I need opinions 1988 MKIII supra

spunkenhimer · 09-10-2010, 05:16 AM

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.

CanadianBak'inSupra · 09-10-2010, 05:34 AM

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

Travis89Turbo · 09-10-2010, 06:28 PM

+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

spunkenhimer · 09-10-2010, 06:44 PM

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.

Travis89Turbo · 09-10-2010, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by spunkenhimer

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

gorillaguy8 · 09-10-2010, 09:00 PM

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?

09-10-2010, 05:16 AM	#1
spunkenhimer Intake Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pikeville NC. Posts: 49	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.

09-10-2010, 05:34 AM	#2
CanadianBak'inSupra Official hall monitor / search nazi - NO SOUP FOR YOU! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada, BC Posts: 837	i wouldnt go for it 208'000 on the engine and rust. __________________ 1984 supra - 1uzfe - w58 - 4.10 - 1 piece aluminum shaft.

09-10-2010, 06:28 PM	#3
Travis89Turbo 12psi boost Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 332	+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 __________________ 1995 Toyota Supra SE 71k miles. Master power T70 stock 2jzge 1989 Toyota Supra. 1jzgte swap 5 speed of course.. Driftmotion 60-1 single turbo kit. Cxracing FMIC. 2jz 550cc injectors... soon to come..... EMS Stinger. BC 264 cams 680cc injectors Spec stage 4 clutch and A LOT of boost!------SOLD 1999 Ford F350 diesel 2004 Jaguar XJR Supercharged If it hasnt broke you haven pushed it hard enough!!

09-10-2010, 09:00 PM	#6
gorillaguy8 3" Exhaust Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: St. Louis Posts: 55	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? __________________ Black 87 N/A, re-built from the ground up.

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09-10-2010, 06:44 PM	#4
spunkenhimer Intake Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pikeville NC. Posts: 49	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.