Looking to purchase my first mkiii.....

[theclassic32]

I saw this one on autotrader...sorry if this is not allowed but im trying to purchase this car and was wondering if this was good deal. Also what do you think about the paint on this vehicle? im not sure if the grey is suppose to look like that or is it dull? or fadded? any help would be appreciated thanks.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.j...=100&seller_type=b&cardist=397&standard=false

 

[Supra NA-T]

Looks good for the price. Way high mileage, If you get it might want to do a tune up and replace the HG while your at it.

 

[theclassic32]

Looks good for the price. Way high mileage, If you get it might want to do a tune up and replace the HG while your at it.

thanks for your input......what underhood doesn't really concern me since i plan to go with a 1jz swap.....i just want to know about the exterior, do you think that paint is dull? im not really sure what color that grey is suppose to look like and i have seen multiple grey mkiii but they all look different lol

 

[Scruggs86.5T]

This one actually just looks silver and not grey. The paint looks pretty good actually. The main thing that worries me is how the top of the strut towers look a little rusty. You might want to take a good look underneath the car and make sure the whole underpan isn't rusted up. I would suggest checking out under the carpets also. Oh that and the burgandy interior, I'm just not that big on it, personal prefrence obviously.

 

[dmp316]

looks like a good deal. Like Scruggs86.5T said look for rust. Not a bad start though

 

[theclassic32]

This one actually just looks silver and not grey. The paint looks pretty good actually. The main thing that worries me is how the top of the strut towers look a little rusty. You might want to take a good look underneath the car and make sure the whole underpan isn't rusted up. I would suggest checking out under the carpets also. Oh that and the burgandy interior, I'm just not that big on it, personal prefrence obviously.

silver and grey look the same to me lol.....good catch on the rust i will ask about that..

there was some rust bubbling up on the targa that i have pictures of already i really wasn't concerned about that since that shouldn't be to bad to repair.

 

[mjsn1]

Looks good on the outside and on the inside. you need to change the wheels, ask about the wings, test the engine, look underneath the car.
If everything looks good, take it

 

[OfnaRcR4]

Make sure to pull out the spare tire and check for rust, more than likely there is some. Just make sure its not too bad. Also check the rear wheel wells, they seem to like to develop holes that leak through to the bask seats.

 

[Supracentral]

Arlene Lanman's guide from 2004 on buying a Supra is still valid after all these years:

http://www.supracentral.com/albuy.html

 

[te72]

My take on the idea? If a car has high mileage, chances are it was reliable for the prior owners. Also, read the above link, there's some good info in that.

 

[1StTurbo]

Seems kind of spendy, for a N/A auto or we just get our cars here much cheaper

 

[Wildfire007]

I purchased my Turbo manual car for 1700 dollars. Engine runs strong and smooth but it does have cosmetic issues that I have to fix so I dunno if that price for an NA auto is high or just right. I will say that if you know how to drive a standard transmission(or not because I actually learned on my Supra lol) hold out for a 5-speed. Way more fun haha.

 

[1StTurbo]

Yes i got my 87 Turbo 5speed in great shape for 1750 and my wifes 89 mint n/a auto for 1700 an only 99k orig

 

[dubsupra209]

wouldnt pay 2 much for it its a na maybe like 2-2500