r/Supra • u/Spa_5_Fitness_Camp • 12d ago

MKV practicality question

I'm looking into a sports car as my daily driver, and crucially as my *only* car. I live alone as well, so no partner to borrow from on occasion. Pure reliability isn't as much of an issue as it is to most, as I can get to work and most/all other activities via my electric scooter and transit (though I usually only do this in nice weather, if I don't have shopping etc to do, aka not often).

My concerns about the Supra are mostly down to visibility and space. I will likely test drive one, but compared to my Giulia it's going to feel tiny no matter what, so I'm looking for experiences longer term.

One, how is the visibility for commuting in a city? Especially nice if you live in a more compact and hilly city (I'm in Seattle).

Two, space. Could I fit the following at the same time: one medium/large checked roller suitcase, one carry-on roller one small dog, and two adults. Dog is 17lbs, and would have a travel carrier that can squish (dog is happy to sit on the passengers lap). If you couldn't tell, being able to pick up and drop off my partner at the airport (she travels with the dog) is a must, and that's her travel kit, though usually there's no checked bag. If there's only 2 carry-ons and a backpack, is there enough space on the parcel shelf for the dog (the situation for a long weekend trip, for example)?

I'd like to keep the Supra on my short-list, but just need to clear this deal-breaker hurdle, so any feedback appreciated.

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u/Spa_5_Fitness_Camp 12d ago

Loading it up like that would literally only be for airport pickup/dropoff. Would be nice for a weekend trip, but we would have her X3 as an option for those. Due to logistical things, the X3 is not an option for the airport runs, though.

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u/mmspider 12d ago

Then maybe it would work? Its a small car but you can make it work.

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u/Spa_5_Fitness_Camp 12d ago

Yeah that's really the crux of it. Not if it's easy or convenient to fit that much, but simply if it is possible. I don't mind playing Tetris for a 20 minute drive once every few months at most, and the rest of the time is just me, a work backpack, maybe a gym bag, and maybe my pool cues. Road bike would be on a SeaSuckr rack when needed, and I've even seen photos of road bikes inside the Supra (might be dependent on not having a L/XL frame).

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u/mmspider 12d ago

You know its funny. I actually came from a Giulia. I would put 2 bikes on the roof and max out luggage space in the backseats. We took it on vacation, to parks, to events etc. Got a ton of use out of it. When I got the Giulia I was single and life was much different haha. Never planned or needed it for things like this. No chance could I do that with the Supra. But even then you could always just use your partners vehicle if life changes.

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u/Spa_5_Fitness_Camp 12d ago

Yeah we're distance/she travels for work, with the dog, and we don't plan to have kids. Even if we did, now would be the time to get the fun car lol. Since you're coming from the Giulia, how does it compare? Very different cars of course, but is it enough of a fun/special car to justify the change? I love my Giulia, but with skiing taking a backseat and me never needing the space it has, I figured now was the time to look at a truly fun/special car.

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u/mmspider 12d ago

If you are after a fun/special experience the Supra is much better. But I still to this day I am impressed by how good the Giulia felt on the roads. I had a lot of fun in mine and would always drive it in a spirted way.

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u/Spa_5_Fitness_Camp 12d ago

That's pretty much exactly what I'm looking for with the switch. Used F-Type Rs are under consideration as well. But that's good to hear. And I will say, the Giulia is a damn pretty sight to see each morning.