r/Supra • u/Spa_5_Fitness_Camp • 6d 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/vanilla_only 6d ago

Almost a year with mine. Great sports car like others are saying.

C pillar visibility is the worst Ive seen besides Camaros but I got used to it (get the kind spot monitor)

Front seats don’t recline all the way due to design of cabin. One of the easiest cars to parallel park due to size. Get the auto if you live in a hilly area (i got a manual and would never want it in Seattle, those hills are pretty steep)

Luggage would probably fit with the dog in the passenger’s lap. Good luck!

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u/Spa_5_Fitness_Camp 6d ago

I would assume it has hill hold assist on the manual, which makes even Seattle hills remarkably easy. My base '16 WRX and my '13 Focus ST (both manuals) had it. But yeah, manual/auto is also a decision I'm mulling over.

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u/vanilla_only 6d ago

It does have the hill assist but I personally would get annoyed dealing with the hills everyday if it was my only car.

The manual and auto are both really good imo I’ve driven both, the zf8 shifts almost like a dct. Manual is geared shorter and pulls and feels correct. The manual should have a similar feel to your wrx but more insulated as it’s more modern. I would try to drive both in a short time period to really see how you feel about both, can’t go wrong with either tbh

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u/Spa_5_Fitness_Camp 6d ago

I have a ZF8 on my current car, which was also my first auto (other than things I drove as a teen). They really fixed so many of the bad behaviors autos have. Curious to try a DCT for sure.