1991 200k+ miles?

optimusprime · 04-03-2006, 02:42 AM

There's a 91 5spd just came on the market not far from me... only problem is it's got around 210k miles. What sorts of problems would I run into soon and how much longer before she goes down.

I mean, what's the average lifespan on these things...

lifesnotfair · 04-03-2006, 03:12 AM

It's large =)

More importantly, it's how the car's been treated, not only the mileage.

burton51m · 04-04-2006, 12:01 AM

http://www.supras.com/06/techcenter/display.php?QID=76

check this out - skim through it and get the idea

optimusprime · 04-05-2006, 03:21 AM

That is quite informative. Thanks
Does anyone have a high mileage car they can talk about?

burton51m · 04-16-2006, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by optimusprime

That is quite informative. Thanks
Does anyone have a high mileage car they can talk about?

yes i do......

kewlcoconut · 04-16-2006, 06:57 AM

I do as well, my baby is 2000kms shy of 250,000km

optimusprime · 04-17-2006, 12:56 AM

So i can expect to get a fair bit of life after the 200k mark?

stumpjumper · 04-17-2006, 06:19 AM

Shoot, Toyota's can run for well over 400K with the right maintainance.
I had a 4x4 3vze for 6 years, ended up with 230K then I sold it. I jumped the shit out of it, off-roaded every day and ran the rpm's high. Never had any problems with it.
I know these supra's were built with the same kind of intensity.
As long as it doesn't blow out a lot of smoke or have a long running head gasket issue I believe it will go for a while.
Just my opinion, all I've owned are Toyota's and I never will own anything else.

Kai · 04-17-2006, 06:51 AM

My 1988 N/A has 164,000 miles on the clock and only now has the clutch finally decided to let go - thats 18 years its been in there!

I see no problem with mileage, as long as the car has been looked after. Check the service history. Mine came with every single garage bill from '88 on, and a full dealer history until 2002.

1988gte · 04-17-2006, 07:21 AM

same here 88 turbo 168,000 miles, (or 270,000km) clutch went out. no smoke, no excessive oil use, no knock, turbo makes 8+ lbs boost, idles perfect 2nd owner. only things are shocks, oxygen sensor, brakes, etc... maintance stuff

04-03-2006, 02:42 AM	#1
optimusprime Stock Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 16	1991 200k+ miles? There's a 91 5spd just came on the market not far from me... only problem is it's got around 210k miles. What sorts of problems would I run into soon and how much longer before she goes down. I mean, what's the average lifespan on these things...

04-03-2006, 03:12 AM	#2
lifesnotfair 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 169	Hrm... It's large =) More importantly, it's how the car's been treated, not only the mileage. __________________ '88 N/A automatic, looks, runs and feels like NEW!

04-04-2006, 12:01 AM	#3
burton51m Lexus & 550's Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canton, OH Posts: 536	http://www.supras.com/06/techcenter/display.php?QID=76 check this out - skim through it and get the idea __________________ Last edited by burton51m; 04-04-2006 at 12:03 AM.

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1988gte 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lubbock Texas Posts: 140	same here 88 turbo 168,000 miles, (or 270,000km) clutch went out. no smoke, no excessive oil use, no knock, turbo makes 8+ lbs boost, idles perfect 2nd owner. only things are shocks, oxygen sensor, brakes, etc... maintance stuff