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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 10:32 AM
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Or I would of made a special trip with my tax returns and some extra; made a trip to Illinois for this bad boy.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e&rdpage=thumb

Not crazy for the color but I would of lived with it...

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Its just amazing how low 1990s Supras are being on sale for If they say this low in two years; I might just say the hell with a Lexus and get a collector Supra. Throw on collector plates & drive it few miles a year.
Old Feb 21, 2010 | 07:42 PM
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automatic FTL
Old Feb 22, 2010 | 12:18 AM
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I pass by that dealership every morning, on my way to work!
Old Feb 22, 2010 | 01:54 AM
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Originally Posted by TheQuietThings
automatic FTL
This is a pretty nieve statement. The fastest supras are going to be autos. A built/hi-stalled auto will shift faster and be faster then the 6 speed.

but, a manual tranny is much more fun to drive.


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Or I would of made a special trip with my tax returns and some extra; made a trip to Illinois for this bad boy.

Not crazy for the color but I would of lived with it...

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Its just amazing how low 1990s Supras are being on sale for If they say this low in two years; I might just say the hell with a Lexus and get a collector Supra. Throw on collector plates & drive it few miles a year.
Just for your information man, you can get a Auto tt supra for less then 20k now. ive seen them on sale from anywhere between 17-20k. you can get a 6 speed supra now adays for around 25k-30k in good shape.
Old Feb 24, 2010 | 12:53 AM
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what state lets you put collector plates on late model cars instead of just classics.
Old Feb 24, 2010 | 01:07 AM
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drool* nice supra
Old Feb 24, 2010 | 03:27 AM
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been looking locally myself for a few of these too! VERY hard to find one with decent miles and price that hasn't been rapped already. I would pass due to it being auto. Not hating on the autos at all just not my preference.
Old Feb 24, 2010 | 03:56 AM
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u can get an automatic, non turbo, with high miles for like 10K, then just do a motor build w/ large single turbo and manual trans.
done.
Old Feb 24, 2010 | 04:29 AM
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I've been looking ALOT into an MK3 (89-93) 7M-GTE supra. Much more cost effective. Build + T4 = whoa buddy
Old Feb 24, 2010 | 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by yellowxhoodie
u can get an automatic, non turbo, with high miles for like 10K, then just do a motor build w/ large single turbo and manual trans.
done.
depends if you're in a smog state or not. that and the price ends up being a bit much as much more than just engine trans and turbo's change.
Old Feb 24, 2010 | 09:52 PM
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That is a good deal for a Supra with less than 50k miles, regardless of if it is auto, or not. It's just begging for a huge single.
Old Feb 28, 2010 | 05:28 PM
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Why spend an arm and a leg for a MK4 supra when you can spend a few thousand on an SC300, and either go na-t, or 2jzgte swap?
Old Feb 28, 2010 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by strtrcril87
Why spend an arm and a leg for a MK4 supra when you can spend a few thousand on an SC300, and either go na-t, or 2jzgte swap?
Because just driving that car will get you laid!!

Its a Supra!!! Duh!!
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MK4 Supra > SC300
Old Feb 28, 2010 | 06:52 PM
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Oh and just so you know i do like the SC but its not better than a supra even with a swap.
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Originally Posted by strtrcril87
Why spend an arm and a leg for a MK4 supra when you can spend a few thousand on an SC300, and either go na-t, or 2jzgte swap?
SC300+1jz-gte swap
Old Feb 28, 2010 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by hotbox05
what state lets you put collector plates on late model cars instead of just classics.

Wisconsin has a 15 year rule. My Dad can't wait for one more year for his 90s Camaro. He rarely drives it.

In 2022 my tC can get one! LOL

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FYI guys, I'm getting alot of crap thrown at me for wanting to buy some Toyota history.
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