350z or supra-tt?
10-24-2005, 10:56 AM
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350z or supra-tt?
Im having a hard time deciding on 350z or Supra i figur i would pick up a 350 like my dads for around $ 18-19k with around 30-40k on it and turbo it which will cost around $7k for a total of $26k tops for the Z or buy a 93-97 supra with close to 100k miles for $25k what would you guys do? i love the Z but just not happy with the performace but love the looks. But if i get a supra i will have a nice performace car with ok looks but is getting out dated. personally the Z looks better to me but not sure what to do. what would you guys do in my situation. the best of both worlds wouuld be the new gtr- coming out but wont be able to afford it.
10-24-2005, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by maximZ
The Z should be more reliable. Getting a turbo Z for the price of a beat-to-hell-and-overpriced-Supra seems the better way to go.
10-24-2005, 11:44 AM
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it depends on what you want. it's hard to find a tt supra that was not tinkered with...the 2jz engine is pretty solid and can widthstand a huge amount of boost...there are a lot of used Zs and it is a good platform to work out of.
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Its hard for me to decide because the supra is a car that im most cases has alot of miles but the motors are known to be very strong and for the 350z after boost no telling really how long untill i rebuild. I have built up a car before and it was nothing but a pain in the ***. plus all the other little things that came along with it like the overheating issues and all that stuff. has anyone had that problem on there turbo Z's yet? i have been doing my research ;like crazy and wish i could buy both i love them both but can only get one.
10-24-2005, 06:34 PM
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k3silk, im in the same boat you are and have come to this conclusion. IMO, if your gonna put 10+g's in a motor then i would go with the 93-98 supra more hp for the money, but the car is gonna be at least 8 years old. if your not gonna go into the motor and want something at most 3 years old and is fairly quick, then i would go with the 03+ 350z.
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I wouldn't get a used supra for 100k because I'm pretty sure after the fast and the furious people who owned the car thought they were vin disel and decided to live a 1/4 mile at a time 
. Besides you can get a new for 26k if your willing to talk to the dealers.
. Besides you can get a new for 26k if your willing to talk to the dealers.
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First of all a worthwhile turbo setup is usually way more than $7k once installed and tuned properly. Check out the FI forums here.
Second, the true usable life for most cars is about 100k. Yes a Supra's motor and tranny are pretty strong...but most of them have been abused by high boost for a while...so I doubt they'll even last 75k. Also the rest of the supra (suspension, brakes, interior trim, etc etc.) will be old old old. I definitely understand why you like the car...I've been drooling over them since 1993 when I saw my first renaissance red twin turbo 6 speed in the toyota showroom...but unless you're made of money they can be real money pits.
Lastly, the Supra was never much of a handler. Most of the high-HP supras you see are just dyno queens that are rarely spotted at the track. That may be b/c they're so rare though.
Nzz
Second, the true usable life for most cars is about 100k. Yes a Supra's motor and tranny are pretty strong...but most of them have been abused by high boost for a while...so I doubt they'll even last 75k. Also the rest of the supra (suspension, brakes, interior trim, etc etc.) will be old old old. I definitely understand why you like the car...I've been drooling over them since 1993 when I saw my first renaissance red twin turbo 6 speed in the toyota showroom...but unless you're made of money they can be real money pits.
Lastly, the Supra was never much of a handler. Most of the high-HP supras you see are just dyno queens that are rarely spotted at the track. That may be b/c they're so rare though.
Nzz
10-25-2005, 01:14 AM
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davidvwhy do u always ask that? it makes a fool of a lot of people ><
10-25-2005, 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by NzZ
First of all a worthwhile turbo setup is usually way more than $7k once installed and tuned properly. Check out the FI forums here.
Second, the true usable life for most cars is about 100k. Yes a Supra's motor and tranny are pretty strong...but most of them have been abused by high boost for a while...so I doubt they'll even last 75k. Also the rest of the supra (suspension, brakes, interior trim, etc etc.) will be old old old. I definitely understand why you like the car...I've been drooling over them since 1993 when I saw my first renaissance red twin turbo 6 speed in the toyota showroom...but unless you're made of money they can be real money pits.
Lastly, the Supra was never much of a handler. Most of the high-HP supras you see are just dyno queens that are rarely spotted at the track. That may be b/c they're so rare though.
Nzz
Second, the true usable life for most cars is about 100k. Yes a Supra's motor and tranny are pretty strong...but most of them have been abused by high boost for a while...so I doubt they'll even last 75k. Also the rest of the supra (suspension, brakes, interior trim, etc etc.) will be old old old. I definitely understand why you like the car...I've been drooling over them since 1993 when I saw my first renaissance red twin turbo 6 speed in the toyota showroom...but unless you're made of money they can be real money pits.
Lastly, the Supra was never much of a handler. Most of the high-HP supras you see are just dyno queens that are rarely spotted at the track. That may be b/c they're so rare though.
Nzz
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