[Supras] Why are we like we are?

[Hacker J]

For me its a hobby, plus the satisfaction of knowing that its on the road because of my hard work. The supra is still reasonably up to date technically, given it was far ahead for its day, and as long as I can get parts and keep it running I will. The cost of ownership is low, depreciation is nonexistant, and there is a huge wealth of info out there to keep it running. In the meantime to keep the family happy, I've bought a bunch of other cars, including a new Honda Odyssey just this month, but, at least for me, there's not much satisfaction in handing over a big wad of cash and driving something off the lot. I prefer to have a hand in what I am driving.

Jon
90T

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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?  

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?  

    I'd really appreciate other's view about this philosophical question.  Thanks.

            BernieK 









 
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