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Old 11-02-2012, 03:12 AM   #11
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Well I have a daily driver. I could maybe find one that's a base model with out turbos high mileage and swap the motor that's no problem. And I would like to nightly modify it myself
An Mkiv TT is MUCH, MUCH more than just the motor and turbos. Brakes, transmission, differential, suspension, ecu, ignition, abs computer, abs valving, traction control, etc., etc. etc. etc. are all VERY different (i.e. MUCH, MUCH BETTER) on the Mkiv TT.

My recommendation is to save your $ and wait. If you want one with turbos, start with that in the first place. The n/a swap has been tried hundreds of times, with mixed results. If your goal was a gutted back-halved trailered drag car, then maybe I'd say sure start with a high mileage n/a. Based on what you've said so far, I believe you wouldn't be at all happy with that - even after an engine swap.

The n/a isn't really a "base model" - to me, it's a totally different vehicle except the not-really-all-that-light chassis. Calling it a base model makes it seem like it's the same except maybe power windows and a/c.
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Old 11-02-2012, 11:12 AM   #12
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Go with the MKIV TT much better
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Old 11-02-2012, 09:40 PM   #13
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Well I have a daily driver. I could maybe find one that's a base model with out turbos high mileage and swap the motor that's no problem. And I would like to nightly modify it myself

I don’t know you so I can’t say that you would be disappointed in the future if you bought an NA but with the extra benefits of the TT that pwpanas listed; in my opinion, you would be much happier waiting till you can by a TT model.
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Old 11-03-2012, 06:04 AM   #14
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I have bought a 1994 Toyota Supra n/a and let me tell you it was basically junk I mean it had the looks and I felt cool saying I had a supra but when it comes down to it, I just had a pale imitation. I sold it and bought the TT version and I have never been happier it was honestly the best decision. So do yourself a favor and just save up some more and get the TT model you wont be sorry trust me.
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