Possible Newbie Here (Buying a Supra)

[makemedie]

Someone posted earlier about how Supras are prone to have leaks in -

A) The targa
B) Under the rear hatch

I've got a 1990 Supra, and I've got both those problems. The rear hatch one seems quite bad, while the targa one is barely there, and only sort of dribbles a tiny amount of water in when its raining cats and dogs for an entire night or something.

Anyone have any links to guides on what I can do to fix these?

[Dan Swanson]

I have owned an 1987 N/A MKIII, since 1990. I love the car but if you do not have the money to pay a mechanic or have the Knowledge, Skill and Ability ( KSA's) to fix it yourself you would be better off woth out one.

The supra factory repair manual is very good. But the car is very complex.

Good Luck,

Dan Swanson

Originally Posted by Medrivfast

Hello, Tomorrow i'm going to look at an 89 Supra Turbo. I talked to a lady on the phone today about the car. She wasn't to informative about it since it was her uncles. But, she said it has 100,000 miles, New Altinator, New Water Pump, Targa & it's a 5 Speed. I have read through these forums breifly and the only problem i can find about the cars is the head gasket issue.
Other than looking at the basic things on the car like oil and water and belts. What major thing should i look for on this particular car?

They are asking $1700 for it.

I appreciate any help you can supply me....

[mk3supra909]

dude srry but your dumb shit is not that complex sit it next to a rotory or a vw diesel lol then you got complex lol supra engines are easy so is the wireing im 20 and i did mine my self lil help with sheilded whiles and shit but thats it dude if you got some moey to pick one up grab it only if its in good condition these guys hve brought up manay good points except this guy who just keeps repeating himself

Originally Posted by Dan Swanson

I have owned an 1987 N/A MKIII, since 1990. I love the car but if you do not have the money to pay a mechanic or have the Knowledge, Skill and Ability ( KSA's) to fix it yourself you would be better off woth out one.

The supra factory repair manual is very good. But the car is very complex.

Good Luck,

Dan Swanson

[Dan Swanson]

I have owned an 1987 N/A MKIII, since 1990. I love the car but if you do not have the money to pay a mechanic or have the Knowledge, Skill and Ability ( KSA's) to fix it yourself you would be better off woth out one.

The supra factory repair manual is very good. But the car is very complex.

Good Luck,

Dan Swanson

Originally Posted by Medrivfast

Hello, Tomorrow i'm going to look at an 89 Supra Turbo. I talked to a lady on the phone today about the car. She wasn't to informative about it since it was her uncles. But, she said it has 100,000 miles, New Altinator, New Water Pump, Targa & it's a 5 Speed. I have read through these forums breifly and the only problem i can find about the cars is the head gasket issue.
Other than looking at the basic things on the car like oil and water and belts. What major thing should i look for on this particular car?

They are asking $1700 for it.

I appreciate any help you can supply me....