Toyota GR Supra 3.0 MT | 1 Year Review!

Hard to believe it has been 1 year since picking up this car. Hopefully a year from now I am still loving it as much as I am today!
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Video Chapters
1 Year of SUPRA 0:00 - 0:49
BMW HATE? 0:49 - 2:33
MK4 vs MK5 2:23 - 4:25
How I got the car 4:25 - 5:52
Modifications 5:52 - 12:26
Cabin Features 12:26 - 16:33
Start the Drive 16:33 - 18:35
Comfort Mode 18:35 - 21:16
Sport Driving experience 21:16 - 28:50
Practicality / Final Thoughts 28:50 - 33:05
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[@chrisginoc]

As a 2023 MKV 6MT owner for also a year now, I agree with everything you said. Toyota purists are going to hate, but it's a good collaboration. I've owned a lot of cars in the past and this is the most fun car I have ever owned. I look for excuses to go grab groceries in it and run errands and take it out of the garage.

[@MaddNomad1015]

I get where they’re coming from other then the whining. It doesn’t show what Toyota is capable of, but it’s still a good car

[@chrisginoc]

@@MaddNomad1015 Wanna know the problem with the purist mindset? The MKIV Supra stopped being sold in the 90's because of poor sales. Toyota also stopped production on the LFA because nobody bought it. You tell me if Toyota was smart with the collab. The same people whining I'm sure were the same people who bought MKIVs and LFAs... yeah right

[@MaddNomad1015]

@@chrisginoc Oh I 100% agree with bro. That’s all legendary Toyotas other than the GR Yaris honestly where they become popular like that after they die off.

[@speeddemon311]

B58 is legendary already, and naive haters will eventually hopefully get it!

[@Erkkremlinklum]

It’s sad that this car is getting so much love from journalist and owners yet sales are hurting

[@bagndux]

Don’t care what anyone says that car is sick as fuck!!!

[@TalonSei]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@bagndux]

@@TalonSei Me and the wife bought a 2023 Camry TRD. It’s not as cool as your but really nice.

[@JustBKoz]

Love see the Supra. Got to love all the Turbo noises!

[@martylucas8557]

Thanks for sharing Talon. What an awesome sports car. As usual I really like the SEI touches you put on the Supra it to personalize. It looks, sounds and drives amazingly well!

[@hiddenvalleyranchman]

Thanks for this review, it was super helpful and this review helped me finalize my decision to purchase. I just took delivery last week and I am loving it.

[@Tmoua]

Awesome review! As a 23 mkv owner as well i agree with everything you said. I love the way she drives as well. Handles great and shifts even better. The greatest part that not many cars can say is the supra feels like it has a soul.

[@jmanlevan]

Talon! Great meeting you at the Adams car show last year at The Broncos stadium in the rain! My Supra was at TRU earlier this week for an intake, downpipe, exhaust and lowering springs thanks to your video of the work they did with yours!

[@TalonSei]

Very cool! Nice meeting you too ✌🏼

[@connordunning7768]

Great review! Cheers from a fellow ‘23 6MT owner in Golden! Assuming I will see this around at some point!

[@adamb2619]

I think the initial hate on the car was that it wasn't a manual. But like you said, once that manual was introduced, it truly opened up to what others thought, and rightlyfully so, the Supra should have been. Great car and nice video!

[@happiknife7716]

Looks like a blast to drive ✌️

[@clplusp8762]

TS, My ‘22 auto is on a basic Stg 2 FEMTO bm3 with OEM hardware save for the downpipe. OTS maps for Pump 93 and E30 blend. E30 has a notable power increase in the mid/top end. I’ve preferred 93pump. Haven’t dyno’d it yet but it’s showing 500-530 hp on the power screen. Feels great!

[@BrandonAgpaoa]

Love the review and vid bro. Love the car and build. I have a 2020 Tundra, so in keeping with the Toyota brand, in highly considering buying a Supra. I'm debating between the VA 3.0 Supra, Nissan R35, or Nissan Z, but leaning towards the supra. I hope you don't mind that I copy parts of your build.

[@datad00d]

Great video! I really like the mods you've chosen, very nicely done. I'm in the process of trying to get a 2023 or 2024 Supra of my own. As an owner, I'm hoping maybe you can answer a couple questions and clarify a few things for me. I've seen other videos where they mention if you have the manual trans, the car doesn't come equipped with adaptive cruise, but you mention at 14:01 that it does. The steering wheel controls on the manuals don't appear to have the "follow distance" adjustment buttons that the automatics do. So just looking for some clarification on whether you were just making a general statement about the Supra having adaptive cruise available, or if your manual car actually has adaptive cruise. I'm also curious about the "pumped in" exhaust sound that apparently these cars have, where the speakers pump the exhaust sound into the car. Does the tune, and/or the after market exhaust eliminate that, or is the sound still pumped in? Finally, I'm guessing by unlocking the ECU, that pretty much voids any warranty the car has. I guess if someone is buying the car to mod it, the warranty isn't of much concern, but just curious. Sorry for the enormously long comment/question. I think this is one of the best "review/ownership" vids I've seen, so really well done. Thanks for putting it together and sharing with the rest of us.

[@Samoffgrid]

Great review! I love what you’ve done with it. Gives me major fomo

[@TalonSei]

You’ll be in the F&F gang soon enough 💪🏼

[@JPTinioMedia]

I got a 24 Manual Supra and everything you said is spot on.

[@DipMaster20]

yeo, I am considering the supra as a daily driver. Thing is, I live in the city and often there is a good amount of traffic. I don't know how to drive a manual, but seems so fun. Is it worth getting a manual supra as a commuter car? I don't wanna spend the money and realize its not for me. So just looking for some advice

[@davidenriquez-mx2ul]

Apples and Oranges for me since I was cross shopping this and the Honda Civic Type R. I come from having owned BMW M3's and M4's but want something cheaper and maybe as more fun to tune. Your thorough review gave me some guidance to go with the MKV 6MT. I would kit it out similarly to how you set it up, (since I follow your CCW recommendations :) Thanks for the high quality video.

[@TheZomfatherPtii]

I've celebrated two birthdays waiting for mine lol. Thankfully its getting PPF right now and I should be in mine soon!

[@TalonSei]

Worth the wait 🙌🏼

[@tsim4139]

My first car was a 1987 Toyota Supra with the t-top and chrome rims.

[@TalonSei]

Hell yeah brother 💪🏼

[@AnT_EyE]

I went with the 2017 BRZ, sold that for a profit 2 years later and found a 2019 BRZ with only 6k miles on it (in 2022), completely stock. Supra was my next choice, just a Subaru fanboy at heart.

[@user-ih2oo8kd2m]

I was also going for a GR86 and then completely changed my mind after they announced the MT for the Supra. Got my MT back in December. Personally the lows are terrible on the speakers, but that's really the only complaint. How's your boost logic catback holding up? I heard lots of mixed reviews on it. Valves rattling, welds cracking, etc... I really want one but have been holding off.

[@MrHmongrice]

This car has grown on me after playing GT7. I was racing against one and the deep exhaust note and burble got me.

[@tommy516]

Got that lookout mountain drive in there! ;)

[@CozyboyJam]

As an owner of an M550i, we’re kinda like half-brothers haha. Build is sick. Gotta admit I haven’t been on this channel since a lot of the gun content has gone away, but I think I’ll be coming back regularly now. Hope you’ve been well🤙🏼

[@TalonSei]

Welcome back 👊🏼

[@clplusp8762]

Sei, I’m surprised you haven’t changed the steering wheel yet. I’m eager to do mine as it represents my most interactive tactile interface. But for you, it would only represent your left hand interface while your right hand rows gears.

[@HD_Santa]

The critical question is, "Are you a true car enthusiast?" I wholeheartedly agree with this sentiment. Who cares about collaborations between manufacturers? For instance, I once owned a Harley Davidson Night Rod Special. Interestingly, its engine was designed by Porsche. Despite this partnership, the bike remained a true Harley Davidson and was an absolute beast on the road. * That's awesome that you can tune out the cold start. I appreciate what you said about not pissing off the neighbors, especially peeps like me who live in a Cul-de-sac and in an HOA 🤬

[@duhr34l20]

Hi there! Moving to CO from CA. Was thinking about getting a supra but not sure if its a reliable car around CO especially if theres snow. Thoughts? Thank you! Beautiful car btw

[@mtnyotas]

Gonna copy this build... every choice was perfect.

[@TalonSei]

👊🏼👊🏼

[@oceanswithnoend]

Cars goated af. Supra is looking very clean. Dude they need to drop a new MR2.

[@TalonSei]

That would be amazing

[@stedy142]

I LOVE BMW M Cars, but recent BMW styling choices, bloat and prices have really turned me off. I now have a Supra on order because it reminds me of all the good stuff that BMW performance cars used to offer. While many old school Toyota fans might not like it, old school BMW fans should seriously consider it.

[@ElectricPeakKydex]

Do you have land in Montana? I only ask cause you have never talked about it on channel if you do but i see your place MT represent! Kalispell baby! But really just wondered haha

[@JPTinioMedia]

Car collaborations are everywhere. Didnt see people raging at Chrysler/Dodge when mitsubishi powered their eagle talons.

[@bengarrison5256]

The performance guages in the settings menu are pretty accurate from the different Supras I’ve been in. Mine sits right at the 400 range another buddies dynode at 475 ish and his guages were reading around 465-470. So off by a few from the day I but I would say those are pretty accurate. Also after having it tuned the range went from 400 indicated to 700 indicated

[@mikemellon80]

The 2023 Supra with manual is an awesome car. If you don’t think so you are either lying or you are an enthusiast with very deep pockets and in the market for Porsche or Ferrari tier cars

[@garrett21]

Oh nice you’re in CO. For some reason I thought you were east coast like Vermont or something.

[@crackedbrainOG]

I'm in the NON- hater club! When it first came out it seemed like I was one of the only people who thought it was a sick looking car. I wonder how the stock clutch will hold up to increased power. I haven't heard anything but it is still fairly new and the amount of them is few.

[@hawkeshots]

post some autocross events you drive this upcoming year! DO IT!

[@Zupra4]

Wish I had the manual, but the zf8 isn’t the worst transmission so I can live with the it!

[@anthony-taylorlombardi724]

The car is sweet, what do we think of the 24 45th

[@mickred04]

I’ve never understood the hate this car gets due to the collaboration with BMW. All I wanted was a turbo six with a manual. They gave me that.

[@obaidalali5587]

Best Toyota Sport car 🥲

[@K3vokiller]

the only thing i dont like about the mk5 is the interior. i hope it gets an more modern upgrade at some point

[@heh2k]

Where's the car? I can't see it. Is it camouflaged?

[@will4evermoore]

I enjoy my car also BUT that damn Apple car play and Toyota Supra command keep dropping. Does anyone know how to fix this phone connect issue

[@Mrpancake72]

How do you disable the hill assist? I wasn't able to on mine

[@soapa4279]

As a owner of a 2022 model since Nov 2021, the "BMW" hateness has drastically reduced. Most people realize now how good of a car it is, and how powerful the B58 is, they respect it a lot more. Of course there are a few of those living in the past and cry about it being a BMW still. Typically they're also the people that can't even afford one.

[@invasion1824]

I will get one of these in a year or two… I hope… I’m in love. What a car. Beautiful! ❤ BTW, will the automatic transmission be quicker than the manual?

[@dannysan1272]

Yes

[@invasion1824]

@@dannysan1272 change of plans. Getting one this month!!!

[@dannysan1272]

@@invasion1824 get the manual though.

[@invasion1824]

@@dannysan1272 I got the A/T!

[@dannysan1272]

@@invasion1824 Automatics are for women and queer men. Your man-card has been terminated.

[@cooperscott6574]

Hows the reliability on it and cost of service. Legitimate question. Once my truck is paid off im stuck between a supra and a mustang

[@TalonSei]

Like I mentioned in the video, I have had no problems in the first year and 6,500 miles now. Maintenance cost is just like any other car and since Toyota had such a big part in developing the B58, I think it will be reliable for a long time.

[@cooperscott6574]

Thanks for the response I wasn't able to finish the video yet was just curious

[@saivyia]

2jz gte was a collab between yamaha so I don’t know what people are on about….

[@JuiceOg1]

I just sold my 22 Supra premium. She was fun but I sold because man the value crashed bad. Got the new tundra limited with the xp.

[@TalonSei]

Automatic cars like the Supra will never hold value like MTs

[@Chocobohunter]

Im torn between supra mt or rs5

[@570Jawn]

What lens is this shot with?

[@TalonSei]

15-35 / 24-70 go pros and even a point and shoot.

[@peterromanjournal]

Dude, that is deer creek - ill dm you.

[@TreyBugatti]

Damn now I want a manual Supra 😂

[@TalonSei]

I’ll throw ya the keys to this when you make it out to Colorado 🤘🏼

[@Johnwilliammoss]

That year felt like 3 weeks 😅

[@TalonSei]

Seriously 😳

[@DengekiVR]

Once I pay off my GR86, Im getting a Supra.

[@Barbwire710]

I paid off my GR86, and don’t think the Supra/Z4 are direct replacements for the driving experience you get with the twins. All I can say is test drive one first if you haven’t already..the Supra is definitely much faster/cooler looking to normal people, but much more insulated with worse visibility.

[@nicks1137]

You know if Toyota would have called this the new Celica, then NOBODY would have cared....but the fact that they called this a Supra, and it was suppose to be a replacement for the iconic Mark 4 supra is a travesty in many enthusiast's minds....including mine!

[@TalonSei]

Celicas are rad and if they brought them back I’d probably drive one.

[@MrCovert23]

The next Supra needs to be a TOYOTA ONLY machine

[@Barbwire710]

If the rumors on the SupraMKV forums are right, it will be. But it will also be much more expensive without the BMW collab.

[@paulmoons]

@@Barbwire710LMFAO. No.

[@paulmoons]

What? Like the 86? The next Supra will be electric.. like everything else.

[@Barbwire710]

@@paulmoons not everything is moving to full electric. The next 86 and Supra are still rumored to have an engine..no idea what you’re talking about.

[@paulmoons]

@@Barbwire710I hope you aren't referring to the Best Car rumors which also suggest the mythical GRMN will have an S58 in it. It won't by the way. Anyone who has half a brain (and is following Supra development) knows this is 100% fake news. As for electrification, governments worldwide are clamping down on ICE regulations.. the time of the manual, rear wheel drive, ICE sports car are numbered.

[@Digiphex]

I'd probably lay back my golf bag on the passengers side.

[@christopherscinta5207]

MT doesn’t come with adaptive cruise. Unless yours is an anomaly. Nice review.

[@TalonSei]

AT does come with adaptive cruise tho.

[@DyerAutoMotive]

I may be wrong, but I thought our cars didn’t have adaptive cruise when they have a manual?

[@T.Watts89]

Never heard of an Odb2 port! Lol I'm sure he just misspoke.....I hope! 😂

[@TalonSei]

OBD-2*

[@rarinkaz]

When BMW is 100% the car is great but... their reliability is an issue! I have a 2015 Mini cooper s I got new and had loads of problems! 8 flat tires in the first 6 months of ownership! Finally got rid of the run-flats and haven't had a tire problem since. The engine hood latch fell off the dealer was the only one to ever open the hood and they couldn't explain it! The driver's visor over the door fell off and the dealer said it wasn't covered under the warranty! The front suspension has been clunky forever! The dealer said they couldn't find anything and it was fine, but an independent shop said how was I driving it as the front end was about to fall off! Even though it was supposedly covered under warranty paid close to $2000 I was happy to finally have it fixed although it has started again recently! One day I went to go to work and the car wouldn't start... I had it towed to the dealer and learned the wires have soybean oil and rodents love it! So I'm dreaming of a GR Supra! Not sure I wanna spend $65,000 on a car (Toyota) that's renowned for it's reliability only for it to be a typical bimmer!

[@JPTinioMedia]

The b58 motor has been around for a long time and has proven reliability.... that's why Toyota chose that engine platform. If bmw is good for something it's inline 6 cylinder engines. Toyota also calibrated the automatic transmission and rebuilt the manual transmission from BMW to feel the way it is. That's why other BMW owners mention how the manual in this trumps other manuals in other BMWs. If the interior didn't look like a BMW and weren't aware it was a BMW motor it feels exactly what a modern day Supra would be. I was against this car until I drove the manual.

[@guysenpauline]

Brah but that wrap is kinda crazy. I mean come on, right?

[@jmanlevan]

It’s part of his Company branding. Its theme kind of matches his Tacoma too.

[@CarsOverPeople]

Dawg… it’s not safe for YOU to turn your car on in an enclosed garage (unless it’s a massive garage)… The exhaust fumes are not good for your health & home.

[@19hundoc47]

Why are we readdressing the bmw aspect of this car. Dude it’s been beat to death and death and death. Please stop ffs.

[@jankilo3682]

Love Toyotas but this is much more BMW.

[@scottubz]

Lol hate its a bmw on the inside and the engine outside has looks, like the supra dont get my wrong the new is cool but its has nothing on the original. No matter what they do to it. u get in and think bmw and im more amg fan than a bmw fan the original amg not the new one they used to be hand made and now everything is built on a machine i get it has more hp and torque than the original but u keep trying to justify the car to make your purchase feel better i get it lol some people are just more down with new tech vs having to drop a engine into something and put all this money into it. Not that your not putting money into the new one but u out both togther and line them up and have maximum capabilities than id still choose the older generation its way more sexier if thats a word 😂😂😂 cool car but in my opinion a waste of money 😅 depending on who your talking to. Dont get me wrong cool car just has nothing on the older....nothing

[@TalonSei]

So not a car enthusiast… got it 👍🏼😂

[@paulmoons]

You realise that a stock MKIV is slower in a straight line than a stock 2024 86 right. Go take your meds.

[@infam0usP]

as a 2023 GR86 owner, I’m gonna have to slightly disagree that the Supra is more fun to drive (granted I test drove a used 2.0 with automatic, my 86 is a manual) but it’s def a beautiful car. if later down the line Toyota makes a next gen Supra with a Boxer engine OR the GR Corolla engine, I’d be more inclined to buy one. it just feels weird driving a Japanese coupe with a German engine in it

[@paulmoons]

Hahah.. The 2.0 Supra is an 86 with a better body.. and faster. And the 2.0 has nothing on the 3.0. Why would they regress to a Boxer engine that is far far inferior to the B58? 86 owners are in another league. 😅

[@infam0usP]

@@paulmoons numbers don’t lie. Toyota sold A LOT more 86s than 2.0 Supras in 2023 (they only sold 2652 Supras overall, huge drop from 4952 in 2022) and it will very likely happen again this year

[@paulmoons]

@@infam0usPYou're right, numbers don't lie: The 86 is A LOT slower than even the 2.0 Supra. The 86 is also A LOT cheaper than even the 2.0 Supra. Thank god Toyota didn't see it fit to sell the 2.0 in my country!

[@infam0usP]

@@paulmoons and that slower car outsells the Supra by several thousand more globally lmao. spin it however you want, your denial is hilarious

[@paulmoons]

​@@infam0usPHahaha.. So it might come as a surprise that cooking model Camrys or Corollas outsell the 86? But you're right.. the 86 also outsold the SF90 Stradale, so the 86 must be a better car. 😂Thank-you for confirming that not only is 86 a car model designation, but also a rudimentary indication of a driver's IQ. 💁‍♂

[@stupidaccountlinking]

Have you had this out at HPR?