spackrackman Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Due to 9 points last year I sold my jap supra since then it feel like I have had something missing UNTIL...two days ago. I was offered by a mates dad his late wifes car... a uk 36000 mile P reg supra twin turbo.. full history in red with brown leather interior. sat in the garage apart from the odd run for 6 years!! how much... £7500. I paid instantly now I know its cheap but is it really cheap?? do UK models fetch much more? i noticed that this one does not have the three little dials my last one had so no turbo guage but it does have an electronic milometer and things like rear wiper and headlight washers oh and ABS! and a tracker which will hopefully save me some insurance. so time to start tuning..... i will be harassing soon for advice on exhuast and wheels as this is all i can afford for now. oh and i still have 9 points.. bummer but i do have a supra jonnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-rich Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 result ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 auto or manual? either way thats a great price for such a low miler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spackrackman Posted April 21, 2006 Author Share Posted April 21, 2006 auto! i was supposed to be holding out for a manual!... still the last post has inspired me that a conversion can be done. we shall see. now to see if my insurance will insure it for a week so i can get it home and get it taxed and mot'd. I reakon they are going to laugh. gits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 so cheap if its geniune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Prawn Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 so cheap because it's pink Lockys right;) But yes very cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 I'd do a complete fluid flush if it's been sat around - check service history. Lucky barsteward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBR Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 that is a very good bargain on such a low mileage car (providing it has all its serv. history to back up the mileage & its in good nic.), if it was a 'manual' uk however £7500 would have been a ridiculous price with that sort of mileage more £12-15K would have been about the right price. Insurance for the uk is alot cheaper so you shouldnt have many probklems on that front......saying that 9 points? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 i was the one who said it was pink, i hate pink. get white hmmm, 2 can play that i didnt say it was pink thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 ... sat in the garage apart from the odd run for 6 years!! ... Don't let them start up the car on the expired fuel and oxidised oil. I'd rather have it loaded to a garage rather than risk damage to bearings etc. 6 years is a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris burford Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Don't let them start up the car on the expired fuel and oxidised oil. I'd rather have it loaded to a garage rather than risk damage to bearings etc. 6 years is a long time. Ill probably be corrected by John a here but if i was you i would consider having the belts changed as they may not have done the 60k miles but i believe they are lifed to 4 years. Anyway welcome to the UK supra club buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 yeah, belts, rubber and ALL fluids. Hopefully the brake calipers won't be seized (although there are kits to fix that) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Wow, lucky find, agree with all thats been said above. I really doubt you'll ever get a UK manual Supra with that mileage/condition these days. Its worth getting the auto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spackrackman Posted April 21, 2006 Author Share Posted April 21, 2006 Many thanks people. I agree to on the fluids and belts change. even if it has been run every so often its spent more time sitting perishing rubber. The expense of it all.. but god i cant wait to put my foot down again and burn anything that gets in my way... SUPRAS ROCK...... oh i have just finisghed a session in the pub... the evils of stella. Cheers everyone. JOnnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 auto! i was supposed to be holding out for a manual!... still the last post has inspired me that a conversion can be done. we shall see. now to see if my insurance will insure it for a week so i can get it home and get it taxed and mot'd. I reakon they are going to laugh. gits you donr the right thing mate....low milage cars are a rare nowadays enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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