Should I Buy?

S-mk3-B · 03-30-2012, 11:34 PM

Wsup everyone, im new to the forums and to supras, and im on my way to buying my first mk3!

I took a look at this 5-speed 89 supra turbo with targa top
150xxx on the chassis and 50xxx on the swapped 7m
White Exterior 8/10
Blue Interior 7/10
With 04 celica seats
Switched to a push start
After market BOV and Rims
Clean Title
Smogged
Also has a Turbo Timer

Bads:
-Doesnt have papers for the swap
-Check engine light on (but said is due from the push start)
-Dash is off a little so the dash lights up low for some reason?
-Interior could use some work

So i drove it, drives alright but you can hear whining when turning so probably need to get power steering replaced? So he offered $4500 but current offer $2600! Should i cop or not?!
Want to make my first supra a good choice!
Lemme know of any issues that i may face or any advice -Thanks!

DawgB0 · 03-31-2012, 12:18 AM

Look at all wirings make sure they not horrible n breakable or u will face no starting issues beside that u should be good to go. I just brought me 92 gte mt all stock n im facing wit startin issues bt cant complain, i brought it for 800..

cre · 03-31-2012, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by S-mk3-B

Bads:
-Doesnt have papers for the swap

Paperwork for the engine? So you're taking their word for the 50K mi? Riiiiight. As for JDM engines.... I don't care if it's got only 5,000 miles... If it's possioble that it's been sitting on a pier for a year it's scrap in need of a rebuild. P E R I O D. I've seen plenty of "low mileage" engines which were complete garbage.

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Originally Posted by S-mk3-B

-Check engine light on (but said is due from the push start)

Bullshit. If this is the case they fucked up somewhere. The ECU doesn't check to see if you're cranking the starter with a key or a push button... Same goes for remote start systems. See the FAQ section for infor on checking diagnostic codes and pull the codes that are setting the CEL if you can get access to the car for a few minutes.

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Originally Posted by S-mk3-B

-Dash is off a little so the dash lights up low for some reason?

I have no idea what on earth you're talking about here, but it sounds like an excuse for a half assed job.

If this was originally a 7M-GE equipped vehicle make sure they installed an oil cooling circuit of some kind. The 7M-GTE came with an oil cooler (not the best setup but it helps).

S-mk3-B · 03-31-2012, 09:44 AM

Hey, thanks for all of the advice. And yeah im kind of iffy bout the swap, and i think that the check engine cover up is bull, but ima see wsup cause im making him resmog it and ima see what the check engine light is really from, what codes pop up, so yeah...

btwilson86 · 03-31-2012, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by S-mk3-B

im making him resmog it

Good idea, that's one nice thing about Cali Smog laws; seller is responsible for smogging the car and any associated repairs before they can legally sell it. Unfortunately, many buyers don't know that and get stuck with cars that may cost a small fortune to fix up in order to pass the smog test.

DawgB0 · 03-31-2012, 03:07 PM

Smart move by get it resmoged if he refuse then dont or if u still want it then ask for low it lil bit more.

03-30-2012, 11:34 PM	#1
S-mk3-B 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Francisco Posts: 72	Should I Buy? Wsup everyone, im new to the forums and to supras, and im on my way to buying my first mk3! I took a look at this 5-speed 89 supra turbo with targa top 150xxx on the chassis and 50xxx on the swapped 7m White Exterior 8/10 Blue Interior 7/10 With 04 celica seats Switched to a push start After market BOV and Rims Clean Title Smogged Also has a Turbo Timer Bads: -Doesnt have papers for the swap -Check engine light on (but said is due from the push start) -Dash is off a little so the dash lights up low for some reason? -Interior could use some work So i drove it, drives alright but you can hear whining when turning so probably need to get power steering replaced? So he offered $4500 but current offer $2600! Should i cop or not?! Want to make my first supra a good choice! Lemme know of any issues that i may face or any advice -Thanks!

03-31-2012, 12:18 AM	#2
DawgB0 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Hayward Posts: 84	Look at all wirings make sure they not horrible n breakable or u will face no starting issues beside that u should be good to go. I just brought me 92 gte mt all stock n im facing wit startin issues bt cant complain, i brought it for 800.. __________________ 92' 7mgte MT st8 bakcat

03-31-2012, 03:07 PM	#6
DawgB0 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Hayward Posts: 84	Smart move by get it resmoged if he refuse then dont or if u still want it then ask for low it lil bit more. __________________ 92' 7mgte MT st8 bakcat

03-31-2012, 09:44 AM	#4
S-mk3-B 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Francisco Posts: 72	Hey, thanks for all of the advice. And yeah im kind of iffy bout the swap, and i think that the check engine cover up is bull, but ima see wsup cause im making him resmog it and ima see what the check engine light is really from, what codes pop up, so yeah...