A what car! Coming from a Supra

[sgtbash]

Hi Guys,

I hate these threads normally, but I really am stuck here.

I am selling my Toyota Supra Twin Turbo, basically for something that's more economical. I love the power behind it, it is standard but being 22 and have over 300 HP at my disposal is a very nice feeling.

I have had a Nissan S14a prior to the Supra, but that had reliability issues, before that I had a 1.8 Corsa C!

Im looking at spending around 3.5k on something that is moderately fast, but also has fuel economy, I have been thinking along the lines of a MK4 Seat Ibiza Cupra Diesel, but ive also been looking at E39 530D's, so im open to any suggestion really!

Thanks in advance.

[Poopipe]

Megane cup?

Youd be surprised how familiar it feels getting out of a 90s jap and getting into one of those

[sgtbash]

Poopipe said:

Megane cup?

Youd be surprised how familiar it feels getting out of a 90s jap and getting into one of those

Good call! The 225 seems to be within my budget, and it seems slightly more practical than the Supra. I never thought about a Megane, I will certainly look into them though!

Thanks

[anonymous-user]

I might get flamed but what about an Audi TT

[LasseV]

MonkeyMatt said:

I might get flamed but what about an Audi TT

Well, audis mpg isn't that much better what you get in supra, so it's not a wise move. Unless op goes to 1.8 with 150hp and fwd. And that bmw is not a good option, cos it is as expensive to run as that Supra. Maybe that megane is the best choice.

[jonah35]

350z?

Not great mpg but better than the supra.

Mk5 golf gti

330ci

[TheAngryDog]

LasseV said:

MonkeyMatt said:

I might get flamed but what about an Audi TT

Well, audis mpg isn't that much better what you get in supra, so it's not a wise move. Unless op goes to 1.8 with 150hp and fwd. And that bmw is not a good option, cos it is as expensive to run as that Supra. Maybe that megane is the best choice.

WHAT?? A 530D BMW is as expensive to run as a 326bhp Toyota Supra Twin Turbo?? Are you mad man?

[ManOpener]

How about a Mk1 Leon Cupra? Plenty in your budget, will do 35+ on a run and possibly more if you baby it, pretty usable, fairly cheap to keep running and power delivery isn't dissimilar to a 90s Japanese turbo.

[pad58]

My sister had a Supra and changed it for a Mazda 6 diesel.


I told her to

[Tonberry]

TheAngryDog said:

WHAT?? A 530D BMW is as expensive to run as a 326bhp Toyota Supra Twin Turbo?? Are you mad man?

An E39 that needs its entire cooling system replaced as well as a suspension refresh (they all do) will be more expensive to run than a Supra.

Unless we're just talking fuel of course.

[Crush]

Dodge Challenger

[TheAngryDog]

Tonberry said:

TheAngryDog said:

WHAT?? A 530D BMW is as expensive to run as a 326bhp Toyota Supra Twin Turbo?? Are you mad man?

An E39 that needs its entire cooling system replaced as well as a suspension refresh (they all do) will be more expensive to run than a Supra.

Unless we're just talking fuel of course.

Unless of course that has already been done by the previous owner etc.

So many variables to take into consideration.

[Tonberry]

Sadly these cars are run on a shoe string so its unlikely that'll be the case.

I had an E39 528i the previous owener spent about £6k on over 5 years but it still cost me a considerable amount over the year I owned it.

[anonymous-user]

LasseV said:

MonkeyMatt said:

I might get flamed but what about an Audi TT

Well, audis mpg isn't that much better what you get in supra, so it's not a wise move. Unless op goes to 1.8 with 150hp and fwd. And that bmw is not a good option, cos it is as expensive to run as that Supra. Maybe that megane is the best choice.

What sort of mpg's do you get out of the Supra?

[FD3Si]

Megane 225's are a bit rubbish on fuel. There's a RenaultSport Diesel version though, if you can handle the sacrilege.

[sgtbash]

MonkeyMatt said:

What sort of mpg's do you get out of the Supra?

I average 17mpg

FD3Si said:

Megane 225's are a bit rubbish on fuel. There's a RenaultSport Diesel version though, if you can handle the sacrilege.

Hmm well ive also been looking at Civic Type R's, but again they are not good on fuel!

Seem to be leaning more towards the Ibiza Cupra diesel!

[TheConverted]

sgtbash said:

Hmm well ive also been looking at Civic Type R's, but again they are not good on fuel!

Seem to be leaning more towards the Ibiza Cupra diesel!

I posted this in another thread relating to the DCI 175 Megane. its a slightly biased view, but i love mine.


I love mine, and I've had some serious metal too. I think they have to be one of the best compromises if you do a lot of miles but enjoy something that handles.

I find that were you have the low down grunt and the grip and chassis not alot can keep up through the twisty's you can be quite lazy with the gears and still be doing silly speeds.

I have a 3 door lux which I think is the one of choice. as the cup is probably a little too hard on the motorway. mine is firm but not uncomfortable, its a nicer ride than my Z4 but also more composed. because of the run flats on the Z4.

Dont be put off buy the 8 seconds to 60, like all diesels 1st gear is very short in real terms its a lot quicker I find. I average 38-40MPG read out in the car says 42MPG, most days i commute in heave traffic and its our main car so gets used for everything as well as the odd hoon. I have seen 46-47MPG on run.

few things if you look to buy. all Megane 2 RS models Dci175,225,r26. have an extra bearing in the hub its called a hub Carrier bearing, its prone to failing and manifests itself as vague steering unstable handling and the esp will kick in all the time. normally the esp/traction system wont kick in at all on the road even when pushing on. this is the only thing I've had trouble with on mine.
also they don't like odd tyres or budgets, for some reason. most recommendation are to use michelin pilot's as it what there set up for.

your welcome to come had had alook around mine/drive if your local I am in Hampshire.



Andy

[LasseV]

MonkeyMatt said:

What sort of mpg's do you get out of the Supra?

My is a n/a 5speed. Last 3 tanks were 32mpg, mostly long distance traveling. I drive quite fast tho, i try to keep my travel speed about 75-80mph. I do quite a lot of overtaking, but otherwise i'm quite good econo driver and i don't pump gas pedal without reason. Constant speed saves gasoline a lot.

[vtecyo]

MR2 Turbo.

[LasseV]

MonkeyMatt said:

What sort of mpg's do you get out of the Supra?

My is a n/a 5speed. Last 3 tanks were 32mpg, mostly long distance traveling. I drive quite fast tho, i try to keep my travel speed about 75-80mph. I do quite a lot of overtaking, but otherwise i'm quite good econo driver and i don't pump gas pedal without reason. Constant speed saves gasoline a lot.