Aarkaah

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Poll - Help me decide - '93 VR Twin Turbo Base vs. '94 CW Single Turbo Touring

Okay I need the forums help. Please read this carefully.. valuable input requested.

I am considering off-loading one of my 7s for a Single Turbo MKIV Supra (6 speed) this season. However, there are some hard choices to make in my mind.

For me, color is not an issue. An FD, is an FD, is an FD. What counts is the ownership history, condition and mileage. I also prefer the hardtop 7s.

In other words, at the end of the day (5-10 years from now) which would be more valuable in your eyes.

Please let me know what route you think is best after you read the general info below.

1993 Vintage Red Twin Turbo, 5-speed, Base with Tan Leather Interior (Optioned at purchase)
New Mazda Engine (49,500 Miles on chassis, with less than 2,500 miles on engine - 1.5 years old)
Tuned to 320 RWHP on OEM Turbos and Power FC (Dave KDR/Speed 1)
New Greddy V-Mount with HKS RS Intakes
Killer Kenwood Stereo Install
All New Suspension, New Clutch etc... all redone.
Stock Fuel setup with Supra Denso Pump
Sake Bomb Dual 19" Setrab Oil Cooler Kit
ABS, AC, and Power Steering
HKS Exhaust
Oem and Shine Feed Replica Hood
Enkei 18" Wheels
Original Paint - Very Good/Excellent Condition (9/10)
I am the 3rd Owner, PA Car
Clean Title and Carfax.

1994 Chaste White OEM Single Turbo (Precision Turbo 6766), 5-speed, Touring with Black Leather Interior
2nd Rebuild Aggresive Street Port by RPM (91,400 Miles on chassis, with less than 800 miles on engine - 6 months old)
Prior Tune netted 470 RWHP on a PT6766 and Power FC (Dave KDR/Speed 1)
Vibrant FMIC and Koyo Rad with Turbonetics Guard
Bose Acoustic Wave Stereo - in poor shape
Tein Suspension, Clutch etc... can't vouch for age of parts.
Racing Tank with Sump Pump, KG fuel rails, Bosch and RC injectors and dual upgraded steel braided Fuel lines with externally mounted Dual Bosch 044 pumps
Oem Single Oil Cooler
No ABS, No AC, No Power Steering
Blitz BUR Spec Exhaust
Oem Hood
Volk GT-C 18" Wheels
Repainted car - Decent Condition (6-7/10) - Could use a ground-up repaint. (I am picky)
I am the 6th Owner, NYC Car - now in PA.
Clean Title and Carfax.

Options I have are:

A) Keep both forget about the Supra
B) Sell the 1993 VR, Keep the 1994 CW and buy a Supra
C) Sell the 1994 CW, Keep the 1993 VR (mod a few bits when I feel it...BNR or Single later) and buy a Supra
D) Sell the 1994 CW as a shell, remove the drivetrain for the VR later. (Short Block and Turbo Setup Only)
E) Keep both, ...sell your first born child and get a Supra

There it is... please vote. Comments welcome, pricing thoughts welcome also.

Pictures below.

Thanks AA

TwinCharged RX7

iTrader: (14)

I'd keep both and forget about the Supra.

If I had to choose between the 2, with the mindset of what I'll enjoy more 5-10 years from now, and ignoring color, I'd take the stock one. The single turbo looks awesome, but no ABS, power steering etc.... gets old if it's mainly street driven.

Best of both worlds, swap the single turbo and mods to your stockish one but keep the creature comforts.

Aarkaah

iTrader: (5)

All, the last option was a fun one. Don’t waste your vote there - Although it does tell me that the voter was torn between both and wouldn’t give up either car!!! Appreciate your input.

Montego

iTrader: (1)

Cars are a terrible investment and there are much better ways make money. With that said, keep the car that brings you the most joy. The way I see it, you made the choice rather simple.

Keep the red one.

Aarkaah

iTrader: (5)

I hear you. But I’m truly Curious about how others perceive the options and what they would do without my input.

thanks for your vote though. Appreciated.

HiWire

The red one is definitely the keeper.

Have you driven a MkIV Supra?

Aarkaah

iTrader: (5)

Yep. Funny enough had one last year. Sold it after about 4-5 months. It was a bpu+, 94 TT auto. Stock form, autos are no good imo. No where near a 7 in stock form. Solid car but not exciting until modded.

Next attempt will be a 6 speed single.

RE-Amemiya

Keep the red one whatever you do; lower mileage on chassis and original paint with OEM turbo's. Def. better in the long run for potential resale value as these get rarer and harder to find with low miles.

IMAGINETHAT

iTrader: (1)

I'd keep the VR FD, sell the CW FD, and get a Supra.

Aarkaah

iTrader: (5)

Dude! You had to have that thing in your sig! What’s the upgraded twins netting you on the Supra!

Brekyrself

iTrader: (30)

I'm in the same boat, going to sell 2 of my 3 FD's this year. Your red 1993 base with no sunroof sounds like the winner to keep. It has everything setup to enjoy it anytime of year still having PS/AC/ABS.

Molotovman

iTrader: (49)

No brainer- sell the CW!

FourtyOunce

iTrader: (15)

Sell the CW. Your red car is in much better condition and would likely need less upkeep in the future.

IMAGINETHAT

iTrader: (1)

When it was full BPU+ it made 480 rwhp on pump. It's since been reverted back to stock (with the exception of the turbos) for emissions purposes.

Aarkaah

iTrader: (5)

Nice.. Always thought the upgraded twins could net more.Thanks.

j9fd3s

iTrader: (3)

i would put the Teins and Volks on the Red car, and sell the white one. i'd skip the Supra.

Aarkaah

iTrader: (5)

This is getting interesting by the hour. I would have sworn that the forums would lean towards the rarity of the CW in OveralL collectibility. Plus the expected power at tuning would have tipped everyone that way.

VRs seem to be the step child on the forum so I am finding this feedback to be an eye-opener.

I should mention that the VR has new Koni yellow adjustables on Tien h-tech springs. Also new Enkei’s pf01 evos - Rides like a dream.

If I was skipping Supra then both FDs get the royal treatment and stay in the stable!

IMAGINETHAT

iTrader: (1)

You're right - with the correct supporting mods (fuel, ECU, and tune) some cars are making over 600 rwhp with the upgraded twins.
I just never got that far before I got caught up in the CA emissions game.

Good luck with your search !

j9fd3s

iTrader: (3)

it is, but the red one is in nicer shape, and you say you like the non sunroof better...

it did, the red one is just right, the white one isn't. especially if its supposed to gain in value later

the Supra does nothing for me, just my opinion though.

amp

iTrader: (50)

this... couldnt have said it better

gmonsen

Whatever you do with the CW and a Supra, keep the VR.

Pete_89T2

iTrader: (4)

I voted keep both FDs & forget the Supra. But then I'm biased and was never a fan of the MkIV Supra

If you have to choose one of the FDs, I'd keep the red one.

amp

iTrader: (50)

denounce everything and everyone..
move to tibet.. dedicate to yourself into becoming a monk..
learn shaolin.. and once youve mastered that.. go to japan and become a ninja...
ill take both FDs.. swap the tan with black interior and get rid of that awefull vented headlamp cover...

Aarkaah

iTrader: (5)

Lol... Why not tell us how you really feel there bud! Gonna sneak into your garage and install that feed headlamp on your cym! notice the headlamp is not in the pic. But hmmm I miss it.

I will always have an FD though bro. May even be buried in one.

ZE Power MX6

iTrader: (157)

Keep both FD and get an NSX, much nicer car than the Supra IMO.