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Hey guys excuse me if I'm in the wrong place still new. I've always liked the shape of the soarers and like the v8 engines in them currently I drive a 34gtt but I wouldn't mind getting one as a daily it will probably be a bit more comfortable then the 34 and also less attention from the 50 I've seen they can go for around 2-18k any one have any dealings with them also any thing to look out for ?

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The soarers are a great car, perfect for what your looking for (daily/comfort). I have only driven a n/a 3.0 version, as you would expect it felt very boaty.

The V8's are pretty heavy and not the best on fuel, I think the turbo six is the best out of the two. Besides minor electrical problems with the dash I don't think they have any major issues.

I was going to buy one awhile ago but the weight of the car kind off turned me of them, that and the doors are freakin huge.

Edited by eightsixboy

Ok Ive owned mine for a few years

DONT Get the V8, the TT six eats them in every possible way. (or better yet get a late model with the vvti single turbo engine)

Get a 94 or later version, as all the electrics were fixed for 94.

Air suspension is shit.

Don't Get one with EMV!!!!!

Powersteer pumps like to shit themselves

Spares are expensive, but commonality with the JZA80 Supra underneath makes good brakes and suspension simple.

So keep it stock or be prepared to spend huge $$$$

They eat up highway miles like a daemon, (I have the 1JZ TT version) 800ks to a tank on the freeway if you're sensible (80L) tank

Mines fine, but stock power.

General consensus is 250rwkws, but like all things, depends on the car.

There are a couple of pov spec JZZ30 autos running mid 11's with the stock turbos, and the stock auto.

Autos are quicker than the manual in a 1/4 shoot out stock for stock and the autos are silky smooth.

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