Joined and Saying Hello

[Bflobaz]

I've been the proud owner of a 1985 Celica Supra (MKII) since April, 1998. It has not been my only Toyota. The first was a 1977 Corolla SR-5 Liftback, a 1981 Corolla Liftback SR-5 and a 1982 Celica GT Liftback. I retired in 2002; subsequently purchasing a new 2004 RAV4-L with a 5spd transmission to tow behind my motorhome. Its AWD has allowed me to get into some mild off-road situations.
But the model I always had my eye on; since first seeing it in 1979, was the Supra. Circumstances allowed me to scratch that itch in the spring of 1998. I've thoroughly enjoyed operating it; although not necessarily putting a lot of mileage on the odometer until recently, in part because it was always taken off the road towards wintertime.
Yes, all the Toyotas before it were excellent for the times I owned them; but this particular Supra has taken those other well-made vehicles to an entirely new level of performance. It is solid and secure and is still a competitive vehicle in terms of engineering, quality, ride, handling and performance; some 24 model years after it was manufactured.
In terms of being a member of other Toyota groups I am a member of the Toronto Supra Club; having lived in Buffalo, NY and participated in several of their rallies since 2002 -- including their most recent in August, 2008. They know how to throw a rally!!
Having relocated to Alpine, TX (the Big Bend Region of West Texas), I’ve joined the Texas Supra Club. I hope to connect with them as well as meet Supra owners in West Texas; having seen several MK2s in Alpine.
I just returned to Alpine; after a wonderful several weeks drive, taking my Supra through the Shenandoah National Park (Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway), the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Tail of the Dragon and Cherohala Skyway Scenic Loop and the Natchez Trace Parkway. It acquitted itself quite well on the way down to West Texas and I'm looking forward to tackling the roads out here.
On the horizon will be scenic drives along TX 118S out of Alpine to TX FM 170W along the River Road Drive along the US-Mexican border -- truly one of the most scenic drives on the continent -- to the border city of Presidio, TX; then returning on US 67N to Marfa and back to Alpine. And that is only one of several great touring routes in Big Bend designed for my Supra.

[MR2Jedi]

Sounds like you're having a blast with your Supra. I hope to own one someday and modify it.
I hope you'll post pics of it.
Welcome to The Nation

[Bflobaz]

Yes, indeed I've had a blast operating the Supra. It handles and performs so well. My 1982 Celica GT and other Toyotas have been very nice; but nothing approaching how Toyota designed the 2nd generation of their Supra. Supra enthusiasts will tell you this is the one to own. That doesn't discredit or demean the first, third or fourth generations, it is just that a combination of factors combined to make this the one you'll truly enjoy.
Two things to note about owning a Supra MK1-4: 1) Parts are becoming more of an issue. Not impossible, but invariably your local Toyota Dealer will have to send somewhere and 'new' parts are rare to get. So, it is the aftermarket and from folks cannibalizing relics and we know that's a dicey proposition, and 2) Don't expect to come out ahead financially. If you're looking for an investment, other models of cars are for that. But if you're looking for a solid vehicle to enjoy driving...I have to recommend the Supra. The owners will tell you they can be 'expensive' because of their age; but if you're capable of doing the mechanical work yourself, you're already ahead of the expense curve.
As for posting a photo...believe it or not, believe I've only one from the 2002 Toronto Supra Club Rally. If I understood the technology of "posting a photo", I'd take a stab at transferring it over to this Forum. I don't even have a digital camera as yet. Even then, the pic is taken with its hood opened -- not how you'd like to be 'caught' in a spontaneous pose. But if you can educate me on the process of posing a photo, I'll give it a try.

[MR2Jedi]

Well said.
You can go to the sire you have the pic posted at and right click on "Save picture". Then go to a hosting site-like photobucket- and upload the picture there. Copy the URL address from the site. Then at this site click on the picture icon above the post box and paste the URL there.
There is also a "Sticky" on how to do this. Good Luck! I'm looking for to seeing it..