FTO GPX man vs Supra N/A man

[benyon]

Some of you may have seen my post on what i should buy next, with all your help i have put it down to either a 96 supra N/A manual, or a manual GPX fto, i previously said my limit was 2k but i have managed to save £2800, i have seen a few cars for sale so im gonna start looking, i just want to Know which you all would go for, I like the looks of both inside and out, What would the cost difference of owning a decent one of each be i.e. Petrol, parts etc. From what i have read about them they both seem like strong engines i know a supra would be slower and the FTO has an amazing sound. Anyways let the battle commence.

[GravelBen]

Have you driven either of them? They're very different cars and it seems quite strange to compare them.

Supra - bigger/heavier RWD 3.0 I6 GT coupe, smoother and torquier, better suited to fast stuff.

FTO - smaller/lighter FWD 2.0 V6 coupe/hatch, more frantic and has to be revved to get anywhere but probably more agile/chuckable on the tight stuff.

Edited by GravelBen on Friday 28th March 01:08

[calum_ek]

Supra has 221BHP from its 3.0 straight six (sounds better than the FTO imo) but weighs a bit more. Not the quickest car out as i remember a Honda Civic 1.6 VTEC giving one a run for its money up a drag strip at crail raceway. A workmate of mine has an FTO GPX manual and he commented on how well it handled on the twisty stuff, but was slightly dissappointed with the straight line performance of it (albeit with a decent soundtrack).

I'd go for the Supra tbh, looks, slightly more power, Supra owner status and the noise! All in my opinion though.

[benyon]

I thought the FTO is faster than the supra? Also i expect parts and petrol arnt going to be cheap For either of them but is there much difference between the two, Ive not driven them but ive sat in them both, i really like both of them but i can only buy one.

[Riknos]

£2800, for a 96 Supra N/A? Even in auto, you'll struggle to find one for that price surely?
A 94 maybe, but you wont find one in manual!



*Disclaimer: opinions based on when I last looked at Supras, 2 months ish ago, my information is not up to date

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http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/414787.htm

[benyon]

Ive seen a manual for sale for £2800 on here that looks nice, short MOT on it but, i think its worth a look,

[benyon]

How hard and how much would it be to change a cam belt on a supra n/a auto, is it an engine out job? how much would an average mech charge?

[ApexJimi]

Gazboy said:

Either option looks a bit crap imo.

lol

Love your honesty Gaz!

What would you go for at 2800?

[ApexJimi]

Hmm good call Gaz, didn't think of that.

Did the E36 328 come with VANOS?

[Herman Toothrot]

benyon said:

Some of you may have seen my post on what i should buy next, with all your help i have put it down to either a 96 supra N/A manual, or a manual GPX fto, i previously said my limit was 2k but i have managed to save £2800

if you've "managed to save £2800", I'd suggest a Supra isn't the car for you. Are you planning on insuring it? What happens when it needs a new set of rear tyres or a clutch?

[benyon]

I went and bought a supra i paid 3k for a 96 facelift with full leather and no rust, theres a few things little things need doing but im happy with it, As for a BMW e36 my mate has one so i dont want the same car, ive drove his a few times very nice cars but im glad ive got the supra.

[ApexJimi]

Gaz, in terms of reliability & running costs, how does your Supra compare to your old MR2T?

[Shifty29]

Hi there, i have just bought a manual fto gpx and i had a nightmere trying to get insurance for it.

Edited by Shifty29 on Friday 11th April 19:30

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Shifty29 said:

Hi there, i have just bought a manual fto gpx and i had a nightmere trying to get insurance for it.

Edited by Shifty29 on Friday 11th April 19:30

yup.
stupid really, as they're slow and cheap to repair.
try sky or a-plan