Idle problem 1988 Supra non turbo

jimwww · 01-23-2006, 06:50 PM

I am thinking about buying a red 1988 Supra 5sp targa today however the dealer ays he has problems with the idle on it - cannot drive - won't hold an idle

Any ideas?

Things I should look for (been raining here for a month so I will be able to check to see if the top is leaking) :-)

Could it be idle air control valve?

It has 189,000 km on it.

mrnickleye · 01-24-2006, 03:43 AM

Well...I will tell you the same I tell all my 'car-buying' customers and friends.....take it to a trusted mechanic that is experienced, and have him check the whole car over. Have them do a diagnosis to see whats wrong with the idle.
The car lot selling it should be willing to pay to have it diagnosed, but most are just greedy, and want your $$$.

You see, I was a new & used car salesman for 3 years, so I know their ways.

Either they already know what's wrong with the car, but don't want to spend the $$$ to fix it (cause the cars not worth putting any 'serious' $$$ into), and they don't want to loose $$$ on it. Or what???

I would be VERY careful with that car purchase.

jimwww · 01-24-2006, 03:18 PM

I went to another dealer and bought that one instead.. perfect paint, no leaks, smooth sounding engine. I gave up having a targa and a standard tranny however I got one with a power sunroof and an auto.. vey nice actually.

I will probably pick it up in a few days. (Selling my jeep Grand Cherokee for it.)

j

jimwww · 01-24-2006, 03:50 PM

Thanks for your advice..

01-23-2006, 06:50 PM	#1
jimwww Stock Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Delta, BC Canada Posts: 9	Idle problem 1988 Supra non turbo I am thinking about buying a red 1988 Supra 5sp targa today however the dealer ays he has problems with the idle on it - cannot drive - won't hold an idle Any ideas? Things I should look for (been raining here for a month so I will be able to check to see if the top is leaking) :-) Could it be idle air control valve? It has 189,000 km on it. Last edited by jimwww; 01-23-2006 at 06:57 PM. Reason: Adding Mileage

01-24-2006, 03:43 AM	#2
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	Well...I will tell you the same I tell all my 'car-buying' customers and friends.....take it to a trusted mechanic that is experienced, and have him check the whole car over. Have them do a diagnosis to see whats wrong with the idle. The car lot selling it should be willing to pay to have it diagnosed, but most are just greedy, and want your $$$. You see, I was a new & used car salesman for 3 years, so I know their ways. Either they already know what's wrong with the car, but don't want to spend the $$$ to fix it (cause the cars not worth putting any 'serious' $$$ into), and they don't want to loose $$$ on it. Or what??? I would be VERY careful with that car purchase. __________________ Had a Red 1989 N/A. Automatic. Sports Pkg. w/wing. TEMS, and some nice MODS. Sold to a friend 10/08/08.

01-24-2006, 03:18 PM	#3
jimwww Stock Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Delta, BC Canada Posts: 9	Thanks.. I went to another dealer and bought that one instead.. perfect paint, no leaks, smooth sounding engine. I gave up having a targa and a standard tranny however I got one with a power sunroof and an auto.. vey nice actually. I will probably pick it up in a few days. (Selling my jeep Grand Cherokee for it.) j

01-24-2006, 03:50 PM	#4
jimwww Stock Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Delta, BC Canada Posts: 9	Spoilers etc Thanks for your advice.. Last edited by jimwww; 01-24-2006 at 03:55 PM. Reason: Change text - thank you

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