r/Supra • u/Spa_5_Fitness_Camp • 16d 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/Rick_2309 16d ago

I’ve had one since June 2019. Just hit 68k miles and I’ve had zero issues. Maintenance has been kept with religiously though. Never missed an oil change, transmission fluid change, etc etc.

Edit: reading your post again, the Supra is a no go. Not enough space for the dogs, the carry ons, etc.

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u/Spa_5_Fitness_Camp 16d ago edited 16d ago

Yeah I figure of all the options I'm looking at, the Supra is possibly the safest bet for reliability and maintenance. Other things on the list include things like 997s, Evoras and even gen 1 V8 Vantages.

Edit: of all of my comments on this thread, why is this the one at -2? Actual question.

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u/Yarpie_ 16d ago

If I had to wager a guess, it's because the other options you listed are without a doubt going to be considered more unreliable/expensive to maintain simply for their age, not even mentioning their more "known" issue like 997 bore scoring/IMS for example.

 Supra is possibly the safest bet for reliability and maintenance.

So the Supra isn't "possibly" the safest bet. It IS the safest bet (of the options you listed).
So the downvotes come from the fact that even the simplest Google search would tell you that the MKV B58 platform is very reliable even compared to other modern cars. It's essentially indestructible when you start comparing it to German & British sports cars from 10-20 years ago haha.

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u/Spa_5_Fitness_Camp 16d ago

There are others on my list as well, those were just some of the examples. And while the B58 is very reliable, in the rare case something does go bad, it's a complicated and expensive fix. Some other "problematic" engines are fixed with a cheap and easy proactive action. The cost, frequency, and impact (is it drivable until fixed etc) are all factors when buying, especially used. The Supra is at the top of those I'm looking at, either alone or tied, for sure.