Looking to get my first Supra, what do you guys think of this one?

[mechrider89]

well I'd say looks good, way better then my first supra is/did. As for the rust definitely give it a thorough check through look under the car and everything you can never be to careful, as for treating rust you should take a wire brush or wheel to it if its just surface rust or if its rusted through you'll have to cut it out and then after all that's done prime it immediately, if you haven't done body work before I highly suggest taking it to a professional for the repair. But to me it look extremely clean, and for the age you cant ask much more of it. Remember to take your time seeing as your the buyer, look for oil leaks and make sure all your the vents work etc.. and power options if it has them. As for the mk3s non turbo engines i have no clue, Im still really new to the supra as well. I've only had mine for 4 months (84 mk2) and barely driven it cuz it needs a lot of work the previous owners were terrible (didn't ever change the oil since they bought it). puts my supra to shame that one, I'd try and get him down by $400 though if you can then it'd be a super good deal. I bought mine for $800 barely running and paints garbage plus it has a lot of electrical issues. Anyways I'm rambling hope I was of some help! hope you decide to join our pack, your always welcome! keep us posted

[suicide bobb]

Originally Posted by mechrider89

well i'd say looks good, way better then my first supra is/did. As for the rust definitely give it a thorough check through look under the car and everything you can never be to careful. but to me it look extremely clean, and for the age you cant ask much more of it. Remember to take your time seeing as your the buyer, look for oil leaks and make sure all your the vents work etc.. and power options if it has them. As for the mk3s non turbo engines i have no clue, im still really new to the supra as well. I've only had mine for 4 months (84 mk2) and barely driven it cuz it needs a lot of work the previous owners were terrible (didnt ever change the oil since they bought it). puts my supra to shame that one, i'd try and get him down by $400 though if you can then it'd be a super good deal. I bought mine for $800 barely running and paints garbage plus it has alot of electrical issues. Anyways im rambling hope i was of some help! hope you decide to join our pack, your always welcome! keep us posted

Thanks so much for the help! If I decide to get the car, I am going to pay my mechanic to thoroughly inspect the car. After 3 cars with multiple issues, I've decided it's definitely worth getting the inspection.

[mechrider89]

haha its been the same way for me....saturn, talon, truck, supra.....thats why i just fuck it and went and bought a brand new car! now my my supra's purely a project car and so will the talon when i get another.

[suicide bobb]

Turns out the fuel pump on that one is going bad :/ How much/how easy are those to fix?

[mechrider89]

Originally Posted by suicide bobb

Turns out the fuel pump on that one is going bad :/ How much/how easy are those to fix?

Thats not to bad, you can get walbro fuel pumps on ebay for like $100- $150 shipped thats for a high grade pump as well, and to change them out i haven't done it on my supra yet but usually you just drain the fuel tank then drop the tank and it'll be right on top. its about a 30 min job on most cars. But definitely dont pay what he's asking then, asking to much get him down a good chunk.

[mechrider89]

hey i found where the fuel pump is, its in the trunk and it doesnt look like it'd be to bad a job.

here's some pick on where it is:







Just found it so i thought i'd show you where it is.

[suicide bobb]

Thanks guys! Things are looking promising!