Reasons for keeping the SC over a Supra
12-02-11, 07:52 PM
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Reasons for keeping the SC over a Supra
Whats up guys, I've owned my SC for the past 6 years and got it because I didn't have the money for a supra at the time. But now I have the opportunity to buy my friends supra, but I would have to sell my SC first before I went ahead and bought a supra. Now before I do so, there are a couple of things that I like & dont like about the SC & the supra so i want to make sure this is really what I want and if its worth it & i wanted to get everyones opinions.
**Also the 2jzgte & 6speed isn't a factor because I was planning on doing the swap in the next few months to the sc if i dont get the supra**
Some things i've been thinking about
Supra Pros:
Holds its value better
Targa Top
Sportier
Driver side (cockpit style)
Hatchback
aftermarket parts
Supra Cons:
Interior - SC has full leather
Big exhaust/mufflers
No fog lights
SC Pros:
Full leather interior
lextech lighting gauges
foglights
dual exhaust (i have 3" exhaust with oval mufflers & oval tips, makes it look classy/sporty)
SC Cons:
Doesn't hold its value
doesn't look as sporty as supra
kind of dont like the high beams separate from the low beams
any help would be appreciated! thanks guys
**Also the 2jzgte & 6speed isn't a factor because I was planning on doing the swap in the next few months to the sc if i dont get the supra**
Some things i've been thinking about
Supra Pros:
Holds its value better
Targa Top
Sportier
Driver side (cockpit style)
Hatchback
aftermarket parts
Supra Cons:
Interior - SC has full leather
Big exhaust/mufflers
No fog lights
SC Pros:
Full leather interior
lextech lighting gauges
foglights
dual exhaust (i have 3" exhaust with oval mufflers & oval tips, makes it look classy/sporty)
SC Cons:
Doesn't hold its value
doesn't look as sporty as supra
kind of dont like the high beams separate from the low beams
any help would be appreciated! thanks guys
12-02-11, 08:14 PM
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imo i honestly love the sc, i own one but a friend of mine owned a rhd supra for a while and rode in it quite a bit.
for me exterior i think both look great with quite a few options for the sc between the 92 style 97 style or a nice AC kit which i personally cant figure out which i like best overall..
interior wise i do agree the cockpit style supra feels a lot sportier however i definitely prefer the sc interior without a doubt, way classier and more comfortable.
the deciding factor for me would be the value....cant deny the value of a clean supra..its one of the few cars that aren't 40+ yrs old that retain exceptional value...for this reason i would probably go with it over the sc..just because u can dump 20K into an sc and be way nicer then a stock tt supra...yet the supra will still fetch more money 9/10 times.
if they were both worth the same, id definitely without a doubt go for an sc.
for me exterior i think both look great with quite a few options for the sc between the 92 style 97 style or a nice AC kit which i personally cant figure out which i like best overall..
interior wise i do agree the cockpit style supra feels a lot sportier however i definitely prefer the sc interior without a doubt, way classier and more comfortable.
the deciding factor for me would be the value....cant deny the value of a clean supra..its one of the few cars that aren't 40+ yrs old that retain exceptional value...for this reason i would probably go with it over the sc..just because u can dump 20K into an sc and be way nicer then a stock tt supra...yet the supra will still fetch more money 9/10 times.
if they were both worth the same, id definitely without a doubt go for an sc.
12-02-11, 08:20 PM
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Stuntking, you make some pretty valid points...but if it was me I'd keep the lexus. I use to want a Supra too back in the days, but since then changed direction. I love my SC, and in my opinion I think it's a bit more comfortable then the Supra. I agree the Supra does hold it's value better then the SC-it also draws more unwanted attention then then SC too (something to think about)?Take in consideration what you may be getting ready to spend on a Supra...you already have the SC, why go with the swap and save a little money? I mean if you buy the Supra right now, are you going to be happy with it the way it is? No, you won't because the urge to make more power will get the best of you. So you spend big bucks to get the Supra, now you're spending even more bucks to get the power! I know I may get flamed for saying this, but I think the SC is a better deal overall. The SC isn't to be taken lightly neither, let's look at some of the SCs we have here on the forum that's producing big numbers. Prime example...TEELEX with a 1000plus out of his SC. "A wolf in sheep's clothing"! Seriously, I wish you all the best with your decision...just voicing my two cents-since you asked.
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12-02-11, 08:29 PM
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interior wise i do agree the cockpit style supra feels a lot sportier however i definitely prefer the sc interior without a doubt, way classier and more comfortable.
the deciding factor for me would be the value....cant deny the value of a clean supra..its one of the few cars that aren't 40+ yrs old that retain exceptional value...for this reason i would probably go with it over the sc..just because u can dump 20K into an sc and be way nicer then a stock tt supra...yet the supra will still fetch more money 9/10 times.
if they were both worth the same, id definitely without a doubt go for an sc.
the deciding factor for me would be the value....cant deny the value of a clean supra..its one of the few cars that aren't 40+ yrs old that retain exceptional value...for this reason i would probably go with it over the sc..just because u can dump 20K into an sc and be way nicer then a stock tt supra...yet the supra will still fetch more money 9/10 times.
if they were both worth the same, id definitely without a doubt go for an sc.
but the value is a major factor for me too...if i wanted to sell my sc i would lose so much money or it would take forever to sell it which is one reason why idk if i'm going to be able to get a supra
12-02-11, 08:38 PM
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Stuntking, you make some pretty valid points...but if it was me I'd keep the lexus. I use to want a Supra too back in the days, but since then changed direction. I love my SC, and in my opinion I think it's a bit more comfortable then the Supra. I agree the Supra does hold it's value better then the SC-it also draws more unwanted attention then then SC too (something to think about)?Take in consideration what you may be getting ready to spend on a Supra...you already have the SC, why go with the swap and save a little money? I mean if you buy the Supra right now, are you going to be happy with it the way it is? No, you won't because the urge to make more power will get the best of you. So you spend big bucks to get the Supra, now you're spending even more bucks to get the power! I know I may get flamed for saying this, but I think the SC is a better deal overall. The SC isn't to be taken lightly neither, let's look at some of the SCs we have here on the forum that's producing big numbers. Prime example...TEELEX with a 1000plus out of his SC. "A wolf in sheep's clothing"! Seriously, I wish you all the best with your decision...just voicing my two cents-since you asked.
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But as far as power goes, my friends supra is a 5speed N/A supra but it only has 57000 miles on it and he'd sell it to me around the $12000 range and to me thats a good deal. But i feel like if i were to spend the money on a 2jz/6speed swap on a supra i wouldn't lose much if i had to sell the car for whatever reason as to the SC because the sc isn't as popular.
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12-02-11, 08:46 PM
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Anybody can bolt on parts to a supra....but SCs take reason and devotion to make thiers totally unique. Ive only heard of 1 other SC near me, but have heard that a guys 30 miles away from me has 5 mkiv supras. Imma just build my 400 to be a surprise to people who dont know what an SC is
12-02-11, 09:02 PM
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I feel the SC is more comfortable too...everytime i read that the supra seats are an upgrade to the SC i kind of laugh because i think the seats in the SC are sooo much more comfortable haha.
But as far as power goes, my friends supra is a 5speed N/A supra but it only has 57000 miles on it and he'd sell it to me around the $12000 range and to me thats a good deal. But i feel like if i were to spend the money on a 2jz/6speed swap on a supra i wouldn't lose much if i had to sell the car for whatever reason as to the SC because the sc isn't as popular.
But as far as power goes, my friends supra is a 5speed N/A supra but it only has 57000 miles on it and he'd sell it to me around the $12000 range and to me thats a good deal. But i feel like if i were to spend the money on a 2jz/6speed swap on a supra i wouldn't lose much if i had to sell the car for whatever reason as to the SC because the sc isn't as popular.
12-02-11, 09:11 PM
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you put targa top as a pro, most mkv owners prefer a hardtop (in fact, they're more sought after).
The Supra has the "Cool" factor, and.... well, that's about it.
Everything else about a Supra can be said about the SC; same drivetrain, same suspension (which is what makes the Supra "Sporty." Stock SC vs. Stock Supra, the supra weighs less, but for the price difference, you can get carbon fiber everything, and knock that weight difference right off (and STILL have money for a quality paint job).
I say "SC," it's more low-key in the rice community. I mean, common, how many people in an SC get revved at to race on a daily basis?
The Supra has the "Cool" factor, and.... well, that's about it.
Everything else about a Supra can be said about the SC; same drivetrain, same suspension (which is what makes the Supra "Sporty." Stock SC vs. Stock Supra, the supra weighs less, but for the price difference, you can get carbon fiber everything, and knock that weight difference right off (and STILL have money for a quality paint job).
I say "SC," it's more low-key in the rice community. I mean, common, how many people in an SC get revved at to race on a daily basis?
12-02-11, 09:18 PM
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I dont know guys, I love my sc, but were talking about mint cherry supra with 57k on the dash(its better be an original vehicle with a clean title).
Ofcourse depending on the color, targa, suspension mods, and wheels. I would probably do it man if this is a legit car with the right paperwork heck yea. If you want a performance car get it, if you want a luxury car that will have a 2jzgte/6speed keep it. But for a 57k mile car this should be a beautiful vehicle to look at in a stock form anyway.
Have any pics?
Ofcourse depending on the color, targa, suspension mods, and wheels. I would probably do it man if this is a legit car with the right paperwork heck yea. If you want a performance car get it, if you want a luxury car that will have a 2jzgte/6speed keep it. But for a 57k mile car this should be a beautiful vehicle to look at in a stock form anyway.
Have any pics?
12-02-11, 09:51 PM
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I was facing the same decision that you are trying to make, this is my deal!
This past spring I was forced to sell my custom GSXR1000, that I used, to drag race with and street ride as well, to pay medical bills. Now I am back on my feet and everything is basicly back to norman, so I was thinking about selling my SC and getting a supra, bc like many others I love the body and the Targa of the Supra.
This is how I made my decision. To start, the supra's interior space between the back seat and the front seat is three inches closer, which might not seem like much, but @ 6'1", it is the difference between being able to have a passenger ride in the back seat or not. I have a 3yr old son that I want to be able to ride in the car when my wife and I decide to go for a cruise and in the Supra, it would not work as well for us. So with the $20,000+ that I would spend on purchasing a Supra. I can take $10,000 of it and put it into my SC's motor and have a fun to drive and pretty fast street car, and the other $10,000 I can use to build another turbo GSXR1000, that will blow the doors off both of them. The SC might not be as rare as the Supra, but around here one that is modified is definitely uncommon. Mom always said, "dont put all your eggs in one basket", so for once I am going to listen!
This past spring I was forced to sell my custom GSXR1000, that I used, to drag race with and street ride as well, to pay medical bills. Now I am back on my feet and everything is basicly back to norman, so I was thinking about selling my SC and getting a supra, bc like many others I love the body and the Targa of the Supra.
This is how I made my decision. To start, the supra's interior space between the back seat and the front seat is three inches closer, which might not seem like much, but @ 6'1", it is the difference between being able to have a passenger ride in the back seat or not. I have a 3yr old son that I want to be able to ride in the car when my wife and I decide to go for a cruise and in the Supra, it would not work as well for us. So with the $20,000+ that I would spend on purchasing a Supra. I can take $10,000 of it and put it into my SC's motor and have a fun to drive and pretty fast street car, and the other $10,000 I can use to build another turbo GSXR1000, that will blow the doors off both of them. The SC might not be as rare as the Supra, but around here one that is modified is definitely uncommon. Mom always said, "dont put all your eggs in one basket", so for once I am going to listen!
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