james v Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 I drove a seat leon cupra today and became adicted to boost. could not stop using the turbo. If only i had the money to supercharge my gen 7 but sadly not. Might have to think about changing to something boosted, but dont think i could say good bye to my celica, im just too attached Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lta Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 (edited) GT4 :rolleyes: Edited August 30, 2011 by lta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nthnmunky Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Definitely got to be worth considering a GT4. Some very tempting cars on the Bay at the minute, some very very nice examples gone through the club too. There's no cheaper way of getting boost. It costs less to buy a GT4 than it would to charge a Gen7. You'd be in a more exclusive 'gang' in the Gen7 but boost is boost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lta Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Exclusivity does have it's costs doesn't it Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nthnmunky Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Yes, substantial ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james v Posted August 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Id love a GT4, i love the aggressive looks, assume it would have great power and handling and also on the plus side still would be driving a celica but reading through lots of threads on here as spend most of my time doing lol (much to my girl friends dislike). Its seems like they can become a bottomless pit, with high running costs and lots of parts that are liable to need replacing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lta Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 (edited) Depends on what you do with them and if you buy a good one or a lemon! Petrol is the biggest cost because you will have a heavy right foot, I know I do! Suspension when it needs doing if it all needs doing you're looking at the best part of 2k (that's with labour) Clutch is about £600. You've just got to then resist the urge to faff Edited August 30, 2011 by lta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nthnmunky Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Find (and buy) a good one and the costs needn't be that off-putting. Also, if you're concerned about the costs of ownership/running/maintaining a GT4 then F/I Gen 7 isn't for you either Toyota designed the GT4 with F/I from it's origin. Not so the Gen 7 so it's a lot of trial and error, fixing, replacing, upgrading etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzzzythedog Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 nope i figure this , if you mess with them then they need attention , if left alone bits wear out as is normal , can it be the cars fault that setting up is a pain in the arse ? i know almost all of my issues are down to poor build quality from the people who created the car and not toyota pop off and have a looksee of how many people posting up theres a fault with there cars , you may be suprised Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilbo83 Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 I have just moved from a Gen7 to a Impreza WRX and I can also say that I now love boost! I did come across a gorgeous GT4 up for sale at a reasonable price recently, will post it up recently when I remember where it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_jnz Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Boost is great admittedly, but the thing i have learnt is even if you do not buy an out and out lemon, a 15 year old car with boost will definitely have some citrus y undertones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamGTR Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 You think that was good, go test drive a modded Scooby! holy CRAP, had my 1st drive of my brothers 400+bhp Scooby that cost him £1,500 and it is INCREDIBLE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilbo83 Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 You think that was good, go test drive a modded Scooby! holy CRAP, had my 1st drive of my brothers 400+bhp Scooby that cost him £1,500 and it is INCREDIBLE! Scooby FTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adex Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Scooby FTW Think you mean Scooby for the bin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamGTR Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Scooby FTW I never thought I'd say it, but for the engine and sound, I completely agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieRich Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Years back, I had a rover 420 GSI turbo; one night it developed a massive rough idle and misfire issue. The top comment made about the car was: “Nice car mate it sounds just like a Scooby” My Reply "Well actually No it’s F&*ked" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oMIKEYo Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Think you mean Scooby for the bin... :lol: Haven't laughed this early on a morning for ages hahaha. Scoobys are ugly but I bet they're fun to play in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arizona Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 I'm spending all my time currently getting cut up by any scooby on the road who cant have it there's a girl in front of them with a car louder than theirs. And my neighbours, oh dear has your exhaust blown? got to get something done about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattW Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2965189.htm Nice black 1998 GT4 here bud... cracking cars but you need to have deep pockets if you're using it as your daily driver! I thankfully just use mine for weekends and it costs around £75 - 80 to fill the tank and with town driving it gets 280ish. Motorway I've had about 370 miles out of the tank which isn't so bad. But you're right, boost is addictive. The induction noise, dump valve noise etc = insane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnyboy1976 Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Yer i put a link upto that 98 ST205 the other day. Test drive a few cars - subaru , evo , GT4 and see what suits you best. All 3 are expensive but the servicing costs of subaru and evo far more than a GT4. All drink juice like george best on the piss and each has its pro's and con's The Gt4 has one main weak spot - the Supertrut suspension - but it does give incredible roadholding. I test drove a Impreza P1 - didnt get chance to give it the full beans but was fast however the build quality and interior plastics made me laugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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