HEADPHONES Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 I found myself flicking through the pages of A-Z JAPANESE PERFORMANCE CARS by Chris Rees. Looking at cars from the Silvia ZXs up to the 350z. The 90's......ahhhh, what a time for the Japanese performance car. Evos Supras Nsx RX7s The list was endless IF THEY BROUGHT THE OLDIES BACK FROM THE GRAVE, WHICH WOULD TEMPT YOU TO PART WITH YOUR DOUGH, AND HOW MUCH SHOULD THEY RETAIL AT IN YOUR OPINION? For me the RX7 is THE ONE with the supra a close 2nd In 1992 Mazda UK reduced RRP from £32k to £25k. I reckon even at £32k today it would be tempting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony.r123 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 We could all soon be looking for cheap finance, as Toyota are rumored to be resurrecting to Supra. And if my mates GT86 is anything to go by it should be a corker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 A Supra comeback would be ace... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Also an RX7 in today's world would be very interesting. But I can't see Mazda doing anything interesting ever again . Although with the spur of Toyota maybe they might be building something as we speak? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 We have a Gen 3 RX7 sitting beside our reception, has a few toys that need to be fitted before summer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg tl Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 I know it's the ultimate Chav ride but I don't think you can really beat a classic 92-2000 impreza. Would have to be a delivery miles type r model or p1 tho. 3 door all the way. Nothing beats the amplified flat 4 burble with loads of boost and a bit of "KAAACHSSSSSHHHHHH" just to finish off the drama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuarty Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 I had a nova gsi and loved it. I'd like one brand new though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Having found my japanese love to be honda, i would love a new NSX to come out, to be fair i'd love an old NSX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewan221 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 944 turbo. Always wanted one, still think they look great and still pretty fast but expensive to keep the rust at bay now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 NSX all the way 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 944 turbo. Always wanted one, still think they look great and still pretty fast but expensive to keep the rust at bay now Agreed the 944 was a The NSX has been re-launched Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun1982 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 I HATE Honda with a passion but I have to admit that NSX in Avengers is stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 Although some of the new concepts bringing back the classic names of "Supra" and "NSX" look interesting, I was more talking of bringing back the classics in their ORIGINAL form. No new R&D. No "refreshed" light clusters. No new engines. Possibly a nicer leather interior as an option but that's it. Just imagine the engineers dusting off the old blueprints in preparation of resurrecting the old greats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Gen 3 rx7 or supra for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 NSX all the way NSX is one sexy beast inside and out. ......but I never understood the performance figures. The 3.2 was rated at 280bhp with 0-60 of 5.7 sec. The R34 was over 100kg heavier, rated at 280bhp but 0-60 in 4.5 sec RX7-RZ 0-60 in 4.9 sec. At 5.7 sec it seems the 370 would leave the NSX for dead. I'd still have the NSX over the 370z though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Although some of the new concepts bringing back the classic names of "Supra" and "NSX" look interesting, I was more talking of bringing back the classics in their ORIGINAL form. No new R&D. No "refreshed" light clusters. No new engines. Possibly a nicer leather interior as an option but that's it. Just imagine the engineers dusting off the old blueprints in preparation of resurrecting the old greats Simple answer, buy an old one and refresh the leather then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 NSX all the way NSX is one sexy beast inside and out. ......but I never understood the performance figures. The 3.2 was rated at 280bhp with 0-60 of 5.7 sec. The R34 was over 100kg heavier, rated at 280bhp but 0-60 in 4.5 sec RX7-RZ 0-60 in 4.9 sec. At 5.7 sec it seems the 370 would leave the NSX for dead. I'd still have the NSX over the 370z though Its not all just about 0-60 times, gear ratios and how to power gets to the tarmac helps a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 I envy the more spanner handy members. Too little skills and too much fear of buying a lemon when it comes to buying an older sports car. I was umming and arrring over buying a 10yr old Supra back in 2003 when they were 10yrs old. I'd have a nervous breakdown buying a 20yr old model Hence the the question of a factory fresh revival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 I envy the more spanner handy members. Too little skills and too much fear of buying a lemon when it comes to buying an older sports car. I was umming and arrring over buying a 10yr old Supra back in 2003 when they were 10yrs old. I'd have a nervous breakdown buying a 20yr old model Hence the the question of a factory fresh revival. That's cheating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 NSX all the way NSX is one sexy beast inside and out. ......but I never understood the performance figures. The 3.2 was rated at 280bhp with 0-60 of 5.7 sec. The R34 was over 100kg heavier, rated at 280bhp but 0-60 in 4.5 sec RX7-RZ 0-60 in 4.9 sec. At 5.7 sec it seems the 370 would leave the NSX for dead. I'd still have the NSX over the 370z though R34s were never 280hp More like 340hp from the factory. I miss mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete87 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 The r34 gtr was ment to be 276bhp O-60 in 5.2 seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Bring back a 90s model Jo Guest. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cragus Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Can I have it with this paint job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 Bring back a 90s model Jo Guest. Did you want a new factory fresh model.........or the old original as a restoration project ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris AME Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Bring back a 90s model Jo Guest. Did you want a new factory fresh model.........or the old original as a restoration project ? Main reason for buying factory fresh in my opinion you know it hasnt been messed around with previously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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