1989 MkIII

GangstaPete423 · 11-08-2005, 09:36 PM

hey guys, im very new to this forum, accually just signed up lol. i have been very interested in mkIII supras since i first saw one in Gran Torismo for playstation haha. im getting my licence soon and found a what looks like an 89 supra with an automatic tranny. the guy wants $1800 for it, not sure on mechanical condition or weither its n/a or turbo or not, not sure about miles either. can you guys maybe help me out to look for certain things when i go see this car before i decide if i want to buy it or not? thanks so much guys!

Levi1717 · 11-08-2005, 09:47 PM

when u go to look at it have the seller start it up and let it run......after it runs for awhile check to see if any fluids are leaking out under the car. also watch the tempurature gauge. also ask him if the a/c heat and lights all work (i bought mine and none of that stuff worked and now its a hassle to fix) also to see if the engine is in good mechanical condition listen for any weird noises and i check the oil if the oil is really black and thick then it prolly hasn't been checked regualarly.

oh and if u buy it make sure its got enough gas to get u back home........i found that out the hard way.

GangstaPete423 · 11-08-2005, 10:28 PM

great ideas thanks a lot, ill probably have my dad come along hes a muscle car nut. also since it is an auto, is the tranny strong enough to handle extra power b/c im pretty sure im gonna mod the car lol. i really hope its a turbo lol, also lets say it has 150k miles on it for arguments sake and its in fairly good condition, is it worth 1800? thanks again!

Levi1717 · 11-09-2005, 01:49 AM

the auto trans question i'm not sure on. but the price if its a turbo and has 105k its prolly not a bad deal. i bought my 87 n/a for 1900 and blew it up 3 months later....i was jiped but i just wanted a supra bad and didn't wanna wait.

sry i don't know about hte automatic transmission. my guess is it'll hold some xtra power but not alot.

Levi1717 · 11-09-2005, 01:51 AM

sry. forgot deff. take ur dad wiht u if he knows cars. my dad knows a ton about cars mostly muslcle cars and chevy 350's but now i got him interested in tuner cars hes 46 and almost bought a 3000gt. but def. take him.

WiseAssJester · 11-09-2005, 01:53 AM

In the muscle car world its harder to blow an automatic up..

Heh.. I just blew up my Richmond Super T-10 a few weeks ago.

I'd guess it'll be the same with a smaller automatic.

Levi1717 · 11-09-2005, 02:00 AM

me and my dad are looking to buy a 1970ish chevelle hopefully wiht a 454 in it

and i will prolly be arrested soon if we buy it.

GangstaPete423 · 11-09-2005, 11:05 PM

yeaa autos in the muscle car world are much different, the 67 cutlass i have in my garage has a turbo400 in it and that thing should be good with just about anything u can throw at it. well the guy didnt call me back yett, its been two days, i guess he doesnt feel like ever selling the car lol, maybe i can find one with a 5 speed and a turbo around her sometime......*drifts off dreaming*

11-08-2005, 09:36 PM	#1
GangstaPete423 Stock Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3	1989 MkIII hey guys, im very new to this forum, accually just signed up lol. i have been very interested in mkIII supras since i first saw one in Gran Torismo for playstation haha. im getting my licence soon and found a what looks like an 89 supra with an automatic tranny. the guy wants $1800 for it, not sure on mechanical condition or weither its n/a or turbo or not, not sure about miles either. can you guys maybe help me out to look for certain things when i go see this car before i decide if i want to buy it or not? thanks so much guys!

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11-08-2005, 09:47 PM	#2
Levi1717 3" Exhaust Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Corinth, Maine Posts: 116	when u go to look at it have the seller start it up and let it run......after it runs for awhile check to see if any fluids are leaking out under the car. also watch the tempurature gauge. also ask him if the a/c heat and lights all work (i bought mine and none of that stuff worked and now its a hassle to fix) also to see if the engine is in good mechanical condition listen for any weird noises and i check the oil if the oil is really black and thick then it prolly hasn't been checked regualarly. oh and if u buy it make sure its got enough gas to get u back home........i found that out the hard way.

11-08-2005, 10:28 PM	#3
GangstaPete423 Stock Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3	great ideas thanks a lot, ill probably have my dad come along hes a muscle car nut. also since it is an auto, is the tranny strong enough to handle extra power b/c im pretty sure im gonna mod the car lol. i really hope its a turbo lol, also lets say it has 150k miles on it for arguments sake and its in fairly good condition, is it worth 1800? thanks again!

11-09-2005, 01:49 AM	#4
Levi1717 3" Exhaust Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Corinth, Maine Posts: 116	the auto trans question i'm not sure on. but the price if its a turbo and has 105k its prolly not a bad deal. i bought my 87 n/a for 1900 and blew it up 3 months later....i was jiped but i just wanted a supra bad and didn't wanna wait. sry i don't know about hte automatic transmission. my guess is it'll hold some xtra power but not alot.

11-09-2005, 01:51 AM	#5
Levi1717 3" Exhaust Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Corinth, Maine Posts: 116	sry. forgot deff. take ur dad wiht u if he knows cars. my dad knows a ton about cars mostly muslcle cars and chevy 350's but now i got him interested in tuner cars hes 46 and almost bought a 3000gt. but def. take him.

11-09-2005, 01:53 AM	#6
WiseAssJester 3" Exhaust Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Reno Posts: 77	In the muscle car world its harder to blow an automatic up.. Heh.. I just blew up my Richmond Super T-10 a few weeks ago. I'd guess it'll be the same with a smaller automatic.

11-09-2005, 02:00 AM	#7
Levi1717 3" Exhaust Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Corinth, Maine Posts: 116	me and my dad are looking to buy a 1970ish chevelle hopefully wiht a 454 in it and i will prolly be arrested soon if we buy it.

11-09-2005, 11:05 PM	#8
GangstaPete423 Stock Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3	yeaa autos in the muscle car world are much different, the 67 cutlass i have in my garage has a turbo400 in it and that thing should be good with just about anything u can throw at it. well the guy didnt call me back yett, its been two days, i guess he doesnt feel like ever selling the car lol, maybe i can find one with a 5 speed and a turbo around her sometime......drifts off dreaming