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m1marty

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Hello! A member here told me about this place on another forum. A little about myself: name's Aaron, in the military, husband/dad and a die-hard muscle car fan (68 Road Runner / 70 Chevelle SS clone the last two I have owned). I will pick up my first Supra in a few days. It is an 89 turbo 5spd, with every option (I think) that Toyota offered that year. 91K original miles and runs like a top. I just got done test driving it and was *very* impressed! Totaly unlike anything I have drove before....smooth, cornered well and quiet!

My plans for the car:

Full tune up to include all fluids and re-torque head (72 ft-lbs? maybe do a stud kit and mhg)

Looks to be a small leak on the drivers side....power steering hose maybe?

New brakes (cross-drilled rotors, good pads)

filter

Braces

after market BOV

boost controler (8-10lbs)

turbo timer

exhaust

eibach springs

All this will be done over time pretty much in order that I have listed. The car is in exc. shape and looks to be a lot of fun. Any further suggestions? I turn wrenches on all my own stuff (and buddies...grrr) and I'm pretty excited with this car.
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m1marty

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Eric,
$2200 for the car and I am in the Army. 21B (Combat Engineer) is my primary MOS, but currently I am an ROTC Instructor.:1zhelp: :biglaugh:
 
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m1marty said:
Eric,
$2200 for the car and I am in the Army. 21B (Combat Engineer) is my primary MOS, but currently I am an ROTC Instructor.:1zhelp: :biglaugh:
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wow thats a couple hundred cheaper than I picked up my '88 nonturbo for with the same mileage. And it wasnt in as good of shape as that one! Nice deal!
 
jdub

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Good buy! Very nice looking car. Just don't turn the boost up until you've done a little reading here...the stock head gasket is a serious weakness on this car ;)
 
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djordan97

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welcome abord the jorney of a lifetime. very nice car for the price and listen to these guys they know what they're doing and don't be afraid to ask questions even if these guys do flame yah with search for the answer. there is always someone on here that'll answer your question like an adult
 
MassSupra89

MassSupra89

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I'm jealous of your engine bay... I wish I bought mine looking like that. Same year and mileage I picked mine up for, but you got a hell of a deal.
 
suprahero

suprahero

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Hello Marty, my name is Suprahero and I am addicted to supras. Hope you enjoy your time here and learn alot about your car.......lol


Awesome car you got there. One of the best I've seen for the money you spent.............lol
 
bonus12

bonus12

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suprahero said:
Hello Marty, my name is Suprahero and I am addicted to supras. Hope you enjoy your time here and learn alot about your car.......lol


Awesome car you got there. One of the best I've seen for the money you spent.............lol
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how could what u said be funny to you? are u being sarcastic? why r u lol'ing?
 
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koulee

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m1marty said:
Eric,
$2200 for the car and I am in the Army. 21B (Combat Engineer) is my primary MOS, but currently I am an ROTC Instructor.:1zhelp: :biglaugh:
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I forsee a dishonorable discharge in your future ... for grand theft auto!

That is a nice find, you will be hard pressed to find another deal like it if ever again.

But one thing bro, I would make all necessary repairs to it before doing any upgrades cause you're just gonna break all the weak links. And at 17 years old, its going to have a few.
 
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