Buying a Supra

Z4Dave · 10-02-2006, 10:55 PM

I`ve done a few Searches Got some good info on buying a supra
timming belt, Head gasket, ect
any thing you would like to add please do!

in a 1995 non Turbo is the engine size different than the turbo engine?

also im trying to buy 1995 non turbo 100kmiles Manual (bone Stock) hes asking 15,000 OBO
havent drove it yet but, he says hes the 1st owner.Clutch, gears, brakes, & engine all good

Good deal?

tone loc · 10-02-2006, 10:57 PM

15000 for an mkiv is a little cheap eithier there is something wrong like structure damage or its just a good deal.

Z4Dave · 10-02-2006, 11:00 PM

Thx for the Fast reply

Another thing it has like a cream ivory interior but the out side is like maybe a dark blue or green cant tell

has it been re painted?

tone loc · 10-02-2006, 11:08 PM

i never seen a factory blue or green supra
I know there is black, grey,red, and white but i dont think there is blue or green in there. a good way to check if its been painted is to look in the engine bay.

pwpanas · 10-03-2006, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Z4Dave

I`ve done a few Searches Got some good info on buying a supra
timming belt, Head gasket, ect
any thing you would like to add please do!...

Who told you that you should be concerned about the oem head gasket in an MK4? That info is completely inaccurate. Also, with proper maintenance, the timing belt shouldn't be an issue either. Look for proper maintenance records, and do a compression test especially if you consider a tt. Fwiw, I'd also advise you to have either an MK4 Supra specialist, or an ASE certified Toyota mechanic (or both) look at it before you plunk down the cash...

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Originally Posted by Z4Dave

...in a 1995 non Turbo is the engine size different than the turbo engine?...

No, they're the same displacement...but compression ratio, ignition system, and head configurations are very different.

Z4Dave · 10-03-2006, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by pwpanas

have either an MK4 Supra specialist, or an ASE certified Toyota mechanic (or both) look at it before you plunk down the cash...

Would a toyota Dealer Take a look at it?

or know of any places in Norcal

pwpanas · 10-03-2006, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Z4Dave

Would a toyota Dealer Take a look at it?

or know of any places in Norcal

If it's an non-turbo, then it's probably safe to let a Toyota dealer do a general/overall mechanical inspection. If you want to get a tt checked out, I'll help you get in touch with an expert...

Z4Dave · 10-03-2006, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by pwpanas

If it's an non-turbo, then it's probably safe to let a Toyota dealer do a general/overall mechanical inspection. If you want to get a tt checked out, I'll help you get in touch with an expert...

TT is out of my price rang right now, so likley going to be a NA

GR0614 · 10-05-2006, 08:19 PM

What would be a good amount of miles to look for in buying a supra, 96-98? Also what would be the easier mod, buying a turbo single or twin.

pwpanas · 10-06-2006, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by GR0614

What would be a good amount of miles to look for in buying a supra, 96-98?...

Zero? The lower the mileage the better...but of course you'll pay a lot more for a low mileage MK4 Supra.

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Originally Posted by GR0614

...Also what would be the easier mod, buying a turbo single or twin.

Do you mean an Mk4 that has already been modified with a single turbo kit?

10-02-2006, 10:55 PM	#1
Z4Dave Stock Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakland, Ca NoRCaL Posts: 4	Buying a Supra I`ve done a few Searches Got some good info on buying a supra timming belt, Head gasket, ect any thing you would like to add please do! in a 1995 non Turbo is the engine size different than the turbo engine? also im trying to buy 1995 non turbo 100kmiles Manual (bone Stock) hes asking 15,000 OBO havent drove it yet but, he says hes the 1st owner.Clutch, gears, brakes, & engine all good Good deal?

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10-02-2006, 10:57 PM	#2
tone loc 20psi boost Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 706	15000 for an mkiv is a little cheap eithier there is something wrong like structure damage or its just a good deal.

10-02-2006, 11:00 PM	#3
Z4Dave Stock Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakland, Ca NoRCaL Posts: 4	Thx for the Fast reply Another thing it has like a cream ivory interior but the out side is like maybe a dark blue or green cant tell has it been re painted?

10-02-2006, 11:08 PM	#4
tone loc 20psi boost Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 706	i never seen a factory blue or green supra I know there is black, grey,red, and white but i dont think there is blue or green in there. a good way to check if its been painted is to look in the engine bay.

10-05-2006, 08:19 PM	#9
GR0614 Stock Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brownsville Posts: 15	What would be a good amount of miles to look for in buying a supra, 96-98? Also what would be the easier mod, buying a turbo single or twin.