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Old 04-03-2006, 02:42 AM   #1
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There's a 91 5spd just came on the market not far from me... only problem is it's got around 210k miles. What sorts of problems would I run into soon and how much longer before she goes down.

I mean, what's the average lifespan on these things...
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Old 04-03-2006, 03:12 AM   #2
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It's large =)

More importantly, it's how the car's been treated, not only the mileage.
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Old 04-04-2006, 12:01 AM   #3
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http://www.supras.com/06/techcenter/display.php?QID=76

check this out - skim through it and get the idea
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Old 04-05-2006, 03:21 AM   #4
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That is quite informative. Thanks
Does anyone have a high mileage car they can talk about?
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That is quite informative. Thanks
Does anyone have a high mileage car they can talk about?
yes i do......
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Old 04-16-2006, 06:57 AM   #6
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I do as well, my baby is 2000kms shy of 250,000km
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Old 04-17-2006, 12:56 AM   #7
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So i can expect to get a fair bit of life after the 200k mark?
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Old 04-17-2006, 06:19 AM   #8
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Shoot, Toyota's can run for well over 400K with the right maintainance.
I had a 4x4 3vze for 6 years, ended up with 230K then I sold it. I jumped the shit out of it, off-roaded every day and ran the rpm's high. Never had any problems with it.
I know these supra's were built with the same kind of intensity.
As long as it doesn't blow out a lot of smoke or have a long running head gasket issue I believe it will go for a while.
Just my opinion, all I've owned are Toyota's and I never will own anything else.
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Old 04-17-2006, 06:51 AM   #9
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My 1988 N/A has 164,000 miles on the clock and only now has the clutch finally decided to let go - thats 18 years its been in there!

I see no problem with mileage, as long as the car has been looked after. Check the service history. Mine came with every single garage bill from '88 on, and a full dealer history until 2002.
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Old 04-17-2006, 07:21 AM   #10
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same here 88 turbo 168,000 miles, (or 270,000km) clutch went out. no smoke, no excessive oil use, no knock, turbo makes 8+ lbs boost, idles perfect 2nd owner. only things are shocks, oxygen sensor, brakes, etc... maintance stuff
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