Discussion
OK, so apologies for my ignorance before i say this...
But are Supras & GTOs comparable - both 3 litre twin turbos, lots of torque, etc.
And if so which is best (I'm going to guess its the supra - but the reasons why would be good!)
Just that both are under consideration for my brothers "mid-life crisis" car which he has given me the task of drawing up a shortlist for...i want it to be something good so hopefully i can inherit it in a year or 2
But are Supras & GTOs comparable - both 3 litre twin turbos, lots of torque, etc.
And if so which is best (I'm going to guess its the supra - but the reasons why would be good!)
Just that both are under consideration for my brothers "mid-life crisis" car which he has given me the task of drawing up a shortlist for...i want it to be something good so hopefully i can inherit it in a year or 2
My knowledge of the two is very limited but anyway....
I would go for the Supra, ideally one with a tasteful kit and some nice wheels IMO. The exterior design looks modern even today and I love the rear lights. Have to say though , I really dont like the dashboard on Supras. If he gets a Supra make sure its a manual cos the auto will take half the fun out of it.
GTOs look nice too but from reviews I've read about them I gather that they are loaded with all sorts of technology which may have scary maintanance costs.
I would go for the Supra, ideally one with a tasteful kit and some nice wheels IMO. The exterior design looks modern even today and I love the rear lights. Have to say though , I really dont like the dashboard on Supras. If he gets a Supra make sure its a manual cos the auto will take half the fun out of it.
GTOs look nice too but from reviews I've read about them I gather that they are loaded with all sorts of technology which may have scary maintanance costs.
Personaly, I prefer the look of the GTO Mk1 (when both are standard) BUT the Supra is much easier to modify.
The only thing I dont like about either of them is they need serious diets.
The supra is also RWD which is better to.
My GTO will finaly be going in April I hope, just needs one big service first !
The only thing I dont like about either of them is they need serious diets.
The supra is also RWD which is better to.
My GTO will finaly be going in April I hope, just needs one big service first !
iaint said:
RobPhoboS said:
The only thing I dont like about either of them is they need serious diets.
forget them both. Just buy an RX-7 - look good and go round corners...
Its already off the list as he doesn't like the look of it & the rotary engine no matter how much i tried to 'sell' it to him - no accounting for taste! Good shout all the same tho!
It was Mark Mullen then! I do however remember you telling me about the Mr2 Turbo.
On another note, I left a GTO behind without even trying anything too extreme. I saw him shake his head and then smile and give me the thumbs up at the next set of traffic lights so I can only assume he was going for it..
My car does weigh 400kg less than the GTO though.
On another note, I left a GTO behind without even trying anything too extreme. I saw him shake his head and then smile and give me the thumbs up at the next set of traffic lights so I can only assume he was going for it..
My car does weigh 400kg less than the GTO though.
When my car starts behaving itself I dont mind a run upto 100(kph) with you! Nothing over mind you because I know the supra will still be pulling strong to about 160! 
him now, or get him committed!!! he's clearly had an accident involving some sort of head injury, and needs to be put out of his misery.... 
Robatr0n said:
It was Mark Mullen then! I do however remember you telling me about the Mr2 Turbo.
On another note, I left a GTO behind without even trying anything too extreme. I saw him shake his head and then smile and give me the thumbs up at the next set of traffic lights so I can only assume he was going for it..
My car does weigh 400kg less than the GTO though.
On another note, I left a GTO behind without even trying anything too extreme. I saw him shake his head and then smile and give me the thumbs up at the next set of traffic lights so I can only assume he was going for it..
My car does weigh 400kg less than the GTO though.
Must have been a broken GTO or a N/A - don't know anyone with a GTO ever say they've had trouble with an S2.
In standard form they are very similiar spec. I have an MTM chip therefore making the car a 'tad' nippier.
A mate of mine has just sold his S2 and bought a supra TT. He is adamant that a standard supra TT against a chipped S2 would not catch up until speeds went past 100 where the supra just keeps pulling like a train
A mate of mine has just sold his S2 and bought a supra TT. He is adamant that a standard supra TT against a chipped S2 would not catch up until speeds went past 100 where the supra just keeps pulling like a train
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