Tuned Jap Coupe or American muscle?
Discussion
Thanks for your responses if you have already written on my Jap 90s turbo coupe post. I think I've probably narrowed it down to three cars.
with some reservations about engine longevity
TT manual of course or
or the R34 version but not necessarily a GTR (R32 looks the nuts though)!
Or possibly an MR2 Turbo Rev3 (haven't really narrowed it down at all then)!
However, for similar money, I could get a newer V8 one of these or possibly a convertible version!
On the plus side, it's a newer car and parts/aftermarket parts are probably more readily available over here and cheaper (Canada). I have a Mazda/Toyota/Nissan dealer local to me but I doubt they have never even seen, let alone sold an RX7/Supra/Skyline. On the downside it won't be as fast or handle as well as any of the above but I believe can be made to go faster/handle better if you have the inclination. I also think Mustang values (due to higher numbers currently) have some way to fall, whereas the older cars if in good condition are probably not going to depreciate any further. If I was still UK-based I would go for the Jap option (or a BMW/Porsche) any day but out here in Canada where the roads are arrow straight, the Mustang has a certain charm!
A tuned Jap coupe and a V8 muscle car (or pony car if we're being persnickety) are both on my aspire to own list, so which one? I'm in my mid-30s now and would intend to keep this car a very long time, as I only intend to use it in the summer months and it's a one-off cash purchase probably until the kids start driving (about 14 years time), at which point I will probably sell it and get something for them to drive (I will run a more practical car all-year round alongside and obviously change this more regularly)!
I get the feeling an RX7/Supra/Skyline is more of a young man's car and although my daughter has no sense of embarassment at the moment and shares my love for cars (she's only two), I imagine she would think I'm a bit sad picking her up from school in a tuned Skyline when she's an easily embarassed teenager and I'm nearly 50 (a Mustang maybe less so)! Having said that, I could save the Mustang until I retire, at which point a V8 Camaro or Challenger ought to be in budget too (or an F-Type or Aston if I'm doing really well)!
Any thoughts?
with some reservations about engine longevity
TT manual of course or
or the R34 version but not necessarily a GTR (R32 looks the nuts though)!
Or possibly an MR2 Turbo Rev3 (haven't really narrowed it down at all then)!
However, for similar money, I could get a newer V8 one of these or possibly a convertible version!
On the plus side, it's a newer car and parts/aftermarket parts are probably more readily available over here and cheaper (Canada). I have a Mazda/Toyota/Nissan dealer local to me but I doubt they have never even seen, let alone sold an RX7/Supra/Skyline. On the downside it won't be as fast or handle as well as any of the above but I believe can be made to go faster/handle better if you have the inclination. I also think Mustang values (due to higher numbers currently) have some way to fall, whereas the older cars if in good condition are probably not going to depreciate any further. If I was still UK-based I would go for the Jap option (or a BMW/Porsche) any day but out here in Canada where the roads are arrow straight, the Mustang has a certain charm!
A tuned Jap coupe and a V8 muscle car (or pony car if we're being persnickety) are both on my aspire to own list, so which one? I'm in my mid-30s now and would intend to keep this car a very long time, as I only intend to use it in the summer months and it's a one-off cash purchase probably until the kids start driving (about 14 years time), at which point I will probably sell it and get something for them to drive (I will run a more practical car all-year round alongside and obviously change this more regularly)!
I get the feeling an RX7/Supra/Skyline is more of a young man's car and although my daughter has no sense of embarassment at the moment and shares my love for cars (she's only two), I imagine she would think I'm a bit sad picking her up from school in a tuned Skyline when she's an easily embarassed teenager and I'm nearly 50 (a Mustang maybe less so)! Having said that, I could save the Mustang until I retire, at which point a V8 Camaro or Challenger ought to be in budget too (or an F-Type or Aston if I'm doing really well)!
Any thoughts?
Do you drive fast - ie 100+ on suitable A roads ?
If yes then the Mustang will disappoint.
If no then there's no point getting fast Jap stuff as they only get interesting at those speeds.
Edit: Canada - unless you have some twisty narrow roads then the Jap cars are wasted on you might as well have the better V8 soundtrack
If yes then the Mustang will disappoint.
If no then there's no point getting fast Jap stuff as they only get interesting at those speeds.
Edit: Canada - unless you have some twisty narrow roads then the Jap cars are wasted on you might as well have the better V8 soundtrack
Edited by V8RX7 on Thursday 29th May 20:02
V8RX7 said:
Do you drive fast - ie 100+ on suitable A roads ?
If yes then the Mustang will disappoint.
If no then there's no point getting fast Jap stuff as they only get interesting at those speeds.
Edit: Canada - unless you have some twisty narrow roads then the Jap cars are wasted on you might as well have the better V8 soundtrack
Well, I do live my life a quarter of a mile at a time but as I got a $400 speeding ticket in my first month here for doing 120 (km/h) in my MIL's Yaris, then I guess I won't be driving that fast!If yes then the Mustang will disappoint.
If no then there's no point getting fast Jap stuff as they only get interesting at those speeds.
Edit: Canada - unless you have some twisty narrow roads then the Jap cars are wasted on you might as well have the better V8 soundtrack
Edited by V8RX7 on Thursday 29th May 20:02
In your other thread you mentioned your nearest rotary engine specialist was 12 hours drive away. Don't get an RX7 unless you like the idea of trailering an RX7 on 2000 mile round trips to get it looked at. You can do things to extend rotary engine life, but just the same as any engine, things wear and it will eventually lose compression, it just happens to do it a lot faster than a piston engine.
As much as I love Jap performance stuff, if I lived on your continent there is no way I'd choose one over a Mustang.
As much as I love Jap performance stuff, if I lived on your continent there is no way I'd choose one over a Mustang.
Gaz. said:
You're an ex=pat in Canada iirc? if it was me I'd buy something over there that is hard/expensive to get here. ie get a Corvette over there and if you come back get a Supra (or a variation of the same theme).
Too wide for my garage sadly. Plus I find the image a bit porn star/Hugh Hefner!
Absolutely. I'm actually quite attached to the Astra, it was my first car. I can't believe I've had it 8 years now.ukzz4iroc said:
RX-7 hands down. Mustang is dull.
Owned one have you?I have for five years, I use it as a daily driver, I race it, I have fun with it. Dull is not a word that applies to the Mustang.
OP: I cannot speak for the other cars as I have not driven (or even been driven in them) But as I said I have owned a 2006 Mustang GT (Coupe, Automatic) for five years and I it has been a great car, reliable, practical, no messing about, it just works.
Raize said:
So is the Jap stuff actually fast point to point on B-roads?
Oh yes particularly the R32 GTR and RX7 - Supra is better on A roads (it's bigger and heavier) but can be made into a formidable track car. Take a look on Youtube - type whichever model you fancy there is some great footage "Touge" is worth adding.
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