How long have you been a supra owner?

jcastro · 09-11-2009, 05:33 PM

Hi im Jonathan Im 19 Iv had a supra as my first car since i was 16 then i had to get rid of it wen i was almost 18 but that car gave me alot of problems n now i have a new supra its a 1987 turbo mk3 model and its been giving problems as well what i wana is how long have ppl here ownd a supra and have you guys always delt with problems from them Im a student and about to go off to school and I dnt want to take this car and then b straded with out a car what do u guys think

supra87maniac · 09-11-2009, 06:25 PM

I have had my 87 supra for 3 years, and let me tell you it is not a daily driver. It is most definately a project car. Lets be honest it would take some cash and some bloodying the knuckles to make one of these cars reliable for daily driving purposes. Don't get me wrong they are awesome cars, but not recommended for being daily drivers without spending some dough to make sure they are bulletproof.

jcastro · 09-12-2009, 10:54 PM

ya i know Iv spent 2gs so far on this car and it seems that its a never ending thing but when it puts out its worth it n i just love how it looks and feals but i think im gana have to buy one later down the road when i have time for a project

oregonjoe · 09-13-2009, 05:24 PM

I've owned my 90 Supra for 20 years. Owned a 86 Supra for 4 years before that.

Never had a single problem till last month when it blew its HG. Before that drove it every day with out a problem.

Doing a full engine rebuild now so I can have it another 20 years.

If your vehicle hasn't had a HG replacement then it probably going to need one. The problem is that if HG symptoms have been there awhile, when you go to fix it - there will be a lot more to do.

Good news is that even after 20 years the valves, cams, pistons, crank were still good. Inline 6's ware much better then V's

If you want good reliable transportation for school that will not cost a lot - get a bike. If you want something that looks cool and drives great keep the SUPRA.

Actually - I was faced with the same problem when I went to collage – owned a little British sports car in high school that took all my money – but hey, I was living at home. The month before I left for school it blew an engine and I had to sell it. Used a bike for 2 years after that. When I did graduate and got a job I bought a Supra. However, to this day, I still wish I had that British car.

So my advise to you is – mothball the project car, wait till your out and making money and then restore it.

jcastro · 09-14-2009, 03:38 PM

thanks man thats what i needed to hear i already lost one supra kinda for the same resone and i didnt wana loose this one

ddmcse · 09-15-2009, 03:17 PM

converting to electric , will never have another BHG.

T70-1JZGTE · 10-23-2009, 07:03 PM

Im chop, Im 26, living in south Florida. Ive been a supra owner for 2 days....... I am not kidding either.

Heres my new toy.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkvFce2esDY

made this video on my phone..... cant drive and film at the same time....

cre · 10-23-2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by T70-1JZGTE

cant drive and film at the same time....

Nor should you.

Welcome to the wonderful world of cars that cost more to fix than their "technically" worth!

CanadianBak'inSupra · 10-24-2009, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by cre

Welcome to the wonderful world of cars that cost more to fix than their "technically" worth!

the truth if i ever heard it...

i myself have a tripod that i bunjie cord down to the spot possibly ment for a seat blet in middle of back seat or possibly a child seat?
either way tripod sits there "well" and i make sick vids...

cre · 10-24-2009, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CanadianBak'inSupra

the truth if i ever heard it...

The sad thing is we all know it and we're all still here...

09-11-2009, 05:33 PM	#1
jcastro 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: El Centro Posts: 113	How long have you been a supra owner? Hi im Jonathan Im 19 Iv had a supra as my first car since i was 16 then i had to get rid of it wen i was almost 18 but that car gave me alot of problems n now i have a new supra its a 1987 turbo mk3 model and its been giving problems as well what i wana is how long have ppl here ownd a supra and have you guys always delt with problems from them Im a student and about to go off to school and I dnt want to take this car and then b straded with out a car what do u guys think

09-13-2009, 05:24 PM	#4
oregonjoe 3" Exhaust Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Coast Posts: 83	Long time I've owned my 90 Supra for 20 years. Owned a 86 Supra for 4 years before that. Never had a single problem till last month when it blew its HG. Before that drove it every day with out a problem. Doing a full engine rebuild now so I can have it another 20 years. If your vehicle hasn't had a HG replacement then it probably going to need one. The problem is that if HG symptoms have been there awhile, when you go to fix it - there will be a lot more to do. Good news is that even after 20 years the valves, cams, pistons, crank were still good. Inline 6's ware much better then V's If you want good reliable transportation for school that will not cost a lot - get a bike. If you want something that looks cool and drives great keep the SUPRA. Actually - I was faced with the same problem when I went to collage – owned a little British sports car in high school that took all my money – but hey, I was living at home. The month before I left for school it blew an engine and I had to sell it. Used a bike for 2 years after that. When I did graduate and got a job I bought a Supra. However, to this day, I still wish I had that British car. So my advise to you is – mothball the project car, wait till your out and making money and then restore it.

09-15-2009, 03:17 PM	#6
ddmcse 500whp yet? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT U.S.A. Posts: 966	owned mine for 12 years converting to electric , will never have another BHG. __________________ 300+ RW HP Dyno run, jdm,mod turbo,3"exh,electfan,greddyboost Blown HeadGasket info My Supra KiXGaS

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09-11-2009, 06:25 PM	#2
supra87maniac Stock Join Date: May 2009 Location: Silsbee,Texas Posts: 13	I have had my 87 supra for 3 years, and let me tell you it is not a daily driver. It is most definately a project car. Lets be honest it would take some cash and some bloodying the knuckles to make one of these cars reliable for daily driving purposes. Don't get me wrong they are awesome cars, but not recommended for being daily drivers without spending some dough to make sure they are bulletproof.

09-12-2009, 10:54 PM	#3
jcastro 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: El Centro Posts: 113	ya i know Iv spent 2gs so far on this car and it seems that its a never ending thing but when it puts out its worth it n i just love how it looks and feals but i think im gana have to buy one later down the road when i have time for a project

09-14-2009, 03:38 PM	#5
jcastro 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: El Centro Posts: 113	thanks man thats what i needed to hear i already lost one supra kinda for the same resone and i didnt wana loose this one

10-23-2009, 07:03 PM	#7
T70-1JZGTE Stock Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 4	Im chop, Im 26, living in south Florida. Ive been a supra owner for 2 days....... I am not kidding either. Heres my new toy..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkvFce2esDY made this video on my phone..... cant drive and film at the same time....