Debating to buy?

supranewbie88 · 06-18-2006, 04:27 AM

Hello i am a newbie to this forum and to the supra world..my last car was a 1997 saturn sl2..that recently caught on fire..for unknow reasons..it was a beater anyway..but the ? i have is i am now looking for a new used car in the rhode island area and i came across a 1988 toyota supra, twin cam turbo on autotrader.com for 1900 or best offer..the ? i had is this a good deal or should i try and give him 1000..all the help would be appreciated this is the link if you wana look at it..

thnx and i really appreciate this..

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...ang=&cardist=9

theWeezL · 06-18-2006, 05:41 AM

looks like quite a beater for that money. I would definately offer less.

I bought my 86.5 N/A for 2k and it looks like this

Granted its not a Turbo, but it was prefectly straight and runs great.

I think you could get him down some, act disinterested or disappointed about all the body and paint work. Give it a complete looking over mechanically and if you know someone who knows cars at least somewhat have them go with you. they might see stuff you dont, and a second brain to bounce it off is always good when deciding if its worth it or not.

Good luck though, and welcome to the community if you decide to go that route

damdog05 · 06-18-2006, 06:22 AM

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Give it a complete looking over mechanically and if you know someone who knows cars at least somewhat have them go with you.

specifically have the engine tested for a blown head gasket. if the gasket is bad youll be putting as much money into it as you bought it for if you take it to a shop, or many hundreds if you do it yourself.

and this is my 86.5 N/A, bought for 1500. id seriously think about bringing down the price

supranewbie88 · 06-18-2006, 02:04 PM

how much do you think that i could go down in price..like 1000 or 800, wats a good drop down price..and thanks for all ur help..

theWeezL · 06-18-2006, 04:36 PM

well, its awfully hard to say what its worth sight unseen. Its also a matter of how much he is willing to part with it for, and how much your willing to pay for it. Most sellers arent gonna cut their price in half. It really depends on how motivated he is to sell it, how long its been for sale, and what other cars there are in the same market for less money.

I would offer him maybe 1200 and see if he goes for it. Be firm and be willing to walk away. If he just simply dismisses your offer and seems insulted, just say something like..."well, these turbo Supra's are notorious for BHG's and I need to leave room in my budget for repairs...I'll make my offer $1300 but thats as high as Im willing to go, here is my number, think about it and get back to me."

If he calls you back, he may make a counter offer, but if I were you I would say right off the bat that your at the limit of your budget for that particular car. If you get it, great. If not, it wasnt meant to happen and there will be other cars.

For 2k you should be able to pick up a very decent Supra

06-18-2006, 04:27 AM	#1
supranewbie88 Stock Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ri Posts: 3	Debating to buy? Hello i am a newbie to this forum and to the supra world..my last car was a 1997 saturn sl2..that recently caught on fire..for unknow reasons..it was a beater anyway..but the ? i have is i am now looking for a new used car in the rhode island area and i came across a 1988 toyota supra, twin cam turbo on autotrader.com for 1900 or best offer..the ? i had is this a good deal or should i try and give him 1000..all the help would be appreciated this is the link if you wana look at it.. thnx and i really appreciate this.. http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...ang=&cardist=9

06-18-2006, 05:41 AM	#2
theWeezL 12psi boost Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 376	looks like quite a beater for that money. I would definately offer less. I bought my 86.5 N/A for 2k and it looks like this Granted its not a Turbo, but it was prefectly straight and runs great. I think you could get him down some, act disinterested or disappointed about all the body and paint work. Give it a complete looking over mechanically and if you know someone who knows cars at least somewhat have them go with you. they might see stuff you dont, and a second brain to bounce it off is always good when deciding if its worth it or not. Good luck though, and welcome to the community if you decide to go that route __________________ *____________* *Eagles may soar, but weezl's never get sucked into jet engines!*

06-18-2006, 04:36 PM	#5
theWeezL 12psi boost Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 376	well, its awfully hard to say what its worth sight unseen. Its also a matter of how much he is willing to part with it for, and how much your willing to pay for it. Most sellers arent gonna cut their price in half. It really depends on how motivated he is to sell it, how long its been for sale, and what other cars there are in the same market for less money. I would offer him maybe 1200 and see if he goes for it. Be firm and be willing to walk away. If he just simply dismisses your offer and seems insulted, just say something like..."well, these turbo Supra's are notorious for BHG's and I need to leave room in my budget for repairs...I'll make my offer $1300 but thats as high as Im willing to go, here is my number, think about it and get back to me." If he calls you back, he may make a counter offer, but if I were you I would say right off the bat that your at the limit of your budget for that particular car. If you get it, great. If not, it wasnt meant to happen and there will be other cars. For 2k you should be able to pick up a very decent Supra __________________ *____________* *Eagles may soar, but weezl's never get sucked into jet engines!*

06-18-2006, 02:04 PM	#4
supranewbie88 Stock Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ri Posts: 3	how much do you think that i could go down in price..like 1000 or 800, wats a good drop down price..and thanks for all ur help..