I need opinions 1988 MKIII supra
 

I'm about to put 1000 down on a MkIII supra 1988 with 208000 miles on it and 5 speed manual transmission.
the full price is 2700 for it.
the body is in great condition with little to no rust on it and the engine seems to not be having any leaks.
i took some pictures of it but there on my dads phone at the moment and i can't get them off yet.
anyway anyone have any suggestions on what i should look for in this car.
common problems, certain sounds, anything like that.
i'm totally new to the supra i've wanted one for quite some time now but couldn't realize my dream until a tree fell on my old car and put me out of even having a vehicle.

i wouldnt go for it 208'000 on the engine and rust.

+1 I only paid 1600 for a 89 turbo targa with 180k and no rust at all. Keep shopping or offer him just the grand

the rust spot isn't on the actual body of the car its on a little piece of metal where the windshield sets on. i think i should offer 2000 if i could pay that up front but the person isn't a dealer and they are willing to work with me and let me make payments.

No offense and im not tryin to be rude but the windshield sits on the body and thats the most expensive spot to repair. And he is willing to take the 1k down and take the chance of u not paying the rest cuz really a grand is all its worth with that many miles. Now if the motor had been rebuilt then is jump on it. if its the turbo model. is it turboed? You'll prob be lucky to get 1 yr of babying the car with that many miles. Mine has 184k on it and the motor blew a headgasket which these motors are famous for... where u located in the US? There is a twin turbo 1jz for sale in Canada for around the same price. For sale on this forum. Now I'm not sayin don't buy it just saying plan on it nickel and diming u till the motor pops. And it may go forever but. These motor are more then famous for blowing headgasket well before that many miles. Just my 2 cents

I bought my supra for $500 with a spun rod bearing. But i was in the market for a project car anyway. But I also have the know how to fix everything. 208k MI is alot, and just to prove the head gasket problem, I blew one out about 500 MI after rebuilding the engine. So its a risk you take with these motors. Still a fun car to have. Has there needed to be any major engine work done to it?

its not the turbo model its the NA model and they have papers saying the motor was rebuilt at about 170k miles.

That should make it better but there is the tranny that could be goin out plus all the steering, ball joints, driveline, brake components, rear diff, axles, shocks i mean the list goes on and on for parts that wear out. I wouldst pay more then 1500. But I'm not looking for one or need another one. But I bet u could find a turbo model with less miles for around that. Like said I only paid 1600 but good luck to ya. And u will love a supra trust me. But they do get spendy. I just spent 4100 on a 1jzgte swap. Worth every penny though

i'm gonna offer 2000 and see what they say cause the car body is in really good shape and the engine seems to be in good shape as well. if they have papers showing the latest trans tune up and other stuff i'll let you guys know.
i really really want this car and the people are willing to work with me on getting it. since i don't have the entire 2700 at the moment.
but if they would be willing to take 2000 for it i can get that this weekend.

Sounds good man. Let us kno

I got a supra 7mgte in a used car i bought for 2500, was mostly for the mint condition targa top with a few mods that i spent that, retorgued a new HG and dyno'd it, was still pushing 229hp on stock components and same oil it had when i got it, changed spark air filter oil and felt around the engine to make sure no warping put it back together and dyno'd it again, was pushing 334.5hp with new air filter and tune up. if it has the metal left on the engine and you have the will power that engine can run for up to 450k assuming you change the oil every 2.5k miles and know how to be good to her. mines at 429,530 still pushing strong

went ahead and put 1000 on the car and I got some pics of it too. They said the'll let me have it for 2200. So whadda you guys think?

Looks like its in great shape. Been well taken care of. Good buy for 2200. Youll enjoy it.... welcome to the supra community!!!!!

I want this type of rims to get on my car probably like 4 weeks after i get it. but i don't know what the type is called and need some help.

I do believe those are lincoln continental rims, pick n pull item

They look like a set of BBS rims to me... Can't find the model number though. Here's an up close pic, if interested.http://www.wokke.de/rims/stock/RS285-286/01.JPG

btwilson86 thank you so much thats the exsact type of rims i'm trying to find. i either want those or the ultra wheels (can't remember what model number they are) if those are your bbs rims and are wanting to sell them please let me know cause these ultra ones are pretty pricy.

Wish they were my rims, but I just recognized the style and did a quick google image search to get a better pic of them. GL on the search

Pretty good deal there on a nice car. Sure hope that it really was rebuilt at 170k. To replace the HG is a major repair bill if you don't do it yourself.
VT247

I got it and it is awesome finally any who now i have some questions.
i want to do a complete overhaul on the stuff of the engine that can be done for under 100 bux like spark plugs and spark plug wires.
also i'm wanting to get some fuels injector cleaner my girlfriends dad swears by this stuff called sea foam and says it works wonders. I already changed the oil that was done the day after i got it and all.
Thanks everyone for helping me out and giving me your opinions.
i am now officially part of the supra family.

hey , how`s the beast? any mods or did you find the rims? pic?

whoops.. wrong post.. how did I mess that up? :)

Im right up the road in smithfield. holla if ya need any help, parts, ect.
Marcus 919 961 6966

sweet man i'll hit you up. i need a glove box and a arm rest. also any pointers would be much appreciated.

hey man , verify in older post , i believe i saw a arm rest for sale and theres a lot of parting out cars that you can check. good luck . Q

hey man just to let you know i got my supra for 800 and i spent about 1500 already on repairs so you get what you pay for.and honestly i have fallen in love with this car even though it is not in the best of shape and spent all this money i am still willing to spent more money on it. but some of these people are right u will fall in love with your supra

dude, right now i`m deployed in iraq and when i took my 2 weeks of break back home , man i couldn`t resist it and that same day i got home i told my wife , I need to drive it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I peek outside and if its sunny.. I look at the wife and say "nice day for a targa-off cruise.."

and we go.

love the car. :)

aaahhhhhh I hate you Grandavi :frown: lol , man why you are doing this to me? WHY?:(

my wife to be is getting tired of me always with the car and working on it. but now i think she is starting to get use to me and my supra. this car is my life. and im joining the marines and idk if i can leave my baby :/ (with the wife)