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08-21-2002, 09:21 PM

Well, the FOR SALE sign officially found its way onto my car today. It's sad....this was my first car....my last car....my only car. But it's time to move on to bigger and better things. I now am boldy venturing into the land of VR4's, LS1's, and very overpriced TT Supras.....but I think its about time. I'm tired of driving the streets in a NA 4 cylinder "grocery getter" for the most part. And honestly, I don't have the time nor in-depth knowledge at this point to turn it into something amazing....it will be a lot easier to just get a car made for what I want. Maybe I'll own another Honda or Acura again someday...who knows. Till then, if u see a hopefully blue 6-speed TT Supra BPU rolling around north carolina, holla at me. Peace

*ChrisCantSkate* · 08-21-2002, 09:26 PM

you better not ditch us. stick around. i know s13's are staring me down every damn time i see them. ive had the thought in my head before too.

Wren57 · 08-21-2002, 09:31 PM

Good to see you are ready to make serious power!

Check my sig... im in the same game as you are... Dont get me wrong with the serious power comment... honda/acuras can be made "quick" relatively cheaply and get good gas mileage... but I have yet to see a civic be any match for a Supra, unless it was bone stock from a stop or NA. Go with the Supra, it will hold its resale value the best and will most likely become a classic collector car in the next 20 or so years

*ChrisCantSkate* · 08-21-2002, 09:41 PM

dont underestimate hondas, theres a orange hatch ive seen running at the track it runs 11's all motor. ls/vtec motor. i mead, dont get me wrong getting a supra to the 11's isnt hard, but then you invest ALOT of cash after that. more than you could ever imagine in your honda. oh, and i'd give my prelude up in a heartbeat for a supra. im just shining light on both sides of the hill.

94_AcCoRd_EX · 08-21-2002, 09:46 PM

Congrats on the decision and good luck finding a sweet car.

Wren57 · 08-21-2002, 09:59 PM

Yeah that civic can handle 11s at the track, thats very impressive. My question is, at 120+mph, how stable is the car? How well does the motor continue to pull? How safe (relatively) are you at those speeds? The answer is not very, because Hondas were not made with speed in mind (save the s2000), so their chassis arent stiff enough to withstain that amount of speed. Ive been in a civic at 120mph, and it was scary as hell... scarier than my Highlander at that speed. Hondas are great cars, and excellent to autoX, but interstate racing is a diff story all together...

*ChrisCantSkate* · 08-21-2002, 10:12 PM

mine handled like a champ at 135. i was more scared than the car was

*Addict* · 08-21-2002, 10:44 PM

Ahh you finally figured out that torque is important

. Good luck on your search.

Just a word though. Supras & the parts are very pricey. If you have a good job your set. Otherwise plan on living in it too.

08-22-2002, 04:43 AM

This is weird. Just last night I decided to expand my new car posibilities so I looked into the offerings from Mitsubishi and Toyota, namely the 3000 GTO, Celica and Supra. Believe me I was shocked when I realised I could afford an older non TT supra in very good condition. I am still going through the options in my mind but it sure is tempting. Oh wait I don't even have the job yet.

*Addict* · 08-22-2002, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Surfr
Oh wait I don't even have the job yet.

Kinda helps....

*ChrisCantSkate* · 08-22-2002, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Surfr
This is weird. Just last night I decided to expand my new car posibilities so I looked into the offerings from Mitsubishi and Toyota, namely the 3000 GTO, Celica and Supra. Believe me I was shocked when I realised I could afford an older non TT supra in very good condition. I am still going through the options in my mind but it sure is tempting. Oh wait I don't even have the job yet.

non TT supras are slow... very underpowered. the 3000gt VR-4's are nice, but have tranny problems big time. and the celicas, unless your getting a new one they are real slow(yes even the turbo ones) and your still getting a FWD 4cyl. your cheapest bang for the buck might be a s13 240sx and drop a sr20det in it. if your seriose about the supra TT, then save, buy one, make sure its in good shape, and plan on spending over 30k (including the price) before your happy with it

08-22-2002, 08:09 PM

Thnx for the support guys. I won't be buying anything of the sorts soon however. I'm selling my car, eliminating my car payments...and then I'm saving...it'll be more likely next summer when it's time to plop down 8-10 grand on a TT Supra down payment. And I think by next summer, I can find a good 6speed TT with under 100,000 miles on it for under or around 25K. I can't wait to start the search!

And yeah the VR4 has major tranny issues, but once fixed, its a near flawless car. Good off the line (AWD) and nice top end. But believe me, after sitting in 2 TT Supras....it'll be very very hard to tear me away from wanting one. Hell, even revving it was good enough for me....driving it....OWNING IT....damn, it'll be the greatest day of my life. Now I think you guys are seeing why its really time to move on. I feel nothing anymore when I get in my car, but good god, I couldn't breathe in the TT. I'll stick around, but I won't be too frequent anymore, I'll be hanging round supraforums for the most part.

Highlander...yeah you can get something sweet with that trade in, good luck in whatever ya get too bro!

Next summer time, or early fall, look for 2 TT Supras in NC, me and tightteg will be owning the streets soon!

Kyle · 08-22-2002, 08:14 PM

good luck on getting asmuch money as possible
hope you find what you're looking for

08-22-2002, 11:25 PM

Stephen stephen stephen! You are so set on me getting a supra huh? My old friends im not as set on a supra as he is. Im lookin everywhere making sure i get the exact car i want im not settling this time like i did with my incrapra! But my teggy will make a decent beater.

TT52

Quote:

Originally posted by TruHeel142
Thnx for the support guys. I won't be buying anything of the sorts soon however. I'm selling my car, eliminating my car payments...and then I'm saving...it'll be more likely next summer when it's time to plop down 8-10 grand on a TT Supra down payment. And I think by next summer, I can find a good 6speed TT with under 100,000 miles on it for under or around 25K. I can't wait to start the search!

And yeah the VR4 has major tranny issues, but once fixed, its a near flawless car. Good off the line (AWD) and nice top end. But believe me, after sitting in 2 TT Supras....it'll be very very hard to tear me away from wanting one. Hell, even revving it was good enough for me....driving it....OWNING IT....damn, it'll be the greatest day of my life. Now I think you guys are seeing why its really time to move on. I feel nothing anymore when I get in my car, but good god, I couldn't breathe in the TT. I'll stick around, but I won't be too frequent anymore, I'll be hanging round supraforums for the most part.

Highlander...yeah you can get something sweet with that trade in, good luck in whatever ya get too bro!

Next summer time, or early fall, look for 2 TT Supras in NC, me and tightteg will be owning the streets soon!

08-21-2002, 09:21 PM	#1
TruHeel142 Posts: n/a	Bye Bye Teg Well, the FOR SALE sign officially found its way onto my car today. It's sad....this was my first car....my last car....my only car. But it's time to move on to bigger and better things. I now am boldy venturing into the land of VR4's, LS1's, and very overpriced TT Supras.....but I think its about time. I'm tired of driving the streets in a NA 4 cylinder "grocery getter" for the most part. And honestly, I don't have the time nor in-depth knowledge at this point to turn it into something amazing....it will be a lot easier to just get a car made for what I want. Maybe I'll own another Honda or Acura again someday...who knows. Till then, if u see a hopefully blue 6-speed TT Supra BPU rolling around north carolina, holla at me. Peace

08-21-2002, 09:26 PM	#2
ChrisCantSkate Thought Police Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: orlando florida Age: 40 Posts: 9,662	you better not ditch us. stick around. i know s13's are staring me down every damn time i see them. ive had the thought in my head before too. __________________ Black Vtec Prelude-h22a power'd Many dreams come true, and some have silver linings. I live for my dreams and a pocket full of gold.

08-21-2002, 09:31 PM	#3
Wren57 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Age: 39 Posts: 2,856	Good to see you are ready to make serious power! Check my sig... im in the same game as you are... Dont get me wrong with the serious power comment... honda/acuras can be made "quick" relatively cheaply and get good gas mileage... but I have yet to see a civic be any match for a Supra, unless it was bone stock from a stop or NA. Go with the Supra, it will hold its resale value the best and will most likely become a classic collector car in the next 20 or so years __________________ yeah, its that big

08-21-2002, 09:41 PM	#4
ChrisCantSkate Thought Police Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: orlando florida Age: 40 Posts: 9,662	dont underestimate hondas, theres a orange hatch ive seen running at the track it runs 11's all motor. ls/vtec motor. i mead, dont get me wrong getting a supra to the 11's isnt hard, but then you invest ALOT of cash after that. more than you could ever imagine in your honda. oh, and i'd give my prelude up in a heartbeat for a supra. im just shining light on both sides of the hill. __________________ Black Vtec Prelude-h22a power'd Many dreams come true, and some have silver linings. I live for my dreams and a pocket full of gold.

08-21-2002, 09:46 PM	#5
94_AcCoRd_EX Insomniac Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: OR Age: 43 Posts: 11,142	Congrats on the decision and good luck finding a sweet car. __________________ 1994 Accord EX coupe --Need hosting for your pics on HST? PM me...--

08-21-2002, 09:59 PM	#6
Wren57 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Age: 39 Posts: 2,856	Yeah that civic can handle 11s at the track, thats very impressive. My question is, at 120+mph, how stable is the car? How well does the motor continue to pull? How safe (relatively) are you at those speeds? The answer is not very, because Hondas were not made with speed in mind (save the s2000), so their chassis arent stiff enough to withstain that amount of speed. Ive been in a civic at 120mph, and it was scary as hell... scarier than my Highlander at that speed. Hondas are great cars, and excellent to autoX, but interstate racing is a diff story all together... __________________ yeah, its that big

08-21-2002, 10:12 PM	#7
ChrisCantSkate Thought Police Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: orlando florida Age: 40 Posts: 9,662	mine handled like a champ at 135. i was more scared than the car was __________________ Black Vtec Prelude-h22a power'd Many dreams come true, and some have silver linings. I live for my dreams and a pocket full of gold.

08-22-2002, 04:43 AM	#9
Surfr Posts: n/a	This is weird. Just last night I decided to expand my new car posibilities so I looked into the offerings from Mitsubishi and Toyota, namely the 3000 GTO, Celica and Supra. Believe me I was shocked when I realised I could afford an older non TT supra in very good condition. I am still going through the options in my mind but it sure is tempting. Oh wait I don't even have the job yet.

08-22-2002, 08:09 PM	#12
TruHeel142 Posts: n/a	Thnx for the support guys. I won't be buying anything of the sorts soon however. I'm selling my car, eliminating my car payments...and then I'm saving...it'll be more likely next summer when it's time to plop down 8-10 grand on a TT Supra down payment. And I think by next summer, I can find a good 6speed TT with under 100,000 miles on it for under or around 25K. I can't wait to start the search! And yeah the VR4 has major tranny issues, but once fixed, its a near flawless car. Good off the line (AWD) and nice top end. But believe me, after sitting in 2 TT Supras....it'll be very very hard to tear me away from wanting one. Hell, even revving it was good enough for me....driving it....OWNING IT....damn, it'll be the greatest day of my life. Now I think you guys are seeing why its really time to move on. I feel nothing anymore when I get in my car, but good god, I couldn't breathe in the TT. I'll stick around, but I won't be too frequent anymore, I'll be hanging round supraforums for the most part. Highlander...yeah you can get something sweet with that trade in, good luck in whatever ya get too bro! Next summer time, or early fall, look for 2 TT Supras in NC, me and tightteg will be owning the streets soon!

08-22-2002, 08:14 PM	#13
Kyle elyK Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: New Braunfels, TX Age: 38 Posts: 3,390	good luck on getting asmuch money as possible hope you find what you're looking for __________________ IGNORE THE FACTS EXPLORE THE TRUTH

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