Considering a Supra

quickshotxmlx · 12-13-2005, 04:20 AM

Before I say anything I know that this is a very newb question but i would like to get some feed back
Right now a uncle of mine has a 1989 (i think their called mkIII?) turbo supra which he bought from a car auction crazy cheap and hes not sure it runs right but it almost cranked when he tried to and im sure I can get it for cheap from him.
Well my question is how fast are these cars stock(its an auto) and does the auto tranny hold back supras as much as some other cars like my 420A eclipse...also is the boost turned down in stock form like the 4G63T eclipses (im sorry im a DSM guy)...i would appreciate any feedback as to whether i should get this car or not because im sure i can grab it for about $500...also lets say the engine or tranny is messed up is it still worth $500r

kwnate · 12-13-2005, 04:25 AM

If the body and interior are straight then its worth $500. How many miles on it? Any more info? Stock MT vs AT the AT wins off the line, but can be caught

quickshotxmlx · 12-13-2005, 04:33 AM

no i dont know the mileage or exact conditions of it but im going to go look at it tomorrow and see whats up with it

da89soup · 12-14-2005, 03:53 AM

I tell you what if you can get a turbo car for $500 it is a no brainer. I have been looking for a wrecked turbo/ parts car for about a year. I want one for a ge-te swap so I can have a engine to build with all the plumbing, cpu and harness. If it looks like to much work you can sell it or part it out at a nice profit. If it looks good and you decide to keep it welcome to the club.Best of luck!!!
DA SOUP

quickshotxmlx · 12-14-2005, 10:08 PM

thanks for the replies and it looks like i'll probably buy it even if it doesnt run....I'm mostly a DSM guy but I know the potential of these cars and for that price if I were to get it to run it would be so sweet

Burn N' Up · 12-16-2005, 06:36 PM

The interior and plastics are almost more expensive than engine parts if the its the 7MGTE engine. Its worth it if the body and interior are straight. they make about 180RWHP stock but i've seen as much around 600 with mods and tunning. You can get it to make 300 easy and reliably.

Jazzsaxsupra · 03-25-2006, 06:45 PM

If I had the opportunity to get a turbo Mk III for $500, I would jump on it. Right now I have a 1986.5 NA and although I love it, I wish I had a turbo one...

kewlcoconut · 03-25-2006, 08:13 PM

yea i feel the same way, if i had the chance to get a turbo for that cheap, i would totally get it. i would probably still buy it and park it, and just upgrade everything in it while i drive my 86.5 NA

12-13-2005, 04:20 AM	#1
quickshotxmlx Stock Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3	Considering a Supra Before I say anything I know that this is a very newb question but i would like to get some feed back Right now a uncle of mine has a 1989 (i think their called mkIII?) turbo supra which he bought from a car auction crazy cheap and hes not sure it runs right but it almost cranked when he tried to and im sure I can get it for cheap from him. Well my question is how fast are these cars stock(its an auto) and does the auto tranny hold back supras as much as some other cars like my 420A eclipse...also is the boost turned down in stock form like the 4G63T eclipses (im sorry im a DSM guy)...i would appreciate any feedback as to whether i should get this car or not because im sure i can grab it for about $500...also lets say the engine or tranny is messed up is it still worth $500r

12-13-2005, 04:25 AM	#2
kwnate SP58GT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 633	If the body and interior are straight then its worth $500. How many miles on it? Any more info? Stock MT vs AT the AT wins off the line, but can be caught __________________ Nate

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12-13-2005, 04:33 AM	#3
quickshotxmlx Stock Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3	no i dont know the mileage or exact conditions of it but im going to go look at it tomorrow and see whats up with it

12-14-2005, 03:53 AM	#4
da89soup Stock Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Fargo ND Posts: 6	I tell you what if you can get a turbo car for $500 it is a no brainer. I have been looking for a wrecked turbo/ parts car for about a year. I want one for a ge-te swap so I can have a engine to build with all the plumbing, cpu and harness. If it looks like to much work you can sell it or part it out at a nice profit. If it looks good and you decide to keep it welcome to the club.Best of luck!!! DA SOUP

12-14-2005, 10:08 PM	#5
quickshotxmlx Stock Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3	thanks for the replies and it looks like i'll probably buy it even if it doesnt run....I'm mostly a DSM guy but I know the potential of these cars and for that price if I were to get it to run it would be so sweet

12-16-2005, 06:36 PM	#6
Burn N' Up 3" Exhaust Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 238	The interior and plastics are almost more expensive than engine parts if the its the 7MGTE engine. Its worth it if the body and interior are straight. they make about 180RWHP stock but i've seen as much around 600 with mods and tunning. You can get it to make 300 easy and reliably.

03-25-2006, 06:45 PM	#7
Jazzsaxsupra Stock Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 14	If I had the opportunity to get a turbo Mk III for $500, I would jump on it. Right now I have a 1986.5 NA and although I love it, I wish I had a turbo one...

03-25-2006, 08:13 PM	#8
kewlcoconut 3" Exhaust Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 157	yea i feel the same way, if i had the chance to get a turbo for that cheap, i would totally get it. i would probably still buy it and park it, and just upgrade everything in it while i drive my 86.5 NA