New Member Thinking about Trading into a MKV

[TiE2000]

Just joined today Currently own a 2018 Challenger ScatPack in Plum Crazy Purple. I've owned the car since 2017 (new). My Challenger has around 25k miles on it. MSRP on it was 49k

Vroom has offered me 40k on my car, Got 25k Left on my note. Been eyeballing a blue 2020 3.0 Premium GR Supra with 20k miles. they are asking 49,999 for it.

I'm hesitant to make the move.
1st, 50k on a used car with 20k miles that MSRP'd for 53k is a bit un-nerving. But, if I wait till all these car shortages are over, i'm not going to get 40k for my challenger. (double-edge sword)
2nd, I can't test drive it due to Vroom having the same business model as Carvana. TBH i'm not sure what the driving experience will be compared to my Challenger.

I've thought about buying new, but I understand that the ECU is still locked on the 2021.

one of the main reason's i've been looking to trade, is the challenger is basically optimized from the factory. I'd be spending HellCat money to make it as fast and less reliable. I'm looking for a car that I can build and enjoy for years to come. I've considered getting a Hellcat, but they are a dime a dozen out here in Texas. Looking for something a bit different, and tbh I love the body lines of the MKV. At the end of the day, i'm not looking to make gobs of HP. Looking for a nice head turner, that I can take to local shows and drives around the country.

Would love to know current owners opinions on the car after owning it for a few months / yrs. How is the reliability after doing small upgrades / tunes. How comfortable is the car is long trips (3hrs +). Would you make the switch? Or would you wait until things settle down?

Sorry for the small novel.

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[MyCorolla]

This might not be a common experience with Vroom but worth keeping in mind.

 

[TiE2000]

This might not be a common experience with Vroom but worth keeping in mind.

Good looking out! I'm local to Houston, so hopefully I wouldn't go through the same situation, and that snowstorm really did a number on the area, (I had no power for 4 days) that being said, looks like Vroom did everything they could to make it right... granted TFL is a pretty well known channel

 

[ikeaboy]

You can try AutoNation for the buy and sell. I see a used A91 Edition in Katy, TX which is close to you albeit more expensive. https://www.autonation.com/cars/WZ1DB0C09MW036636

I had a great experience with them when selling my Audi S5. They gave me a higher offer than the other guys (Vroom, Carmax, Carvana, etc).

 

[Thill444]

First, you need to test drive a Supra before you buy it. It's such a huge difference from the Challenger. Many pros (small nimble, purpose built, great handling, lots of mods, more rare, etc) and some cons (much tighter inside, no backseat, harder to get in and out of, not quite as comfortable, more expensive). Maybe try to find a used one nearby you can test drive. Even if it's just a short limited drive you can get a better feel for it.

Only you can decide if the price difference is worth it.

 

[Jay2004]

Just joined today Currently own a 2018 Challenger ScatPack in Plum Crazy Purple. I've owned the car since 2017 (new). My Challenger has around 25k miles on it. MSRP on it was 49k

Vroom has offered me 40k on my car, Got 25k Left on my note. Been eyeballing a blue 2020 3.0 Premium GR Supra with 20k miles. they are asking 49,999 for it.

I'm hesitant to make the move.
1st, 50k on a used car with 20k miles that MSRP'd for 53k is a bit un-nerving. But, if I wait till all these car shortages are over, i'm not going to get 40k for my challenger. (double-edge sword)
2nd, I can't test drive it due to Vroom having the same business model as Carvana. TBH i'm not sure what the driving experience will be compared to my Challenger.

I've thought about buying new, but I understand that the ECU is still locked on the 2021.

one of the main reason's i've been looking to trade, is the challenger is basically optimized from the factory. I'd be spending HellCat money to make it as fast and less reliable. I'm looking for a car that I can build and enjoy for years to come. I've considered getting a Hellcat, but they are a dime a dozen out here in Texas. Looking for something a bit different, and tbh I love the body lines of the MKV. At the end of the day, i'm not looking to make gobs of HP. Looking for a nice head turner, that I can take to local shows and drives around the country.

Would love to know current owners opinions on the car after owning it for a few months / yrs. How is the reliability after doing small upgrades / tunes. How comfortable is the car is long trips (3hrs +). Would you make the switch? Or would you wait until things settle down?

Sorry for the small novel.

Before you decide to pull the trigger, look on the forums about issues with the supra. From seals leaking and needing replacing to sport mode malfunctioning to throttle response issues and no fix for it. I don't want you to waste money on problems that will eventually pop up for you down the road and having regrets. If you do decide anyway and don't care about issues, go over that car with a fine tooth comb. Ask for the maintenance history of the car on every little detail. Hope this helps.

 

[Ilubdakittiez]

I bought my 2020 premium with driver assistance package without ever even seeing a supra in person, the car now has intake, downpipe, tune, charge pipe and water methanol injection, its also running on e60 I've driven mine hard almost 38k miles through two Michigan winters and have had zero problems (knock on wood) I think I paid 57,xxx after taxes it was allot of money for me at the time, I had been saving for two years, but in the end it was totally worth it, the cars a riot to drive, it turns heads, it kept me safe through winter, gets decent gas mileage, insurance isn't too bad, and best of all makes good power with a few simple mods, overall I would totally look into getting one

 

[XtremeMaC]

Michigander here as well. I could have said I never had any problems but yesterday after normal driving for about 30min on normal mode with the wife, I pressed Sport button and lost all power. It was sputtering.. I fill gas at same location but perhaps that tiny bit if liquid was shit that caused it. Was in the middle of the road luckily with 0 traffic. Pulled to the curb. Turned off and on. Problem resolved itself. Drove back on Normal mode.
Got home dropped wife of went out for a spirited run on Sport. Filled up. So far so good. BM3 Stage 1 93oct...

 

[Axix23]

Just joined today Currently own a 2018 Challenger ScatPack in Plum Crazy Purple. I've owned the car since 2017 (new). My Challenger has around 25k miles on it. MSRP on it was 49k

Vroom has offered me 40k on my car, Got 25k Left on my note. Been eyeballing a blue 2020 3.0 Premium GR Supra with 20k miles. they are asking 49,999 for it.

I'm hesitant to make the move.
1st, 50k on a used car with 20k miles that MSRP'd for 53k is a bit un-nerving. But, if I wait till all these car shortages are over, i'm not going to get 40k for my challenger. (double-edge sword)
2nd, I can't test drive it due to Vroom having the same business model as Carvana. TBH i'm not sure what the driving experience will be compared to my Challenger.

I've thought about buying new, but I understand that the ECU is still locked on the 2021.

one of the main reason's i've been looking to trade, is the challenger is basically optimized from the factory. I'd be spending HellCat money to make it as fast and less reliable. I'm looking for a car that I can build and enjoy for years to come. I've considered getting a Hellcat, but they are a dime a dozen out here in Texas. Looking for something a bit different, and tbh I love the body lines of the MKV. At the end of the day, i'm not looking to make gobs of HP. Looking for a nice head turner, that I can take to local shows and drives around the country.

Would love to know current owners opinions on the car after owning it for a few months / yrs. How is the reliability after doing small upgrades / tunes. How comfortable is the car is long trips (3hrs +). Would you make the switch? Or would you wait until things settle down?

Sorry for the small novel.

Hopefully you can find another used 2020 with lower miles….

 

[XtremeMaC]

I've driven mine hard almost 38k miles through two Michigan winters

Hey I'm considering parting ways with my winter beater. On slight uphills with FRS on Blizzaks I always struggled, but being a manual transmission, I have more control.
Now I'm curious how your experience with the Supra on the hills are where you stop at a traffic light bottom of the hill ..

 

[Zupra1776]

I would look for one with lower milage. Also I've seen a couple tunable 21s for sale.

 

[Ilubdakittiez]

Michigander here as well. I could have said I never had any problems but yesterday after normal driving for about 30min on normal mode with the wife, I pressed Sport button and lost all power. It was sputtering.. I fill gas at same location but perhaps that tiny bit if liquid was shit that caused it. Was in the middle of the road luckily with 0 traffic. Pulled to the curb. Turned off and on. Problem resolved itself. Drove back on Normal mode.
Got home dropped wife of went out for a spirited run on Sport. Filled up. So far so good. BM3 Stage 1 93oct...

Strange, you get a drivetrain malfunction? Or codes

 

[max]

Lot of good points here but basically, if you want to "tune", 2020 is going to be the ticket. Definitely try to get in one to test the surroundings. Took a co-worker's Scatpack for a spin and MAN O MAN!!!!! It has power but moving the @$$ around requires it......

Interior dimensions between the two is like going from a 3br/2bth to a studio. Not a bad thing if you like it nice and cozy which is what a sports car should be in my opinion.....

 

[Grady60]

Just joined today Currently own a 2018 Challenger ScatPack in Plum Crazy Purple. I've owned the car since 2017 (new). My Challenger has around 25k miles on it. MSRP on it was 49k

Vroom has offered me 40k on my car, Got 25k Left on my note. Been eyeballing a blue 2020 3.0 Premium GR Supra with 20k miles. they are asking 49,999 for it.

I'm hesitant to make the move.
1st, 50k on a used car with 20k miles that MSRP'd for 53k is a bit un-nerving. But, if I wait till all these car shortages are over, i'm not going to get 40k for my challenger. (double-edge sword)
2nd, I can't test drive it due to Vroom having the same business model as Carvana. TBH i'm not sure what the driving experience will be compared to my Challenger.

I've thought about buying new, but I understand that the ECU is still locked on the 2021.

one of the main reason's i've been looking to trade, is the challenger is basically optimized from the factory. I'd be spending HellCat money to make it as fast and less reliable. I'm looking for a car that I can build and enjoy for years to come. I've considered getting a Hellcat, but they are a dime a dozen out here in Texas. Looking for something a bit different, and tbh I love the body lines of the MKV. At the end of the day, i'm not looking to make gobs of HP. Looking for a nice head turner, that I can take to local shows and drives around the country.

Would love to know current owners opinions on the car after owning it for a few months / yrs. How is the reliability after doing small upgrades / tunes. How comfortable is the car is long trips (3hrs +). Would you make the switch? Or would you wait until things settle down?

Sorry for the small novel.

I have not read anything good about Vroom.Their accreditation with the Better Business Bureau was revoked in Sept. 2020.

 

[XtremeMaC]

Strange, you get a drivetrain malfunction? Or codes

No errors on dash. That's the first thing I looked for. Didn't get a chance to check codes thru OBD. Drove spirited today as well, no issues.. May 2020 build...

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