Things to look for when buying a used supra

mrnickleye · 11-30-2005, 12:39 AM

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.

11-30-2005, 12:39 AM	#2
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	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.