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Originally Posted by Tedor
 Okey thanks, motor seems to be almost the cheapest part. Being a beginner when it comes to supras. What about the transmission (6 speed), rear end, suspension and stuff like that? How will they take 160 000 miles. I know it depends on maintence and how hard the car have been driven. I have nothing against to get my hands dirty and do job on the car that's no problem at all, just fun, it's the costs that scares me. Of course a more expensive car will have less miles but it dont say that the interior is in top shape so it's hard but I hope I find one very soon. Anxious to start the journey.
Best Regards Fredrik |
The V160 is a rock. It's been proven to handle 2000hp! Really! Worst case, the owner had no idea how to shift and the 2nd gear synchro is gone. Unlikely, but possible.
The Mkiv TT rear end is a rock too. No issues there. Please check/change the fluid - 160K is too long if it hasn't been changed yet.
Suspension - also no problem, unless it was roadraced every weekend. Then the bushings might be showing some wear. I regard the shocks as a consumeable - kind of like tires. They very well might need to be changed too *shrug*.
Again, good luck. Please keep us informed.