a car flagged for refusal...long story short, make sure the car is going to be approved by the Department of Transportation before you even think about it. Even just replacing all the glass with safety glass can cost thousands of dollars, while it's sitting in Custom's limbo...if they don't make you send it back to the origin country to have it fixed that is...quadroupling your shipping costs and time...
Never buy anything sight-unseen either, you're asking for trouble, you can make a car look the tip-top in pictures, and have it be a real beater in person. I bought one that way ONCE, it ended up costing me 3-4 times what i paid for the car to get it into a decent shape to sell again, for a big loss...which is the reason I can never own another Ford, Mustang specifically, it's what i got burned on and it's just bad memories...don't be foolish like i was and overly-trusting...
If you're really into getting one, I have a friend who is in the car business that I can hook you up with. He sells primarily new and vintage Corvettes, but he deals with major auction houses like Manheim in Chicago, plus the local auctions and such, he can find anything given enough time, it's what he does...He also ships internationall, and is reputable and local to Canal Winchester, I know he has shipped a few vintage Vettes to Western Europe in the past, so it's not an issue, but he could probably find you something local if it's around.
Also, just a side-note, The Supra isn't King of the road, there are many other viable alternatives that are just as well or better, for fractions of the price.
The Turbo MR2 obviously was undervalued as a sports car, as well as the 3000GT VR4/Dodge Stealth R/T with twin-turbo's and 4-wheel drive, Honda and Acura engine/supercharger/turbo options are endless, BMW M3's are cheap on eBay, as well as cheap and plentiful parts for American muscle cars as well like the Camaro, Trans Am, Corvette, Mustang, etc...
Don't get me wrong, the Supra is gorgeous and sexy as hell, it's just not the end all beat all in the car business, you have other options...
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Post by silver03gt on May 27, 2006 21:04:27 GMT -5
yeah if you wouldnt mind i would really appreciate it if you could have him look at prices for me for a supra, im even interested in ss camaros also
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Post by mseebs on May 27, 2006 23:22:09 GMT -5
Heh, I had somebody try that with me too. Said he was from UK and that he had to ship. Its a bunch of BS, dont bother.
Want a good car? Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo. Or the VR4 300gt or the Stealth RT. They're all amazing cars and they're all unbelievably fast.
Or just buy a slower car and mod it to your hearts dream. These days you can buy anything and make it fast...with the right money.
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Post by Jack3KGT on May 28, 2006 11:53:23 GMT -5
The Supra, I can have him look for one for you and get an idea of a cost on it...give me some specs to have him look... 92-94? Turbo i'm assuming? Targa or Hard Top? Mods or unmolested? Desired Mileage? Let me know and i'll fire him off an email and see what he can come up with. It's his busy season, so it may take a few days, and he's out of town until Tuesday...but no problems. The SS Camaro would be much more attainable, shit I could probably quote you a price on one myself...they're plentiful and easy to get. Depends on condition, anywhere from $10,000-$30,000 for a like new one. Check this thread out too, interesting SS for sale, but you'd have to fly to Florida to inspect it, only about $300 round trip and worth every penny for peace of mind. The Interceptor Police package cars are fast as hell...and cheap when you can find them. The link is old and the auction site is expired, but it had been a Florida Highway Patrol SS for sale for like $10,000...not bad if you're going to rip it apart and mod it anyway right? columbussr.proboards22.com/index.cgi?board=gooddeals&action=display&thread=1146926826Casey, my dealer friend, specializes in Corvettes, and vintage & new Chevrolet muscle cars. His dealership usually has between 100 and 200 Corvettes alone for sale, not to mention the others that are there, and they are constantly trading cars back and forth with other dealers to get the cars they need, so it's not always the same 100 cars.. I agree with mseebs, the 3000GT/Stealth is my ride of choice. I owned a non-turbo that i just sold in February of this year. It was modded out and fast, but it was no comparison to drive a Twin-Turbo..it's just stupid fast, in a 6-speed, I was doing 100 coming out of 3rd gear, 0 to 100 in about 7 seconds...if you can shift through the gears quick enough that is... (Professional driver on closed course, don't try this at home...heh) And to beat it all, it was a totally stock VR4 with 110k miles on it, with upgraded Turbo's and fuel delivery, light mods...it would be scary fast. |
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Post by silver03gt on May 29, 2006 2:25:36 GMT -5
93-95 would be fine, miles doesnt really matter either, as long as it still runs good. i would like a removable top, and turbo doesnt really matter either, i can have those put on. so just let ur dude know if you wouldnt mind and ill work from there about seing what price range i have to stay in. thanks
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Post by guest on Jun 1, 2006 6:54:29 GMT -5
so ur lookin for a MKIV, very sexy car i had one my self, Targra top, and u dont care N/A or TT? any idea on tranny you want? auto, 5 speed, 6 speed. i was at one time a big supra buff
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Post by Jack3KGT on Jun 1, 2006 9:46:39 GMT -5
Twin Turbo Supra-Lexus for sale, engine swapped into a Lexug SC300, neat idea! Check it out... columbussr.proboards22.com/index.cgi?board=gooddeals&action=display&thread=1149127035 As far as pricing goes, it's like with a house, someone can tell you what it's worth with an honest appraisal, but in the end it is only worth what people are willing to pay for it. That being said, these prices i'm quoting are ballpark, you may pay a little less, or a lot more if demand continues to increase for these cars, which i don't see them dropping off any time soon... A 94 Twin Turbo Targa, with around 80,000 miles on it, with modifications, will cost you in the ballpark of $25,000 A 94 N/A Non-Turbo Targa will run you anywhere from $15,000 to $21,000 depending on options, and condition. Keep in mind, you're going to have to perform maintenance and upkeep when you get it. If the car has the origonal Turbo's, chances are they'll need replaced soon, as well as the whole engine maintenance at 80-100k or so, whatever the Toyota interval is, timing belt, water pump, plugs, wires, filters, fuel pump, turbo's, sensors, etc...I'd try to find someone who has already done all of this and HAS the proof of payment for all of it....everyone can tell you the engine was rebuilt, serviced, or replaced...but be sure what you're getting is genuine and don't get taken to the cleaners. These cars aren't cheap, but that might save you some dough in the long run! Take care, good luck, and I want a ride when you get one! |
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Post by guest on Jun 1, 2006 12:25:00 GMT -5
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Post by lexdohc on Jun 1, 2006 12:32:05 GMT -5
im sure some ppl already know, but the SC300 is pretty much the same thing as the supra, just more lux level. it had the same N/A motor from the MKIV as some one stated above. but finding a manual is very rare, ive only seen 1 in person and heard of 3. the problum with getting a N/A is that u need to convert it to N/A-T at some point to be reconized, and then u need to go into the fule system, ECU, upgrading the brakes, which means ud have to fun bigger rims, no smaller then 17 inch. then changing the CR. its just better to get a TT stock for around 23 grand or buy an already N/A-T supra for 18 grand. |
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Post by Jack3KGT on Jun 1, 2006 17:16:55 GMT -5
Yep, a friend of mine bought one about 2-3 years ago and he absolutely loves it, the SC300. You can buy them used for under $10,000, and it is really a truly well built car.
I agree on the conversion as well, it's a pain, and overly expensive, making it a real dumb idea in my book...and a money pit that you'll never recoop all of when you sell it eventually. If you want a turbo car, buy the turbo car, don't try to make it. I thought about it long and hard, the conversion isn't a good idea, and the parts are hell to source for it all, not to mention expensive because of what it is.
This is coming from a guy who just sold a NA 3000GT, because I understand that fundimental, buy it right the first time. You will spend at least 2 times as much making one than it would cost you to just buy it from the get-go.
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Post by lexdohc on Jun 1, 2006 23:09:15 GMT -5
This is coming from a guy who just sold a NA 3000GT, because I understand that fundimental, buy it right the first time. You will spend at least 2 times as much making one than it would cost you to just buy it from the get-go. you sir could not be more correct! |
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