Love it or hate it, we want one right now
Once upon a time, there lay the Mark IV Toyota Supra. You know, the one featured in the Fast and Furious Franchise that Paul Walker (RIP) drove? In 1998 the 4th generation Supra was discontinued. The Supra then became a martyr. Becoming a cult classic amongst the car community, the Supra gained popularity like no other. When push came to shove Toyota understood that in order to position themselves back in the sports car market, they had to bring back the walking dead… or in this case rolling?
In 2019 Toyota rereleased the Supra to mixed reviews. Some welcomed the revival of a folk hero, some criticized Toyota’s attempt calling it a copy and paste job off the BMW Z4. Whosever side you’re on, we don’t care… we just want one.
5.) It’s Got a Manual
Originally lacking a row-your-own, the Supra community begged Toyota to make the Supra a true enthusiast vehicle again. Toyota obliged, giving the hallmarked car a new life and a new personality. The new 6-speed manual transmission is a throwback to how performance cars used to be.
While we all love a good DCT, nothing ever truly beats shifting your own gears. With the manual becoming an increasingly rare artifact this may be the last Toyota sports car to ever get one, barring the GR Corolla and the BRZ. We are living in the final days of an era… won’t you be a part?
4.) Built in the Heartland of Togue
Just like in the Fast and the Furious, the Japanese are known for their affinity for togue- or mountain carving. Togue racing entails carving up the narrow, winding roads of Japan’s myriad of mountain ranges. To do so requires precise handling, near perfect throttle control, and of course, sleek aerodynamics.
Built in the home of some of the windiest roads known to the automotive world, the Supra has been one of our best handling cars we’ve tested, and we fell in love with the way the throttle simply blips on a dime. Whether you’re taking it to the Poconos or the San Gabriel Mountains, we couldn’t think of a better car to fill the role of the ideal mountain chariot.
3.) It’s a Toyota
Consistently ranked as the world’s most reliable brand and a fanbase as loyal as Tom Brady fans create the perfect sports car that you don’t have to worry about. Behind each Supra is the blood, sweat, and tears of a Toyota engineer who went to hell and back just to make sure that transmission wouldn’t blow… I’m looking at you Alfa Romeo Giulia.
The running joke is that whatever happens, it’s a Toyota. If you’re low on oil, if it’s a liquid, it’ll run. Throw the entire kitchen sink at it, a Toyota doesn’t falter. The quality control on these cars is incredible, and there’s not a lot of fancy gadgets and gizmos that can lead to break and give you expensive headaches later down the road. Plus, a 3-year, 36,000-mile warranty doesn’t sound bad, yet it’s unlikely you’ll need it.
2.) German Roots Keep It Competitive
A spot of controversy for the Supra, but one its most defining features is the 3.0L inline-6 that Toyota uses in its coupe taken straight from the BMW M240i. Both engines churn out the same 382-horsepower and that makes it lose some of its charm. Critics say the engine reuse is a copy and paste job as well as a lack of “want-to” from the Supra of years past.
But let’s keep in mind, this engine does produce 382 horsepower… it’s a well powered coupe. It has German performance but Toyota reliability, it truly does give you the best of both worlds. We wouldn’t go as far as to say it’s a BMW Supra like most Tik-Tokers and Reddit fanboys point out, instead, it’s a coupe with a lot of spirit with its German guts.
1.) The Value is Beat All
Starting at $43,540 for the 2.0L inline-4 version, and $52,500 for the more upscale and frankly more spirited 3.0L I-6, there’s nothing like the Supra yet for the price. Sure, the new Nissan Z is coming out soon but that’s yet to be released to the public.
Its BMW counterpart is similarly priced but focuses more on luxury and is seen as a tourer rather than a viable sports car. The Supra is simply unbeaten at the price it’s at, hop on the classifieds and you’ll see you don’t even have to pay MSRP for one in good condition.
