The car for me?

samsite999 · 03-25-2010, 07:19 PM

Hi All,

First off, what a nice forum, the UK forum is impossible for new owners to post with out donating money first!

I'm sitting on the fence of supra mk3 ownership at the moment. I have had a mk3 n/a about 5 years ago and didn't have a single problem. The only reason I sold it was because I was some what skint at the time!

I currently have a fiat coupe 20vt which i'm not getting along with and would like to go back to some Jap and RWD so im thinking mk3 turbo.

Problem is I have a driving holiday soon and I do a lot of motorway trips and i'm not sure how well a 16+ year old car is going to cut it.

Is it unreasonable to expect a old mk3 supra to keep up with the day to day demands of work and play?

Convince me i'm doing the right thing!

Green7mgte · 03-25-2010, 09:58 PM

there has been a ton of posts on this subject. just search for "new supra" or something similar and you can see the pages and pages of feedback.

it basically boils down to.. can you perform general maintenance on the vehicle? and is the vehicle in question up to par so to speak.

main problems with mk3's are the low torque spec from factory. do a head gasket change and torque them down to 75 lbs for bolts. 85 for studs and you have a good robust engine on your hands.. (7mgte speaking)

MA70-3.0GT · 03-26-2010, 03:11 AM

As above really, mines 20yrs old now but the engine may as well be factory fresh so it depends entirely on the car you buy mainly, also your level of expertise/knowledge (easily researched now youre here) whether it's a viable proposition.
I'd say go for it, buy the right example & you can't go wrong especially if it has a recent hg by someone who knows the score re torquing.

P.S i.m.o higher head torque is better within reason & thats why i went to 90 on stock bolts.
P.P.S. Arrgh i hate replying on a mobile, cant see wtf ive written so far!

MA70-3.0GT · 03-27-2010, 05:50 AM

Ah my phone lets me post again haha, i hate nokia 2330's!

I meant to say, you're only down the road from me arent you? What part of shrops?
If you end up stuck with anything and i'm free i'd be happy to lend a hand...

Green7mgte · 03-27-2010, 06:32 AM

I wish people down the road from me would post.. damnit!! I know your there.. mr I own a 86 and a 91.. I pass your house daily. oh and the guy from akron. hit me up i got pics of your car while i was driving by the college.

off topic post.. sorta.

MA70-3.0GT · 04-03-2010, 04:34 PM

Soooooo, are we a proud Supra owner yet???

lol

03-25-2010, 07:19 PM	#1
samsite999 Stock Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: shropshire Posts: 1	The car for me? Hi All, First off, what a nice forum, the UK forum is impossible for new owners to post with out donating money first! I'm sitting on the fence of supra mk3 ownership at the moment. I have had a mk3 n/a about 5 years ago and didn't have a single problem. The only reason I sold it was because I was some what skint at the time! I currently have a fiat coupe 20vt which i'm not getting along with and would like to go back to some Jap and RWD so im thinking mk3 turbo. Problem is I have a driving holiday soon and I do a lot of motorway trips and i'm not sure how well a 16+ year old car is going to cut it. Is it unreasonable to expect a old mk3 supra to keep up with the day to day demands of work and play? Convince me i'm doing the right thing!

03-25-2010, 09:58 PM	#2
Green7mgte Supra Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Green-Ohio Posts: 1,297	there has been a ton of posts on this subject. just search for "new supra" or something similar and you can see the pages and pages of feedback. it basically boils down to.. can you perform general maintenance on the vehicle? and is the vehicle in question up to par so to speak. main problems with mk3's are the low torque spec from factory. do a head gasket change and torque them down to 75 lbs for bolts. 85 for studs and you have a good robust engine on your hands.. (7mgte speaking) __________________ 92 Ma71 7mGTE Auto. SafcII Supra FAQ Supra MKIII FAQ Classified Section guidelines :

03-26-2010, 03:11 AM	#3
MA70-3.0GT 12psi boost Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Crewe, England Posts: 356	As above really, mines 20yrs old now but the engine may as well be factory fresh so it depends entirely on the car you buy mainly, also your level of expertise/knowledge (easily researched now youre here) whether it's a viable proposition. I'd say go for it, buy the right example & you can't go wrong especially if it has a recent hg by someone who knows the score re torquing. P.S i.m.o higher head torque is better within reason & thats why i went to 90 on stock bolts. P.P.S. Arrgh i hate replying on a mobile, cant see wtf ive written so far! __________________ '89 MA70 Supra GT aero 3.0turbo JDM, Rebuilt motor, K&N intake, 3" stainless turbo-back. New turbo and braided line kit... '89 Honda NC27 400, NC23 cams, open pipe, PC36a shock & possibly Showa USD forks... '83 Yamaha 29R XJ750E-II, number 69 off the line, only runner in the country? Original except Koni shocks '95 Honda PC26 CB500R, Winter hack, hateful, trying to sell it I'm not paranoid, they really ARE after me!!!

03-27-2010, 05:50 AM	#4
MA70-3.0GT 12psi boost Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Crewe, England Posts: 356	Ah my phone lets me post again haha, i hate nokia 2330's! I meant to say, you're only down the road from me arent you? What part of shrops? If you end up stuck with anything and i'm free i'd be happy to lend a hand... __________________ '89 MA70 Supra GT aero 3.0turbo JDM, Rebuilt motor, K&N intake, 3" stainless turbo-back. New turbo and braided line kit... '89 Honda NC27 400, NC23 cams, open pipe, PC36a shock & possibly Showa USD forks... '83 Yamaha 29R XJ750E-II, number 69 off the line, only runner in the country? Original except Koni shocks '95 Honda PC26 CB500R, Winter hack, hateful, trying to sell it I'm not paranoid, they really ARE after me!!!

03-27-2010, 06:32 AM	#5
Green7mgte Supra Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Green-Ohio Posts: 1,297	I wish people down the road from me would post.. damnit!! I know your there.. mr I own a 86 and a 91.. I pass your house daily. oh and the guy from akron. hit me up i got pics of your car while i was driving by the college. off topic post.. sorta. __________________ 92 Ma71 7mGTE Auto. SafcII Supra FAQ Supra MKIII FAQ Classified Section guidelines :

04-03-2010, 04:34 PM	#6
MA70-3.0GT 12psi boost Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Crewe, England Posts: 356	Soooooo, are we a proud Supra owner yet??? lol __________________ '89 MA70 Supra GT aero 3.0turbo JDM, Rebuilt motor, K&N intake, 3" stainless turbo-back. New turbo and braided line kit... '89 Honda NC27 400, NC23 cams, open pipe, PC36a shock & possibly Showa USD forks... '83 Yamaha 29R XJ750E-II, number 69 off the line, only runner in the country? Original except Koni shocks '95 Honda PC26 CB500R, Winter hack, hateful, trying to sell it I'm not paranoid, they really ARE after me!!!