Supra or GTR
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For 50-60K that a clean MKIV (do they really go for that now) goes for I would probably end up doing what my buddy did which was get an IS300 and do a NA-T swap on it. He has 20Kish in the car and it makes 1100hp. Even if you had a shop build it out (he did most the work) You'd end up with a lot more car for a lot less coin. He made 690 at the wheels with a billet 67 and went to an 83 later on. BC272 cams, an intake and header were his flow mods and it was through a full 3" exhaust.
Overall though I think the Nissan could have more potential for what it is, but you'd certainly pay more to mod it as of now. The 2JZ is kind of like the Grand National to me, the technology in it is amazing for its time to the point where it is still viable but it's fading compared to new platforms like the GT-R.
Overall though I think the Nissan could have more potential for what it is, but you'd certainly pay more to mod it as of now. The 2JZ is kind of like the Grand National to me, the technology in it is amazing for its time to the point where it is still viable but it's fading compared to new platforms like the GT-R.
He did a V161 swap on his, but similar concept indeed.
I agree a decent Supra used to be 20ish, at that price point vs a GTR you can buy a lot of mods. If the price converged the GT-R is a lot better option.
I like what I like. I mean, it should be expected...Ioff of a Lumina for crissakes.
did you catch the
disease next thing you will want a not quite full size van because they make you turn around and look at it and go 
on the way into walmart? 
did you catch the
Dunno, I think my Astro van caught the [MENTION=53]Turbocharged400sbc[/MENTION] disease where it's sitting for years on end. Then again it's certainly not stock although that's typically not a
thing any more but more of a 
thing.
did you catch the
I don't think it's that bad yet. I loved our Astro van, it was clean AF and it was that Maui blue like color that the Lumina Z34's had...but I don't think I'd do that. I did the turn around thing with all of my cars though, and to the naked eye they are nowhere near exciting.
Hey, prob partly my fault but I will always admit a soft spot in my heart for the sleeper in virtually any marque or model. The notion of a stock Astro doesn't do much for me, but they're actually a great platform for a build out believe it or not. You could stuff a TBSS powertrain into an early AWD fairly easily and come out ~1000 lbs lighter. That to me is pretty fucking nasty, kind of like the cousin the Sy/Tys never had.
Well they made 4 generations of the supra.. so
MK1 1978-1981
MKII 1981-1986
MKIII 1986-1992
MKIV 1992-2002
Would totally pimp any of them with the right powertrain.
I love the 81-86 Supras
As for this I honestly don't know. I really like both cars. The Supra is such an icon and so damn sexy. The new GTR is amazing, and can make awesome power.
At that price level there would be quite a few cars that I would go out and drive. See what I like the best and buy it. Some of those would be: C6Z06, GT500, 911, and Viper.
Investment wise I feel like you probably couldn't go wrong with the Supra. So if you got that, got tired of it and wanted to sell it in a few years you would do ok. I feel the GTR may drop a little more.
As for this I honestly don't know. I really like both cars. The Supra is such an icon and so damn sexy. The new GTR is amazing, and can make awesome power.
At that price level there would be quite a few cars that I would go out and drive. See what I like the best and buy it. Some of those would be: C6Z06, GT500, 911, and Viper.
Investment wise I feel like you probably couldn't go wrong with the Supra. So if you got that, got tired of it and wanted to sell it in a few years you would do ok. I feel the GTR may drop a little more.
I feel like the MKIII is deff underrated in the Supra world. Can make 350 - 400 HP pretty easily and good looks too! I considered buying one once
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