How many of you actually sold a MKIII and later decided to buy another one?
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Bought my first and only (86.5 Black/Tan 5-speed Sports Package w/leather) in October '05. So far it's had 2 engines and is about to get a 1JZ. Whenever someone said get rid of the car I tell them that I love it too much. It's the first car that I can say is 100% mine, bought and paid for. I will never sell it, unless it gets wrecked.
first was an 86.5 NA 5sp, swapped in the 7mgte.
second and present car is a 91 originally auto NA swapped in a 1jz and 5 speed.
second and present car is a 91 originally auto NA swapped in a 1jz and 5 speed.
I got my car over 4.5 years ago. It's my only Supra and my first car also.
There were a few moments when something went wrong and I thought I was ready to get rid of it. And then decided I could not let go of it and fix the problem. And felt really good about keeping it.
It's to the point where there is nothing wrong with it and it's a daily driver. NA and automatic, not too exciting but I'm just happy it starts every morning.
I was just thinking maybe in a couple of years I might be able to get a MKIV. But the issue for me is that I feel like I have to choose between the MKIII and the MKIV. Even if I could keep both, for some reason I feel like I have to choose between the two cars.
It's weird because I ask myself if I were to get a car that wasn't a JZA80 as a second car (G35, WRX, Lexus SC 300/400, GS300/400, BMW E46 330Ci) in a couple of years would I feel like I have to choose between it and the MA70 and the answer was I wouldn't feel like I have to choose. I know I probably will not ever be able to afford or pay the amount that is for a car like a Murcielago, but I also ask if I had that and the MKIII Supra would I feel like I need to choose between the two, I said no, I would still keep both.
Perhaps its just a phase I'm going through, like those other times where I thought I was done with it and remember the sentimental value. I'll probably wake up soon and realized how much I love my MKIII Supra.
I have nothing against MKIV, I think it is one of the greatest looking cars from Japan. The car had great performance potential and has a look that still looks current.
Only one way to find out is to drive one I guess. I have driven other people's cars and I would always feel like I was missing part of me. A part that was only filled when I was driving my MKIII Supra. Whether it'll be filled by a MKIV only time will tell.
I hear of people regretting getting rid of their first car. I had always loved my car and never could get rid of it because I remember how much it meant to me. In recent times, I suppose I don't know. It not just the car either, it also concerns other things in my life. I guess it's like what a great buddy of mine said, a "quarter life crisis". Maybe I'm at a point in my life where I have to ask questions about everything about my own self and decide what is the next step for the future. A little sidetrack there, haha.
I know this all sound like nonsense, I suppose it is. Thanks for letting me relieve some stress. Well, I have plenty of time to think about it.
There were a few moments when something went wrong and I thought I was ready to get rid of it. And then decided I could not let go of it and fix the problem. And felt really good about keeping it.
It's to the point where there is nothing wrong with it and it's a daily driver. NA and automatic, not too exciting but I'm just happy it starts every morning.
I was just thinking maybe in a couple of years I might be able to get a MKIV. But the issue for me is that I feel like I have to choose between the MKIII and the MKIV. Even if I could keep both, for some reason I feel like I have to choose between the two cars.
It's weird because I ask myself if I were to get a car that wasn't a JZA80 as a second car (G35, WRX, Lexus SC 300/400, GS300/400, BMW E46 330Ci) in a couple of years would I feel like I have to choose between it and the MA70 and the answer was I wouldn't feel like I have to choose. I know I probably will not ever be able to afford or pay the amount that is for a car like a Murcielago, but I also ask if I had that and the MKIII Supra would I feel like I need to choose between the two, I said no, I would still keep both.
Perhaps its just a phase I'm going through, like those other times where I thought I was done with it and remember the sentimental value. I'll probably wake up soon and realized how much I love my MKIII Supra.
I have nothing against MKIV, I think it is one of the greatest looking cars from Japan. The car had great performance potential and has a look that still looks current.
Only one way to find out is to drive one I guess. I have driven other people's cars and I would always feel like I was missing part of me. A part that was only filled when I was driving my MKIII Supra. Whether it'll be filled by a MKIV only time will tell.
I hear of people regretting getting rid of their first car. I had always loved my car and never could get rid of it because I remember how much it meant to me. In recent times, I suppose I don't know. It not just the car either, it also concerns other things in my life. I guess it's like what a great buddy of mine said, a "quarter life crisis". Maybe I'm at a point in my life where I have to ask questions about everything about my own self and decide what is the next step for the future. A little sidetrack there, haha.
I know this all sound like nonsense, I suppose it is. Thanks for letting me relieve some stress. Well, I have plenty of time to think about it.
Well I didn't sell one I was in a accident and totaled my 89 N/A and would not settle for anything else besides another MK3 Supra and that's how I ended up with my 89 turbo.
I have had 4 in the past 2 years. 87 Turbo Targa 5-Speed/ 89 N/A Targa Auto/ 87 Turbo Sunroof Auto/ 91 Sunroof N/A 5-Speed. After I got the 89 I discovered it had been in a bad front end collision and the front frame rails were smashed in so I took all good parts off of it and put it on my 87 Turbo. Otherwise I still have both 87s and the 91.
bought a 90 na then got a 86.5 na both 5spd sold both then got a 89 turbo still got that bhg 2 times now rob bearing, then got 88 turbo 5spd trached that then 90 turbo, trying to sell that and a 89 na spd trying to get running so thats...6 so far and im only 17 yrs old lol yea i dont have a life or a gf sooo supras are my life
I am on my 3rd Turbo supra. My first one (90) I sold to buy another car this is the one I regret selling. I would buy that one back in a heartbeat!
My 2nd one was a 91 I really didn't like that one gald I sold it. The one I have now 89 turbo targa I like a lot but not as much as my first one.
My 2nd one was a 91 I really didn't like that one gald I sold it. The one I have now 89 turbo targa I like a lot but not as much as my first one.
I have come to the conclusion that my MKIII is a keeper.
Wow, some of you really have a long list of MKIII ownership.
For some reason, I been thinking about a turbocharged cressida or a Supra-powered 4Runner. One of these would make a good daily driver while I have the Supra for the weekend driving.
Wow, some of you really have a long list of MKIII ownership.
For some reason, I been thinking about a turbocharged cressida or a Supra-powered 4Runner. One of these would make a good daily driver while I have the Supra for the weekend driving.
I bought my 1987 in 2002. Fiancee wrecked it in 2007. Bought my 1991 after that and then sold the 1987.
First I had MK2 sold to get mk3n/a then sold and left Supra alone for about 3 years and about 3 months ago I got an MK3 Turbo w/BHG rebuilding it form bottom up!
my buddy had a supra so i bought one in Boston mass and drove it back to Spokane WA to then notice it had a BHG on the way home and then after fixing that noticed the car was being held together barely by rust and sold the car to a kid who blew it up 4hrs after owning it WOT everywhere upped the boost with no mods. now almost 5 years later im searching for another supra after i finished college.
only supra i would buy to replace mine is a black 92 with shadow grey interior. if one comes up when i have the financial means, i would pick it up and swap over everything from my 88...
lets see, i had 1 crashed it sold it 1 1/2 to 2 yrs later baught my 89T, 6 months later baught an 88 w/bhg and i have been building that one for the past year and a half(1j see build thread). I'm almost done with it, i've been taking my time no need to rush. I'll eventually part my 89t out and have just 1 supra and a daily drive by next year(winter months)
Baught my first supra 90T in newark nj
2nd supra - boston ma 89t auto drove home with no problems
3rd supra - south jersey AAA'd it back
All in all i love them all if i could afford to keep the 2 i have i would be i can't =P
Baught my first supra 90T in newark nj
2nd supra - boston ma 89t auto drove home with no problems
3rd supra - south jersey AAA'd it back
All in all i love them all if i could afford to keep the 2 i have i would be i can't =P
my buddy had an 87 rx7 and my other buddy had a 85 300zx.... both N/A's
I had never thought about getting a supra until they both started racing each other and I was stuck with my 1993 ford tempo.
they told me that power to weight ratio of all the N/A's for the 3 of them were about the same(supra,300zx,rx7) so I looked into getting the N/A but I found an awesome deal on a turbo and left my two buddies in the dust.
I had to sell my supra when I moved to california 6 months ago but I will be getting one very soon if things go right.
I had never thought about getting a supra until they both started racing each other and I was stuck with my 1993 ford tempo.
they told me that power to weight ratio of all the N/A's for the 3 of them were about the same(supra,300zx,rx7) so I looked into getting the N/A but I found an awesome deal on a turbo and left my two buddies in the dust.
I had to sell my supra when I moved to california 6 months ago but I will be getting one very soon if things go right.