rx-7 vs. Supra
09-16-02, 01:44 AM
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Look at the last post on the first page. www.cleanandfast.com can get you the engines, turbos, install it all, and port the engine for you. In fact, when it comes to RX-7's, there isn't much they can't do, if anything. Check them out!! There is a killer FD shop out near you too, but I can't remember the name of it for the life of me. Sorry bro, check your regional post board. Laterz
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09-16-02, 02:58 AM
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Between you and me, this statement actually isn't very true. I don't wanna bash the Supra or what not cause this isn't the place for it, but this is my unbiased opinion about Supras being "reliable". I heard from my room mate from a reputable source (he has a black 15 Ann. TT auto 1997 Supra) that most people who check their car into some of the 'Supra Shops' [names to remain annoymous]; he was told by some of the tuners there that alot of the supra owners who check there car in actually get rebuild or even engine replacements by 100K-120K miles
. He said that they keep this under wraps because this info, if leaked, would lead to detrimental effects to the Supra community. Not so that I blantantly leave it at this, to be a tad bit more specific, most of the time, people who own Supra's seek more power sonstantly because they know how bulletproof the engine is. The problem is that it gets so addicting that they care less and less about other things. Hence the engine rebuilds. This seems to be the norm with "most" Supra owners and there really is no reason for anybody who doesn't own a Supra to know since they might misinterpret the info which they receive 
. I'm glad I vented this though because it has been on my mind the past 2 weeks and it's great that i can finally let is all go in this supra-*** long post. Please reply with your concerns, I would love to hear them 
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Between you and me, this statement actually isn't very true. I don't wanna bash the Supra or what not cause this isn't the place for it, but this is my unbiased opinion about Supras being "reliable". I heard from my room mate from a reputable source (he has a black 15 Ann. TT auto 1997 Supra) that most people who check their car into some of the 'Supra Shops' [names to remain annoymous]; he was told by some of the tuners there that alot of the supra owners who check there car in actually get rebuild or even engine replacements by 100K-120K miles
. He said that they keep this under wraps because this info, if leaked, would lead to detrimental effects to the Supra community. Not so that I blantantly leave it at this, to be a tad bit more specific, most of the time, people who own Supra's seek more power sonstantly because they know how bulletproof the engine is. The problem is that it gets so addicting that they care less and less about other things. Hence the engine rebuilds. This seems to be the norm with "most" Supra owners and there really is no reason for anybody who doesn't own a Supra to know since they might misinterpret the info which they receive . I'm glad I vented this though because it has been on my mind the past 2 weeks and it's great that i can finally let is all go in this supra-*** long post. Please reply with your concerns, I would love to hear them .
Honestly, do the reasearch and you should come up with some pretty extensive info. that should sway your opinion. Honestly, I wouldn't post something like this on the Supra forum because 99 percent don't know **** about 7s or any other cars for that matter other than Supras. I knowledge of both cars is pretty much equal(other than working on Supras, never really done that), and if you can afford the a nice Supra(6 speed under 70K miles is gonna run 25K) I would go for it. If your looking for all out straight-line acceleration then get the Supra. If you really want an all-around sports car buy the 7. But I am telling you, I dunno if I am gonna get flamed for this or not. But the Supra engine is seriously a beast, it can take a **** load of torture and come back for more. And if you have the money I would buy one. Unless, you want to invest that extra 10K into a streetport and single turbo, in which case you will be walking Supras like no other.
I probably could have worked my ***** off and managed the extra money for a Supra in another year or 2. But I grew up with 7s and I truly love the car and don't mind the drama its given me. Because I have never driven nor been in a car thats anything like it. The car is amazing, and if you have the desire, knowledge and patients I say go with the 7. If not, get the Supra.
and with that, goodnight I am getting some sleep.
09-16-02, 03:42 AM
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Originally posted by ROTARYFDTT
I will agree for this as well. My friend with a Supra just got a new engine in his at about 120K. And he's been having nothing but troubles with the new engine. I dunno if its an isolated case or not. But his did blow his original engine spraying when he shouldn't have.
Honestly, do the reasearch and you should come up with some pretty extensive info. that should sway your opinion. Honestly, I wouldn't post something like this on the Supra forum because 99 percent don't know **** about 7s or any other cars for that matter other than Supras. I knowledge of both cars is pretty much equal(other than working on Supras, never really done that), and if you can afford the a nice Supra(6 speed under 70K miles is gonna run 25K) I would go for it. If your looking for all out straight-line acceleration then get the Supra. If you really want an all-around sports car buy the 7. But I am telling you, I dunno if I am gonna get flamed for this or not. But the Supra engine is seriously a beast, it can take a **** load of torture and come back for more. And if you have the money I would buy one. Unless, you want to invest that extra 10K into a streetport and single turbo, in which case you will be walking Supras like no other.
I probably could have worked my ***** off and managed the extra money for a Supra in another year or 2. But I grew up with 7s and I truly love the car and don't mind the drama its given me. Because I have never driven nor been in a car thats anything like it. The car is amazing, and if you have the desire, knowledge and patients I say go with the 7. If not, get the Supra.
and with that, goodnight I am getting some sleep.
I will agree for this as well. My friend with a Supra just got a new engine in his at about 120K. And he's been having nothing but troubles with the new engine. I dunno if its an isolated case or not. But his did blow his original engine spraying when he shouldn't have.
Honestly, do the reasearch and you should come up with some pretty extensive info. that should sway your opinion. Honestly, I wouldn't post something like this on the Supra forum because 99 percent don't know **** about 7s or any other cars for that matter other than Supras. I knowledge of both cars is pretty much equal(other than working on Supras, never really done that), and if you can afford the a nice Supra(6 speed under 70K miles is gonna run 25K) I would go for it. If your looking for all out straight-line acceleration then get the Supra. If you really want an all-around sports car buy the 7. But I am telling you, I dunno if I am gonna get flamed for this or not. But the Supra engine is seriously a beast, it can take a **** load of torture and come back for more. And if you have the money I would buy one. Unless, you want to invest that extra 10K into a streetport and single turbo, in which case you will be walking Supras like no other.
I probably could have worked my ***** off and managed the extra money for a Supra in another year or 2. But I grew up with 7s and I truly love the car and don't mind the drama its given me. Because I have never driven nor been in a car thats anything like it. The car is amazing, and if you have the desire, knowledge and patients I say go with the 7. If not, get the Supra.
and with that, goodnight I am getting some sleep.
I'm gad that you responded regaridng my post, because I speak nothing but truth here. I wonder what the next year will bring. He's on 100100 miles right now and I can't wait till he hits 120K and see if he also has to replace the engine
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09-16-02, 03:49 AM
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if u are gonna get the 7 its jus my opinon that u better love the car...n have no doubts...cuz u gonna have to deal wit alot of maintance! and a lot of crap....so i mean if u dont really really really want it u shouldnt get it...so since u undeided jus get the supra...i mean its a very nice car to...its not a 7 but thas cool...hell i gues many of us wish we had your dielemma....force to choose between the 7 or a supra:-D or maybe thats me..jus a broke *** college student:-D
09-16-02, 11:14 AM
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I really haven't had any real maintenance problems with my 93. I have had to replace the clutch, a normal wear and tear items. The only abnormal problem was the clutch master cylinder hoses. Other than that it has been running fine for the last two and a half years. Of course I should add that it is not my daily driver.
09-16-02, 11:17 AM
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I’ll also add to the above post that I have 600+ miles of track use on it and no additional maintenance because of that. I have driven the car about 4000-5000 miles since I have owned it.
09-16-02, 12:22 PM
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Man! Sleep at 1am?! You woman! J/K
I'm gad that you responded regaridng my post, because I speak nothing but truth here. I wonder what the next year will bring. He's on 100100 miles right now and I can't wait till he hits 120K and see if he also has to replace the engine. Lates!
Man! Sleep at 1am?! You woman! J/K
I'm gad that you responded regaridng my post, because I speak nothing but truth here. I wonder what the next year will bring. He's on 100100 miles right now and I can't wait till he hits 120K and see if he also has to replace the engine
. Lates!
09-16-02, 01:11 PM
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The cost to own either the 7 or the Supra about equal out. It will cost you more upfront to get a decent Supra. You'll save almost $10K upfront with the FD. However, maintenance costs and wear-and-tear replacement will put you back into the same range as the Supra. I have gone through many fixes and I know there are still things that will need to be done. It's a sacrifice that I was willing to make.
Now, don't get fooled by what other people say about reliability and mechanical gremlins with either car. Turbo cars, in general, are expensive to maintain. Face it, stuff breaks ... you'll have to fix things, replace things, and maybe go through several iterations of rebuilding/replacing things just to get the car running right. Honestly, if you aren't that wrench-friendly, I wouldn't suggest getting either car. C5 Vettes are coming down into the mid and low 20's ... I guarantee you won't have half the headaches that RX-7 and Supra owners go through. It all depends on what you're willing to give-and-take.
As far as costs for modifications, the RX-7 will in the long run be cheaper to modify. But, that's not saying that it will be inexpensive to get to what most people call a BPU RX-7. It's the complete opposite. You'll eventually spend close to the cost of the car to get there. Same way for the Supra. So, take it FWIW.
Now, don't get fooled by what other people say about reliability and mechanical gremlins with either car. Turbo cars, in general, are expensive to maintain. Face it, stuff breaks ... you'll have to fix things, replace things, and maybe go through several iterations of rebuilding/replacing things just to get the car running right. Honestly, if you aren't that wrench-friendly, I wouldn't suggest getting either car. C5 Vettes are coming down into the mid and low 20's ... I guarantee you won't have half the headaches that RX-7 and Supra owners go through. It all depends on what you're willing to give-and-take.
As far as costs for modifications, the RX-7 will in the long run be cheaper to modify. But, that's not saying that it will be inexpensive to get to what most people call a BPU RX-7. It's the complete opposite. You'll eventually spend close to the cost of the car to get there. Same way for the Supra. So, take it FWIW.
09-16-02, 03:36 PM
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You ought to know a little more about both of these cars if you are considering buying one. You obviously suffer from a lack of experience with turbo charged sports cars. I wouldn't say you're ready to buy at all. Especially since you don't even know the general differences between the two. Go do your homework first and get some experience on a less dangerous turbo charged car. Its the people who don't know what they're doing who are killing FD's and MKIV's every year. Remember that those of us who do know what we're doing would like to have those cars stay around longer than the average teenager can insure. I say go with a WRX or last generation Eclipse. Or even buy some other after market tuner and learn the important things about the scene before you jump in the ring and box. I'm sure its obvious to the rest of the knowledgable sources on this site that you would be wrong in assuming that you'd fit right in here.
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Are you gonna road race? then go with the rx7.
Are you gonna drag? then the supra is the best.
they both have performance, looks, and potential. If you just want a daily driver, you have to think. Rx7's only last to about 80k miles at the most. Supras will go alot longer. Supras cost more, but are alot more reliable. Rx7's are great cars ,but are you willing to put up with the headaches that come with one? I know I am. Supras are probably more popular, but I would go with the rx-7.
Are you gonna drag? then the supra is the best.
they both have performance, looks, and potential. If you just want a daily driver, you have to think. Rx7's only last to about 80k miles at the most. Supras will go alot longer. Supras cost more, but are alot more reliable. Rx7's are great cars ,but are you willing to put up with the headaches that come with one? I know I am. Supras are probably more popular, but I would go with the rx-7.
09-16-02, 06:07 PM
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The amount that has been said in this post is just repeditive information. We all know this stuff already.
the next person who posts needs to have some new information, please.
I would get the 7 just for that fact it's less of a "slow& the mildmannered" car. I by all means don't want to be in the crowd with guys who think big chrome wings are cool.
the next person who posts needs to have some new information, please.
I would get the 7 just for that fact it's less of a "slow& the mildmannered" car. I by all means don't want to be in the crowd with guys who think big chrome wings are cool.
09-17-02, 08:19 PM
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Re: rx-7 vs. Supra
Originally posted by mrFD3S
Time to buy a car. CAn you guys help meon what should I get? Supra or Rx-7. I really want the rx-7 but it will buy my car for a while. soo.. anywaiz can u discuss the pros and cons of each car. be honest!, dont favor the rx7 cuz this is an rx7 forum!
thanks
Time to buy a car. CAn you guys help meon what should I get? Supra or Rx-7. I really want the rx-7 but it will buy my car for a while. soo.. anywaiz can u discuss the pros and cons of each car. be honest!, dont favor the rx7 cuz this is an rx7 forum!
thanks
(1) Buy a Supra if you want to quick mod and be king of the road in your area with a plain looking car.
(2) Buy an Rx-7 if you want a true afficianado mobile that requires tender loving care and a lot of attention to get it to 400+ HP status. You'll enjoy the benefits of what you put into it, a sweet *** ride, a classic design, and a pain in the ***. Like our girlfriends
09-17-02, 08:53 PM
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Ive always liked rx-7s because they were and different and everyone talks **** about them, everyone looks down on the rx-7s. U guys say that the supra cost a lot more than 7 but im seeing them for about the same prices throughout classifieds here in LA area. Can you guys tell me what a street port will do and tell me more about the mods I can do to a 7 that will make it faster than any honda or supra.
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You'll enjoy the benefits of what you put into it, a sweet *** ride, a classic design, and a pain in the ***. Like our girlfriends
Can you guys tell me what a street port will do and tell me more about the mods I can do to a 7 that will make it faster than any honda or supra.
*- there are a few exceptions out there...
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