Pay $5k for an 87 turbo with 68000 miles?

jeighty3

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Worth it? It looks to have a few minor problems (like faded bumpers, leaky valve cover gaskets, horrible aftermarket windshield wipers/pedals, a flaky leather shift knob, and a passenger side window switch that won't roll up. but all in all looks pretty good. Still don't know how i feel about the price yet. Would you pay that much for an 87 or wait to find a nice 89+?


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Atsushi7mgte

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sounds like i pretty good deal to me

I paid 4.5k for my 87 turbo targa with 87k miles
but it had a rebuilt motor and alot of new parts like water pump, radiator, and stuff.
 

87mgte

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BorHor said:
What is that on the front bumper in front of the grill?

we like to call those "license plates" here in the states, borhor.:biglaugh:

i'd definitely pay 5k for that car if the only problems are cosmetic aside from valve cover gaskets. those are like an hour worth of work. plus, who needs passenger windows when you've got a targa:dunno:? those are all little problems. whether or not those are 68,000 original miles, she looks like she's been treated pretty well.
 

BorHor

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In front of the grill foo. Look at my sig I know i have license plate. Look closer in front of the grill as i said before.
 

Poodles

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looks like those deer whistles, they come right off...

I'd pay that as it looks damn near spotless. Not a fan of the color though...
 

DonS1mpson

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Don't get too hung up on the mileage - Just because the odometer is showing a low number doesn't necessarily mean the car is a minter.

68000 miles or not, it's still a 20 year old car.
 

gtsfirefighter

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Carfax it!!!! I would be very suspicious of any supra with low miles on the clock. The instrument clusters are to easy to swap. My grey 89 had 133k on the odometer but after carfaxing it found it had around 200k.
I can't see the picture from work but if it's clean and has no mechanical issues then it would be worth it.
 

NewWestSupras

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In Canada we have CAA, (auto association). They have 'inspection centers' where you can bring a vehicle for inspection for a reasonable price. They'll tell you exactly whats wrong with it. If you really want a car to keep, I think it's worth it imho. I'm sure they have the same deal there. They do a thorough job from what I can see.
 

WhtMa71

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It looks very clean outside and inside.I wanna see some engine pics! If you do decide to get it make sure it runs perfect and actually has oil in it before you buy it.Deffinately take a ride in it and make sure it shifts fine with no grinds..(Maybe if the guy is nice he'll let u light em up to see how the LSD is working lol) Take a look under the oil cap and see whats up under there. Check for rust the the rear fender wells and lift up the spare tire and see if its rusted out under there.Deffiantely get a car fax. I say go for it if it all looks good.
Edit..OMG is it just me or is the steering wheel NOT fucked up?
 

jeighty3

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couple responses:

i dont know what those things on the grill were. i noticed them right away too, thought they were headlight sprayers at first since i never owned an 87/88 but then i actually saw the sprayers so i'm pretty clueless

good eye about the glove compartment. When i was going over the car i noticed the same thing. Played with it a bit and its loose

already got a carfax, according to the service interval the mileage is correct, only bit of history of note was the car failed emissions testing once and was designated a gross polluter (but i think it had a hole in the muffler or something as this is the only non stock piece on the car). Car was promptly serviced and then passed smog check.

Engine is super clean as well (with the exception of the spark plug valley) i smelled a little oil during the test drive and looked for common leaks, it definitely has a leaky valve cover gasket (or maybe just loose bolts which has happened to me in the past)

During test drive the car boosted great, no misses/hesitations, good idle. at one point i hit a corner in first and fishtailed a good bit spinning the tires, so i think the lsd is in functioning order. transmission seemed to shift good, a little stiff going into second, but i think that that was just because it was a cold engine.

Oil looked clean, no foam under cap. I boosted around hard on the test drive and noticed no waterfall/overheating/coolant leaks. No rust anywhere. I believe the car was originally from virginia but has been in california all its life.
 

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A CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX. CARFAX checked over 5 billion vehicle history events and found 15 record(s) for this 1987 TOYOTA SUPRA W-SPORT ROOF (JT2MA71J4H0065713).

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01/30/1988 NICB Vehicle manufactured
and shipped to original dealer

02/08/1988 Virginia
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Charlottesville, VA Title issued or updated
First owner reported
Exempt from odometer reporting

11/04/1995 39,717 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
xxxxx, CA Odometer reading reported for title
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11/04/1995 California
Inspection Station Passed emissions inspection

11/09/1995 California
Motor Vehicle Dept. Title issued or updated

10/13/1997 44,320 California
Inspection Station Passed emissions inspection

09/10/1999 48,356 Service Facility
xxxxx, CA Vehicle serviced

09/10/1999 California
Inspection Station
xxxxx, CA Passed emissions inspection

10/12/1999 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
xxxxx, CA Title issued or updated
New owner reported

10/06/2001 54,355 California
Inspection Station
xxxxx, CA Failed emissions inspection
Designated GROSS POLLUTER

10/06/2001 Service Facility
xxxxx, CA Vehicle serviced

01/19/2002 54,450 California
Inspection Station
xxxxx, CA Passed emissions inspection

10/11/2003 64,678 California
Inspection Station
xxxxx, CA Passed emissions inspection

05/26/2004 California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
xxxxx, CA Title issued or updated
New owner reported

10/17/2007 67,855 California
Inspection Station Passed emissions inspection


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