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Old Jul 4, 2009 | 04:13 PM
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My new "fun" car.

Well since selling the Evo just over a month ago I've been looking at my options, and wound up buying this car in Florida and having it shipped (enclosed carrier) to NJ.

* 1995 Super White Supra TT
* 6-Speed
* Super White
* 30,211 miles
* Bone stock except for Eibach springs and some weird brand 18" staggered wheels.

Due to the distance I had a very reputable Florida Supra shop inspect the car and they gave it a very clean bill of health. In fact they told me that if I didn't buy it, they would buy it.


The car's in excellent shape; it's got some small paint chips but no dents or dings.

Having just washed it, I'm amazed at how well the OEM Toyota paint is.

I should be getting ready to give the car a nice overall detail with the orbital soon.

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Driving impressions:

1. Handling is good (a bit "floaty"), but no where near the sharpness of an Evo. I'm thinking some sway bars, coilovers, and some small weight reduction will help a lot.

2. The car is very comfortable; much more comfy than an Evo. It's very "cockpit-like", very enveloping, and also very very quiet. Much more 1990's Lexus like than any Toyota. Doesn't feel cheap compared to the Evo's interior.

3. Power wise the car is stock so it's no where near what my Evo was (389 awhp & 393 awhtq), so it felt a bit slow. The car has some nice kick at around 3,500 rpm's when the 1st turbo spools up. I can't wait to get some bolt-on's for the car .

4. Look's wise the car still has a presence; having driven it to get gas and for a quick joy ride, the car still get's looks.


Thanks.

Keep boosting.

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Old Jul 4, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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how much did u get it for if u don't mind?
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Old Jul 4, 2009 | 04:24 PM
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that is gorgeous man. enjoy every last second of it. i bought an evo in exact same shape. i sold it. and i almost cried. lol.



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Old Jul 4, 2009 | 04:26 PM
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Nice "FUN" car.
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Old Jul 4, 2009 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ottomatic
how much did u get it for if u don't mind?
It's a great find, with lots of potential...
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Old Jul 4, 2009 | 04:28 PM
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Great find. One of my wish list car.
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Old Jul 4, 2009 | 04:32 PM
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Bump it up 300hp and get a veilside kit on it and your golden!

Nice whip
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Old Jul 4, 2009 | 04:40 PM
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Congrats!! Keep it clean nice rims, lowered not slammed, nice tint not limo, no kits!! The obligatory 550-650whp too!! Great car practically unlimited platform!!
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Old Jul 4, 2009 | 04:54 PM
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nice pickup man, its crazy how a car whos style is over 15 years old is still an attractive car.
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Old Jul 4, 2009 | 09:28 PM
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def a fun car to have
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Old Jul 4, 2009 | 09:30 PM
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absolutly beautiful
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Eric Morse
Bump it up 300hp and get a veilside kit on it and your golden!

Nice whip
veilside kit is a BIG

nice pick up, always wanted a supra
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Jasil
Congrats!! Keep it clean nice rims, lowered not slammed, nice tint not limo, no kits!! The obligatory 550-650whp too!! Great car practically unlimited platform!!
Before picking up the Supra I was looking at some used C6 Z06's and was so close to getting a LS3 Vette, but unfortunately (I kid you not) I see at least 4-5 C6 Vette's a day where I live which would bother me if I got one.

The window tint was already on the car when I bought it; I'm sure the local police won't like it too much.

No worries on the wheel choice; I'm looking at either BBS LM's, CCW LM20's, or maybe HRE 441's or 446's.

Originally Posted by Eric Morse
Bump it up 300hp and get a veilside kit on it and your golden!

Nice whip
I actually saw a Supra with the Veilside kit a few years back at TurboTrix Racing and it was horrible looking. It was installed, painted, and fit excellent but looked so odd and alien.

300 HP should be pretty easy to get .

Parts are on the way .

Originally Posted by nikkadanny
veilside kit is a BIG

nice pick up, always wanted a supra
I always wanted one too.

I remember back in high school when the MKIV Supra's first came out and how much I loved the look of the car.

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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 07:49 PM
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Nice come up, really clean Supra
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 07:53 PM
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nice nice looks sick man.. good find
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