Aerotop Dave Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 I've just about had it with my Supra. 12 years old and the darn thing cost me £15 for some new wiper blades to get it through the MOT. Well Toyota will be getting a very strongly worded letter from me that's for sure. On the plus side, new UK springs and shocks fitted all round and I'm told everything else was 'absolutedly fine, sweet as a nut under there'. Front shocks were 'completely gone, totally useless', so that might explain the somewhat poor ride over bumps I've had for a few months Classic Supra quote from the mechanic - 'When that second turbo comes online.... hmmm, yes, hello mother' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJI Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 You have to accept that a 12 year old car will need maintenence to keep it in good condition. Before any MOT its a good idea to make sure things like wiper blades, headlight and other bulbs, things like that, are in good condition... and if they aren't then you buy them from a cheap source and not from the toyota dealer who usually charges 200% extra for the same items. New springs and shock will make a huge difference to the ride quality.... do you know if the condition of all the suspension bushes are ok? Bushes can also make an old car fell like new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerotop Dave Posted October 19, 2005 Author Share Posted October 19, 2005 (I was just joking on the MOT thing matey - only £15 for bits to pass the MOT for a 12 year old car?! I'm happy!) My bloke had a blank cheque to replace whatever needed replacing on the suspension, but he was happy to just fit the springs and shocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Just a pair of wiper blades, can't be bad. Many inferior cars are on their last legs at this age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Just a pair of wiper blades, can't be bad. Many inferior cars are on their last legs at this age. That's because they are, by definition, inferior -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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