[Supras] Why are we like we are?

[Tom Moulder]

If you could put a Supra body on it, you'd have something. On the other 
hand, you could win a ton of money racing people who think it's a 
beefed-up economy kid racer. Definitely a sleeper. That's what I liked 
about the Supra - it looked fast standing still. When it was new, it was 
faster than 90% of all the cars on the road and had the best long range 
comfort. Now it's so old (but has held its design) that a lot of people 
don't know what it is or how fast. Just drive slow and make them think 
you can take them. ;-)

Another thing is that it will eventually start going up in value!


berniek at technicaldevelop.com wrote:

>Here we are in our own small universe, fixing up, cursing, and "sometimes" enjoying the fruits of our labor in making MkIII Supras work.  In the course of our daily lives, we live, eat and breathe Supras.
>
>Yet, I find my self wonderning why.  True, many of this on the list are young, have little money, and are eager to learn how to make an almost 20 year old car go fast.  But yet others of us are fortunate enough to be able to afford a new or newer car which will outrun, outhandle, and outlast the Supra for around $30K or less.  True, the Supra has the looks, but is that everything?  
>
>This month marks one year since my '90 had a BHG, and I'm still working on a JDM engine to install.  I find myself asking:  why?  Why am I going through valve refinishing, short block assembly. complex piping on the exterior of the engine, only to face the task of doing a swap in a car that already has rust bubbles, upholstery with the fabric over the welting worn away, a car into which I'm pouring enough money for a sizable chunk of money for a new car?  
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>When I first saw the Pontiac GTO I was revulsed by the looks.  But as time goes on, it suddenly does not look so bad.  400 HP, IRS and a decent warranty all for about $30K?  
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>    I'd really appreciate other's view about this philosophical question.  Thanks.
>
>            BernieK 
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