What's leading you to sell your Supra right now?

[_Sp1ral0ut]

I mean... it was a dude.

These are the feet of CafeMcQueen, CEO of something, something Dark Side. Definitely not a dude.

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[Scoopra]

I've considered selling mine lately. I haven't driven it since Thanksgiving. Paying the payment while it sits under a cover sucks.

 

[Syeeee]

These are the feet of CafeMcQueen, CEO of something, something Dark Side. Definitely not a dude.

I know.

Was. Transitioned. ?

 

[Vertex]

10 years is a long time to keep a car. So that’s not bad anyway, assuming you bought an extended warranty. But…. you’d be surprised how affordable it can be outside of a dealership. When you find someone you trust & does good work.

I got that 10/100k through the guy on the forums here. Honestly don't remember the guys name but it was barely over 2k for it. Mainly got it for engine/trans if something fails cause I do not want to pay out of pocket for either. No plans to tune or do any major mods like that till it's either up or close to the end of it.

I do my own maintenance but also work at a dealer so I can keep accurate records of when I change oil etc on it

 

[Bad Karma]

I'm turning 40 this year, and after four years of ownership, am selling to upgrade to an M2. It's a gift to myself, as I always dreamt of owning a full-fat M car, and this might be my only chance. Plus getting in and out of the Supra isn't as fun at 40 as it was at 36.

 

[STi_to_GRzupra]

@Bad Karma Im with you, in the same boat. Always wanted an M car, in my case the M3. I enjoyed the Supra a lot, but need the extra space now.

 

[Eightohtwo1X]

For me, I may be selling mine this spring to jump into an ND3 miata.
TLDR, I turo'd an ND2 miata last year and found it more fun than my Supra in almost every way.

• The ND shifter is significantly better than the supra, way more mechanical feeling and simply more enjoyable to use.
• The ND (obviously) has way better visibility. I didn't think this would bug me in the Supra but sometimes it's hard to see your surroundings and where you're driving. I lost more driving confidence than I thought I would.
• The ND power is actually usable on the street. I feel crazy saying it out loud, but the Supra is just too fast. You can't ring out the gears without quickly getting to triple digit speeds.
• The ND convertible or RF just adds a completely different element to driving making you feel even more connected to the car.
• The weight. ND is so damn balanced and light that it makes tossing it around an absolute blast.

Don't get me wrong, the supra is incredibly gorgeous and a very serious performer... but for a secondary vehicle my #1 priority is fun/enjoyment and that little taste of ND miata has had me questioning it all ever since.

side note.. getting my free toyotacare oil changes was an absolute nightmare so maintenance and working with a specialty bmw shop adds complexity to ownership.

 

[Loco38SUP]

I've considered selling mine lately. I haven't driven it since Thanksgiving. Paying the payment while it sits under a cover sucks.

I feel your pain, but its the perfect opportunity to do mods and maintenance. I’m always removing parts on mine while it sets in the garage for 6 months.

-RJM

 

[mk5_ricola]

The Toyota dealer network, specifically the service department. In my experience they have been unprepared, careless, and sometimes difficult

 

[Loco38SUP]

The Toyota dealer network, specifically the service department. In my experience they have been unprepared, careless, and sometimes difficult

That doesn’t just apply to the Supra. I feel that way for all my Toyota vehicles. That’s why none of them ever return for service or parts.

The Supra is really simple to service, why not do it yourself. There are self service garages available with lifts for the people living in apartments and condos.

-RJM

 

[R1Outcast]

For me, I may be selling mine this spring to jump into an ND3 miata.
TLDR, I turo'd an ND2 miata last year and found it more fun than my Supra in almost every way.

• The ND shifter is significantly better than the supra, way more mechanical feeling and simply more enjoyable to use.
• The ND (obviously) has way better visibility. I didn't think this would bug me in the Supra but sometimes it's hard to see your surroundings and where you're driving. I lost more driving confidence than I thought I would.
• The ND power is actually usable on the street. I feel crazy saying it out loud, but the Supra is just too fast. You can't ring out the gears without quickly getting to triple digit speeds.
• The ND convertible or RF just adds a completely different element to driving making you feel even more connected to the car.
• The weight. ND is so damn balanced and light that it makes tossing it around an absolute blast.

Don't get me wrong, the supra is incredibly gorgeous and a very serious performer... but for a secondary vehicle my #1 priority is fun/enjoyment and that little taste of ND miata has had me questioning it all ever since.

side note.. getting my free toyotacare oil changes was an absolute nightmare so maintenance and working with a specialty bmw shop adds complexity to ownership.

Even though I would never get rid of my Supra in favor of a Miata, I understand what you mean about how fun Miatas are.

Years ago, when my RX7 was in the shop, a friend let me borrow his '91 Miata. Despite the fact that I owned a 350hp RX7, and now own a 400+hp Supra, the Miata was probably more fun than either.

There's just something about being able to push a car to its limits, whipping it around corners and stuff, while NOT being too worried about wrapping yourself around a tree or getting a ridiculous speeding ticket. Don't get me wrong, fast cars are super fun, but a great handling slower car is, in many ways, even more fun.

Still not selling my Supra though?

 

[mk5_ricola]

That doesn’t just apply to the Supra. I feel that way for all my Toyota vehicles. That’s why none of them ever return for service or parts.

The Supra is really simple to service, why not do it yourself. There are self service garages available with lifts for the people living in apartments and condos.

-RJM

I've mainly gone for small warranty work, tires, and coolant. I should look into those self service garages, didn't know that was a thing

 

[puzzled]

I feel your pain, but its the perfect opportunity to do mods and maintenance. I’m always removing parts on mine while it sets in the garage for 6 months.

-RJM

Sounds good. I use to do this often too on my cars, and my garage has a heater so no worries about plastic snapping (as I once did on a Civic in my youth working on the POS outside in 25F weather.. )

My Supra has been under the cover since late September. She always hibernates 6-7 months out of the year. I don't mind.. goes by real fast.

 

[DR.COKE]

10 years is a long time to keep a car. So that’s not bad anyway, assuming you bought an extended warranty. But…. you’d be surprised how affordable it can be outside of a dealership. When you find someone you trust & does good work.

I bought the 10y/100k Toyota platinum warranty for around $2k. Original price +$3k. figure I’ll at least do 2 claim. All my cars I ever bought that wasn’t total in a crash was at least 15 years old.
my current daily is now 10 years old. Life is getting shorter so thinking of replacing daily within 2 years and starting to cycle cars every 10 years To avoid heavy maintance cost like timing belt/waterpump/suspension.

 

[Scoopra]

I feel your pain, but its the perfect opportunity to do mods and maintenance. I’m always removing parts on mine while it sets in the garage for 6 months.

-RJM

It's been way too cold to be in the garage this winter

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