Why the MKIII?
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I shopped around for a rwd turbo for a while and came down to a couple of choices. I know there's a lot of negative comments on the 944 Turbo, but damn it handles well. I always loved the looks of the last gen 300ZX, but the TT's were too pricey. And then there was the MKIII Supra: Sport roof, turbo, rwd, no need to change the timing belt every 30K like the 944T, very reasonably priced, etc, etc, etc. I'll still give the win to the Porsche on handling, but hands down to my 90 Turbo on absolutely everything else.
Like a few of the other 30+ year olds, I remember reading about these cars when I was in high school, I loved it then and I never thought I would own one, but I sure do own one now. It ran me an assload less than my coworkers buying brand new POS's with no styling, character, or power, and I love it. Best thing on four wheels I ever bought, and it will be with me for a loooonnnngggg time.
Like a few of the other 30+ year olds, I remember reading about these cars when I was in high school, I loved it then and I never thought I would own one, but I sure do own one now. It ran me an assload less than my coworkers buying brand new POS's with no styling, character, or power, and I love it. Best thing on four wheels I ever bought, and it will be with me for a loooonnnngggg time.
Ric said:
Ok, I figured this was just another jab at MKIIIs since I saw you talking shit on SF one day. Carry on.
because I like it...
I don't feel I got the short end of the Supra stick by getting an MKIII. A former friend had an MKIV and it was a total piece of shit, he finally sold it at a $5000 loss.
My bro has an SC300 and while it's a beast, I simply prefer my MKIII...
I don't feel I got the short end of the Supra stick by getting an MKIII. A former friend had an MKIV and it was a total piece of shit, he finally sold it at a $5000 loss.
My bro has an SC300 and while it's a beast, I simply prefer my MKIII...
Nice body lines, good car to tune with simple mods, very comfortable interior, and its a car you don't see everyday.
Originally because it was the best looking new car, not old one. That needs to be reinforced. And the 89 came out, the great lines became better, and the interior became better.
That and mechanically the car was designed about as well as could be. Aside from a nearly all aluminum car to save weight like the NSX, there isn't much different I would do. Kieth and Ian's reasoing is spot on correct.
You know, some of us could drive when these came out.
That and mechanically the car was designed about as well as could be. Aside from a nearly all aluminum car to save weight like the NSX, there isn't much different I would do. Kieth and Ian's reasoing is spot on correct.
You know, some of us could drive when these came out.
swaq said:
Not yet but I anticipate spending some quality weekends working on it as the weather get's nicer. I'd post up pictures of the new parts I've got lying around but then I'd have to bash myself for posting up lame @$$ pictures of parts off the car when they should clearly be ON THE CAR!
"Hey guys look what I just got!"
Lets just hope we have enough volunteers for SILV this year to show off our beautiful rides. And the shitty ones that Joe mentioned.
And the shitty ones that Joe mentioned.
it's the styling plus i knew Pilot who had one and ever since i got my first ride in it, i was in love :love:
It was a fun Car and still pretty rare.
It was a fun Car and still pretty rare.
I't looks buff, lol. Thats all i remember, when i saw my first supra in the junk yard. I love the body lines. I purchased a 240sx but i did not like the way the interior was set up, it looked to cheap, so i sold it and i got another supra, it was mint, but it sat to long in the sun and the sun, eat away at my front and rear bumbers lol. My girlfriends well all of my ex girlfriends and even my current chika, do not like the way the supra looks, thats why i have my 4runner for:naughty: (bang bus):evil2:
Nick M said:Lets just hope we have enough volunteers for SILV this year to show off our beautiful rides.
Thanks for the plug Nick.
As Nick mentioned I am in need of a lot more help - did you guys see the list of helpers that TX had? I am getting too old (Old Man Hart) to run around like I used to and make sure everything goes as well as possible.
There is currently an open letter on the SILV website at http://Vegas.Supras.Org - or our new siter URL at http://www.SILV.info - outlining the needs (I still have to finish up those last couple of pages with the specific coordinators needed).
I am working on some new behind-the-scenes pieces on the website that will help make a few things easier.
We are looking for all different kinds of help - I'll also be making a post in the general section here soon.
Remember that this event is for everyone and the more people that help out, the bigger success it can be.
Keith.
Some 5 years ago my father had a old milk truck style truck just a small delivery thing.. used to use it as a delivery truck for his work (label printing company) and when that fell threw he got a offer from someone to swap it with a 3.0T automatic digital dash supra, i was only about 15 or 16 at the time and just got my learner licence. We had just been out at the driving range heading home in the supra he let me drive it. nearing home my brother pulled up next to us, he owned a mitsi lancer GSR must have been about a 1990 model or mayb 93.. evo1 shape.. anyhow he was a bit of a hoon and still is.. he pulled up egging me on to race him.. my father told me not to but since when do i listen.. lights go green, both plant it.. and pow i was gone. the feel of the power and comfort instantly took me. since that day i <3 MK3's... maybe one day ill grow out of them.. 6 years later im still loving them tho and just got another.. maybe another 6 years?...
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SkyHawk Ecks said:I can't resist black ass... :biglaugh:
I'ts just me but i would not make my license place visible, if you live in stockton or around sac. I Know people that have had there car's stolen.