[Grandavi]

Yes, you can pick up a JDM 7MGTE for less than what it would take.

However, keep it in perspective. Not all of us are going to race the car on the streets. I own turbos and will only consider turbos simply because of preference. I like the pull of the turbo, the sound, the status. Other than that, though, the NA Supra is still a very decent car. Sure.. your never going to get as much power out of it, because the turbo itself changes the engine's operation. But if you don't have a turbo, what are you missing? A bit of pull, higher fuel costs, more engine wear and tear and potential.

If you are looking for a fun daily driver that has a nice look, then a NA still fits the bill.

I personally have seen a lot of MKIII's that I liked but walked away from because
1. they didn't have a targa top (that is my top priority.. I like it)
2. they didnt have the turbo (I want to play....)

However, you still have a nice car without the turbo or targa. its all personal preference really... and what your goal is with the car. (hell.. some of us would probably be better off with a truck!) Just dont go expecting 300+ HP out of a NA.. I dont think it can be done.

If you are like me and didnt have a clue what a turbo actually does, its the difference between sucking your coke up through a straw or having someone blow it into your mouth. A NA sucks air.. a turbo pushes. Makes a lot of difference when you think that normally air is about .01 lbs per cubic foot and we are pushing 4-12 lbs of air into a piston with our turbos (depending on setup.. some go higher). NA motors are not setup to take the extra workload as stock.. and I have never heard anyone do anything but warn you about trying to add the turbo without major mods.