Going to look at a supra tomorow, advice please :)

Hi Guys,

Im going to look at a supra tomorow, just need a few tips to look out for,

yes i no there is a great big long thread elsewhere but i just need a few main pointers

For example iv browsed this forum before and seen a few warning threads about year of car and reg plate not matching up (im absolutely useless with reg plates)

Plus its just been imported from japan and im worried bout buying anything dodgy, (it seems a tad to cheap to me)

Any pointers would be appreciated

I dunno if this is the long thread you are refering to, but it's well worth reading if you're looking to buy a Supra.

http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=67644

Also get as many pics as possible, reg no. etc and post on here just incase we may spot something odd or if someone knows if the has a dodgy history and also the seller if a trader.

If you have any photos or links post them up just in case somebody else has already looked at it from the club and ask around and see if someone can look at it with you.

Good luck :cool:DodgyRog

Okay I dont type fast enough lol

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/cars_search.asp?nU=0&make=TOYOTA&model=SUPRA&min_pr=&max_pr=4000&postcode=RG24%207JU&miles=40&max_records=200&modelexact=1&photo=1&hassearched=Y

third one down

looks decent enough at that price id buy it and use it as a work bus.

std color? not normally metallic blue are they?

Rich

looks standard storm blue to me.............

My advice for buying an NA auto would be to listen out for suspension noises clunks etc during a test drive.

IMO an NA auto is the least likely supra to have been thrashed or modified.............crash damage and neglect are what you are looking for.

So body wise look for unequal panel gaps and take a long hard look at the car panels for signs of respraying.

Neglect wise this is difficult as most NA's will look fine and tbh most will be at least 'ok' if they drive ok during a test drive but obviously some are better than others............under the rad cap look for signs of rust a meticulously coolant changed car won't have any. Also under the oil filler cap look inside, some brown/black staining is ok but the nearer the colour is to bare metal the better.

Also its says its a fresh import...........on these there are often Jap stickers with dates, in japanese so not helpful, but the mileage in km's is readable and can at least verify some servicing/history.........check out drivers door shut areas and front of the engine bay for these......

Also i'd go look and post up any questions you have here tomorrow even if you really like it when you see it..........one day will not make any difference its very unlikely to be sold in the meantime.

if its from blackburn walk away

Homers very kindly agreed to come look with me, thank god as id be lost on my own, i just dont want to be ripped off and i seem to attract that, ats tyres had a good go the other day

Homers very kindly agreed to come look with me, thank god as id be lost on my own, i just dont want to be ripped off and i seem to attract that, ats tyres had a good go the other day

Nice one Darryl

i thought you were going to get a manual

Grrrrr im impatient

Plus its just been imported from japan and im worried bout buying anything dodgy, (it seems a tad to cheap to me)

It sounds cheap but not when you conisder that you can pick up an NA for £2.5K at the auctions.

but maybe to buy it as that, bring it into the country, tax and mot it, surely they cant be making that much money on it

but maybe to buy it as that, bring it into the country, tax and mot it, surely they cant be making that much money on it

Car in Japan: Approx £1200 - 1600

Car in UK: £2300 - all import taxes/VAT/transportation paid.

Auction Fee: £150

Registration & Plates: £70

MOT, Fog lamp and mph read-out: £55 all-in.

Profit Margin: £1424 or 55% profit margin over original outgoings;)

if you want a manual then wait for one as you may end up dissapointed, you have a 5k budget and want an n/a manual, i would not change because your impatient;) one will come up:d oh and if homer invites you back to his to see his puppy be wary:p

lol awesome, so if they start giving the 'were not making any money out of this, were doing u a favour' talk il tell them to pull the other one

Grrr but i am really impatient, if its nice then il settle for it, plus my birthdays coming up and im hoping mummy and daddy might cough up

lol awesome, so if they start giving the 'were not making any money out of this, were doing u a favour' talk il tell them to pull the other one

That's right. I'll PM you the prices of the 4 Supes that will go in this Tuesday's auction OK;)

I'm not sure I'd agree you may be disappointed with an auto, even though you want a manual. Definitely worth a test drive - there are a number of people on here who've said they wanted a manual until they tried the auto.

I'd hold out for manual, with 4k you shouldn't have any problems finding one, and with 5k I'd expect you can find a facelift manual if you look hard, that would be the best option IMHO!

Profit Margin: £1424 or 55% profit margin over original outgoings;)

Only if the car is perfect for an MOT

How are you managing to register/tax and get plates for £70? it's always been £140+ for me?