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Originally Posted by Pyzik
Hey everyone, just joined today. My name is David, and am in the market to get a mkIII or maybe mkII Supra. I do not want to spend too much (would like to keep it around $1000)... This is going to be a project for me (my 1st by the way, I have always bought cars I knew would be dependable with no effort). I have never worked on a car before so this is going to be a learning experience (like so many before me).
I chose an older Supra cause I have always been in love with them. Plus there is only one other one in my town (its startin' to look pretty good) and I am sick of all the Civics and Mustangs thinking they are the sh!t (there is so many in my town its sick).
Couple questions... I am going to end up wanting turbo I am sure, should I just buy a turbo? Or can I add one to an N/A later?
Is the turbo worth it?
Or is there better stuff I can do to an N/A to make it just as fast?
Should I go with one with a better body than engine/Tranny?
Or better engine/tranny than body? (Not worried about interior, as long as its there. I am good at that).
Any thing else I should know, or advice is greatly appreciated...
I will be browsing the classifieds for a decent one.
If anyone knows of one not on here let me know if you can... David_p200@hotmail.com
Thanks in advance for all your replies!
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I'd bet you won't find a mkiii in good shape for $1000. But if your plan is to turbo anyway, that may not matter much. If you want to get power the turbo is your best option. You can turbo the na motor and I plan to do that myself with a write up and photos to follow.
I bought a mkiii that was perfectly sound in engine and tranny but I had to drive it 1200 miles to get it home! My body is also very sound but has almost no paint.
Hope that answered some of the questions. Good luck!!!