Things to look for when buying a used supra
 

Hey guys/gals,
Im looking into buying a 1989 supra turbo. it has 119K. Is there anything in particular i should be looking for that could be bad, or are there any known problems with 89's? The turbo was rebuilt less than a year ago at a reputable company. Thanks in advance

Brad

Well...I'll tell you what I tell all....take the car, before buying it, to your honest mechanic for a good look-over. It will be worth the check out fee. He/she can give you an itemized receipt with the needed repairs ($$).

You can then decide if its worth your $$, and the cost to get it in a safe and driveable condition. Also you can use the receipt to barter with the seller for a lower price.

PS. If you will need a smog certificate, after the once-over, and it seems like you will be purchasing it, then have a smog "pre-check" done. Because if it needs an O2, or cat converter, or AFM, TPS, ISC, or other parts and labor, it just may not be worth buying.

alright thats pretty much what i figured...and i live in indiana so i dont have to worry about all that smog crap... hopefully all goes well and i will have my dream car..thanks for the reply too!