What are your favorite things about MKIII Supras?

ForcedTorque

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I love how every Honda, Nissan, Volkswagon on the road automatically want to validate their car against it, and fails.

I also love the look on all of those Camaro/Mustang guys with their girlfriends faces when they can't keep up with the old Toyota.

I love how the SAFC type displays fit directly into the unneeded ash try slot without any mounting or cutting.

And I hate it when the elitist think we're just a ricer not worth their time.
 
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jake8790

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That I finally own a RWD 5 speed turbocharged inline 6 car. What a combination.

The experience of driving it. On a tight curvy road, the solid feel after lowering, hearing the turbo spool and getting tossed back in the seat leaving a corner.

The sound of flooring it between buildings with the windows down.

Winning races. :naughty:
 
MNBmk3T

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I love how my 1989 Supra has the equivalent amount of options as today's sports cars. Yet mine is exponentially more reliable and rare than theirs will ever be.
 
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MPR

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Only owned mine since November 2011 and already deeply enjoying it.

I like to leave my door open when I start it cold to listen to it roar to life.

I like the way the car rocks side to side from the torque when you blip the throttle while sitting still.

I love the seat and all it's power adjust-ability.

I love the looks. It's one of those "timeless" designs.

I love the rarity. Still have yet to see even one other MK3 on the road in my area.

I love the automatic climate control.

I love the cluster/dash/interior layout/design.

I like the targa top, though I have not yet had the opportunity to remove mine yet (it's winter).

I love the smoothness of the engine and the ride.

I like the looks I get from people who know what it is and how rare it is...

I could go on.....
 
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MPR;1801628 said:
I like the targa top, though I have not yet had the opportunity to remove mine yet (it's winter).
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Suck it up, it's worth it just for the looks that "normal" people give you.

Dress warm though. ;)
 
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te72;1801703 said:
Suck it up, it's worth it just for the looks that "normal" people give you.

Dress warm though. ;)
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Hahaha I totally did that two nights ago when it was clear. Everyone gave me such awkward stares.
 
tyang82

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My favorite things about the MK3... Only thing i say is there is nothing that i dislike about this car... Hell when i was a kid back in 93 my dad had an 87 N/A. That's when i fell in love with it, car went down with a blown head gasket, dad changed motors, BHG again. Sat in the garage for about 7 years, repaired the BHG last year then it had a rod knock after half a year of driving it. loved the car so much i bought 2 engines ready for a swap then i saw my baby that i own today. a 91 targa.

I forgot, love it when people keeps offering me more then what i paid for it.
 
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te72;1801703 said:
Suck it up, it's worth it just for the looks that "normal" people give you.

Dress warm though. ;)
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LOL, well I can't say I haven't been tempted. We've had a few mild days where I could have gotten away with it. I think next nice mild day, I'll pop the top. :)
 
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suprashane;1801934 said:
i love the dact that i use it to go rescue my girlfriends mustang out of the snow ( thank you lsd)
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Mine has been the go-to tow-car around here, for some strange reason. Had to rescue a stranded Mk4 before I owned it, my own stranded Camaro at one point, and a friend's FC more times than I remember. :p

MPR;1801984 said:
LOL, well I can't say I haven't been tempted. We've had a few mild days where I could have gotten away with it. I think next nice mild day, I'll pop the top. :)
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If not for the wind we get around here, and rarely getting off work before sunset, there have been quite a few days where it was chilly targa weather. Suit up, get a good beanie and gloves, crank the heater, and you're good to mess with people. :D
 
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Even though my Supra needs a fair bit of restoration, and some work, she still makes me feel special every time I drive her. Having the only Supra in my area is interesting.

Even though it's N/A, the 7M still has a really nice torque band, and a decent amount of power. I really like the composed feel of the LSD, and enjoy I having the 4.30 rear end. It's a very good option for the 7M-GE, as it helps to compensate for the N/A's perceived lack of power.

I love the sound of a well balanced straight six, and just dropping it down a cog around town or on the highway while putting your foot down will instantly make you smile.

I love the cozy, luxurious, cock pit feel of the interior. The driver's seat might as well be a La-Z Boy - it's just as comfortable while providing excellent support. I love how the Supra has the perfect interior for short, small people (I'm 5'3" and only about 120lb.)

Finally. POP-UP HEADLIGHTS!!!
 
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spooln6cyl

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The expression on the face, the previous owner gives when you hand him the $ for a running supra that is in damn good condition after all the years! jus grab the keys and drive away haha
 
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spooln6cyl;1802366 said:
The expression on the face, the previous owner gives when you hand him the $ for a running supra that is in damn good condition after all the years! jus grab the keys and drive away haha
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THAT one is actually VERY RARE these days... but kudos to those who have that experience!:)


-crisp
 
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