Why a Supra? Why a Mk.III?

Cutback · 07-01-2009, 05:46 AM

Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and am hoping to buy a mk.III as soon as by the end of the week.

I was just wondering what is the reason you all have a mk.III Supra? Because it's fast, looks good, fun to work on? Is owning a supra worth it? Why the supra when there are Zs, STi, evos etc.?

I've done all the research on the supra, and 99% sure it a car I would love to own, just wanted to hear why you all own it.

Little about me: I'm from Denver, finishing up undergrad schooling. I currently drive a '92 accord that was the family car for a long time. I hope a supra could be a car that I could work on and make mine. Hoping the one I am looking at is a good daily driver, that I can mess around with at my leisure and not when it breaks down on the highway.

P.S. If this is a stupid post, or if I put it in the wrong section, tell me and I'll get rid of it.

mirage83 · 07-01-2009, 06:32 AM

The MkIII came out right after I graduated HS, always wanted one but didn't have the money for it then. Forgot about them for a while (life and kids got in the way), then kinda fell into the one I have now a couple of years ago.

They can be expensive to restore and/or maintain, but they're pretty sharp cars when they're running right.

supradrift · 07-01-2009, 09:58 PM

idk if i speak for everybody else but i dont like awd and to me it is a sick looking car with a lot of potential is the reason i own mine

mikeoc1 · 07-02-2009, 02:37 AM

Similar story for me as for Mirage, when I was in high school they were hot cars, loaded and way ahead of their time. Couldnt have one then so bought one now. A great classic sport car imo. Not the fastest by modern standards. you didnt see many in the 80s and definitely not now. Mine is a second car and it has been expensive to return to dependability, but I enjoy the process.

poboy69 · 07-02-2009, 03:46 AM

AWD+BOOST=SEX

But seriously, you can get an MKIII cheap and with a bit of money and luck get some decent power out of it. I got one because of the swap factor and now going 2JZ=SEX

don't get me wrong though, my old 04 STI was a blast to drive, but something breaking every week + a $500 per month payment wasn't fun at all!!

Kevin · 07-02-2009, 06:08 AM

i got mine cuz its the nicest pre 1987 car i could find within my budget. pre 1987 cuz i dont need emissions

07-01-2009, 05:46 AM	#1
Cutback Stock Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 6	Why a Supra? Why a Mk.III? Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and am hoping to buy a mk.III as soon as by the end of the week. I was just wondering what is the reason you all have a mk.III Supra? Because it's fast, looks good, fun to work on? Is owning a supra worth it? Why the supra when there are Zs, STi, evos etc.? I've done all the research on the supra, and 99% sure it a car I would love to own, just wanted to hear why you all own it. Little about me: I'm from Denver, finishing up undergrad schooling. I currently drive a '92 accord that was the family car for a long time. I hope a supra could be a car that I could work on and make mine. Hoping the one I am looking at is a good daily driver, that I can mess around with at my leisure and not when it breaks down on the highway. P.S. If this is a stupid post, or if I put it in the wrong section, tell me and I'll get rid of it.

07-02-2009, 03:46 AM	#5
poboy69 Intake Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DF-DUB Posts: 36	AWD+BOOST=SEX But seriously, you can get an MKIII cheap and with a bit of money and luck get some decent power out of it. I got one because of the swap factor and now going 2JZ=SEX don't get me wrong though, my old 04 STI was a blast to drive, but something breaking every week + a $500 per month payment wasn't fun at all!! Last edited by poboy69; 07-02-2009 at 03:50 AM.

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07-01-2009, 06:32 AM	#2
mirage83 12psi boost Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 359	The MkIII came out right after I graduated HS, always wanted one but didn't have the money for it then. Forgot about them for a while (life and kids got in the way), then kinda fell into the one I have now a couple of years ago. They can be expensive to restore and/or maintain, but they're pretty sharp cars when they're running right.

07-01-2009, 09:58 PM	#3
supradrift 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: connecticut Posts: 92	idk if i speak for everybody else but i dont like awd and to me it is a sick looking car with a lot of potential is the reason i own mine

07-02-2009, 02:37 AM	#4
mikeoc1 Stock Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: tn Posts: 20	Similar story for me as for Mirage, when I was in high school they were hot cars, loaded and way ahead of their time. Couldnt have one then so bought one now. A great classic sport car imo. Not the fastest by modern standards. you didnt see many in the 80s and definitely not now. Mine is a second car and it has been expensive to return to dependability, but I enjoy the process.

07-02-2009, 06:08 AM	#6
Kevin 3" Exhaust Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 194	i got mine cuz its the nicest pre 1987 car i could find within my budget. pre 1987 cuz i dont need emissions