N/a Supra

[+Steve]

Mate of mine wants a supra but because of insurance thinks that the N/A is suitable for him.

I want to ask some questions but dont want to be pointed to supra forums trying to hunt the answer.

So here goes.

Which is the best N/A supra to get.. has a budget of 7k

What is the 0-60

what is the sz-r ones.. are their differences?

We undertsand its about 220BHP right?

Insurance group?

cheers

[RWDisFUN]

if hes gonna get a N/A one.. get the tagra auto.. then when he drops a TT lump in later.. hes got the ultimate pimpin accesory.. removable roof :D

[run_d_ll]

u r right about the bhp @220, on the mk 3's tis about 200, forget the turbo until over 26, just hit 25, 1 yrs n/c ,insurance on 89 3.0i, with elephant.co.uk is about 610 f/c, (no points).

[nws25]

The N/A being import only, will be the same, if not more to insure than a UK TT, if he can up his budget a little then obviously a UK TT is the way to go.

Not sure on the SZ-R, I know it's a late model.......maybe just refering to it having VVTI..................

Your correct on the power level. If going for a N/A it would have to be the Aero for me, but forget about doing a TT swap, you might aswell just buy the Aero TT as the money involved is the same.

HTH

[nws25]

Damn, forgetting my roots,

Tell him to buy a MKIII Turbo for 2k and spend 5k on mods......................500 horses here we come

[RWDisFUN]

u can get 400 horses for about 1k of mods ;)

[nws25]

On a MKIII.................really.........................tell me more................

[gus]

If insurance is a problem Why buy a MKIII when i know of a very good MKII that might be available for the right price......hint

[nws25]

The original post is about a MKIV

[+Steve]

does anyone know what the performance is like?

[nws25]

It's a N/A what more do you need to know

0-60 around 7 secs, I believe, 140+ tops (if delimited)

[timwildman]

does anyone know what the performance is like?

Performance is not bad they always keep up well at supra club meets, they seem to drink a bit more though. When being pushed like a TT.

I get the impression insurance is more for an import NA, than an import TT. Thats insurance companies for you.

[dangerous brain]

I have an aero-top SZ MKiv soop. As far ***** pecs go I don't know the difference between an SZ and an SZ-r but there are so many standard options available in Japan to have fitted in the factory on the SZ that telling the difference between most of the models can be a bit difficult. It may just be a better stereo folding mirrors perhaps the front active spoiler or a number of other trim details. What it won't be is any more powerfull.

The N/A developes around 230 horses in standard form is approximately 6.9 ish to 60 depending on its treatment in past life and if you have never driven one before feels like a very quick car. It does have a tendency to keep up with the turbo's in road traffic but actually race a tt at the lights and you will be embarrased! There are also handling differences and gearbox differences ie there is no limited slip diff on the N/A which makes putting power down in corners a bit iffy especially wet corners. The gearing is different which is why it actually drinks more juice than the tt does.

Insurance is a funny business. Ours is only £450 through tesco's full ncb at 26 but shopping around shows that at times some insurance firms show higher premiums for N/A's than j-spec tts. Quirky I know.

If you intend to have a tuned up motor don't buy an N/A its too expensive to do up really as I am begining to learn to my cost. if i sell my motor and buy a tt i will lose a shed load of cash as i bought from a dealer. If you reckon you will be happy with the N/A's power then yes it is a beauty of a motor and really does look the part..