Buying Supra ? What To Know First

[mrnickleye]

I am starting this thread so folks that are wanting to buy one can read through this first, and get their questions answered here.

(Please check my user profile before reading further). And remember...
we are all brothers (and sisters), so help each other.)

Note: DON"T buy a piece of crap car, it will suck you dry, and ruin your life.

1). If you are not an experienced mechanic, or have not owned several cars already, then either bring along a mechanic, or take the car to an honest one before buying ANY vehicle. This $$ will be well spent.
Know what your buying !!!

This info will help you to budget your $$ to get the car into a good 'everyday driving' condition.

2). Be prepared to spend a minimum of $100 month on a used vehicle. That's tires, oil, repairs, parts.

3). If you are reading this BEFORE buying a Supra, good for you !!
Do a few searches in each of the sections in this (and other forums) on such things as: blown head gaskets, over heating, heaters, a/c systems, brakes, headlights, radiators, etc.

You will learn that the MKIII's (7m engines) have a head gasket problem, but that it can be fixed, then run great with only normal repairs (that any other car would need).


If any of you long-time owners have suggestions, especially about some of the things you've learned as you've repaired/built-up your cars, please ad to this thread.