Sometimes it is hard not to shake my head at these posts. I am amazed at the lack of research and time needed from the car owner to make sure they can even fill and check the oil level. I think it is the times though and not enough time spent on learning anything about cars.
These cars, MK111's, are at best 14 years old! You can't expect to get into any car that is that old and not run into problems. Just learn the basics. Oil and water levels, check the belts, check under the car for leaks and check the tires for air. I can't get my daughter to do those things with her car and it seems that most of her friends are the sameway with their cars. They want big sound, but not a reliable car to listen to the tunes in. If it breaks it is obviously a crappy car and they then want a Honda or a Chevy or some other car that never breaks, according to their friends.
They all break!
If any car stops unexpectedly, it is going to require maintenance. That doesn't make it a crappy car. Learn about the car, don't listen to a guy if he only talks about one brand being the best. The Supra is an upper end performance car, but very solid. They will leak and miss and get hot and do all those things ANY older car will do. Your car will probably be the second largest investment in your life, treat it that way. Learn about it, just the routine stuff at least, or buy a new one, but if you don't take care of it, guess what............
Sorry,..............sigh.
Russ
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