with the old mkIII's...

vixen_1505 · 07-01-2007, 09:50 AM

with the old mkIII supra what are the main pro's and cons with them? i am really keen on getting one next year but abit foggy on what i should look out for.
are they better in auto or manual?

dannydavi · 07-02-2007, 06:24 AM

i wouldnt say one is better than the other when it comes to auto or manual, just what you prefer, most people do prefer the manual since it is a car known for it's performance, and with a manual, your in control of that performance. some cons would be... well the blown head gasket problems. some pros.. power, cost (compared to newer cars with the same pwr), turns heads cause it's not the most common vehicle

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vixen_1505 · 07-02-2007, 12:15 PM

thanks for that, nice car btw.

vixen_1505 · 07-09-2007, 02:20 AM

So is your car stock or have you upgraded it with a few things?
how much hp does it have?

vixen_1505 · 07-09-2007, 02:59 AM

does anyone else have anything more to add? i would llove to hear more...

plaaya69 · 07-09-2007, 03:13 AM

Things you need to worrie about from most improtant to less important

- The Hedagasket
- inspect the brakes and the brake lines
- if it is a turbo inspect the targa top seals
- test the interior features like the power seats, PW windows, PW locks,
- inspect the under body for rust or and other problems

The most common problems are

- The hg blowing
- The heater valve VSV not working
- fan shroud is missing
- under the car the engine shroud is missing
- leaky exhaust due to old gaskets
- Hood struts not working
- leather seats crack
- a few more but I will list more when it comes to mind.

plaaya69 · 07-09-2007, 03:16 AM

Here are some pictures of my 87 Turbo Supra that I just bought about 1 week ago. I had paid $1200 for it.

vixen_1505 · 07-09-2007, 03:20 AM

gee not a bad price! did it have any of those problems u mentioned above? looks pretty well taken car of. i like the mkIII in that colour too for some reason.
does it feel heavy to drive?

dannydavi · 07-09-2007, 03:29 AM

yeah thats a nice car, and good price. my car has no mods, im runnin stock which i think is around 200hp. Yeah it does feel real heavy to drive.... well cause it is heavy, but not to bad i guess. doesnt change the fact that i love the hell out of it

I just cant wait to get a white turbo with manual transmission, then i can start a build

all in all i think these cars are great and anyone would be wise to pick one up, just look out for those price fixer uppers. i got mine with 89k miles on it and so far have put around 18k on it with in like 10 months and it hasnt acted up once, besides like a broken/cracked hose that was easy to spot and replace

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vixen_1505 · 07-09-2007, 03:34 AM

yeh thats basically what i want to do, have either a white or black supra, manual, rebuild it and make it my own. it would be a great first car and i know i would just enjoy the hell out of it!
what engine does it normally come with? do some come with a 1jz?

07-01-2007, 09:50 AM	#1
vixen_1505 Stock Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 17	with the old mkIII's... with the old mkIII supra what are the main pro's and cons with them? i am really keen on getting one next year but abit foggy on what i should look out for. are they better in auto or manual?

07-02-2007, 06:24 AM	#2
dannydavi 12psi boost Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 373	i wouldnt say one is better than the other when it comes to auto or manual, just what you prefer, most people do prefer the manual since it is a car known for it's performance, and with a manual, your in control of that performance. some cons would be... well the blown head gasket problems. some pros.. power, cost (compared to newer cars with the same pwr), turns heads cause it's not the most common vehicle . __________________ '86.5 Supra - A/T - N/A - JDM Useful Sites: ToyoDIY.com ToyotaPart.com MKIIITSRM

07-09-2007, 02:20 AM	#4
vixen_1505 Stock Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 17	bits and pieces.... So is your car stock or have you upgraded it with a few things? how much hp does it have?

07-09-2007, 03:13 AM	#6
plaaya69 12psi boost Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Waukegan, IL Posts: 255	Things you need to worrie about from most improtant to less important - The Hedagasket - inspect the brakes and the brake lines - if it is a turbo inspect the targa top seals - test the interior features like the power seats, PW windows, PW locks, - inspect the under body for rust or and other problems The most common problems are - The hg blowing - The heater valve VSV not working - fan shroud is missing - under the car the engine shroud is missing - leaky exhaust due to old gaskets - Hood struts not working - leather seats crack - a few more but I will list more when it comes to mind. __________________ 1987 Toyota Supra Turbo-burgundy exterior w/gray interior+1987 Toyota Supra(N/A) light brown top,dark brown bottom w/light brown interior.

07-09-2007, 03:16 AM	#7
plaaya69 12psi boost Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Waukegan, IL Posts: 255	Here are some pictures of my 87 Turbo Supra that I just bought about 1 week ago. I had paid $1200 for it. __________________ 1987 Toyota Supra Turbo-burgundy exterior w/gray interior+1987 Toyota Supra(N/A) light brown top,dark brown bottom w/light brown interior.

07-02-2007, 12:15 PM	#3
vixen_1505 Stock Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 17	thanks for that, nice car btw.

07-09-2007, 02:59 AM	#5
vixen_1505 Stock Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 17	does anyone else have anything more to add? i would llove to hear more...

07-09-2007, 03:20 AM	#8
vixen_1505 Stock Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 17	gee not a bad price! did it have any of those problems u mentioned above? looks pretty well taken car of. i like the mkIII in that colour too for some reason. does it feel heavy to drive?

07-09-2007, 03:29 AM	#9
dannydavi 12psi boost Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 373	yeah thats a nice car, and good price. my car has no mods, im runnin stock which i think is around 200hp. Yeah it does feel real heavy to drive.... well cause it is heavy, but not to bad i guess. doesnt change the fact that i love the hell out of it I just cant wait to get a white turbo with manual transmission, then i can start a build all in all i think these cars are great and anyone would be wise to pick one up, just look out for those price fixer uppers. i got mine with 89k miles on it and so far have put around 18k on it with in like 10 months and it hasnt acted up once, besides like a broken/cracked hose that was easy to spot and replace .. __________________ '86.5 Supra - A/T - N/A - JDM Useful Sites: ToyoDIY.com ToyotaPart.com MKIIITSRM

07-09-2007, 03:34 AM	#10
vixen_1505 Stock Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 17	yeh thats basically what i want to do, have either a white or black supra, manual, rebuild it and make it my own. it would be a great first car and i know i would just enjoy the hell out of it! what engine does it normally come with? do some come with a 1jz?

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