Stephen G Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 did anyone see this car on ebay. I have seen it about and looks ok but i have not been up close to it. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1995-TOYOTA-SUPRA-TWIN-TURBO-U-K-Model_W0QQitemZ280451043523QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item414c2f50c3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adnanshah247 Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 160,000 miles.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 no reserve....hmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 (edited) Will he really let it go that cheap though ?? I have won cars for peanuts on ebay with no reserve to be told they are sold already and it was a mistake, they should have removed it, this drives me crazy I always contact the seller, view the car and pay cash away from ebay now Doing just this with a 1971 MGB GT on Saturday Edited January 20, 2010 by tooquicktostop (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 160,000 miles.............. Nothing to be sniffed at... remember mine has done 100k and you didn't notice Though that is very cheap & with no reserve like Dean mentioned I'd be very worried. If this is based in NI then the likes of ISS would know about this and if it was going for a silly price I am sure they would have already snapped it up. Any guys in NI owned this car before? Or seen it around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multics Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 160,000 miles.............. Nothing wrong with that, it looks better than some 45.000 "Japanese Km's" I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Looks clean that does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen G Posted January 20, 2010 Author Share Posted January 20, 2010 I have seen the car driving about as it in a town local to me. Looks nice and straight and have never seen it at any local cruises or meets or been driven hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSK Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I saw several 45-68,000km Jap imports that were sheds, refused some lower mileage UK spec cars due to lack of correct service hirtory and picked my Uk spec with FTSH, 140,000miles in A1 condition up and couldn't be happier with it. Even went for this over 2003 Audi RS6 and BMW M5's whcih was what I would have reluctantly bought did I not get my current Supra. Runs absolutly A1, far better than many cars I have had with less miles and its a a credit to Japanese over engineering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 My old one is out there somewhere on ebay too if you're after a decent priced higer mileage and well maintained auto TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray007 Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 ive been watching this one aswell, only probs is bringing it back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supraudi Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I got it watching too....just to see what it goes for. If a member buys it....let us know what its like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerkyboy18 Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 he had it for sale for about 7k and kept dropping price ,cheapest i seen it for was 4250 ,think he just need,s the money ,was tempted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I emailed him about this on ebay in Novemeber when it was last for sale on ebay. Its done 160k, I know that doesnt mean anything to a well looked after engine. I was close to booking a flight to go and view/maybe purchase. It was up for 5.5k then. One word of caution, when the ad was up in november he stated it smoked from start up and on boost and that the valve stem seals needed replacing which is not included in this times advert. I found another Supra but like I said was interested and exchanged a few emails but the stem seals issue put me off. Scotty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Allow around £500 to do the stem seals if done with the head on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 (edited) I emailed him about this on ebay in Novemeber when it was last for sale on ebay. Its done 160k, I know that doesnt mean anything to a well looked after engine. I was close to booking a flight to go and view/maybe purchase. It was up for 5.5k then. One word of caution, when the ad was up in november he stated it smoked from start up and on boost and that the valve stem seals needed replacing which is not included in this times advert. I found another Supra but like I said was interested and exchanged a few emails but the stem seals issue put me off. Scotty wow thanks for the headsup m8. Nearly made a costly mistake Wonder if I should post a question to him about the seals on ebay.... Edited January 20, 2010 by jonathanc (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 wow thanks for the headsup m8. Nearly made a costly mistake Wonder if I should post a question to him about the seals on ebay.... Most mkiv tt's with 100,000 miles or more will be needing new stem seals along with quite a few other parts if not already changed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Allow around £500 to do the stem seals if done with the head on Yeah Dnk not the most costly job but I was really interested in this and was about to look for a flight from east mids (only 20 mins from me) but at the time it was up for 5.5k and didnt want to buy to have to get work done. I bought off the classifieds instead. Im wondering if he has had it done. I have just enquired;) Dear biker.will, hi mate I enquired about the car in November, I remember it smoked as stated in your last ad which was maybe valve stem seals has this been rectified? as it is not mentioned in your new ad..cheers Rob - dvdhouse111 1995 TOYOTA SUPRA TWIN TURBO U.K. Model Item Id: 280451043523 End time: 20-Jan-10 20:31:46 GMT Buyer: dvdhouse111 (202) 100.0% Positive Feedback Member since 23-Sep-03 in United Kingdom Location: Staffordshire, United Kingdom Listing Status: This message was sent while the listing was active. Scotty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Yeah Dnk not the most costly job but I was really interested in this and was about to look for a flight from east mids (only 20 mins from me) but at the time it was up for 5.5k and didnt want to buy to have to get work done. I bought off the classifieds instead. Im wondering if he has had it done. I have just enquired;) Dear biker.will, hi mate I enquired about the car in November, I remember it smoked as stated in your last ad which was maybe valve stem seals has this been rectified? as it is not mentioned in your new ad..cheers Rob - dvdhouse111 1995 TOYOTA SUPRA TWIN TURBO U.K. Model Item Id: 280451043523 End time: 20-Jan-10 20:31:46 GMT Buyer: dvdhouse111 (202) 100.0% Positive Feedback Member since 23-Sep-03 in United Kingdom Location: Staffordshire, United Kingdom Listing Status: This message was sent while the listing was active. Scotty Nice one, update us if pos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Most mkiv tt's with 100,000 miles or more will be needing new stem seals along with quite a few other parts if not already changed Aye agreed mate. Just as scotty said though prefer something that doesn't need working on. "Quite few parts" could turn out to be a very expensive experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Aye agreed mate. Just as scotty said though prefer something that doesn't need working on. "Quite few parts" could turn out to be a very expensive experience Unless you find a very well looked after mkiv and pay a premium price for it then prepare to have to do something to it. Good luck on your hunt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Unless you find a very well looked after mkiv and pay a premium price for it then prepare to have to do something to it. Good luck on your hunt True I guess... was just tempted by the ad saying everthing's in order but I guess you can't 100% trust ebay ads especially for cars. Oh, and a low price doesn't always mean there's definitely something wrong with the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Just seen it only has 50 odd minutes left!! 3900 + 500 for seals (if they need doing) plus say another 500 for any odd bits still only leaves it at 4900. Not bad for saying it was up for 5.5k in November. I bet it will go cheap so will be ultimately a good buy for somebody Scotty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Valve seals are nothing to worry about. Smoke on boost is the one to worry about as that's usually turbo oil seals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Just seen it only has 50 odd minutes left!! 3900 + 500 for seals (if they need doing) plus say another 500 for any odd bits still only leaves it at 4900. Not bad for saying it was up for 5.5k in November. I bet it will go cheap so will be ultimately a good buy for somebody Scotty well there's no reserve so I wonder if he would really sell it for that price.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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