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07-13-2009, 12:14 PM
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| S2K vs. MKIV TT RHD
I've always wanted to get an NSX and Supra, but since they're so overpriced they have always been out of my price range, so I decided to get an S2K since i wanted to get a quick, reliable sports car.
Recently my buddy showed me a 93 RHD TT Supra for sale for a very reasonable price, that appears to be near mint, and all the s2Ks i've looked at cant even compare to the condition this supra is in. I'm having a dilemma, because I've been lookign around for a good s2K for a while, but it seems that all signs are pointing to getting the supra.
Does anyone know how Toyota service centres here will treat these? and does anyone think they will ban RHD cars off the road?
What would you get?
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07-13-2009, 12:28 PM
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i would get a hyundai pony
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07-13-2009, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by you  i would get a hyundai pony | I tried but none around... damn
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07-13-2009, 12:31 PM
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They probably won't ban RHD cars if you already have them.
Are TT supras reliable?!?!?!
They are rarer though,
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07-13-2009, 12:34 PM
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if you're going to have a toyota dealership work on the supra, get the s2000
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07-13-2009, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by unnamed1 if you're going to have a toyota dealership work on the supra, get the s2000 | I wont necesarily get them to work on it, more out of curiousity.
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07-13-2009, 12:39 PM
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im the evil friend who showed him the supra hahaha
its true that hes been looking for an s2k for quite a while now. most of them always have these combination:
- rebuilt
- obvious wear/tear
- signs that car wasnt taken care of
- roof problems
- high mileage
the supra tt we looked at is at a wayy better condition than most of the s2k's he considered buying...
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Reason: SP error weak sauce
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07-13-2009, 12:41 PM
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Just do what you feel is the right thing to do. Did you fall in love with the supra when you saw it? Have you driven it? I'm not too into RHD but i do love the supras....
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07-13-2009, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by JMIce Just do what you feel is the right thing to do. Did you fall in love with the supra when you saw it? Have you driven it? I'm not too into RHD but i do love the supras.... | I dunno if I would say I fell in love with it, but I have never gotten as excited about seeing any car then I did for the Supra...
I havenet driven it yet, its been a while since I've driven a RHD car, and the area we were in was kind of busy, so the owner took me out for a spin...
to be honest, i dont really care if it's RHD or LHD, but I have always had love for cars like Supras, NSX, etc...
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07-13-2009, 12:44 PM
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How much $ are we looking at here? 15k? 20k?
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07-13-2009, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ilvtofu How much $ are we looking at here? 15k? 20k? | price range for me is 15-20k
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07-13-2009, 12:59 PM
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supra ftw!!
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07-13-2009, 01:06 PM
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it will always cost more to maintain a turbo car
but a supra will kill an s2000 anyday everyday
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07-13-2009, 01:12 PM
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yah its got over 300+ hp japanese muscle  | |
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07-13-2009, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Razr it will always cost more to maintain a turbo car
but a supra will kill an s2000 anyday everyday | Do you know if Supras are reasonably reliable? This isnt going to be a daily driver...
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07-13-2009, 01:20 PM
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depending on the milage they are good cars...afterall you can't beat toyota quality
plus the 2jz is hailed as being one of the best engines ever made by toyota
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07-13-2009, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Razr depending on the milage they are good cars...afterall you can't beat toyota quality
plus the 2jz is hailed as being one of the best engines ever made by toyota | My concern is finding someone to work on it... I have a personal mechanic who has always done work for me, but this is a very different car than i've had (civic, integra, prelude, etc). I'm not a mechanic, and I wouldnt want to get this car if it cant be properly looked after...
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07-13-2009, 01:37 PM
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Is it manual or automatic?
Personally, I'd stop looking at the Supra if it was automatic.
a) more difficult to repair an auto tranny
b) not as delightful to drive as a manual
edit* are you going to drive the car hard?
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07-13-2009, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by The_AK Go for the Supra if its a manual  | its a 6 speed
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07-13-2009, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by josel_atr yah its got over 300+ hp japanese muscle | Unless it's modified, JDM's had 280hp due to an agreement at the time between car makers not to make cars with more than 280hp
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07-13-2009, 01:45 PM
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issues with supras
battery issues - after 1-2 weeks of not driving it, the battery will be drained
shift shaft seal leaking - almost every supra with a v160 tranmission will have a small leak here, i lose about 2-3 drops of oil everytime i drive my car
worn valve stem seals - after the valve stems seals are worn, car will smoke on startup
blown front main seal - when replacing front main seal, if not done correctly, it will leak oil. have someone who replaced a fms on a supra before to replace it.
you're asking the wrong people for advice on supras.
it's laughable at what they are saying.
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07-13-2009, 01:47 PM
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How about some used local WRX's sure they don't have close to 300hp, but they have potential as well as AWD, an 04 with 2.5 wouldn't be a bad bet.
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07-13-2009, 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by !LittleDragon Unless it's modified, JDM's had 280hp due to an agreement at the time between car makers not to make cars with more than 280hp | from what we've seen its stock except for a hks exhaust and intake
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07-13-2009, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by josel_atr from what we've seen its stock except for a hks exhaust and intake | is it that red one that's being sold on craigslist?
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07-13-2009, 02:25 PM
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that car been thru 2 owners already and it's only been in canada 1 year...you'll be the 3rd if u buy it.. lol
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