Originally posted by BeQuietAndDrive
I've heard the 13B can be reliable as long as two things are taken care of.
1.) Enough fuel so the engine won't run lean.
2.) Enough to cool the engine down.
Also need some thicker Apex seals to hold more power. (3 mm ones). Rotaries are a pain in the ass though, even when properly built and maintained, they still go down with problems. Definently not a car for the mechanically challenged or those looking for a reliable daily driver. They make great weekend "fun" cars though. Definently a blast to drive.
Kirk is right about the Supra's 6 speed being strong. The Getrag is about as bullet proof as the engine itself. The automatic on the other hand, can only handle BPU type power levels (which will be more than enough power for most people on these boards), before needing to be rebuilt or replaced. (Higher stall, etc.)
It's a no-brainer really, the Supra is the better car, if you can afford one.