Do you regret buying your 2.0?

[Vexeclipse2007]

I am so close to buying a 3.0 premium but i am skeptical about spending that much money. All u 2.0 owners what do u think of ur car? Any regrets? Is it pretty quick still

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[SupraBC]

2.0 owner here and I just typed this 5 minutes ago related to your question.

Short answer, no I don't regret it and yes it's pretty quick, ask the police officer that gave me a speeding ticket a couple of weeks ago ?

https://www.supramkv.com/threads/high-turnover-on-mkv-supras.9183/post-132703

 

[TX2.0]

No regrets at all. Money well spent. A good 2nd car.
As much fun to drive as a Miata.

 

[Probaholic1]

No regrets, enjoy it very much so. Will be on par with the 3.0 when tuned. As I noticed this past weekend. So should actually handle better.

 

[kmag66]

Don't regret it at all. This is my "fun" car and it is definitely that!!

 

[Derog]

No regrets at all. All the fun and stares for less money.

 

[H2O_Doc]

Although I bought a 3.0 and I don’t regret buying it rather than a 2.0, had I bought a 2.0, I DON’T think I’d regret it at all.

Go buy a 2.0 and drive the hell out of it.

 

[Sub-MkV]

I came from a 2013 auto 86 that I later boosted and I wanted a relatively light(3000-3200lb) turbocharged sports car as its replacement so the 2.0 fit the bill perfectly. The thing I like about the 2.0 is that it's quick enough and nimble + light enough. I didn't need a 0-60 in sub 4 seconds to be happy. It was this car or a base 718 for me.

 

[SupraGR21]

You should really drive both and see the difference. Although many love their 2.0's and 3.0's they are completely different. They both offer a different experience and by not driving both before making the purchase while having hesitations your cutting yourself short of "what if". I personally have the 3.0 and have had many other vehicles that were 2.0's and drove the 2.0 Supra. Cant be happier with my choice as to what I personally was looking for in the car. Talk to the dealer and I'm sure with some persuasion they'll let you drive both.

 

[supraboi]

X2 on driving them both and see which one fits you better. Also maybe factor in resale. At least with the Z4s the base models don't seem to fetch as much and aren't as desirable. Best of luck on your purchase and let us know which one you pick.

 

[SupraGRTheo]

I am so close to buying a 3.0 premium but i am skeptical about spending that much money. All u 2.0 owners what do u think of ur car? Any regrets? Is it pretty quick still

Love my 2.0 plenty fast, one huge complain…single piston front calipers???
Really Toyota…..WTF……this is not 1989…

 

[max]

No regrets at all. All the fun and stares for less money.

ABSOLUTELY!!!!!! I did get to test drive both cars and even went back for a second one in the 2.0(different dealer). Wanted to make sure what the choice was going to be........

For me after both test drives:
1 - pull of the 3.0 is "intoxicating" from a dig.
2- you will feel that 200+lb less weight especially up front. difference is bigger than reviews let on...
3- at about 120 - 130mph you will know you have the 2.0(making an assumption on this one - didn't get the 3.0 that fast) even though there is quite a bit more left.......did I say 120 - 130????? I meant " 12 - 13" Besides, at that point 120 is 120..........LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
4- Getting out of the hole is a lot quicker than any of the stupid reviews let on.......most say the difference between 2.0 and 3.0 is a full second......not buying it.....LOL
5- tail end got out "unexpectedly" taking a curve on an on-ramp and pulled it back together with minimal effort. 3.0 would have probably spun out due to more time to reign in the extra horses.
6- For either version, have not had this much fun driving to work in several years....Excuse my "French" female owners but "chicks love it too and most won't care if 2.0 or 3.0"
7- My insurance only went up $12 extra bucks a month on my premium for the 2.0. Didn't check the 3.0.
8 - almost forgot, no oil issues on the 2.0 that I am aware of.....

Summary: Either drivetrain will put a smile on your face. If you want your cake and eat it too.....get the 2.0. If you just want a BIGGER piece of cake, go for the 3.0.....

 

[ImNotHome]

I do regret not at least test driving the 3.0. I just figured the 2.0 was enough for me, and so far it really has been, but that all depends on your situation. I'm not taking mine to a track - it's mostly used for city driving, and my driving style is pretty laid-back and conservative (which is all probably not true of 95% of the people in these forums). I had a budget, and saving $8k meant I had room left over to get it ceramic coated and a few other things. They both look basically the same, so it's not like the 2.0 isn't going to turn heads either.

My last car was actually a Prius, so the 2.0 is insanely fun to drive for me regardless compared to what I've been used to for the past several years. That engine would be wasted on me, but at the same time this is very likely my last car before I end up with an EV, so part of me does kind of wish I went all-out. There's also depreciation to consider - I think the 2.0s are going to depreciate pretty quickly. So yeah, I'd say make sure to at least check out the 3.0 before making a decision.

Something kind of minor with the 2.0 - there's something just outrageous about having to manually adjust the seats in a $46k car, hahaha.

 

[Islindur]

Ask urself what You want from this car:
-big power potential, cool sound, more GT character, acceleration for occasional pull, better resale value - U take 3.0
And no, 3.0 wont handle as good as 2.0, not only due to mass diference but because 2.0 is mid-front engined, its engine is located BEHIND the front axle, its the concept Ferrari does for its V12 GT cars, thats why they drive so well despite of having "heavy" engine. The 3.0 has engine placed on the front axle and a bit in front of it. It indeed feels a bit nose heavy, but it doesnt understeer. Its still drives very well and the 3.0 character is unmatched for B48.
-Handling, sharp turn in, the lighter car feel, less GT more sporty, way worse sound, less power potential, a possible brake upgreade, less resale value - U take 2.0. 2.0 is quick, not fast.

Its not like 1 is better than another, they have the same core but realize the Supra concept differently. Depends what U prefer. Drive both, see if 2.0 is fast enough for You or maybe You will hear the sound of 3.0 and do a pull and You will be amazed by its acceleration and raw power.

Watch BestMotoring 2.0 vs 3.0 comparo on yt, they are actuall race drivers not random journalists who spend half of the review bitching how it has bmw parts and feel. I drove m440 with b58 recently and its nothing feel wise like a Supra.

 

[SupraMK86]

No one that bought a 2.0 will admit they bought the imitation crab meat Supra. The 2.0 is completely neutered in drive train and features.

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