Noob needs help

90Suprax · 09-20-2007, 07:57 PM

im not like disregarding your opinion or anything.. im just new at this and i dont know much... but 1650 doesnt sound bad to me? an 86 around here goes for 5500 or so, ive seen a few older ones go for 5000 and up.. again, your probably right, im just thinking that 1650 isnt too much for the car? once again.. if you could explain why thats a bad deal id appriciate it. thanks again!!

oowee623 · 09-20-2007, 07:59 PM

be prepared supras are golddiggin high maintainece cars, but its worth it and youll be happy with it.

supra_91 · 09-20-2007, 08:07 PM

if 1650 + head gasket repair + other things that could go wrong once the car gets running doesn't sound bad to you then get it. i dont how much money you have to spend and how much time your willing to put into it.

supra_91 · 09-20-2007, 08:08 PM

doesn't matter what route you take - as long as its a supra

90Suprax · 09-20-2007, 08:10 PM

Amen to that! I have about 6 months before I even get my liscense. and a steady 500 per month to dump into it. Sound possible?

supra_91 · 09-20-2007, 08:15 PM

save your money and put it toward the supra and your good to go. once you do get it fixed(assuming that you get it) save some money up and put it away just incase something would break, as it probably will

90Suprax · 09-20-2007, 08:13 PM

i hope so!

87 Supra · 09-20-2007, 08:21 PM

In the end only you can make the decision to buy it or leave it where ya found it. I can say this for sure, there were a few things I knew were wrong with my car when I bought it. It has shown a lot of other issues since I brought it home. I would think the same will be true with yours. Mine needs new brakes, radiator, hoses, seats and some other small things. At any time the head gasket could go, the starter or any other item. That’s just the way it is with a 20 year old car. If it’s got a good body and you want it then buy it. Just be advised that these things like to hide serious rust inside the rear wheel wells. I saw one of these cars in the JY that had all the interior plastic removed. I was surprised how bad the wheel well rust was and how hidden it can be. Look inside the wells not just at the lips. Also look behind the rear quarter plastic covers. You might be surprised what you find. Oh and don’t forget to check the spare tire well!!! You have to take out the tire but you must check this area.

Good Luck!!!

redmaro · 09-21-2007, 01:51 AM

If I knew how expensive and how many problems there were witht the mk3 supra I would of never bought mine. But I love my sup anyways, at this point I woulnt let it go.

09-20-2007, 08:07 PM	#3
supra_91 Lexus & 550's Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 521	if 1650 + head gasket repair + other things that could go wrong once the car gets running doesn't sound bad to you then get it. i dont how much money you have to spend and how much time your willing to put into it. __________________ 91 N/A automatic supra;K&N FIPK;2.5" custom exhaust;no cat;pacesetter header;eibach springs;tokico "blues";MKIV TT rims

09-20-2007, 08:08 PM	#4
supra_91 Lexus & 550's Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 521	doesn't matter what route you take - as long as its a supra __________________ 91 N/A automatic supra;K&N FIPK;2.5" custom exhaust;no cat;pacesetter header;eibach springs;tokico "blues";MKIV TT rims

09-20-2007, 08:15 PM	#6
supra_91 Lexus & 550's Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 521	save your money and put it toward the supra and your good to go. once you do get it fixed(assuming that you get it) save some money up and put it away just incase something would break, as it probably will __________________ 91 N/A automatic supra;K&N FIPK;2.5" custom exhaust;no cat;pacesetter header;eibach springs;tokico "blues";MKIV TT rims

09-20-2007, 08:21 PM	#8
87 Supra Intake Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 37	In the end only you can make the decision to buy it or leave it where ya found it. I can say this for sure, there were a few things I knew were wrong with my car when I bought it. It has shown a lot of other issues since I brought it home. I would think the same will be true with yours. Mine needs new brakes, radiator, hoses, seats and some other small things. At any time the head gasket could go, the starter or any other item. That’s just the way it is with a 20 year old car. If it’s got a good body and you want it then buy it. Just be advised that these things like to hide serious rust inside the rear wheel wells. I saw one of these cars in the JY that had all the interior plastic removed. I was surprised how bad the wheel well rust was and how hidden it can be. Look inside the wells not just at the lips. Also look behind the rear quarter plastic covers. You might be surprised what you find. Oh and don’t forget to check the spare tire well!!! You have to take out the tire but you must check this area. Good Luck!!! __________________

09-21-2007, 01:51 AM	#9
redmaro walbro fp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: arizona Posts: 432	If I knew how expensive and how many problems there were witht the mk3 supra I would of never bought mine. But I love my sup anyways, at this point I woulnt let it go. __________________ MK3, Auto, Turbo.

09-20-2007, 07:57 PM	#1
90Suprax Stock Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 8	im not like disregarding your opinion or anything.. im just new at this and i dont know much... but 1650 doesnt sound bad to me? an 86 around here goes for 5500 or so, ive seen a few older ones go for 5000 and up.. again, your probably right, im just thinking that 1650 isnt too much for the car? once again.. if you could explain why thats a bad deal id appriciate it. thanks again!!

09-20-2007, 08:10 PM	#5
90Suprax Stock Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 8	Amen to that! I have about 6 months before I even get my liscense. and a steady 500 per month to dump into it. Sound possible?

09-20-2007, 08:13 PM	#7
90Suprax Stock Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 8	i hope so!

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