[Makavelli]

I get my Supra in about an hour, but here's the story:


I was driving my recently paid off Hundai Elantra (yea, baby!) when some jackass rearended me at a red light, and sped off. Because I only carried liability insurance, I was stuck with a totaled car. I decided to shop around for a new ride.
I wasn't even thinking about buying a Supra, but came across an internet listing at a local dealership. It was a white 87 NA, with 160k on it. I gave it a spin and the engine felt weak. The dealer wanted $4k for it, and I passed.
So, off I went a car shoppin, when what to my wandering eyes should appear? An 87 NA on a little Buy Here/Pay Here lot. This one had 103k on it and had the power it was supposed to. On the test drive, I was hooked, but on the way back to the dealer it blew up.
Frusterated with my lousy prospects, I did one last internet search for a car under $4000.
I found an 86.5 NA Supra with 98k miles for $1000!
Thinkin it must have a blown HG, I put the seller through the ringer. First Firestone's used car check-up, then a Toyota Master Tech to check the heads. It not only passed, but was one of the cleanest, well kept engines the mechanic had ever seen. He offered to buy it from the seller if I didn't.
Still worried about the possibility of a BGH, I wrestled with the decision. Then it hit me--a used car warranty!
I found a company that offered a 5 year, 100k mile (additional, not total) powertrain warranty that covered many things including--ta da!--Head Gaskets!
I bought the warranty for $1000, which may seem high, but in all honesty I just bought an 86.5 Supra with a 5 yr/100,000 mile warranty for 2 grand.
She needs a fender, a front tire and some paint, but she's sweet nonetheless.
Seems like fate...