You have to realize that the car is close to 20 years old! ANY used car is going to have problems and it is up to you, the buyer to find them and fix them. Now you have to decide which problems you can and can't handle and how your mechanical skills are.
I don't think the Supra is the car to start learning on, but not impossible. Once the head gasket problem is fixed though, the rest of the car is a pretty solid with lots of aftermarket support. It is a very unique car and most owners get very passionate about them.
If you can, get someone to help you and help with advice on what you need to get the car running. I have used both the head studs and bolts from ARP. I had to remove the last 4 studs to put the head on then put them back in to finish the installation. The bolts were easy.
Get the Supra and you won't regret the looks you get from other foreign car owners.
Good luck with it.
Russ
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